Palestinian Journalist Freed in Gaza Ceasefire Prisoner Exchange
Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil, held by Israel for over five years without charge, was freed on Sunday as part of a Gaza ceasefire prisoner exchange deal that saw Hamas release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian Journalist Freed in Gaza Ceasefire Prisoner Exchange
Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil, held by Israel for over five years without charge, was freed on Sunday as part of a Gaza ceasefire prisoner exchange deal that saw Hamas release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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44% 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
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Netherlands
A Dutch court is considering a nine-year prison sentence for Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and of coercing dozens of underage girls online into sending sexually explicit material; his trial began yesterday.
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Netherlands
A Dutch court is considering a nine-year prison sentence for Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece, and of coercing dozens of underage girls online into sending sexually explicit material; his trial began yesterday.
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48% 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
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
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60% 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
Release of Three Israeli Women After 400 Days in Hamas Captivity
Three Israeli women, held captive by Hamas for over 400 days following a brutal October 7, 2023, attack, were released Sunday in Gaza, triggering widespread relief and gratitude towards international mediators and former US President Trump, while 95 Israelis remain hostages.
Release of Three Israeli Women After 400 Days in Hamas Captivity
Three Israeli women, held captive by Hamas for over 400 days following a brutal October 7, 2023, attack, were released Sunday in Gaza, triggering widespread relief and gratitude towards international mediators and former US President Trump, while 95 Israelis remain hostages.
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44% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars to \$15 Trillion Amidst Rising Food Insecurity
Oxfam's report reveals a 204-billionaire increase in 2024, totaling 2,769 billionaires with a combined wealth of \$15 trillion, while 733 million people face food insecurity, highlighting extreme wealth inequality fueled by unfair tax policies.
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars to \$15 Trillion Amidst Rising Food Insecurity
Oxfam's report reveals a 204-billionaire increase in 2024, totaling 2,769 billionaires with a combined wealth of \$15 trillion, while 733 million people face food insecurity, highlighting extreme wealth inequality fueled by unfair tax policies.
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48% Bias Score
Squid Game": Exploring Human Behavior Under Extreme Pressure
Squid Game," a wildly popular South Korean Netflix series, portrays financially desperate individuals competing in deadly children's games for a large cash prize, prompting a real-world competition and raising questions about human behavior under extreme stress.
Squid Game": Exploring Human Behavior Under Extreme Pressure
Squid Game," a wildly popular South Korean Netflix series, portrays financially desperate individuals competing in deadly children's games for a large cash prize, prompting a real-world competition and raising questions about human behavior under extreme stress.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Kurdish Problem: A Legacy of Genocide and Oppression
The Turkish Republic's suppression of Kurdish identity, rooted in the ideology of the Committee of Union and Progress and continuing under Erdogan, has resulted in language bans, forced name changes, and a complete lack of Kurdish education, impacting approximately 20 million Kurds.
Turkey's Kurdish Problem: A Legacy of Genocide and Oppression
The Turkish Republic's suppression of Kurdish identity, rooted in the ideology of the Committee of Union and Progress and continuing under Erdogan, has resulted in language bans, forced name changes, and a complete lack of Kurdish education, impacting approximately 20 million Kurds.
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68% Bias Score
Cecile Richards, Reproductive Rights Advocate, Dies at 67
Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, died at age 67 from brain cancer; her decades-long fight for reproductive rights shaped the ongoing debate and inspired continued activism.
Cecile Richards, Reproductive Rights Advocate, Dies at 67
Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, died at age 67 from brain cancer; her decades-long fight for reproductive rights shaped the ongoing debate and inspired continued activism.
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16% 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