Widespread Power Outage in Chile Prompts State of Emergency
A massive power outage affecting 80% of Chilean electricity consumers on February 25th, 2024, forced the government to declare a state of emergency and curfew due to a failure in the transmission system, causing widespread chaos and economic disruption.
Widespread Power Outage in Chile Prompts State of Emergency
A massive power outage affecting 80% of Chilean electricity consumers on February 25th, 2024, forced the government to declare a state of emergency and curfew due to a failure in the transmission system, causing widespread chaos and economic disruption.
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48% Bias Score
Drone Smuggling Spikes Near UK Prison
Residents near HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire report a sharp rise in illegal drone deliveries of contraband, including drugs and phones, prompting concerns about national security and prompting a response from prison authorities and local police.
Drone Smuggling Spikes Near UK Prison
Residents near HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire report a sharp rise in illegal drone deliveries of contraband, including drugs and phones, prompting concerns about national security and prompting a response from prison authorities and local police.
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40% Bias Score
GP Practices Accused of Patient Neglect Due to Unpaid Bills
Unpaid bills and staff shortages at three Northamptonshire GP practices, run by Dr. Jalil Ahmed and Dr. Jonathan Allinson, have led to unsafe conditions, equipment shortages, cancelled appointments, and compromised patient care, affecting over 20,000 patients and raising concerns about potential pat...
GP Practices Accused of Patient Neglect Due to Unpaid Bills
Unpaid bills and staff shortages at three Northamptonshire GP practices, run by Dr. Jalil Ahmed and Dr. Jonathan Allinson, have led to unsafe conditions, equipment shortages, cancelled appointments, and compromised patient care, affecting over 20,000 patients and raising concerns about potential pat...
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48% Bias Score
BP Shifts Back to Oil and Gas, Abandoning Renewable Energy Goals
BP is shifting back to oil and gas production, cutting renewable energy investment due to lower profits in renewables and shareholder pressure for maximizing returns, despite climate concerns and potential for stranded assets.
BP Shifts Back to Oil and Gas, Abandoning Renewable Energy Goals
BP is shifting back to oil and gas production, cutting renewable energy investment due to lower profits in renewables and shareholder pressure for maximizing returns, despite climate concerns and potential for stranded assets.
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56% Bias Score
UK Data Demand Prompts US Privacy Concerns, Apple Response
The UK government demanded access to Apple users' encrypted data globally; US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said she was not informed and called the move a potential violation of US citizens' privacy; in response, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK.
UK Data Demand Prompts US Privacy Concerns, Apple Response
The UK government demanded access to Apple users' encrypted data globally; US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said she was not informed and called the move a potential violation of US citizens' privacy; in response, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK.
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44% Bias Score
Herat Security Dialogue Warns of Catastrophic Threats in Afghanistan
The 12th Herat Security Dialogue in Madrid highlighted the Taliban and ISIS as major threats to Afghanistan, with warnings of a potential catastrophe exceeding 9/11, the lack of a unified opposition, and dwindling international support for Afghanistan's security; the shift from Dushanbe to Madrid al...
Herat Security Dialogue Warns of Catastrophic Threats in Afghanistan
The 12th Herat Security Dialogue in Madrid highlighted the Taliban and ISIS as major threats to Afghanistan, with warnings of a potential catastrophe exceeding 9/11, the lack of a unified opposition, and dwindling international support for Afghanistan's security; the shift from Dushanbe to Madrid al...
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40% Bias Score
UK Suspends Aid to Rwanda over DR Congo Conflict
The UK suspended some aid to Rwanda for its support of the M23 rebel group in DR Congo, citing over 7,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced since January; the UK will also explore sanctions and halt defense training assistance until significant progress is made in ceasing hostilities.
UK Suspends Aid to Rwanda over DR Congo Conflict
The UK suspended some aid to Rwanda for its support of the M23 rebel group in DR Congo, citing over 7,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced since January; the UK will also explore sanctions and halt defense training assistance until significant progress is made in ceasing hostilities.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine, U.S. Agree on Natural Resource Deal, Dropping $500 Billion Investment Demand
Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on joint development of Ukrainian natural resources, dropping a previous demand for a $500 billion Ukrainian investment; the deal, to be signed potentially on February 28th, includes a fund where Ukraine contributes 50% of future revenues for domestic i...
Ukraine, U.S. Agree on Natural Resource Deal, Dropping $500 Billion Investment Demand
Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on joint development of Ukrainian natural resources, dropping a previous demand for a $500 billion Ukrainian investment; the deal, to be signed potentially on February 28th, includes a fund where Ukraine contributes 50% of future revenues for domestic i...
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40% Bias Score
BBC Removes Gaza Documentary Amidst Accusations of Bias
More than 500 media figures criticized the BBC for removing the documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone" from iPlayer due to the 13-year-old narrator's father being a Hamas official; the BBC is conducting further due diligence, sparking accusations of racism and dehumanization.
BBC Removes Gaza Documentary Amidst Accusations of Bias
More than 500 media figures criticized the BBC for removing the documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone" from iPlayer due to the 13-year-old narrator's father being a Hamas official; the BBC is conducting further due diligence, sparking accusations of racism and dehumanization.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's Financial Crisis Pushes for Ukraine Peace Talks
Facing a shrinking National Wealth Fund and difficulties in domestic borrowing due to Western sanctions, Russia may seek peace negotiations to avert a looming financial crisis fueled by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russia's Financial Crisis Pushes for Ukraine Peace Talks
Facing a shrinking National Wealth Fund and difficulties in domestic borrowing due to Western sanctions, Russia may seek peace negotiations to avert a looming financial crisis fueled by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Mother of Imprisoned Activist in Critical Condition After Five-Month Hunger Strike
Laila Soueif, 68, mother of imprisoned British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, is hospitalized in critical condition after almost five months of a hunger strike demanding her son's release from an Egyptian prison; doctors warn of high risk of death if she continues.
Mother of Imprisoned Activist in Critical Condition After Five-Month Hunger Strike
Laila Soueif, 68, mother of imprisoned British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, is hospitalized in critical condition after almost five months of a hunger strike demanding her son's release from an Egyptian prison; doctors warn of high risk of death if she continues.
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48% Bias Score
Fragmented Syria: Sharaa's Presidency Amidst Foreign Powers' Competition
Following a 13-year civil war and the December 2023 capture of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Ahmed Sharaa leads a divided Syria, facing challenges from Turkey, the US, and other regional powers vying for influence amid internal conflicts and a fragmented territory.
Fragmented Syria: Sharaa's Presidency Amidst Foreign Powers' Competition
Following a 13-year civil war and the December 2023 capture of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Ahmed Sharaa leads a divided Syria, facing challenges from Turkey, the US, and other regional powers vying for influence amid internal conflicts and a fragmented territory.
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36% Bias Score