Georgian Journalist's Hunger Strike Highlights Crackdown on Dissent
Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, is on a hunger strike after being arrested on January 12th for allegedly slapping a police chief during protests sparked by a disputed election and stalled EU accession talks; her detention is raising international concern ove...
Georgian Journalist's Hunger Strike Highlights Crackdown on Dissent
Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, is on a hunger strike after being arrested on January 12th for allegedly slapping a police chief during protests sparked by a disputed election and stalled EU accession talks; her detention is raising international concern ove...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Workers, Sparking Union Outcry
The Trump administration offered buyouts to nearly all 3 million federal employees, prompting concerns from the American Federation of Government Employees about potential disruptions to federal programs and a shift towards a more loyal workforce.
Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Workers, Sparking Union Outcry
The Trump administration offered buyouts to nearly all 3 million federal employees, prompting concerns from the American Federation of Government Employees about potential disruptions to federal programs and a shift towards a more loyal workforce.
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36% Bias Score
Siirt Co-Mayors Removed, Trustee Appointed Amidst Accusations of Political Persecution
Siirt's co-mayors, Sofya Alağaş and Mehmet Kaysi, were removed from office after Alağaş received a 6-year, 3-month prison sentence, prompting accusations of political persecution and the installation of a government-appointed trustee, despite winning by a significant margin.
Siirt Co-Mayors Removed, Trustee Appointed Amidst Accusations of Political Persecution
Siirt's co-mayors, Sofya Alağaş and Mehmet Kaysi, were removed from office after Alağaş received a 6-year, 3-month prison sentence, prompting accusations of political persecution and the installation of a government-appointed trustee, despite winning by a significant margin.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey Cracks Down on Opposition Following Electoral Losses
Turkish authorities detained an investigative journalist and four colleagues, replaced a pro-Kurdish mayor, and cracked down on opposition figures following the ruling party's electoral losses in March, prompting accusations of politically motivated actions.
Turkey Cracks Down on Opposition Following Electoral Losses
Turkish authorities detained an investigative journalist and four colleagues, replaced a pro-Kurdish mayor, and cracked down on opposition figures following the ruling party's electoral losses in March, prompting accusations of politically motivated actions.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. to Deport 3,690 Nigerians Under Trump-Era Immigration Policies
The U.S. plans to deport 3,690 Nigerians following final removal orders under former President Trump's immigration policies, part of a wider crackdown affecting over 1.4 million non-citizens from various African countries including Namibia (19), Malawi (58), and Liberia (1,563).
U.S. to Deport 3,690 Nigerians Under Trump-Era Immigration Policies
The U.S. plans to deport 3,690 Nigerians following final removal orders under former President Trump's immigration policies, part of a wider crackdown affecting over 1.4 million non-citizens from various African countries including Namibia (19), Malawi (58), and Liberia (1,563).
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40% Bias Score
Meloni Under Investigation for Facilitating Release of Libyan General Wanted for War Crimes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and several ministers are under investigation for allegedly facilitating the release and return to Libya of Libyan General Osema Almasri Najeem, wanted by the ICC for war crimes, sparking controversy and accusations of political interference.
Meloni Under Investigation for Facilitating Release of Libyan General Wanted for War Crimes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and several ministers are under investigation for allegedly facilitating the release and return to Libya of Libyan General Osema Almasri Najeem, wanted by the ICC for war crimes, sparking controversy and accusations of political interference.
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48% Bias Score
Convictions Overturned in Arranged Marriage Abuse Case Leading to Wife's Vegetative State
Ambreen Fatima Sheikh, a Pakistani woman in an arranged marriage in Huddersfield, UK, suffered catastrophic brain damage after being poisoned with glimepiride and a caustic substance by her husband's family in 2015; they were initially jailed but released after an appeal.
Convictions Overturned in Arranged Marriage Abuse Case Leading to Wife's Vegetative State
Ambreen Fatima Sheikh, a Pakistani woman in an arranged marriage in Huddersfield, UK, suffered catastrophic brain damage after being poisoned with glimepiride and a caustic substance by her husband's family in 2015; they were initially jailed but released after an appeal.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Actress Arrested for Alleged Gezi Protest Involvement
Turkish actress and manager Ayşe Barım was arrested for allegedly supporting the Gezi Park protests through discussions with other actors, based on a prosecutor's interpretation of a phone conversation transcript and accusations of 'influence agency', despite lacking concrete evidence.
Turkish Actress Arrested for Alleged Gezi Protest Involvement
Turkish actress and manager Ayşe Barım was arrested for allegedly supporting the Gezi Park protests through discussions with other actors, based on a prosecutor's interpretation of a phone conversation transcript and accusations of 'influence agency', despite lacking concrete evidence.
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72% Bias Score
Turkish Journalists Detained, Sparking Opposition Backlash
Three journalists were detained in Turkey for airing a recording of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu speaking to an expert, prompting outrage from opposition parties who view the arrests as an attack on press freedom.
Turkish Journalists Detained, Sparking Opposition Backlash
Three journalists were detained in Turkey for airing a recording of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu speaking to an expert, prompting outrage from opposition parties who view the arrests as an attack on press freedom.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Fires Two EEOC Commissioners, Undermining Agency Independence
President Trump fired two Democratic commissioners, Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels, from the EEOC on Monday night, leaving the agency with one Republican commissioner and three vacancies. The dismissed commissioners plan legal challenges, citing the firings as undermining the agency's indepen...
Trump Fires Two EEOC Commissioners, Undermining Agency Independence
President Trump fired two Democratic commissioners, Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels, from the EEOC on Monday night, leaving the agency with one Republican commissioner and three vacancies. The dismissed commissioners plan legal challenges, citing the firings as undermining the agency's indepen...
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60% Bias Score
Ghana's Illegal Mining Crisis: Environmental Devastation and Loss of Life
Illegal mining in Ghana is causing widespread environmental destruction, threatening the cocoa industry and claiming lives; the government is struggling to curb the problem despite various initiatives.
Ghana's Illegal Mining Crisis: Environmental Devastation and Loss of Life
Illegal mining in Ghana is causing widespread environmental destruction, threatening the cocoa industry and claiming lives; the government is struggling to curb the problem despite various initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
Özdağ Details Heightened Security in Silivri Prison Following Arrest
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ, arrested on January 21st for "publicly inciting hatred and hostility," details heightened security measures in Silivri prison, citing pre-arrest concerns about assassination and describing his daily routine and interactions with other inmates.
Özdağ Details Heightened Security in Silivri Prison Following Arrest
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ, arrested on January 21st for "publicly inciting hatred and hostility," details heightened security measures in Silivri prison, citing pre-arrest concerns about assassination and describing his daily routine and interactions with other inmates.
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32% Bias Score