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France-Algeria Tensions Escalate After Diplomat Expulsions
France's prosecution of three Algerians suspected in the kidnapping of government critic Amir Boukhors prompted Algeria to expel twelve French diplomats, escalating existing tensions rooted in historical grievances and the Western Sahara conflict.
France-Algeria Tensions Escalate After Diplomat Expulsions
France's prosecution of three Algerians suspected in the kidnapping of government critic Amir Boukhors prompted Algeria to expel twelve French diplomats, escalating existing tensions rooted in historical grievances and the Western Sahara conflict.
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36% Bias Score
Coercive 1825 Indemnity Bankrupts Haiti
In 1825, Haiti was coerced into paying France 150 million gold francs—three years of its budget—as compensation to former colonists, resulting in decades of economic exploitation and establishing a model for future neo-colonial practices.
Coercive 1825 Indemnity Bankrupts Haiti
In 1825, Haiti was coerced into paying France 150 million gold francs—three years of its budget—as compensation to former colonists, resulting in decades of economic exploitation and establishing a model for future neo-colonial practices.
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56% Bias Score
Thames Pier Renamed After Anti-Racism Campaign
Plantation Wharf Pier on the River Thames was renamed St Mary's Wandsworth on Monday following criticism from anti-racism campaigners who associated the previous name with colonialism and the slave trade; Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, which owns the pier, made the change after consultations with res...
Thames Pier Renamed After Anti-Racism Campaign
Plantation Wharf Pier on the River Thames was renamed St Mary's Wandsworth on Monday following criticism from anti-racism campaigners who associated the previous name with colonialism and the slave trade; Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, which owns the pier, made the change after consultations with res...
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40% Bias Score
Leiden's Colonial Profits: New Research Exposes City's Role in Slavery
New research reveals Leiden University and city leaders directly profited from colonialism and slavery from 1600-1945, despite less overt involvement than port cities, prompting plans for formal recognition of this shared history.
Leiden's Colonial Profits: New Research Exposes City's Role in Slavery
New research reveals Leiden University and city leaders directly profited from colonialism and slavery from 1600-1945, despite less overt involvement than port cities, prompting plans for formal recognition of this shared history.
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16% Bias Score
Muntinghe's Colonial Contradictions: A Study of the Dutch East Indies
Jan Folkerts' book, "De koloniale illusie," examines Herman Warner Muntinghe's role in shaping the Dutch East Indies, highlighting his contradictory policies that advocated for free trade while contributing to Javanese exploitation, which eventually led to the cultuurstelsel and widespread suffering...
Muntinghe's Colonial Contradictions: A Study of the Dutch East Indies
Jan Folkerts' book, "De koloniale illusie," examines Herman Warner Muntinghe's role in shaping the Dutch East Indies, highlighting his contradictory policies that advocated for free trade while contributing to Javanese exploitation, which eventually led to the cultuurstelsel and widespread suffering...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Condemns France's Military Buildup in Mayotte
Russia accused France of illegally militarizing Mayotte, a French territory claimed by Comoros, citing a violation of international law and potential risks to regional peace. French officials denied plans for a new base, clarifying they planned to only support the existing one, but Russia criticized...
Russia Condemns France's Military Buildup in Mayotte
Russia accused France of illegally militarizing Mayotte, a French territory claimed by Comoros, citing a violation of international law and potential risks to regional peace. French officials denied plans for a new base, clarifying they planned to only support the existing one, but Russia criticized...
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56% Bias Score
TMA Exhibition Showcases 18th-Century Native American Artifacts
The Toledo Museum of Art presents "Return to Turtle Island," showcasing 24 ethically acquired 18th-century Native American artifacts from the Farquharson collection, highlighting Indigenous artistic skill and cross-cultural collaboration during a period of significant trade and political negotiation...
TMA Exhibition Showcases 18th-Century Native American Artifacts
The Toledo Museum of Art presents "Return to Turtle Island," showcasing 24 ethically acquired 18th-century Native American artifacts from the Farquharson collection, highlighting Indigenous artistic skill and cross-cultural collaboration during a period of significant trade and political negotiation...
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24% Bias Score
France-Algeria Diplomatic Crisis Over Kidnapping Allegations
France is investigating the alleged kidnapping of Algerian government critic Amir Boukhors in Paris, leading to Algeria expelling 12 French diplomats and escalating tensions stemming from colonial history and the Western Sahara conflict.
France-Algeria Diplomatic Crisis Over Kidnapping Allegations
France is investigating the alleged kidnapping of Algerian government critic Amir Boukhors in Paris, leading to Algeria expelling 12 French diplomats and escalating tensions stemming from colonial history and the Western Sahara conflict.
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44% Bias Score
WWII Film Highlights Untold Contributions of Surinamese and Curaçaoan Soldiers
Safi Graauw's short film, highlighting the largely unknown contributions of Surinamese and Curaçaoan soldiers in WWII, won two awards at the Go Short International Film Festival in Nijmegen, prompting a renewed discussion on the underrepresented role of colonial populations in the Allied victory.
WWII Film Highlights Untold Contributions of Surinamese and Curaçaoan Soldiers
Safi Graauw's short film, highlighting the largely unknown contributions of Surinamese and Curaçaoan soldiers in WWII, won two awards at the Go Short International Film Festival in Nijmegen, prompting a renewed discussion on the underrepresented role of colonial populations in the Allied victory.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Renames 16 Streets, Addressing Colonial and Nazi Pasts
Over the past six years, Berlin has renamed at least 16 streets or squares; half were due to colonialist, racist, antisemitic, or Nazi ties of the namesakes, while others honored individuals or reduced duplicate names, with Mitte having the most changes (four).
Berlin Renames 16 Streets, Addressing Colonial and Nazi Pasts
Over the past six years, Berlin has renamed at least 16 streets or squares; half were due to colonialist, racist, antisemitic, or Nazi ties of the namesakes, while others honored individuals or reduced duplicate names, with Mitte having the most changes (four).
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36% Bias Score
Colonialism's Role in the Climate Crisis: A Historical Analysis
Tao Leigh Goffe's "Dark Laboratory" argues that European colonialism, starting in 1492, caused the climate crisis by creating exploitative systems and degrading the environment; solutions require acknowledging this history and learning from marginalized communities.
Colonialism's Role in the Climate Crisis: A Historical Analysis
Tao Leigh Goffe's "Dark Laboratory" argues that European colonialism, starting in 1492, caused the climate crisis by creating exploitative systems and degrading the environment; solutions require acknowledging this history and learning from marginalized communities.
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52% Bias Score
Greenland's Inuit Cultural Revival: Reclaiming Identity and Challenging Colonial Legacy
In Greenland, a cultural revival reclaims pre-Christian Inuit traditions, including drum dancing and tattoos, rejecting colonial suppression and asserting Indigenous identity; this resurgence is intrinsically linked to the growing independence movement.
Greenland's Inuit Cultural Revival: Reclaiming Identity and Challenging Colonial Legacy
In Greenland, a cultural revival reclaims pre-Christian Inuit traditions, including drum dancing and tattoos, rejecting colonial suppression and asserting Indigenous identity; this resurgence is intrinsically linked to the growing independence movement.
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40% Bias Score
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