Parthenon Sculpture Return: Deal Still Distant, Says British Museum
Negotiations to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece are ongoing, but a deal is not close, according to British Museum chairman George Osborne, who noted that a long-term loan is being explored while a permanent transfer is legally impossible.
Parthenon Sculpture Return: Deal Still Distant, Says British Museum
Negotiations to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece are ongoing, but a deal is not close, according to British Museum chairman George Osborne, who noted that a long-term loan is being explored while a permanent transfer is legally impossible.
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32% Bias Score
Mahama Seeks Ghana Presidency Amidst Economic Crisis
Former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama is running for president again, citing Ghana's current economic crisis as his main campaign point, despite facing past accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement during his 2012-2017 presidency.
Mahama Seeks Ghana Presidency Amidst Economic Crisis
Former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama is running for president again, citing Ghana's current economic crisis as his main campaign point, despite facing past accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement during his 2012-2017 presidency.
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32% Bias Score
Nigerian Activist Remanded on Defamation Charges
Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was remanded in prison on November 27th, 2024, facing 16 counts of defamation filed by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, based on allegations in Farotimi's book, "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," concerning a land case and criticism of the judiciary.
Nigerian Activist Remanded on Defamation Charges
Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was remanded in prison on November 27th, 2024, facing 16 counts of defamation filed by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, based on allegations in Farotimi's book, "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," concerning a land case and criticism of the judiciary.
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40% Bias Score
Declining Youth IQ: The Impact of Screen Time
Studies across multiple nations indicate a decline in youth IQ, potentially linked to increased screen time negatively impacting cognitive development, language skills, and academic performance, leading to concerns about future social and economic disparities.
Declining Youth IQ: The Impact of Screen Time
Studies across multiple nations indicate a decline in youth IQ, potentially linked to increased screen time negatively impacting cognitive development, language skills, and academic performance, leading to concerns about future social and economic disparities.
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56% Bias Score
Nigeria's Proposed Tax Reforms: 800,000 Naira Income Bracket Exempted
President Bola Tinubu's proposed tax reforms in Nigeria will eliminate taxes for those earning less than 800,000 Naira annually, while increasing rates for higher earners; the bills are currently under consideration by the Senate.
Nigeria's Proposed Tax Reforms: 800,000 Naira Income Bracket Exempted
President Bola Tinubu's proposed tax reforms in Nigeria will eliminate taxes for those earning less than 800,000 Naira annually, while increasing rates for higher earners; the bills are currently under consideration by the Senate.
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44% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO has added Ivory Coast's attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous traditionally made by women, to its intangible cultural heritage list, recognizing its cultural and economic significance and prompting efforts to protect its traditional production methods and prevent commercial exploitation.
UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO has added Ivory Coast's attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous traditionally made by women, to its intangible cultural heritage list, recognizing its cultural and economic significance and prompting efforts to protect its traditional production methods and prevent commercial exploitation.
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28% Bias Score
UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain
Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.
UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain
Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.
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56% Bias Score
British Tourist Found Dead in Turkish Hotel Lift Shaft; Brother Claims Murder
A 20-year-old British tourist, Tyler Kerry, was found dead in a Turkish hotel lift shaft on November 29th; his brother claims murder, citing a blood-stained vape and the circumstances of the discovery.
British Tourist Found Dead in Turkish Hotel Lift Shaft; Brother Claims Murder
A 20-year-old British tourist, Tyler Kerry, was found dead in a Turkish hotel lift shaft on November 29th; his brother claims murder, citing a blood-stained vape and the circumstances of the discovery.
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60% Bias Score
Arsenal, West Ham, and Maguire Headline Transfer Window
Arsenal is in talks to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves; West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui's future is uncertain, with several replacement candidates; and Harry Maguire is sought by multiple Premier League clubs.
Arsenal, West Ham, and Maguire Headline Transfer Window
Arsenal is in talks to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves; West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui's future is uncertain, with several replacement candidates; and Harry Maguire is sought by multiple Premier League clubs.
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28% Bias Score
FBI investigates drones over Trump golf course
The FBI is investigating reports of drone sightings near a Trump golf course in New Jersey; officials confirm no immediate public threat exists.
FBI investigates drones over Trump golf course
The FBI is investigating reports of drone sightings near a Trump golf course in New Jersey; officials confirm no immediate public threat exists.
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4% Bias Score
Arsenal Fan Shot Dead in Uganda After Victory Celebration
An Arsenal fan celebrating his team's victory over Manchester United was shot dead by a security guard in Uganda, while another was injured. The guard and restaurant manager fled the scene after the incident, which involved excessive noise from jubilant fans, a power cut, and gunfire.
Arsenal Fan Shot Dead in Uganda After Victory Celebration
An Arsenal fan celebrating his team's victory over Manchester United was shot dead by a security guard in Uganda, while another was injured. The guard and restaurant manager fled the scene after the incident, which involved excessive noise from jubilant fans, a power cut, and gunfire.
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28% Bias Score
UK Political Parties to Justify House of Lords Nominations Under New Rules
UK political party leaders must now provide a 150-word justification for House of Lords nominations, a reform announced by the government to increase transparency following criticism of past appointments and as part of wider changes to the chamber.
UK Political Parties to Justify House of Lords Nominations Under New Rules
UK political party leaders must now provide a 150-word justification for House of Lords nominations, a reform announced by the government to increase transparency following criticism of past appointments and as part of wider changes to the chamber.
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44% Bias Score