Prevent Failure and Online Extremism Cited in Southport Murders
An 18-year-old, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls; a Prevent review will likely criticize counterterrorism officers for overlooking his violent obsessions, while the Home Secretary demands social media companies remove harmful content.
Prevent Failure and Online Extremism Cited in Southport Murders
An 18-year-old, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls; a Prevent review will likely criticize counterterrorism officers for overlooking his violent obsessions, while the Home Secretary demands social media companies remove harmful content.
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40% Bias Score
Somali President Awarded for Leadership in State-Building and Counterterrorism
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the Africa Presidential Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt relief, and advancing counterterrorism initiatives, highlighting Somalia's progress under his guidance.
Somali President Awarded for Leadership in State-Building and Counterterrorism
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the Africa Presidential Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt relief, and advancing counterterrorism initiatives, highlighting Somalia's progress under his guidance.
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44% Bias Score
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Swap Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban conducted a prisoner swap on Tuesday, freeing two Americans, including Ryan Corbett who was abducted in August 2022, in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban figure serving a life sentence in California for drug trafficking and terrorism.
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Swap Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban conducted a prisoner swap on Tuesday, freeing two Americans, including Ryan Corbett who was abducted in August 2022, in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban figure serving a life sentence in California for drug trafficking and terrorism.
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36% Bias Score
Increased Online Radicalization Fuels Rise in US Lone-Wolf Terrorism
A surge in US lone-wolf terrorist attacks is directly linked to the easy online access to bomb-making manuals, 3D-printed gun schematics, and other materials promoting violence, facilitated by reduced content moderation and highlighting the urgent need for enhanced counterterrorism strategies.
Increased Online Radicalization Fuels Rise in US Lone-Wolf Terrorism
A surge in US lone-wolf terrorist attacks is directly linked to the easy online access to bomb-making manuals, 3D-printed gun schematics, and other materials promoting violence, facilitated by reduced content moderation and highlighting the urgent need for enhanced counterterrorism strategies.
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48% Bias Score
US, Turkey Agree on Foreign Terrorist Removal from Syria
During a visit to Ankara, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State John Bass emphasized the need for foreign terrorists in Syria to leave, highlighting US-Turkey cooperation on counterterrorism and security concerns, focusing on preventing Syria from becoming a safe haven for terrorists and ensuring a...
US, Turkey Agree on Foreign Terrorist Removal from Syria
During a visit to Ankara, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State John Bass emphasized the need for foreign terrorists in Syria to leave, highlighting US-Turkey cooperation on counterterrorism and security concerns, focusing on preventing Syria from becoming a safe haven for terrorists and ensuring a...
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52% Bias Score
Appeals Court to Rule on 9/11 Plea Deals
A federal appeals court in the U.S. may rule today on whether to allow plea deals in the 9/11 case at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, potentially ending the two-decade legal saga, after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blocked them, and two military courts overruled him.
Appeals Court to Rule on 9/11 Plea Deals
A federal appeals court in the U.S. may rule today on whether to allow plea deals in the 9/11 case at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, potentially ending the two-decade legal saga, after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blocked them, and two military courts overruled him.
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36% Bias Score
Basque Government's Failure to Notify Security Forces of ETA Prisoner Release Raises Concerns
The Basque government failed to inform Spanish security forces about the Christmas release of Gurutz Aguirresarobe, the convicted murderer of Andoain police chief Joseba Pagazaurtundúa, raising concerns about potential breaches of victim protection and information-sharing protocols, especially amids...
Basque Government's Failure to Notify Security Forces of ETA Prisoner Release Raises Concerns
The Basque government failed to inform Spanish security forces about the Christmas release of Gurutz Aguirresarobe, the convicted murderer of Andoain police chief Joseba Pagazaurtundúa, raising concerns about potential breaches of victim protection and information-sharing protocols, especially amids...
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64% Bias Score
Sahel Countries Announce 5,000-Soldier Joint Force
Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, led by military juntas, announced a 5,000-strong joint force to combat jihadist groups within the Sahel Alliance (AES), highlighting growing military cooperation and dissatisfaction with ECOWAS.
Sahel Countries Announce 5,000-Soldier Joint Force
Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, led by military juntas, announced a 5,000-strong joint force to combat jihadist groups within the Sahel Alliance (AES), highlighting growing military cooperation and dissatisfaction with ECOWAS.
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32% Bias Score
Ghana and Mali Strengthen Ties to Counter Jihadist Threat
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga met in Accra on January 16th to discuss strengthening bilateral ties to counter the growing jihadist threat and instability in West Africa, with discussions including increased security cooperation and support for Mali'...
Ghana and Mali Strengthen Ties to Counter Jihadist Threat
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga met in Accra on January 16th to discuss strengthening bilateral ties to counter the growing jihadist threat and instability in West Africa, with discussions including increased security cooperation and support for Mali'...
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Outlines Approach to Syria's Post-Assad Transition
Acting Assistant Secretary of State John Bass highlighted key issues regarding Syria's post-Assad transition, including the departure of foreign terrorists, easing sanctions to aid the interim government, and the reduction of detainees in camps like al-Hol.
U.S. Outlines Approach to Syria's Post-Assad Transition
Acting Assistant Secretary of State John Bass highlighted key issues regarding Syria's post-Assad transition, including the departure of foreign terrorists, easing sanctions to aid the interim government, and the reduction of detainees in camps like al-Hol.
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52% Bias Score
Former Pentagon Official Warns of Further Military-Linked Attacks Amidst Potential Rollback of Extremism Countermeasures
A former Pentagon official warns of further potential domestic attacks by military personnel, citing two deadly incidents on New Year's Day and highlighting the risk posed by a potential nominee's dismissal of programs aimed at countering extremism in the military.
Former Pentagon Official Warns of Further Military-Linked Attacks Amidst Potential Rollback of Extremism Countermeasures
A former Pentagon official warns of further potential domestic attacks by military personnel, citing two deadly incidents on New Year's Day and highlighting the risk posed by a potential nominee's dismissal of programs aimed at countering extremism in the military.
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40% Bias Score
Puntland Affirms Amnesty for Surrendering Foreign ISIS Fighters
Puntland's government officially denied recent reports claiming no pardon for surrendering foreign ISIS fighters, stating that the amnesty offered by President Deni remains open and that the government is working with the IOM to facilitate the repatriation of foreign fighters.
Puntland Affirms Amnesty for Surrendering Foreign ISIS Fighters
Puntland's government officially denied recent reports claiming no pardon for surrendering foreign ISIS fighters, stating that the amnesty offered by President Deni remains open and that the government is working with the IOM to facilitate the repatriation of foreign fighters.
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32% Bias Score