Spanish Film Director Accused of Sexual Harassment, Institutional Response Fails Victims
At least 15 women have accused Spanish film director Eduard Cortés of sexual harassment, alleging he offered them work in exchange for nude videos; the Catalan Film Academy's investigation stalled after Cortés resigned, leaving victims with limited institutional support despite promises of aid, reve...
Spanish Film Director Accused of Sexual Harassment, Institutional Response Fails Victims
At least 15 women have accused Spanish film director Eduard Cortés of sexual harassment, alleging he offered them work in exchange for nude videos; the Catalan Film Academy's investigation stalled after Cortés resigned, leaving victims with limited institutional support despite promises of aid, reve...
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48% Bias Score
John Marsden's Enduring Legacy: Impact on Youth and Education
John Marsden, a prolific Australian author and educator, died this week; his impactful work with young people, both through writing and founding alternative schools, challenged traditional education and fostered independent thought.
John Marsden's Enduring Legacy: Impact on Youth and Education
John Marsden, a prolific Australian author and educator, died this week; his impactful work with young people, both through writing and founding alternative schools, challenged traditional education and fostered independent thought.
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28% Bias Score
Avignon Court Sentences 51 Men in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
In Avignon, France, a court sentenced Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 other men to various prison terms for offenses related to the rape and drugging of Pelicot, with sentences generally lower than the prosecutor's requests; defense lawyers expressed satisfaction, while Pelico...
Avignon Court Sentences 51 Men in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
In Avignon, France, a court sentenced Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 other men to various prison terms for offenses related to the rape and drugging of Pelicot, with sentences generally lower than the prosecutor's requests; defense lawyers expressed satisfaction, while Pelico...
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56% Bias Score
Ten-Year Sentence for Syrian Militia Leader in Germany for War Crimes
A German court sentenced a 47-year-old former leader of a pro-Assad Syrian militia to ten years for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including torture, enslavement, and the forced labor of civilians in Damascus between 2013 and 2015; he was arrested in Bremen in August 2023 after being identi...
Ten-Year Sentence for Syrian Militia Leader in Germany for War Crimes
A German court sentenced a 47-year-old former leader of a pro-Assad Syrian militia to ten years for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including torture, enslavement, and the forced labor of civilians in Damascus between 2013 and 2015; he was arrested in Bremen in August 2023 after being identi...
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24% Bias Score
French Man Faces 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court is set to sentence 72-year-old Dominique Pelicho to a potential 20-year prison sentence for the decade-long drugging and rape of his wife, with 50 other men also facing charges and at least 20 more still at large.
French Man Faces 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court is set to sentence 72-year-old Dominique Pelicho to a potential 20-year prison sentence for the decade-long drugging and rape of his wife, with 50 other men also facing charges and at least 20 more still at large.
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56% Bias Score
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife for almost a decade, enabling 49 other men to participate; the case has sparked a national conversation about sexual violence and rape culture.
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife for almost a decade, enabling 49 other men to participate; the case has sparked a national conversation about sexual violence and rape culture.
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20% Bias Score
\"Turkish Family Courts Fail to Protect Women from Domestic Violence: Mor Çatı Report\"\
\"Mor Çatı's report exposes failures in Turkish family courts to protect women from domestic violence, citing insufficient protection orders, gender-biased judgments, and inadequate legal aid, exemplified by a woman's years-long struggle to divorce her abusive husband.\
\"Turkish Family Courts Fail to Protect Women from Domestic Violence: Mor Çatı Report\"\
\"Mor Çatı's report exposes failures in Turkish family courts to protect women from domestic violence, citing insufficient protection orders, gender-biased judgments, and inadequate legal aid, exemplified by a woman's years-long struggle to divorce her abusive husband.\
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48% Bias Score
Pelicot Case: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rape, 47 Others Convicted
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, involving dozens of other men over nearly a decade; 47 of 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape.
Pelicot Case: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rape, 47 Others Convicted
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, involving dozens of other men over nearly a decade; 47 of 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape.
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44% Bias Score
Assad Family's Hidden Billions: Scale of Wealth and International Efforts to Recover Assets
The Assad family's wealth is estimated at $1-2 billion, but likely much more, amassed through extensive involvement in Syrian economic activities, including illicit ones; international efforts are underway to recover these assets.
Assad Family's Hidden Billions: Scale of Wealth and International Efforts to Recover Assets
The Assad family's wealth is estimated at $1-2 billion, but likely much more, amassed through extensive involvement in Syrian economic activities, including illicit ones; international efforts are underway to recover these assets.
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52% Bias Score
Two Former UK Police Constables Arrested in Rotherham Child Sex Abuse Investigation
Two former South Yorkshire Police constables were arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse and misconduct; one faces charges of attempted rape and indecent assault, while the other faces charges of indecent assault and misconduct in public office; the arrests are part of Operation Stovewood, a ma...
Two Former UK Police Constables Arrested in Rotherham Child Sex Abuse Investigation
Two former South Yorkshire Police constables were arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse and misconduct; one faces charges of attempted rape and indecent assault, while the other faces charges of indecent assault and misconduct in public office; the arrests are part of Operation Stovewood, a ma...
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48% Bias Score
Reverse-Route Cruise to Confront Transatlantic Slave Trade History
A unique cruise, A Grande Travessia, will retrace the Middle Passage from Santos, Brazil, to Luanda, Angola, in December 2025, carrying 2,000 passengers to confront the history of slavery and promote Afro-Brazilian culture, with support from Brazilian and Angolan governments and calls for Portuguese...
Reverse-Route Cruise to Confront Transatlantic Slave Trade History
A unique cruise, A Grande Travessia, will retrace the Middle Passage from Santos, Brazil, to Luanda, Angola, in December 2025, carrying 2,000 passengers to confront the history of slavery and promote Afro-Brazilian culture, with support from Brazilian and Angolan governments and calls for Portuguese...
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32% Bias Score
Scottish Extremist Jailed for 10 Years for Weapons Possession and Planned Attack
Alan Edward, 55, from Falkirk, Scotland, was jailed for 10 years for possessing a large quantity of weapons, expressing extremist views online, and planning an attack on an LGBT group; he will be monitored for 30 years.
Scottish Extremist Jailed for 10 Years for Weapons Possession and Planned Attack
Alan Edward, 55, from Falkirk, Scotland, was jailed for 10 years for possessing a large quantity of weapons, expressing extremist views online, and planning an attack on an LGBT group; he will be monitored for 30 years.
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20% Bias Score