Iran Denies Definite Plans to Move Capital to Makran
Government spokesperson Fatemeh Hajjarani denied definite plans to move Iran's capital to Makran on January 11th, stating that studies are underway to assess Tehran's problems and Makran's economic potential. While officials previously suggested Makran as a potential location, the announcement clari...
Iran Denies Definite Plans to Move Capital to Makran
Government spokesperson Fatemeh Hajjarani denied definite plans to move Iran's capital to Makran on January 11th, stating that studies are underway to assess Tehran's problems and Makran's economic potential. While officials previously suggested Makran as a potential location, the announcement clari...
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Renewed Calls for Posthumous Victoria Cross for WWII SAS Leader Blair Mayne
Blair "Paddy" Mayne, a key figure in the formation of the British SAS, led numerous successful missions during WWII, earning four Distinguished Service Orders but never a Victoria Cross, despite recommendations, sparking renewed calls for a posthumous award.
Renewed Calls for Posthumous Victoria Cross for WWII SAS Leader Blair Mayne
Blair "Paddy" Mayne, a key figure in the formation of the British SAS, led numerous successful missions during WWII, earning four Distinguished Service Orders but never a Victoria Cross, despite recommendations, sparking renewed calls for a posthumous award.
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Gareth Gates Returns to Bradford for City of Culture Launch
Singer Gareth Gates returned to his hometown of Bradford for the City of Culture launch weekend, visiting his old school and Bradford Cathedral, and highlighting his hopes for the city's future while reflecting on overcoming a stammer.
Gareth Gates Returns to Bradford for City of Culture Launch
Singer Gareth Gates returned to his hometown of Bradford for the City of Culture launch weekend, visiting his old school and Bradford Cathedral, and highlighting his hopes for the city's future while reflecting on overcoming a stammer.
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20% Bias Score
Rhyl Crime Reduced by 14% Through Collaborative Policing Initiative
Project Renew, a collaborative initiative in Rhyl West, Wales, reduced crime by 14% in eight months through 35 raids and 180 arrests, while simultaneously supporting addicts and impacting drug availability, according to North Wales Police.
Rhyl Crime Reduced by 14% Through Collaborative Policing Initiative
Project Renew, a collaborative initiative in Rhyl West, Wales, reduced crime by 14% in eight months through 35 raids and 180 arrests, while simultaneously supporting addicts and impacting drug availability, according to North Wales Police.
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Oldest Ice Core Unearths Clues to Ancient Climate and Human History
An international team of scientists has extracted a 1.2-million-year-old ice core from Antarctica's Little Dome C, the oldest ever retrieved, to study past climate changes and potentially understand a period of disrupted glacial cycles coinciding with a near-extinction event for early humans.
Oldest Ice Core Unearths Clues to Ancient Climate and Human History
An international team of scientists has extracted a 1.2-million-year-old ice core from Antarctica's Little Dome C, the oldest ever retrieved, to study past climate changes and potentially understand a period of disrupted glacial cycles coinciding with a near-extinction event for early humans.
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Warwick Hospital Declares Critical Incident Amidst Severe Flu Season
Warwick Hospital, a high-performing NHS hospital, declared a critical incident due to a severe flu season overwhelming its capacity, forcing the treatment of patients in chairs and ambulances, resulting in hours-long waits for admission.
Warwick Hospital Declares Critical Incident Amidst Severe Flu Season
Warwick Hospital, a high-performing NHS hospital, declared a critical incident due to a severe flu season overwhelming its capacity, forcing the treatment of patients in chairs and ambulances, resulting in hours-long waits for admission.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Language Bill: Staffing Concerns Hamper 2050 Fluency Goal
The Welsh government's plan to ensure all 16-year-olds are confident Welsh speakers by 2050, part of a broader aim for one million Welsh speakers, faces criticism due to insufficient detail on staffing and implementation, prompting concerns from teaching unions and the Senedd's education committee.
Welsh Language Bill: Staffing Concerns Hamper 2050 Fluency Goal
The Welsh government's plan to ensure all 16-year-olds are confident Welsh speakers by 2050, part of a broader aim for one million Welsh speakers, faces criticism due to insufficient detail on staffing and implementation, prompting concerns from teaching unions and the Senedd's education committee.
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40% Bias Score
Hip-Hop in UK National Curriculum: Teacher's Campaign Gains Momentum
Birmingham art teacher James Bennett is campaigning to include hip-hop in the national curriculum after a successful pilot program, "Hip-Hop Healing," which engaged students through music, dance, and art; he's now seeking government backing.
Hip-Hop in UK National Curriculum: Teacher's Campaign Gains Momentum
Birmingham art teacher James Bennett is campaigning to include hip-hop in the national curriculum after a successful pilot program, "Hip-Hop Healing," which engaged students through music, dance, and art; he's now seeking government backing.
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40% Bias Score
Teessaurus Park Dinosaurs Denied Listed Status
Historic England rejected a bid to grant Grade II listed status to three steel triceratops sculptures in Middlesbrough's Teessaurus Park due to their repainted finish and the artist's lack of national recognition, despite the C20 Society's argument for their significance as a rare major 20th-century...
Teessaurus Park Dinosaurs Denied Listed Status
Historic England rejected a bid to grant Grade II listed status to three steel triceratops sculptures in Middlesbrough's Teessaurus Park due to their repainted finish and the artist's lack of national recognition, despite the C20 Society's argument for their significance as a rare major 20th-century...
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Oliver! West End Revival Highlights Enduring Relevance of Female Characters
In London's Gielgud Theatre, Shanay Holmes's powerful portrayal of Nancy in a new West End production of Oliver! highlights the character's enduring relevance, showcasing women's resilience and vulnerability in the face of abuse, while Simon Lipkin, playing Fagin, emphasizes Dickens' timeless social...
Oliver! West End Revival Highlights Enduring Relevance of Female Characters
In London's Gielgud Theatre, Shanay Holmes's powerful portrayal of Nancy in a new West End production of Oliver! highlights the character's enduring relevance, showcasing women's resilience and vulnerability in the face of abuse, while Simon Lipkin, playing Fagin, emphasizes Dickens' timeless social...
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44% Bias Score
Israel to Ban UNRWA, Jeopardizing Aid to Millions of Palestinians
Israel's ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), effective January 28th, will severely limit its operations in Gaza and the West Bank, jeopardizing essential services for millions of Palestinians and potentially causing a humanitarian crisis, following accusations of UNRWA's alleged collabora...
Israel to Ban UNRWA, Jeopardizing Aid to Millions of Palestinians
Israel's ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), effective January 28th, will severely limit its operations in Gaza and the West Bank, jeopardizing essential services for millions of Palestinians and potentially causing a humanitarian crisis, following accusations of UNRWA's alleged collabora...
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US Blocks 9/11 Plea Deal, Delaying Resolution
A US federal appeals court temporarily blocked a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind, and two co-defendants, after the US government argued that accepting the deal would cause irreparable harm, delaying the process until the next administration.
US Blocks 9/11 Plea Deal, Delaying Resolution
A US federal appeals court temporarily blocked a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind, and two co-defendants, after the US government argued that accepting the deal would cause irreparable harm, delaying the process until the next administration.
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