Turkish Military Academy Cadets' Unscheduled Oath Prompts Investigation, Reveals Systemic Issues
Following a graduation ceremony at Turkey's Military Academy on August 30, 2024, 19 cadets performed an unscheduled oath, raising swords and reciting a modified oath, due to being unexpectedly retained on the grounds because of presidential security measures, prompting a disciplinary investigation a...
Turkish Military Academy Cadets' Unscheduled Oath Prompts Investigation, Reveals Systemic Issues
Following a graduation ceremony at Turkey's Military Academy on August 30, 2024, 19 cadets performed an unscheduled oath, raising swords and reciting a modified oath, due to being unexpectedly retained on the grounds because of presidential security measures, prompting a disciplinary investigation a...
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader Detained for Criticizing Erdoğan
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was detained in Ankara on July 11, 2024, and transferred to Istanbul to face an investigation for criticizing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's policies and comparing their damage to that of the Crusades, in a speech delivered at Antalya on an unspecified date.
Turkish Opposition Leader Detained for Criticizing Erdoğan
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was detained in Ankara on July 11, 2024, and transferred to Istanbul to face an investigation for criticizing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's policies and comparing their damage to that of the Crusades, in a speech delivered at Antalya on an unspecified date.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested for Criticizing Erdoğan
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was arrested in Turkey on charges of "publicly inciting hatred and hostility" following a speech criticizing President Erdoğan, prompting protests from his supporters and raising concerns about freedom of speech.
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested for Criticizing Erdoğan
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was arrested in Turkey on charges of "publicly inciting hatred and hostility" following a speech criticizing President Erdoğan, prompting protests from his supporters and raising concerns about freedom of speech.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested for Criticizing Erdoğan
Turkish authorities launched an investigation into Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ for criticizing President Erdoğan, alleging his actions caused more harm than the Crusades; Özdağ was detained in Ankara and taken to Istanbul.
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested for Criticizing Erdoğan
Turkish authorities launched an investigation into Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ for criticizing President Erdoğan, alleging his actions caused more harm than the Crusades; Özdağ was detained in Ankara and taken to Istanbul.
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64% Bias Score
Turkey: 100 Million TL Embezzlement from Bankrupt Insurance Company Results in Arrests
Eleven individuals were arrested in a three-province operation in Turkey for allegedly embezzling 100 million TL from a bankrupt insurance company, with five suspects jailed and six released under judicial control.
Turkey: 100 Million TL Embezzlement from Bankrupt Insurance Company Results in Arrests
Eleven individuals were arrested in a three-province operation in Turkey for allegedly embezzling 100 million TL from a bankrupt insurance company, with five suspects jailed and six released under judicial control.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Begins Second Term as US President Amidst Cold Weather and Political Division
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as the 47th President of the US in an indoor ceremony due to extreme cold, delivering a speech focused on economic prosperity and national security, while criticizing his predecessor's policies.
Trump Begins Second Term as US President Amidst Cold Weather and Political Division
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as the 47th President of the US in an indoor ceremony due to extreme cold, delivering a speech focused on economic prosperity and national security, while criticizing his predecessor's policies.
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68% Bias Score
Kartalkaya Hotel Fire: 10 Dead, Safety Concerns Exposed
A fire at a Kartalkaya hotel in Bolu, Turkey, on January 27, resulted in 10 deaths and 32 injuries due to the absence of a local fire department and the 1 hour 15 minute response time from Bolu, highlighting significant safety concerns in Turkish tourist areas.
Kartalkaya Hotel Fire: 10 Dead, Safety Concerns Exposed
A fire at a Kartalkaya hotel in Bolu, Turkey, on January 27, resulted in 10 deaths and 32 injuries due to the absence of a local fire department and the 1 hour 15 minute response time from Bolu, highlighting significant safety concerns in Turkish tourist areas.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Court Sentences 11 for Grand İsias Hotel Collapse
An Adıyaman court delivered verdicts in the case of the Grand İsias Hotel, which collapsed in the February 6, 2023, earthquakes, killing 72 people, including Cypriot athletes; 11 defendants received sentences for violating building codes, including illegal additions and insufficient structural calcu...
Turkish Court Sentences 11 for Grand İsias Hotel Collapse
An Adıyaman court delivered verdicts in the case of the Grand İsias Hotel, which collapsed in the February 6, 2023, earthquakes, killing 72 people, including Cypriot athletes; 11 defendants received sentences for violating building codes, including illegal additions and insufficient structural calcu...
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Turkey Hotel Fire: 66 Dead, Inspection Responsibility Unclear
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, on an unspecified date resulted in 66 deaths and 51 injuries, sparking a debate over responsibility for fire safety inspections and revealing potential systemic failures in emergency response.
Turkey Hotel Fire: 66 Dead, Inspection Responsibility Unclear
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, on an unspecified date resulted in 66 deaths and 51 injuries, sparking a debate over responsibility for fire safety inspections and revealing potential systemic failures in emergency response.
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36% Bias Score
AI Retinal Analysis for Early Dementia Detection
Scottish researchers created an AI tool using almost one million eye scans to detect early signs of brain diseases like dementia by analyzing retinal images, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment starting in 2026.
AI Retinal Analysis for Early Dementia Detection
Scottish researchers created an AI tool using almost one million eye scans to detect early signs of brain diseases like dementia by analyzing retinal images, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment starting in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, App Resumes US Service
Following a Supreme Court ruling, TikTok faced a US ban over national security concerns; however, President Trump announced a delay in enforcement, allowing the app to resume operations while negotiations for a long-term solution continue.
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, App Resumes US Service
Following a Supreme Court ruling, TikTok faced a US ban over national security concerns; however, President Trump announced a delay in enforcement, allowing the app to resume operations while negotiations for a long-term solution continue.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Begins Second Term, Declares National Emergency on US-Mexico Border
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump began his second term as US President, declaring "America's Golden Age" and outlining immediate plans for border security, energy independence, and reversing previous trade agreements, while criticizing the Biden administration's handling of domestic and internation...
Trump Begins Second Term, Declares National Emergency on US-Mexico Border
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump began his second term as US President, declaring "America's Golden Age" and outlining immediate plans for border security, energy independence, and reversing previous trade agreements, while criticizing the Biden administration's handling of domestic and internation...
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76% Bias Score