RSF Attack on Sudanese Market Kills 54
On Saturday, a paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), attacked the Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Sudan, killing 54 people and wounding at least 158, according to health authorities; the attack is the latest in a series of deadly attacks that have wrecked the northeastern African country.
RSF Attack on Sudanese Market Kills 54
On Saturday, a paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), attacked the Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Sudan, killing 54 people and wounding at least 158, according to health authorities; the attack is the latest in a series of deadly attacks that have wrecked the northeastern African country.
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40% Bias Score
Yarden Bibas's Release: Bibas Family Hostage Crisis
During the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, the Bibas family—Shiri, Yarden, Ariel (5), and Kfir (9 months)—were abducted; Yarden will be released Saturday, but his wife and children's fate remains uncertain, symbolizing the crisis's human cost.
Yarden Bibas's Release: Bibas Family Hostage Crisis
During the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, the Bibas family—Shiri, Yarden, Ariel (5), and Kfir (9 months)—were abducted; Yarden will be released Saturday, but his wife and children's fate remains uncertain, symbolizing the crisis's human cost.
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44% Bias Score
RSF Attack on Sudanese Market Kills 54
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group attacked the Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Sudan, on Saturday, killing at least 54 civilians and wounding 158 others, escalating the ongoing civil war that has already claimed over 28,000 lives and displaced millions.
RSF Attack on Sudanese Market Kills 54
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group attacked the Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Sudan, on Saturday, killing at least 54 civilians and wounding 158 others, escalating the ongoing civil war that has already claimed over 28,000 lives and displaced millions.
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64% Bias Score
University of Michigan Suspends Pro-Palestinian Student Group
The University of Michigan suspended the pro-Palestinian student group SAFE for two years, revoking its funding and event-space access due to disruptive protests, including a demonstration at a regent's home and an unauthorized campus protest, following the October 2023 Israel-Hamas war.
University of Michigan Suspends Pro-Palestinian Student Group
The University of Michigan suspended the pro-Palestinian student group SAFE for two years, revoking its funding and event-space access due to disruptive protests, including a demonstration at a regent's home and an unauthorized campus protest, following the October 2023 Israel-Hamas war.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Enacts Landmark Law to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Germany passed a new law to protect children from sexual abuse, establishing stronger prevention measures, regular reporting to Parliament, and increased victim rights after years of delays and political challenges.
Germany Enacts Landmark Law to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Germany passed a new law to protect children from sexual abuse, establishing stronger prevention measures, regular reporting to Parliament, and increased victim rights after years of delays and political challenges.
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28% Bias Score
Germany Passes Landmark Law Protecting Women from Domestic Violence
The German Bundestag passed a new law granting women experiencing domestic violence a legal right to support and counseling, starting in 2030, with a €2.6 billion federal investment to expand shelters and counseling services; a separate law strengthens child protection against sexual abuse.
Germany Passes Landmark Law Protecting Women from Domestic Violence
The German Bundestag passed a new law granting women experiencing domestic violence a legal right to support and counseling, starting in 2030, with a €2.6 billion federal investment to expand shelters and counseling services; a separate law strengthens child protection against sexual abuse.
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44% Bias Score
Four Dead in Russian Air Strikes Across Six Ukrainian Regions
Russian air strikes on Ukraine during the night of Friday to Saturday resulted in four deaths—three in Poltava from a missile strike on a residential building and one in Kharkiv from a downed drone—and damage across six regions; Ukraine has requested more air defense systems.
Four Dead in Russian Air Strikes Across Six Ukrainian Regions
Russian air strikes on Ukraine during the night of Friday to Saturday resulted in four deaths—three in Poltava from a missile strike on a residential building and one in Kharkiv from a downed drone—and damage across six regions; Ukraine has requested more air defense systems.
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40% Bias Score
ADF Intensifies Efforts to Restrict Abortion Access in the US
The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a conservative legal group, is employing various legal strategies to restrict abortion access in the US, including lawsuits targeting medication abortion and efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
ADF Intensifies Efforts to Restrict Abortion Access in the US
The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a conservative legal group, is employing various legal strategies to restrict abortion access in the US, including lawsuits targeting medication abortion and efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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64% Bias Score
Sudan Market Bombing Kills 54 Amidst Ongoing Conflict
On February 1st, a market bombing in Omdurman, Sudan, killed at least 54 people and wounded many more, allegedly perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group; this event is part of a larger conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army that began in April 2023, causing tens of t...
Sudan Market Bombing Kills 54 Amidst Ongoing Conflict
On February 1st, a market bombing in Omdurman, Sudan, killed at least 54 people and wounded many more, allegedly perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group; this event is part of a larger conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army that began in April 2023, causing tens of t...
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36% Bias Score
EU Warns Pakistan Over Human Rights, Threatening Trade Benefits
The European Union warned Pakistan that its duty-free export status under the GSP+ scheme is conditional on improving human rights and freedom of speech, citing concerns over blasphemy laws, women's rights, and a new social media bill.
EU Warns Pakistan Over Human Rights, Threatening Trade Benefits
The European Union warned Pakistan that its duty-free export status under the GSP+ scheme is conditional on improving human rights and freedom of speech, citing concerns over blasphemy laws, women's rights, and a new social media bill.
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48% Bias Score
Goma Regains Calm, but Humanitarian Crisis Persists Amidst Difficult Displaced Person Returns
The city of Goma in eastern DRC is regaining calm after weeks of fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, but millions of displaced people face a dire humanitarian situation with scarce aid and difficult returns home due to insecurity and lack of resources since May 2023.
Goma Regains Calm, but Humanitarian Crisis Persists Amidst Difficult Displaced Person Returns
The city of Goma in eastern DRC is regaining calm after weeks of fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, but millions of displaced people face a dire humanitarian situation with scarce aid and difficult returns home due to insecurity and lack of resources since May 2023.
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36% Bias Score
22-Year Separation Ends in Emotional Reunion, Underscoring Australia's Forced Adoption Legacy
Patsy Brown, a Quandamooka woman, reunited with her son, given up for adoption in 1971 at Boothville Mothers' Hospital in Brisbane, after a 22-year separation, highlighting the lasting trauma of Australia's forced adoption policies.
22-Year Separation Ends in Emotional Reunion, Underscoring Australia's Forced Adoption Legacy
Patsy Brown, a Quandamooka woman, reunited with her son, given up for adoption in 1971 at Boothville Mothers' Hospital in Brisbane, after a 22-year separation, highlighting the lasting trauma of Australia's forced adoption policies.
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32% Bias Score