Police Fatally Shoot Father During Standoff; Doorbell Footage Released
On Christmas Eve, police fatally shot Marcus Meade, 39, in Redditch, Worcestershire, following a five-hour standoff after concerns about a man with a knife; his family released doorbell footage, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating.
Police Fatally Shoot Father During Standoff; Doorbell Footage Released
On Christmas Eve, police fatally shot Marcus Meade, 39, in Redditch, Worcestershire, following a five-hour standoff after concerns about a man with a knife; his family released doorbell footage, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating.
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40% Bias Score
14-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed on London Bus
A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on a London bus in Woolwich on January 7, 2025, prompting a murder investigation; no arrests have been made, and the incident follows another stabbing nearby the previous day.
14-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed on London Bus
A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on a London bus in Woolwich on January 7, 2025, prompting a murder investigation; no arrests have been made, and the incident follows another stabbing nearby the previous day.
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32% Bias Score
Texas Faces New Winter Storm Amid 2021 Freeze Concerns
Texas braces for a major winter storm expected to drop up to four inches of snow, prompting concerns about power outages and echoing the deadly 2021 freeze; one death has already been reported in Houston.
Texas Faces New Winter Storm Amid 2021 Freeze Concerns
Texas braces for a major winter storm expected to drop up to four inches of snow, prompting concerns about power outages and echoing the deadly 2021 freeze; one death has already been reported in Houston.
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56% Bias Score
SBS Troops Face Murder Charges Over Libya Killing
British Special Boat Service troops face potential murder charges for killing a suspected Libyan terrorist during a 2021 covert operation; this follows similar investigations into alleged unlawful killings by SAS troops in Syria and Afghanistan, raising concerns about accountability and soldier welf...
SBS Troops Face Murder Charges Over Libya Killing
British Special Boat Service troops face potential murder charges for killing a suspected Libyan terrorist during a 2021 covert operation; this follows similar investigations into alleged unlawful killings by SAS troops in Syria and Afghanistan, raising concerns about accountability and soldier welf...
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48% Bias Score
483 Asylum Seekers Rescued from Flooded UK Hotel
On New Year's Day, 483 asylum seekers were rescued from a flooded hotel in Greater Manchester, UK, after heavy rainfall caused major flooding; the incident revived traumatic memories for some, highlighting issues with temporary housing.
483 Asylum Seekers Rescued from Flooded UK Hotel
On New Year's Day, 483 asylum seekers were rescued from a flooded hotel in Greater Manchester, UK, after heavy rainfall caused major flooding; the incident revived traumatic memories for some, highlighting issues with temporary housing.
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40% Bias Score
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Spreads Across Paris on Charlie Hebdo Anniversary
Anti-Semitic graffiti appeared in Paris on the tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, prompting outrage and investigations as France grapples with the ongoing threat of extremism and hate crimes, with police investigating similar incidents in other areas.
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Spreads Across Paris on Charlie Hebdo Anniversary
Anti-Semitic graffiti appeared in Paris on the tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, prompting outrage and investigations as France grapples with the ongoing threat of extremism and hate crimes, with police investigating similar incidents in other areas.
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52% Bias Score
Liverpool Hospital Declares Critical Incident Amidst Soaring Flu Cases
Royal Liverpool Hospital declared a critical incident due to 'exceptionally high' flu cases, causing patient A&E waits of up to 50 hours; the hospital urged use of alternative services like GPs or NHS 111, amid a national surge in flu hospitalizations exceeding 4,500 daily last week, four times high...
Liverpool Hospital Declares Critical Incident Amidst Soaring Flu Cases
Royal Liverpool Hospital declared a critical incident due to 'exceptionally high' flu cases, causing patient A&E waits of up to 50 hours; the hospital urged use of alternative services like GPs or NHS 111, amid a national surge in flu hospitalizations exceeding 4,500 daily last week, four times high...
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Son Released From Russian Prison After Family Fled War
A Ukrainian family living in Washington state was reunited with their son, Roman Jr., who was released from a Russian prison after being captured in Mariupol in May 2022; the family fled Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia's invasion, and the son's release is part of a recent prisoner exchange bet...
Ukrainian Son Released From Russian Prison After Family Fled War
A Ukrainian family living in Washington state was reunited with their son, Roman Jr., who was released from a Russian prison after being captured in Mariupol in May 2022; the family fled Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia's invasion, and the son's release is part of a recent prisoner exchange bet...
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20% Bias Score
Met Police Chair Faces Dismissal Over Racist, Sexist WhatsApp Messages
Inspector Charles Ehikioya, Chair of the Metropolitan Black Police Association, faces dismissal for allegedly participating in a WhatsApp group containing racist, sexist, and violent messages exchanged between 2017 and 2020; Ehikioya denies sending the messages, claiming they were planted.
Met Police Chair Faces Dismissal Over Racist, Sexist WhatsApp Messages
Inspector Charles Ehikioya, Chair of the Metropolitan Black Police Association, faces dismissal for allegedly participating in a WhatsApp group containing racist, sexist, and violent messages exchanged between 2017 and 2020; Ehikioya denies sending the messages, claiming they were planted.
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68% Bias Score
Secondary Breast Cancer: Improved Treatments Offer Hope, but Early Detection Remains Crucial
Two women, Hannah Gardner and Natalie Gibbs, share their experiences with secondary breast cancer, highlighting the often-unclear symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and recent advancements in treatment that are extending survival rates and changing the approach to managing this stage of cancer.
Secondary Breast Cancer: Improved Treatments Offer Hope, but Early Detection Remains Crucial
Two women, Hannah Gardner and Natalie Gibbs, share their experiences with secondary breast cancer, highlighting the often-unclear symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and recent advancements in treatment that are extending survival rates and changing the approach to managing this stage of cancer.
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44% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
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44% Bias Score
Chemotherapy Side Effects: Adele Roberts Reveals Fingertip Loss and Tongue Discoloration
Adele Roberts, a 45-year-old British TV and radio personality, recently disclosed the severe side effects of her chemotherapy treatment for bowel cancer, including the loss of her fingerprints and black spots on her tongue, despite being currently in remission after nine months of treatment.
Chemotherapy Side Effects: Adele Roberts Reveals Fingertip Loss and Tongue Discoloration
Adele Roberts, a 45-year-old British TV and radio personality, recently disclosed the severe side effects of her chemotherapy treatment for bowel cancer, including the loss of her fingerprints and black spots on her tongue, despite being currently in remission after nine months of treatment.
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8% Bias Score