Israeli Hostages Released in Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli hostages, held captive by Hamas since October 7, 2023, were released on Sunday as part of a ceasefire deal, which also involved the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners by Israel, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
Israeli Hostages Released in Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli hostages, held captive by Hamas since October 7, 2023, were released on Sunday as part of a ceasefire deal, which also involved the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners by Israel, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
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40% Bias Score
Antisemitic Attack Prompts Emergency Meeting of Australian Premiers
In response to an antisemitic attack that involved arson and graffiti at a Sydney childcare center near a synagogue on October 30, 2023, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convened an emergency meeting of state premiers, while police have arrested seven individuals and are investigating copy...
Antisemitic Attack Prompts Emergency Meeting of Australian Premiers
In response to an antisemitic attack that involved arson and graffiti at a Sydney childcare center near a synagogue on October 30, 2023, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convened an emergency meeting of state premiers, while police have arrested seven individuals and are investigating copy...
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44% Bias Score
Jervis Bay Tourism Accused of Ignoring Cancer-Causing Toxins
The Wreck Bay Aboriginal community in Jervis Bay, Australia, is suffering from high rates of cancer and other illnesses due to PFAS contamination from a nearby Defence base, with authorities accused of prioritizing tourism revenue over public health warnings.
Jervis Bay Tourism Accused of Ignoring Cancer-Causing Toxins
The Wreck Bay Aboriginal community in Jervis Bay, Australia, is suffering from high rates of cancer and other illnesses due to PFAS contamination from a nearby Defence base, with authorities accused of prioritizing tourism revenue over public health warnings.
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56% 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
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
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
Three Israeli Hostages Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli women, held captive in Gaza for 15 months following October 7, 2023 attacks, were released Sunday, prompting their families to thank various individuals and governments for their roles in securing their freedom.
Three Israeli Hostages Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli women, held captive in Gaza for 15 months following October 7, 2023 attacks, were released Sunday, prompting their families to thank various individuals and governments for their roles in securing their freedom.
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44% 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
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Boosting Tourism
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on January 23, 2024, granting equal rights to same-sex couples and prompting a mass wedding event in Bangkok aiming for over 1000 couples, with the tourism authority planning to leverage this for international LGBTQI+ tourism.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Boosting Tourism
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on January 23, 2024, granting equal rights to same-sex couples and prompting a mass wedding event in Bangkok aiming for over 1000 couples, with the tourism authority planning to leverage this for international LGBTQI+ tourism.
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36% Bias Score
Vatican Dissolves Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana Over Sexual Abuse
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana (SCV), a Peruvian religious congregation, on January 18, 2025, due to confirmed sexual abuse of minors and adults by its members, including founder Luis Fernando Figari, spanning from 1975 to 2002.
Vatican Dissolves Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana Over Sexual Abuse
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana (SCV), a Peruvian religious congregation, on January 18, 2025, due to confirmed sexual abuse of minors and adults by its members, including founder Luis Fernando Figari, spanning from 1975 to 2002.
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44% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand's new law, effective January 23, 2024, legalizes same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights, following years of advocacy and government support, with over 300 couples planning to register on the first day.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand's new law, effective January 23, 2024, legalizes same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights, following years of advocacy and government support, with over 300 couples planning to register on the first day.
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24% Bias Score