Hostage Released 15 Months After Rescue Attempt by Slain Driver
During the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, Ben Shimoni, a chef and amateur racing driver, repeatedly returned to the scene to rescue nine people, tragically dying in a final attempt to save his friends Romi Gonen and Gaya Halifa. Romi was released from captivity in Gaza 15 ...
Hostage Released 15 Months After Rescue Attempt by Slain Driver
During the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, Ben Shimoni, a chef and amateur racing driver, repeatedly returned to the scene to rescue nine people, tragically dying in a final attempt to save his friends Romi Gonen and Gaya Halifa. Romi was released from captivity in Gaza 15 ...
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52% Bias Score
ICC to Seek Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of Women
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor plans to seek arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Hibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani for persecuting women, a crime against humanity, due to the Taliban's severe restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan, which the UN calls 'gender apa...
ICC to Seek Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of Women
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor plans to seek arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Hibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani for persecuting women, a crime against humanity, due to the Taliban's severe restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan, which the UN calls 'gender apa...
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44% Bias Score
Landmines Kill Returning Civilians in Syria
In Idlib, Syria, landmines left behind from the conflict are killing returning civilians, including Ayghad's father, who was killed by a landmine while trying to farm his land. At least 144 people, including 27 children, have been killed by landmines and unexploded ordnance since early December.
Landmines Kill Returning Civilians in Syria
In Idlib, Syria, landmines left behind from the conflict are killing returning civilians, including Ayghad's father, who was killed by a landmine while trying to farm his land. At least 144 people, including 27 children, have been killed by landmines and unexploded ordnance since early December.
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28% Bias Score
Serbia Protests: Train Station Collapse Ignites Nationwide Demonstrations
Following the November 1st, 2024, collapse of Novi Sad's train station, killing 15, nationwide protests in Serbia demand accountability, fueled by allegations of corruption and broader discontent with President Vucic's rule; 61% of Serbians support the demonstrations.
Serbia Protests: Train Station Collapse Ignites Nationwide Demonstrations
Following the November 1st, 2024, collapse of Novi Sad's train station, killing 15, nationwide protests in Serbia demand accountability, fueled by allegations of corruption and broader discontent with President Vucic's rule; 61% of Serbians support the demonstrations.
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36% Bias Score
Colombia Declares State of Emergency Amid Deadly Violence in Catatumbo
Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a 270-day state of emergency in the Catatumbo region due to violence between the ELN and dissident FARC groups, displacing over 32,000 people and causing at least 80 deaths, prompting concerns about human rights and the peace process.
Colombia Declares State of Emergency Amid Deadly Violence in Catatumbo
Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a 270-day state of emergency in the Catatumbo region due to violence between the ELN and dissident FARC groups, displacing over 32,000 people and causing at least 80 deaths, prompting concerns about human rights and the peace process.
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36% Bias Score
Culiacan Protest Erupts After Cartel Violence Claims Two Young Lives
The killing of two young brothers during a carjacking in Culiacan, Mexico, sparked a massive protest on Thursday, with demonstrators even storming the governor's office, highlighting months of intense cartel violence and a growing public outcry.
Culiacan Protest Erupts After Cartel Violence Claims Two Young Lives
The killing of two young brothers during a carjacking in Culiacan, Mexico, sparked a massive protest on Thursday, with demonstrators even storming the governor's office, highlighting months of intense cartel violence and a growing public outcry.
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36% Bias Score
Missing Colombian Girl Found Murdered; Suspect Arrested
Nine-year-old Laura Páez, missing since January 16th from Chinquinquirá, Colombia, was found murdered; suspect Daniel Zambrano confessed and led authorities to her body in the Minero River.
Missing Colombian Girl Found Murdered; Suspect Arrested
Nine-year-old Laura Páez, missing since January 16th from Chinquinquirá, Colombia, was found murdered; suspect Daniel Zambrano confessed and led authorities to her body in the Minero River.
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24% Bias Score
Right-Wing Dominance Online Silences Left-Leaning Voices
A German author laments the overwhelming presence of right-wing content online, overshadowing left-leaning voices and perspectives, urging a renewed focus on promoting positive and empowering content from progressive groups before the February 23rd election.
Right-Wing Dominance Online Silences Left-Leaning Voices
A German author laments the overwhelming presence of right-wing content online, overshadowing left-leaning voices and perspectives, urging a renewed focus on promoting positive and empowering content from progressive groups before the February 23rd election.
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52% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Mother in Starvation Death of 13-Year-Old Daughter
Sandrine Pissarra was sentenced to life in prison, and Jean-Michel Cros to 20 years, for the starvation death of 13-year-old Amandine in August 2020, highlighting a systemic failure to protect her from years of abuse.
Life Sentence for Mother in Starvation Death of 13-Year-Old Daughter
Sandrine Pissarra was sentenced to life in prison, and Jean-Michel Cros to 20 years, for the starvation death of 13-year-old Amandine in August 2020, highlighting a systemic failure to protect her from years of abuse.
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44% Bias Score
National Prayer Service Calls for Unity, Citing Dignity, Honesty, and Humility
A national prayer service emphasized the importance of unity across political and social divides, using religious teachings to advocate for dignity, honesty, and humility as foundational for a stable society, warning against the dangers of a culture of contempt.
National Prayer Service Calls for Unity, Citing Dignity, Honesty, and Humility
A national prayer service emphasized the importance of unity across political and social divides, using religious teachings to advocate for dignity, honesty, and humility as foundational for a stable society, warning against the dangers of a culture of contempt.
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56% Bias Score
South Africa Sued for $9 Million Over Uninvestigated Apartheid Crimes
Families of victims of apartheid-era violence, including those of the Cradock Four, are suing the South African government for $9 million, alleging a failure to properly investigate these crimes and deliver justice, with proceedings set to begin in June 2025.
South Africa Sued for $9 Million Over Uninvestigated Apartheid Crimes
Families of victims of apartheid-era violence, including those of the Cradock Four, are suing the South African government for $9 million, alleging a failure to properly investigate these crimes and deliver justice, with proceedings set to begin in June 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Disrupts Education for 242 Million Children
In 2024, 242 million children in 85 countries missed school due to extreme weather events (heatwaves, storms, floods, droughts) caused by climate change, impacting one in seven school-going children, with South Asia most affected (128 million children) and heatwaves being the main reason for school ...
Climate Change Disrupts Education for 242 Million Children
In 2024, 242 million children in 85 countries missed school due to extreme weather events (heatwaves, storms, floods, droughts) caused by climate change, impacting one in seven school-going children, with South Asia most affected (128 million children) and heatwaves being the main reason for school ...
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44% Bias Score