Taliban Official Publicly Urges End to Afghan Girls' Education Ban
A senior Taliban official, Sher Abbas Stanikzai, publicly urged the group's leader to end the ban on Afghan girls' education, citing injustice and a violation of Islamic law, in a rare public rebuke of government policy; this follows similar statements but marks his first direct appeal for change.
Taliban Official Publicly Urges End to Afghan Girls' Education Ban
A senior Taliban official, Sher Abbas Stanikzai, publicly urged the group's leader to end the ban on Afghan girls' education, citing injustice and a violation of Islamic law, in a rare public rebuke of government policy; this follows similar statements but marks his first direct appeal for change.
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52% Bias Score
Biden's Final Act: A Charleston Church Visit Underscores Racial Justice Legacy
On his final Sunday in office, President Biden visited Charleston, South Carolina's Royal Missionary Baptist Church, emphasizing hope and referencing the city's history of racial violence, including the 2015 church shooting where nine Black parishioners were murdered by a white supremacist, Dylann R...
Biden's Final Act: A Charleston Church Visit Underscores Racial Justice Legacy
On his final Sunday in office, President Biden visited Charleston, South Carolina's Royal Missionary Baptist Church, emphasizing hope and referencing the city's history of racial violence, including the 2015 church shooting where nine Black parishioners were murdered by a white supremacist, Dylann R...
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36% Bias Score
80+ Killed in Colombia Following Failed Peace Talks
Over 80 people were killed and 20 injured in Colombia's Catatumbo region following the collapse of peace talks between the government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), forcing thousands to flee their homes due to clashes between the ELN and former FARC members.
80+ Killed in Colombia Following Failed Peace Talks
Over 80 people were killed and 20 injured in Colombia's Catatumbo region following the collapse of peace talks between the government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), forcing thousands to flee their homes due to clashes between the ELN and former FARC members.
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32% Bias Score
Australia Considers Tougher Penalties for Displaying Terrorist Group Flags Amidst Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Proposed Australian laws would impose minimum one-year jail terms for displaying flags of listed terrorist organizations like Hamas or Hezbollah, following a rise in antisemitic attacks and differing responses from the Coalition and Labor governments.
Australia Considers Tougher Penalties for Displaying Terrorist Group Flags Amidst Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Proposed Australian laws would impose minimum one-year jail terms for displaying flags of listed terrorist organizations like Hamas or Hezbollah, following a rise in antisemitic attacks and differing responses from the Coalition and Labor governments.
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56% Bias Score
90 Palestinians Freed in First Post-Ceasefire Prisoner Exchange
Following a Hamas-Israel ceasefire, 90 Palestinian prisoners, including prominent activist Khalida Jarrar, were released from Israeli jails and welcomed in the West Bank on Monday, while three Israeli women were freed in Gaza; this is the first prisoner exchange since November 2023, with more expect...
90 Palestinians Freed in First Post-Ceasefire Prisoner Exchange
Following a Hamas-Israel ceasefire, 90 Palestinian prisoners, including prominent activist Khalida Jarrar, were released from Israeli jails and welcomed in the West Bank on Monday, while three Israeli women were freed in Gaza; this is the first prisoner exchange since November 2023, with more expect...
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40% Bias Score
Coalition Vows Mandatory Jail Terms for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes
The Coalition proposes mandatory minimum jail terms for anti-Semitic hate crimes in Australia following recent attacks, including a synagogue firebombing and the attack on a Jewish leader's home, with new offenses and increased penalties to deter future acts of anti-Semitism.
Coalition Vows Mandatory Jail Terms for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes
The Coalition proposes mandatory minimum jail terms for anti-Semitic hate crimes in Australia following recent attacks, including a synagogue firebombing and the attack on a Jewish leader's home, with new offenses and increased penalties to deter future acts of anti-Semitism.
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40% Bias Score
Karachi Salt Miners Face Exploitation, Health Risks
Karachi's Hawks Bay salt miners earn 600 rupees daily for collecting 100 sacks (60-75kg each) of salt, facing severe health risks from sun exposure, salt burns, and lack of safety equipment, while systemic issues and the absence of labor protections leave them vulnerable.
Karachi Salt Miners Face Exploitation, Health Risks
Karachi's Hawks Bay salt miners earn 600 rupees daily for collecting 100 sacks (60-75kg each) of salt, facing severe health risks from sun exposure, salt burns, and lack of safety equipment, while systemic issues and the absence of labor protections leave them vulnerable.
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36% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Persistent Global Poverty
The world's billionaires' wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, reaching $5.7 billion daily, while 3.6 billion people remain below the World Bank poverty line, highlighting extreme global inequality and prompting Oxfam to call for bolder policies.
Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Persistent Global Poverty
The world's billionaires' wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, reaching $5.7 billion daily, while 3.6 billion people remain below the World Bank poverty line, highlighting extreme global inequality and prompting Oxfam to call for bolder policies.
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68% Bias Score
UK Schools Demand Clearer Guidance on Pupil-on-Pupil Sexual Abuse
Women's charities are demanding clearer guidance for UK schools on handling widespread pupil-on-pupil sexual abuse, citing a 2016 inquiry reporting 600 school rapes over three years and widespread sexual harassment, with online pornography identified as a key factor.
UK Schools Demand Clearer Guidance on Pupil-on-Pupil Sexual Abuse
Women's charities are demanding clearer guidance for UK schools on handling widespread pupil-on-pupil sexual abuse, citing a 2016 inquiry reporting 600 school rapes over three years and widespread sexual harassment, with online pornography identified as a key factor.
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40% Bias Score
Texas Students Defy Segregation with Interracial Basketball Games in 1953
In 1953, the white and Black senior class presidents of New Braunfels, Texas high schools organized a series of integrated basketball games to raise money for their yearbooks, defying state segregation laws and fostering interracial interaction.
Texas Students Defy Segregation with Interracial Basketball Games in 1953
In 1953, the white and Black senior class presidents of New Braunfels, Texas high schools organized a series of integrated basketball games to raise money for their yearbooks, defying state segregation laws and fostering interracial interaction.
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44% Bias Score
Fear and Self-Censorship Among American Jews Amidst Rising Antisemitism
The author describes a situation where American Jews remained silent about Ta-Nehisi Coates's antisemitic book, fearing accusations of racism, highlighting the pervasive climate of fear and self-censorship among the community amidst rising global antisemitism.
Fear and Self-Censorship Among American Jews Amidst Rising Antisemitism
The author describes a situation where American Jews remained silent about Ta-Nehisi Coates's antisemitic book, fearing accusations of racism, highlighting the pervasive climate of fear and self-censorship among the community amidst rising global antisemitism.
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56% Bias Score
Braided Hair: A Coded Message from Gaza Hostages?
Released Israeli hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher all had braided hair, possibly a coded message from a remaining captive, Agam Berger, who reportedly braided the hair of other female soldiers before their release, according to testimonies from released hostages and family m...
Braided Hair: A Coded Message from Gaza Hostages?
Released Israeli hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher all had braided hair, possibly a coded message from a remaining captive, Agam Berger, who reportedly braided the hair of other female soldiers before their release, according to testimonies from released hostages and family m...
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60% Bias Score