Tajikistan Sentences Opposition Figures to Lengthy Prison Terms for Alleged Coup
A Tajikistani court sentenced several high-profile political figures, including former Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi and former Parliament Speaker Akbarali Iskandarov, to lengthy prison terms for an alleged coup attempt, raising concerns about due process and political freedoms.
Tajikistan Sentences Opposition Figures to Lengthy Prison Terms for Alleged Coup
A Tajikistani court sentenced several high-profile political figures, including former Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi and former Parliament Speaker Akbarali Iskandarov, to lengthy prison terms for an alleged coup attempt, raising concerns about due process and political freedoms.
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52% Bias Score
Welsh Tory Leader's Absence from Budget Vote Sparks Party Rift
Two Welsh Conservative MS's missed a crucial budget vote in the Senedd due to attending a prayer meeting in Washington D.C., causing controversy within their party and allowing the Labour government to win a vote they otherwise might have lost.
Welsh Tory Leader's Absence from Budget Vote Sparks Party Rift
Two Welsh Conservative MS's missed a crucial budget vote in the Senedd due to attending a prayer meeting in Washington D.C., causing controversy within their party and allowing the Labour government to win a vote they otherwise might have lost.
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48% Bias Score
USAID Faces Shutdown Amid Trump Administration Restructuring
Facing potential closure or integration into the State Department, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently shut down, with staff barred from offices, amid criticism from President Trump and advisor Elon Musk, raising concerns about the future of US foreign aid.
USAID Faces Shutdown Amid Trump Administration Restructuring
Facing potential closure or integration into the State Department, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently shut down, with staff barred from offices, amid criticism from President Trump and advisor Elon Musk, raising concerns about the future of US foreign aid.
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40% Bias Score
Unregulated Cosmetic Surgeon Causes Sepsis and Necrosis in Multiple Clients
A BBC investigation exposes Ricky Sawyer, a "beauty consultant" to celebrities, for performing illegal and dangerous Brazilian butt-lift injections, resulting in multiple clients suffering severe complications like sepsis and necrosis, highlighting the urgent need for tighter regulation in the cosme...
Unregulated Cosmetic Surgeon Causes Sepsis and Necrosis in Multiple Clients
A BBC investigation exposes Ricky Sawyer, a "beauty consultant" to celebrities, for performing illegal and dangerous Brazilian butt-lift injections, resulting in multiple clients suffering severe complications like sepsis and necrosis, highlighting the urgent need for tighter regulation in the cosme...
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48% Bias Score
Manbij Car Bomb Kills 20, Exacerbating Syrian Tensions
A car bomb in Manbij, Syria, killed at least 20 people, mostly women, on a main road near agricultural workers, marking the deadliest attack since Assad's overthrow and escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations between the Syrian government and the SDF.
Manbij Car Bomb Kills 20, Exacerbating Syrian Tensions
A car bomb in Manbij, Syria, killed at least 20 people, mostly women, on a main road near agricultural workers, marking the deadliest attack since Assad's overthrow and escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations between the Syrian government and the SDF.
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56% Bias Score
Released Hostage's Family Demands Answers for Missing Wife and Children
Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas was released on Saturday in a prisoner exchange linked to the Gaza ceasefire, but his wife and two sons, kidnapped in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, remain missing, prompting family demands for answers and accusations of state failure to protect them.
Released Hostage's Family Demands Answers for Missing Wife and Children
Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas was released on Saturday in a prisoner exchange linked to the Gaza ceasefire, but his wife and two sons, kidnapped in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, remain missing, prompting family demands for answers and accusations of state failure to protect them.
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56% Bias Score
North Coast Parking Charges Approved Despite Opposition
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will introduce 50p-per-hour parking charges at four north coast car parks from April to September, despite previous concerns over a lack of consultation; permits will be issued to Rathlin residents and Ballycastle Marina boat owners.
North Coast Parking Charges Approved Despite Opposition
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will introduce 50p-per-hour parking charges at four north coast car parks from April to September, despite previous concerns over a lack of consultation; permits will be issued to Rathlin residents and Ballycastle Marina boat owners.
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56% Bias Score
Russian Missile Strike on Izium Kills Five, Injures Dozens
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Izium, Kharkiv region, on February 4th, 2025, at 11:55 GMT killed at least five people, including two sisters (18 and 19 years old, one pregnant), and injured over 30, targeting the city council and residential buildings.
Russian Missile Strike on Izium Kills Five, Injures Dozens
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Izium, Kharkiv region, on February 4th, 2025, at 11:55 GMT killed at least five people, including two sisters (18 and 19 years old, one pregnant), and injured over 30, targeting the city council and residential buildings.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Plans to Merge USAID into State Department
The Trump administration plans to merge USAID into the State Department, prompting outrage from Democrats who cite national security risks and illegality. Staff were instructed to stay home on February 3rd, and the USAID website is inaccessible, raising concerns about transparency and the fate of on...
Trump Administration Plans to Merge USAID into State Department
The Trump administration plans to merge USAID into the State Department, prompting outrage from Democrats who cite national security risks and illegality. Staff were instructed to stay home on February 3rd, and the USAID website is inaccessible, raising concerns about transparency and the fate of on...
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64% Bias Score
Ontario Bans US Firms Over Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford banned American companies from provincial contracts, canceling a C$100 million Starlink deal, in retaliation for US tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Ontario Bans US Firms Over Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford banned American companies from provincial contracts, canceling a C$100 million Starlink deal, in retaliation for US tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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56% Bias Score
Baldoni, Lively Feud Escalates in Court
Actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are embroiled in a contentious legal battle stemming from sexual harassment allegations made by Lively against Baldoni; the pretrial hearing revealed accusations of public smear campaigns by both sides, raising concerns about influencing the jury.
Baldoni, Lively Feud Escalates in Court
Actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are embroiled in a contentious legal battle stemming from sexual harassment allegations made by Lively against Baldoni; the pretrial hearing revealed accusations of public smear campaigns by both sides, raising concerns about influencing the jury.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Delays Mexico Tariffs for One Month
Following a phone call, President Trump delayed 25% tariffs on Mexican imports for one month; Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard members to its border to combat drug trafficking, and the US will increase efforts to prevent weapons trafficking into Mexico.
Trump Delays Mexico Tariffs for One Month
Following a phone call, President Trump delayed 25% tariffs on Mexican imports for one month; Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard members to its border to combat drug trafficking, and the US will increase efforts to prevent weapons trafficking into Mexico.
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36% Bias Score