"Spain Commemorates Franco Victims Amidst Political Divisions Over Historical Memory"
"Spain held a delayed commemoration for victims of the Franco dictatorship on October 31st, with Prime Minister Sánchez announcing over 100 events for next year's 50th anniversary of Franco's death and the start of democracy, amidst political division over historical memory. "
"Spain Commemorates Franco Victims Amidst Political Divisions Over Historical Memory"
"Spain held a delayed commemoration for victims of the Franco dictatorship on October 31st, with Prime Minister Sánchez announcing over 100 events for next year's 50th anniversary of Franco's death and the start of democracy, amidst political division over historical memory. "
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60% Bias Score
US Investigates Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Trade Deal at Risk
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, prompted by reports of politically motivated arrests, forced labor, and human trafficking, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement a...
US Investigates Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Trade Deal at Risk
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, prompted by reports of politically motivated arrests, forced labor, and human trafficking, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement a...
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48% Bias Score
French Prosecutor Seeks House Arrest for Film Director Accused of Child Sexual Assault
A French prosecutor is demanding a two-year house arrest sentence for film director Christophe Ruggia, accused by actor Adèle Haenel of sexual assault during her childhood; the trial comes amidst broader accusations of sexual abuse within the French film industry.
French Prosecutor Seeks House Arrest for Film Director Accused of Child Sexual Assault
A French prosecutor is demanding a two-year house arrest sentence for film director Christophe Ruggia, accused by actor Adèle Haenel of sexual assault during her childhood; the trial comes amidst broader accusations of sexual abuse within the French film industry.
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40% Bias Score
Suspended Sentence for Lawyer Who Falsely Accused British Soldiers
Disgraced human rights lawyer Phil Shiner received a suspended two-year prison sentence for a £200,000 fraud involving soliciting false claims against British soldiers in Iraq, leading to a £24 million inquiry that ultimately cleared the soldiers of wrongdoing.
Suspended Sentence for Lawyer Who Falsely Accused British Soldiers
Disgraced human rights lawyer Phil Shiner received a suspended two-year prison sentence for a £200,000 fraud involving soliciting false claims against British soldiers in Iraq, leading to a £24 million inquiry that ultimately cleared the soldiers of wrongdoing.
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56% Bias Score
UK Suspends 6,500 Syrian Asylum Claims Amid Refugee Crisis
The UK government suspended 6,500 Syrian asylum claims following the collapse of the Assad regime, prompting UNHCR and the Refugee Council to express concern over the potential violation of non-refoulement obligations and the impact on vulnerable asylum seekers already in debt to smugglers.
UK Suspends 6,500 Syrian Asylum Claims Amid Refugee Crisis
The UK government suspended 6,500 Syrian asylum claims following the collapse of the Assad regime, prompting UNHCR and the Refugee Council to express concern over the potential violation of non-refoulement obligations and the impact on vulnerable asylum seekers already in debt to smugglers.
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52% Bias Score
Sydney's Woollahra Targeted by Second Antisemitic Attack
Antisemitic graffiti and arson damaged multiple buildings and vehicles in Sydney's Woollahra suburb on Wednesday, prompting swift condemnation from political leaders and an ongoing police investigation into two young suspects.
Sydney's Woollahra Targeted by Second Antisemitic Attack
Antisemitic graffiti and arson damaged multiple buildings and vehicles in Sydney's Woollahra suburb on Wednesday, prompting swift condemnation from political leaders and an ongoing police investigation into two young suspects.
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52% Bias Score
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese Anti-Nuclear Weapons Organization
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, in Oslo on December 10th, highlighting global concerns about nuclear proliferation and the urgency of disarmament. The average age of survivors is 85, underscoring the need for younger generations ...
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese Anti-Nuclear Weapons Organization
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, in Oslo on December 10th, highlighting global concerns about nuclear proliferation and the urgency of disarmament. The average age of survivors is 85, underscoring the need for younger generations ...
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52% Bias Score
Death of Nikki Giovanni: A Legacy of Poetry and Activism
Celebrated American poet Nikki Giovanni, a leading voice of the Black Arts Movement, died on December 9th at age 81, leaving behind a legacy of over 30 books exploring themes of love, race, and social change; her final book is to be published in 2024.
Death of Nikki Giovanni: A Legacy of Poetry and Activism
Celebrated American poet Nikki Giovanni, a leading voice of the Black Arts Movement, died on December 9th at age 81, leaving behind a legacy of over 30 books exploring themes of love, race, and social change; her final book is to be published in 2024.
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16% Bias Score
"PinkNews Founders Accused of Sexual Misconduct"
"Over 30 current and former PinkNews employees accuse founders Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James of sexual misconduct and bullying, prompting Downing Street to express concern; the accused deny the claims."
"PinkNews Founders Accused of Sexual Misconduct"
"Over 30 current and former PinkNews employees accuse founders Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James of sexual misconduct and bullying, prompting Downing Street to express concern; the accused deny the claims."
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48% Bias Score
"Saudi Crown Prince Lobbies UK to Intervene in Dissident's Legal Case"
"Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied former UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron to intervene in a London court case involving allegations of phone hacking and assault against a Saudi dissident, Ghanem Al-Masarir, threatening implications for £100bn of Saudi investment in the UK."
"Saudi Crown Prince Lobbies UK to Intervene in Dissident's Legal Case"
"Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied former UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron to intervene in a London court case involving allegations of phone hacking and assault against a Saudi dissident, Ghanem Al-Masarir, threatening implications for £100bn of Saudi investment in the UK."
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36% Bias Score
Senegal's "Y'en a marre" movement cautiously optimistic after Sonko's party electoral victory
Following legislative elections where Ousmane Sonko's party secured a supermajority, Senegal's "Y'en a marre" movement expresses cautious optimism about promised reforms and improved governance, emphasizing the crucial role of citizen engagement and accountability.
Senegal's "Y'en a marre" movement cautiously optimistic after Sonko's party electoral victory
Following legislative elections where Ousmane Sonko's party secured a supermajority, Senegal's "Y'en a marre" movement expresses cautious optimism about promised reforms and improved governance, emphasizing the crucial role of citizen engagement and accountability.
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52% Bias Score
Overcoming Workplace Polarization: Evidence-Based Strategies for Improved Collaboration
Juliana Tafur, program director at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, outlines evidence-based strategies to overcome workplace polarization by focusing on individual traits, identifying shared goals, using moral reframing, and practicing deep listening to improve collaboration and productivi...
Overcoming Workplace Polarization: Evidence-Based Strategies for Improved Collaboration
Juliana Tafur, program director at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, outlines evidence-based strategies to overcome workplace polarization by focusing on individual traits, identifying shared goals, using moral reframing, and practicing deep listening to improve collaboration and productivi...
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20% Bias Score