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
FLA Frees Spanish Hostage Kidnapped in Algeria
A Spanish citizen kidnapped in southern Algeria was freed on Monday by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in northern Mali after being moved there by his captors; the FLA acted to prevent the captors from selling him to ISIS for a ransom between 150,000 and 380,000 euros.
FLA Frees Spanish Hostage Kidnapped in Algeria
A Spanish citizen kidnapped in southern Algeria was freed on Monday by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in northern Mali after being moved there by his captors; the FLA acted to prevent the captors from selling him to ISIS for a ransom between 150,000 and 380,000 euros.
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44% Bias Score
Ultra-Rich Wealth Soars to \$2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Unchanged Global Poverty
In 2024, the world's ultra-rich saw their collective wealth increase by \$2 trillion, a threefold rise from 2023, while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, according to a report by a confederation of 20 NGOs that highlights the lasting effects of colonialism on wealth distribution.
Ultra-Rich Wealth Soars to \$2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Unchanged Global Poverty
In 2024, the world's ultra-rich saw their collective wealth increase by \$2 trillion, a threefold rise from 2023, while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, according to a report by a confederation of 20 NGOs that highlights the lasting effects of colonialism on wealth distribution.
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48% Bias Score
Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue
Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.
Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue
Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.
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44% Bias Score
Sydney Childcare Center Firebombed in Antisemitic Attack
A childcare center in Sydney's Maroubra was firebombed and vandalized with antisemitic graffiti overnight on Tuesday, resulting in extensive damage but no injuries; authorities are investigating this as a hate crime.
Sydney Childcare Center Firebombed in Antisemitic Attack
A childcare center in Sydney's Maroubra was firebombed and vandalized with antisemitic graffiti overnight on Tuesday, resulting in extensive damage but no injuries; authorities are investigating this as a hate crime.
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36% Bias Score
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Netherlands
A Dutch court is considering a nine-year prison sentence for Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and of coercing dozens of underage girls online into sending sexually explicit material; his trial began yesterday.
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Netherlands
A Dutch court is considering a nine-year prison sentence for Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and of coercing dozens of underage girls online into sending sexually explicit material; his trial began yesterday.
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48% Bias Score
Massive Aid Flow into Gaza Following Ceasefire
Following a ceasefire, over 1500 trucks carrying essential supplies have entered Gaza since Sunday, exceeding pre-truce levels by a factor of 10, significantly increasing aid efforts to alleviate the severe humanitarian crisis, though the needs remain immense.
Massive Aid Flow into Gaza Following Ceasefire
Following a ceasefire, over 1500 trucks carrying essential supplies have entered Gaza since Sunday, exceeding pre-truce levels by a factor of 10, significantly increasing aid efforts to alleviate the severe humanitarian crisis, though the needs remain immense.
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32% Bias Score
National Cabinet Meeting Called to Address Rise in Antisemitic Attacks in Australia
Prime Minister Albanese called a national cabinet meeting to address a recent spate of antisemitic hate crimes in Australia, including the arson of a Sydney childcare center with anti-Jewish graffiti, following calls from the opposition and Jewish leaders for a more coordinated response.
National Cabinet Meeting Called to Address Rise in Antisemitic Attacks in Australia
Prime Minister Albanese called a national cabinet meeting to address a recent spate of antisemitic hate crimes in Australia, including the arson of a Sydney childcare center with anti-Jewish graffiti, following calls from the opposition and Jewish leaders for a more coordinated response.
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36% Bias Score
NSW Premier to Defy Legal Advice, Strengthen Hate Speech Laws Amid Antisemitic Attacks
Following nine antisemitic attacks in Sydney since late November, including a daycare firebombing, NSW Premier Chris Minns will defy legal advice and strengthen hate speech laws, potentially reforming section 93Z of the Crimes Act and expanding criminal law to cover hate speech, despite a Law Reform...
NSW Premier to Defy Legal Advice, Strengthen Hate Speech Laws Amid Antisemitic Attacks
Following nine antisemitic attacks in Sydney since late November, including a daycare firebombing, NSW Premier Chris Minns will defy legal advice and strengthen hate speech laws, potentially reforming section 93Z of the Crimes Act and expanding criminal law to cover hate speech, despite a Law Reform...
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44% Bias Score
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
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60% Bias Score
Arson Attack on Sydney Childcare Center Fuels Antisemitism Concerns in Australia
A childcare center near a Sydney synagogue was torched and vandalized with antisemitic graffiti on October 31, 2023, prompting increased police resources to investigate a spate of similar attacks in Sydney and Melbourne since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023.
Arson Attack on Sydney Childcare Center Fuels Antisemitism Concerns in Australia
A childcare center near a Sydney synagogue was torched and vandalized with antisemitic graffiti on October 31, 2023, prompting increased police resources to investigate a spate of similar attacks in Sydney and Melbourne since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Palestinian Journalist Freed in Gaza Ceasefire Prisoner Exchange
Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil, held by Israel for over five years without charge, was freed on Sunday as part of a Gaza ceasefire prisoner exchange deal that saw Hamas release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian Journalist Freed in Gaza Ceasefire Prisoner Exchange
Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil, held by Israel for over five years without charge, was freed on Sunday as part of a Gaza ceasefire prisoner exchange deal that saw Hamas release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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44% Bias Score