Russian Couple's Appeal Denied in Infant Daughter's Murder
In April 2024, Yakov and Anastasia Mayboroda of Rostov Oblast, Russia, murdered their eight-month-old daughter, dismembered her body using a meat grinder, and staged a kidnapping; Yakov's appeal was denied, resulting in a 15-year prison sentence, while Anastasia received 13 years.
Russian Couple's Appeal Denied in Infant Daughter's Murder
In April 2024, Yakov and Anastasia Mayboroda of Rostov Oblast, Russia, murdered their eight-month-old daughter, dismembered her body using a meat grinder, and staged a kidnapping; Yakov's appeal was denied, resulting in a 15-year prison sentence, while Anastasia received 13 years.
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56% Bias Score
South Tyrol Catholic Church Addresses Sexual Abuse Scandal
Bishop Ivo Muser of Bolzano-Bressanone apologized for the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church of South Tyrol, acknowledging failures in investigation and prevention; an investigation confirmed at least 67 cases (59 against minors) between 1964 and 2024 by 29 priests, leading to the implement...
South Tyrol Catholic Church Addresses Sexual Abuse Scandal
Bishop Ivo Muser of Bolzano-Bressanone apologized for the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church of South Tyrol, acknowledging failures in investigation and prevention; an investigation confirmed at least 67 cases (59 against minors) between 1964 and 2024 by 29 priests, leading to the implement...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Employees, Ends Federal Funding for Transgender Minor Care
President Trump offered buyouts to roughly two million federal employees to cut costs, excluding certain agencies, and issued a decree ending federal funding for transgender care for minors, while allowing states to provide such care. This follows his previously stated policy to recognize only two g...
Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Employees, Ends Federal Funding for Transgender Minor Care
President Trump offered buyouts to roughly two million federal employees to cut costs, excluding certain agencies, and issued a decree ending federal funding for transgender care for minors, while allowing states to provide such care. This follows his previously stated policy to recognize only two g...
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72% Bias Score
Gaza Families Return Home Amidst Devastation
The Abu Jarad family, among 375,000 Palestinians, returned to their damaged Beit Lahiya home on January 21st, 2025, after 477 days of displacement due to the Gaza War, highlighting the post-ceasefire recovery challenges.
Gaza Families Return Home Amidst Devastation
The Abu Jarad family, among 375,000 Palestinians, returned to their damaged Beit Lahiya home on January 21st, 2025, after 477 days of displacement due to the Gaza War, highlighting the post-ceasefire recovery challenges.
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20% Bias Score
Peruvian Cardinal Sanctioned for Abuse, Archbishop Supports Victims
Pope Francis sanctioned Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani in 2019 for alleged 1983 abuse of a minor; despite this, Cipriani returned to Lima in January 2024 and received an award, prompting Archbishop Carlos Castillo to issue a statement supporting victims and journalists who exposed the case.
Peruvian Cardinal Sanctioned for Abuse, Archbishop Supports Victims
Pope Francis sanctioned Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani in 2019 for alleged 1983 abuse of a minor; despite this, Cipriani returned to Lima in January 2024 and received an award, prompting Archbishop Carlos Castillo to issue a statement supporting victims and journalists who exposed the case.
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40% Bias Score
Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youths
A Dutch study found that children in foster care are moved an average of six times, causing significant mental health issues and social disruption; improvements to the system, such as better staff training and flexible support are needed to prevent this.
Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youths
A Dutch study found that children in foster care are moved an average of six times, causing significant mental health issues and social disruption; improvements to the system, such as better staff training and flexible support are needed to prevent this.
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64% Bias Score
California Drops Case Against Anti-Abortion Activists
After a nine-year legal battle, California dropped its criminal case against David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt, who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood allegedly selling aborted fetal tissue; they pleaded no contest to one charge with no penalties.
California Drops Case Against Anti-Abortion Activists
After a nine-year legal battle, California dropped its criminal case against David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt, who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood allegedly selling aborted fetal tissue; they pleaded no contest to one charge with no penalties.
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56% Bias Score
Algeria Demands France Clean Up Nuclear Waste From 1960s Tests
Algeria passed a new law demanding France clean up radioactive waste from 17 nuclear tests conducted between 1960 and 1966, escalating their diplomatic conflict and citing health impacts and environmental damage in several regions.
Algeria Demands France Clean Up Nuclear Waste From 1960s Tests
Algeria passed a new law demanding France clean up radioactive waste from 17 nuclear tests conducted between 1960 and 1966, escalating their diplomatic conflict and citing health impacts and environmental damage in several regions.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Bans Federal Funding for Minor Gender Transition Treatments
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday banning federal funding for gender transition treatments for minors under 19, impacting programs like TRICARE and Medicaid and potentially prompting legal challenges.
Trump Bans Federal Funding for Minor Gender Transition Treatments
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday banning federal funding for gender transition treatments for minors under 19, impacting programs like TRICARE and Medicaid and potentially prompting legal challenges.
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64% Bias Score
Spanish Mayor Sentenced for Sexual Harassment of Councilwoman
A. a local government delegate in El Pinar (Granada), accused her mayor, Francisco Titos, of sexual harassment and assault in November 2023; Titos was sentenced to two years in prison in December 2024 for his actions, including repeated sexual advances and physical assault; A. received little to no ...
Spanish Mayor Sentenced for Sexual Harassment of Councilwoman
A. a local government delegate in El Pinar (Granada), accused her mayor, Francisco Titos, of sexual harassment and assault in November 2023; Titos was sentenced to two years in prison in December 2024 for his actions, including repeated sexual advances and physical assault; A. received little to no ...
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Police Bust: Sex, Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled
Spanish National Police dismantled a Madrid-based criminal organization combining sex trafficking and drug trafficking, rescuing three women and arresting 15 individuals (three jailed), seizing weapons, drugs, and financial records after an investigation launched in March.
Madrid Police Bust: Sex, Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled
Spanish National Police dismantled a Madrid-based criminal organization combining sex trafficking and drug trafficking, rescuing three women and arresting 15 individuals (three jailed), seizing weapons, drugs, and financial records after an investigation launched in March.
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36% Bias Score
Charges Dropped Against Man Who Confronted Neo-Nazis at Melbourne Fundraiser
In Melbourne, Australia, charges were dropped against Benjamin Squire, who confronted neo-Nazis at a fundraiser, highlighting concerns about unequal treatment of anti-fascist protestors versus far-right groups. The incident occurred at Cafe Gummo in Thornbury on an August night in 2023, involving 20...
Charges Dropped Against Man Who Confronted Neo-Nazis at Melbourne Fundraiser
In Melbourne, Australia, charges were dropped against Benjamin Squire, who confronted neo-Nazis at a fundraiser, highlighting concerns about unequal treatment of anti-fascist protestors versus far-right groups. The incident occurred at Cafe Gummo in Thornbury on an August night in 2023, involving 20...
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52% Bias Score