Iran Cracks Down on Hijab Defiance with Harsh Punishments for Celebrities
Iranian authorities are using increasingly harsh methods, including travel bans and mandatory psychological evaluations, against celebrities and other public figures who defy the mandatory hijab law, highlighting a crackdown on dissent following the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Iran Cracks Down on Hijab Defiance with Harsh Punishments for Celebrities
Iranian authorities are using increasingly harsh methods, including travel bans and mandatory psychological evaluations, against celebrities and other public figures who defy the mandatory hijab law, highlighting a crackdown on dissent following the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's "Rape of Britain" Accusation Ignites UK Political Firestorm
Elon Musk's Twitter campaign accused the UK government of concealing a large-scale child sexual exploitation scandal involving predominantly Pakistani gangs, sparking a national debate and exposing existing divisions surrounding immigration and child protection.
Musk's "Rape of Britain" Accusation Ignites UK Political Firestorm
Elon Musk's Twitter campaign accused the UK government of concealing a large-scale child sexual exploitation scandal involving predominantly Pakistani gangs, sparking a national debate and exposing existing divisions surrounding immigration and child protection.
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56% Bias Score
Off-Road Bikers Damage UK's Ancient Monuments
Illegal off-road biking is causing significant damage to ancient monuments across the UK, including the Bronze Age Tor Clawdd ring cairn near Swansea, with archaeologists warning of "complete destruction" and calling for increased enforcement and public awareness.
Off-Road Bikers Damage UK's Ancient Monuments
Illegal off-road biking is causing significant damage to ancient monuments across the UK, including the Bronze Age Tor Clawdd ring cairn near Swansea, with archaeologists warning of "complete destruction" and calling for increased enforcement and public awareness.
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48% Bias Score
Fernanda Torres Wins Golden Globe, 25 Years After Mother's Nomination
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Motion Picture on January 5th, 2025, for her role in \"Ainda Estou Aqui\". This win is significant because it follows her mother's nomination for the same award 25 years prior, and her performance is based on the stor...
Fernanda Torres Wins Golden Globe, 25 Years After Mother's Nomination
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Motion Picture on January 5th, 2025, for her role in \"Ainda Estou Aqui\". This win is significant because it follows her mother's nomination for the same award 25 years prior, and her performance is based on the stor...
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44% Bias Score
IOPC to Direct Investigation into Met Police Handling of Al Fayed Complaints
Following a BBC documentary exposing Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, two complaints were filed against the Metropolitan Police for their handling of 2008 allegations; the IOPC will now direct an investigation into these complaints and the Met's handling of 21 prior allegations.
IOPC to Direct Investigation into Met Police Handling of Al Fayed Complaints
Following a BBC documentary exposing Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, two complaints were filed against the Metropolitan Police for their handling of 2008 allegations; the IOPC will now direct an investigation into these complaints and the Met's handling of 21 prior allegations.
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44% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfire Prompts Evacuations, State of Emergency Declared
A wildfire in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades area forced the evacuation of approximately 30,000 residents on Tuesday, prompting a state of emergency declaration as the fire rapidly spread over 11 square kilometers, threatening 10,000 homes and causing major traffic disruptions.
Los Angeles Wildfire Prompts Evacuations, State of Emergency Declared
A wildfire in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades area forced the evacuation of approximately 30,000 residents on Tuesday, prompting a state of emergency declaration as the fire rapidly spread over 11 square kilometers, threatening 10,000 homes and causing major traffic disruptions.
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40% Bias Score
Panama Canal Transfer: End of an Era
On December 31, 1999, the United States transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama, ending a century of US control and fulfilling a long-standing Panamanian aspiration, following decades of protests and negotiations.
Panama Canal Transfer: End of an Era
On December 31, 1999, the United States transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama, ending a century of US control and fulfilling a long-standing Panamanian aspiration, following decades of protests and negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checkers, Shifts to User-Based Content Moderation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the removal of third-party fact-checkers and relaxed content restrictions on its platforms, citing excessive censorship; a user-based moderation system, Community Notes, will replace it, launching in the coming months, starting with US users.
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checkers, Shifts to User-Based Content Moderation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the removal of third-party fact-checkers and relaxed content restrictions on its platforms, citing excessive censorship; a user-based moderation system, Community Notes, will replace it, launching in the coming months, starting with US users.
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68% Bias Score
Nigerian Atheist Released from Prison, Remains Under Protection
After serving over four years for blasphemy, Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala was released from prison but remains under police protection due to safety concerns, highlighting the ongoing conflict between religious law and freedom of speech in Nigeria.
Nigerian Atheist Released from Prison, Remains Under Protection
After serving over four years for blasphemy, Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala was released from prison but remains under police protection due to safety concerns, highlighting the ongoing conflict between religious law and freedom of speech in Nigeria.
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36% Bias Score
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
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36% Bias Score
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security Proposes Eliminating District-Level Police
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposed a three-tiered police structure, eliminating the district level, aiming for improved efficiency and cost reduction, although initial reports of the proposal have been removed from most major news outlets.
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security Proposes Eliminating District-Level Police
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposed a three-tiered police structure, eliminating the district level, aiming for improved efficiency and cost reduction, although initial reports of the proposal have been removed from most major news outlets.
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36% Bias Score
Assam Coal Mine Flooding: One Dead, Six Trapped
Nine miners were trapped in a flooded illegal rat-hole coal mine in Assam, India, on Monday; one is dead, two are feared dead, and six remain trapped, while a survivor described clinging to a rope for 50 minutes in 15-18 meters of water before rescue; the mine was deemed illegal and under investigat...
Assam Coal Mine Flooding: One Dead, Six Trapped
Nine miners were trapped in a flooded illegal rat-hole coal mine in Assam, India, on Monday; one is dead, two are feared dead, and six remain trapped, while a survivor described clinging to a rope for 50 minutes in 15-18 meters of water before rescue; the mine was deemed illegal and under investigat...
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24% Bias Score