UK-Qatar State Banquet Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties
King Charles III hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace for the Emir of Qatar, attended by 170 guests including David Beckham, celebrating strong bilateral ties and Qatar's mediation efforts in the Israeli-Hamas conflict; the event's floral arrangements were later donated to charity.
UK-Qatar State Banquet Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties
King Charles III hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace for the Emir of Qatar, attended by 170 guests including David Beckham, celebrating strong bilateral ties and Qatar's mediation efforts in the Israeli-Hamas conflict; the event's floral arrangements were later donated to charity.
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40% Bias Score
UK Prison Expansion Plan Faces Billions in Cost Overruns and Significant Shortfall
The UK government's plan to expand prison capacity by 20,000 cells by 2027 faces a £4.2 billion cost overrun and a projected 12,400-cell shortfall due to rising construction costs, delays, and insufficient planning, leaving prisons near critical capacity.
UK Prison Expansion Plan Faces Billions in Cost Overruns and Significant Shortfall
The UK government's plan to expand prison capacity by 20,000 cells by 2027 faces a £4.2 billion cost overrun and a projected 12,400-cell shortfall due to rising construction costs, delays, and insufficient planning, leaving prisons near critical capacity.
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48% Bias Score
Moscow Politician Receives Extended Prison Sentence for Anti-War Stance
A Moscow politician, Alexei Gorinov, received an additional three-year prison sentence for "justifying terrorism," adding to his seven-year sentence for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the Kremlin's suppression of dissent.
Moscow Politician Receives Extended Prison Sentence for Anti-War Stance
A Moscow politician, Alexei Gorinov, received an additional three-year prison sentence for "justifying terrorism," adding to his seven-year sentence for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the Kremlin's suppression of dissent.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Rebel Offensive Seizes Aleppo, Raising Regional Instability
A major rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) has seized most of Aleppo and reportedly parts of Hama, prompting a strong response from the Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, and raising concerns of regional destabilization and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
HTS Rebel Offensive Seizes Aleppo, Raising Regional Instability
A major rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) has seized most of Aleppo and reportedly parts of Hama, prompting a strong response from the Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, and raising concerns of regional destabilization and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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40% Bias Score
President Biden Pardons Son Hunter for Tax Evasion and Gun Charges
President Joe Biden issued a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for federal tax evasion and gun charges, reversing his previous stance against intervention, citing unfair prosecution and political motivations.
President Biden Pardons Son Hunter for Tax Evasion and Gun Charges
President Joe Biden issued a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for federal tax evasion and gun charges, reversing his previous stance against intervention, citing unfair prosecution and political motivations.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government Announces Winter Financial Aid for Pensioners and Benefit Recipients
Starting December 1st, UK pensioners and benefit recipients will receive a £10 Christmas bonus, cold weather payments (£25 per week if average temperatures are below freezing), and a £150 warm home discount on energy bills to alleviate financial pressures during the winter months.
UK Government Announces Winter Financial Aid for Pensioners and Benefit Recipients
Starting December 1st, UK pensioners and benefit recipients will receive a £10 Christmas bonus, cold weather payments (£25 per week if average temperatures are below freezing), and a £150 warm home discount on energy bills to alleviate financial pressures during the winter months.
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40% Bias Score
Assassination Attempt on Indian Politician at Golden Temple
A 68-year-old former terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, attempted to assassinate former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at Amritsar's Golden Temple on Wednesday, but was apprehended by bystanders; no injuries were reported.
Assassination Attempt on Indian Politician at Golden Temple
A 68-year-old former terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, attempted to assassinate former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at Amritsar's Golden Temple on Wednesday, but was apprehended by bystanders; no injuries were reported.
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40% Bias Score
Scott Trust to retain Observer stake despite staff strike
The Scott Trust, Guardian's parent company, will maintain a stake in The Observer after its sale to Tortoise Media, despite staff strikes protesting the deal; the chair outlined five conditions for approval, emphasizing long-term funding and editorial independence.
Scott Trust to retain Observer stake despite staff strike
The Scott Trust, Guardian's parent company, will maintain a stake in The Observer after its sale to Tortoise Media, despite staff strikes protesting the deal; the chair outlined five conditions for approval, emphasizing long-term funding and editorial independence.
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36% Bias Score
170 Palestinian Children Killed by Israeli Forces Since October 2023
The number of Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank has doubled since October 2023, reaching 170 by November 2024, including 70 children aged 15 or younger and four under nine; at least 1,400 more were wounded, according to DCI-Palestine and Save the Children, amidst conflic...
170 Palestinian Children Killed by Israeli Forces Since October 2023
The number of Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank has doubled since October 2023, reaching 170 by November 2024, including 70 children aged 15 or younger and four under nine; at least 1,400 more were wounded, according to DCI-Palestine and Save the Children, amidst conflic...
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48% Bias Score
Private Meetings Discuss Potential Return of Elgin Marbles
Following private meetings between Greek and UK officials, the potential return of the Elgin Marbles is being discussed, though the 1963 British Museum Act complicates matters, and Turkey also contests the legality of their acquisition.
Private Meetings Discuss Potential Return of Elgin Marbles
Following private meetings between Greek and UK officials, the potential return of the Elgin Marbles is being discussed, though the 1963 British Museum Act complicates matters, and Turkey also contests the legality of their acquisition.
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44% Bias Score
Queen Camilla to Miss Qatari State Visit Welcome Due to Illness
Queen Camilla will miss the Qatari state visit's welcome ceremony due to lingering effects from a chest infection contracted after an October trip to Australia and Samoa; she will participate in some later events.
Queen Camilla to Miss Qatari State Visit Welcome Due to Illness
Queen Camilla will miss the Qatari state visit's welcome ceremony due to lingering effects from a chest infection contracted after an October trip to Australia and Samoa; she will participate in some later events.
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32% Bias Score
White House Denies Reports of US Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
The White House denies reports that the US is considering providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, rejecting claims made by unidentified Western officials; this follows Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum.
White House Denies Reports of US Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
The White House denies reports that the US is considering providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, rejecting claims made by unidentified Western officials; this follows Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum.
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40% Bias Score