Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Released from Prison
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison on December 1st after his death sentence was overturned; he had been imprisoned since October 2022 for criticizing the Iranian regime and supporting protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.
Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Released from Prison
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison on December 1st after his death sentence was overturned; he had been imprisoned since October 2022 for criticizing the Iranian regime and supporting protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Citizens in Aleppo Amidst Renewed Syrian Conflict
Around 120 Italian citizens, primarily dual nationals, are in Aleppo, Syria, following a jihadist offensive; the Italian government is facilitating evacuations amidst concerns over potential further humanitarian crisis and mass migration.
Italian Citizens in Aleppo Amidst Renewed Syrian Conflict
Around 120 Italian citizens, primarily dual nationals, are in Aleppo, Syria, following a jihadist offensive; the Italian government is facilitating evacuations amidst concerns over potential further humanitarian crisis and mass migration.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: Clashes Erupt After EU Talks Suspended
Following a disputed election and the government's suspension of EU talks, thousands protested in Georgia for two nights, resulting in clashes with police and at least 100 arrests, while the President condemned the government's actions and the opposition called for international sanctions.
Georgia Protests: Clashes Erupt After EU Talks Suspended
Following a disputed election and the government's suspension of EU talks, thousands protested in Georgia for two nights, resulting in clashes with police and at least 100 arrests, while the President condemned the government's actions and the opposition called for international sanctions.
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44% Bias Score
SPD Holds Pre-Election Conference Amidst Internal Tensions and Polling Deficit
The SPD held a pre-election conference in Berlin on Saturday, facing protests and internal government tensions, while trailing in polls behind the CDU and AfD; Chancellor Scholz criticized the FDP and the EU, focusing on jobs and social policies.
SPD Holds Pre-Election Conference Amidst Internal Tensions and Polling Deficit
The SPD held a pre-election conference in Berlin on Saturday, facing protests and internal government tensions, while trailing in polls behind the CDU and AfD; Chancellor Scholz criticized the FDP and the EU, focusing on jobs and social policies.
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36% Bias Score
UK to Review Immigration System After Record High Net Migration
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a review of the country's points-based immigration system following record-high net migration exceeding 900,000 by June 2023, blaming the previous Conservative government and aiming to reform the system to prioritize British workers while addressing the strai...
UK to Review Immigration System After Record High Net Migration
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a review of the country's points-based immigration system following record-high net migration exceeding 900,000 by June 2023, blaming the previous Conservative government and aiming to reform the system to prioritize British workers while addressing the strai...
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40% Bias Score
Rise in European HIV Diagnoses in 2023
A new report reveals a 2.4% increase in new HIV diagnoses across 47 European countries in 2023, reaching 113,000 cases, despite a global decline; increased testing is cited as a contributing factor, yet around 30% of those with HIV remain undiagnosed.
Rise in European HIV Diagnoses in 2023
A new report reveals a 2.4% increase in new HIV diagnoses across 47 European countries in 2023, reaching 113,000 cases, despite a global decline; increased testing is cited as a contributing factor, yet around 30% of those with HIV remain undiagnosed.
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20% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: Rebel Offensive Prompts De-escalation Calls Amidst Russian Support for Assad
Following a surprise rebel offensive in Aleppo and Idlib on November 27th, forcing a Syrian army retreat, the US, France, Germany, and the UK urged de-escalation, while Russia continues supporting Assad and considers a trilateral meeting with Turkey and Iran.
Syria Conflict: Rebel Offensive Prompts De-escalation Calls Amidst Russian Support for Assad
Following a surprise rebel offensive in Aleppo and Idlib on November 27th, forcing a Syrian army retreat, the US, France, Germany, and the UK urged de-escalation, while Russia continues supporting Assad and considers a trilateral meeting with Turkey and Iran.
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36% Bias Score
Romania Election: Pro-Western Bloc Wins, Far-Right Surge Creates Uncertainty
Romania's parliamentary elections saw a victory for pro-Western Social Democrats, but a substantial rise of far-right nationalists, particularly AUR (18.2% of the vote), complicates government formation and reflects strong anti-establishment sentiment; a presidential runoff between a far-right popul...
Romania Election: Pro-Western Bloc Wins, Far-Right Surge Creates Uncertainty
Romania's parliamentary elections saw a victory for pro-Western Social Democrats, but a substantial rise of far-right nationalists, particularly AUR (18.2% of the vote), complicates government formation and reflects strong anti-establishment sentiment; a presidential runoff between a far-right popul...
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56% Bias Score
Irish Election Ends in Three-Way Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's general election resulted in a three-way tie between Sinn Féin (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating uncertainty over coalition formation and highlighting the impact of housing and immigration issues on voter choices.
Irish Election Ends in Three-Way Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's general election resulted in a three-way tie between Sinn Féin (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating uncertainty over coalition formation and highlighting the impact of housing and immigration issues on voter choices.
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40% Bias Score
Six Tourists Die in Laos from Suspected Methanol Poisoning
Six tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, on November 13th from suspected methanol poisoning; the Nana hostel owner and seven employees were arrested.
Six Tourists Die in Laos from Suspected Methanol Poisoning
Six tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, on November 13th from suspected methanol poisoning; the Nana hostel owner and seven employees were arrested.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Suspends EU Accession Talks Until 2028 Amid Protests
Thousands protested in Tbilisi against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's decision to suspend Georgia's EU accession talks until 2028, following the European Parliament's condemnation of October's elections as significantly irregular.
Georgia Suspends EU Accession Talks Until 2028 Amid Protests
Thousands protested in Tbilisi against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's decision to suspend Georgia's EU accession talks until 2028, following the European Parliament's condemnation of October's elections as significantly irregular.
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40% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdles Amidst Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur are nearing finalization of a major trade deal after over 20 years of negotiations, but objections from several EU countries, particularly France, regarding environmental and agricultural concerns are delaying the process, causing widespread protests among European farmers.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdles Amidst Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur are nearing finalization of a major trade deal after over 20 years of negotiations, but objections from several EU countries, particularly France, regarding environmental and agricultural concerns are delaying the process, causing widespread protests among European farmers.
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40% Bias Score