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
Taliban Official Publicly Challenges Education Ban for Afghan Girls
A senior Taliban official, Sher Abbas Stanikzai, publicly urged the group's leader to end the ban on Afghan girls' education, citing injustice and lack of religious justification, marking a rare internal challenge to the Taliban's policy and raising hopes for potential change.
Taliban Official Publicly Challenges Education Ban for Afghan Girls
A senior Taliban official, Sher Abbas Stanikzai, publicly urged the group's leader to end the ban on Afghan girls' education, citing injustice and lack of religious justification, marking a rare internal challenge to the Taliban's policy and raising hopes for potential change.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Vows Mass Deportations, Prompts Mexican Response and Papal Condemnation
President-elect Donald Trump pledged to end illegal immigration via mass deportations, prompting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to offer legal aid to affected Mexicans and declare Mexico's sovereignty. Simultaneously, Pope Francis called mass deportations a calamity.
Trump Vows Mass Deportations, Prompts Mexican Response and Papal Condemnation
President-elect Donald Trump pledged to end illegal immigration via mass deportations, prompting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to offer legal aid to affected Mexicans and declare Mexico's sovereignty. Simultaneously, Pope Francis called mass deportations a calamity.
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40% Bias Score
Taliban Official Urges Reopening of Schools for Afghan Girls
Taliban acting deputy foreign minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai publicly urged the group's leadership to reopen schools for Afghan girls, arguing that the current policy contradicts Islamic law and denies education to 20 million Afghans; this statement reflects internal divisions and mounting i...
Taliban Official Urges Reopening of Schools for Afghan Girls
Taliban acting deputy foreign minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai publicly urged the group's leadership to reopen schools for Afghan girls, arguing that the current policy contradicts Islamic law and denies education to 20 million Afghans; this statement reflects internal divisions and mounting i...
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40% Bias Score
Life Imprisonment for Murder of Kolkata Doctor Highlights India's Violence Against Women
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at a government hospital last August, sparking protests and highlighting India's ongoing struggle with violence against women, with reported rape cases increasing by 20% in 2022.
Life Imprisonment for Murder of Kolkata Doctor Highlights India's Violence Against Women
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at a government hospital last August, sparking protests and highlighting India's ongoing struggle with violence against women, with reported rape cases increasing by 20% in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Poland's Fortified Border: Security vs. Migration Crisis
Poland's EU presidency focuses on border security, deploying 13,000 troops and guards to counter what it calls 'hybrid warfare' involving migrants, resulting in a sharp drop in asylum applications but also accusations of illegal pushbacks and human rights violations.
Poland's Fortified Border: Security vs. Migration Crisis
Poland's EU presidency focuses on border security, deploying 13,000 troops and guards to counter what it calls 'hybrid warfare' involving migrants, resulting in a sharp drop in asylum applications but also accusations of illegal pushbacks and human rights violations.
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56% 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
Israeli Women Released From Hamas Captivity Detail Harsh Conditions
Three Israeli women released from Hamas captivity after 471 days recounted their ordeal to N12, detailing harsh conditions, including underground confinement, limited medical care, and the trauma of their final transfer to the Red Cross amid a hostile crowd; one woman underwent a medical procedure w...
Israeli Women Released From Hamas Captivity Detail Harsh Conditions
Three Israeli women released from Hamas captivity after 471 days recounted their ordeal to N12, detailing harsh conditions, including underground confinement, limited medical care, and the trauma of their final transfer to the Red Cross amid a hostile crowd; one woman underwent a medical procedure w...
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24% 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
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
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
HRF pursues legal action against Israeli soldiers abroad for alleged war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) is pursuing legal action against Israeli soldiers suspected of war crimes committed in Gaza, using social media evidence to build international cases; their efforts have prompted stricter Israeli media guidelines and warnings to soldiers abroad.
HRF pursues legal action against Israeli soldiers abroad for alleged war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) is pursuing legal action against Israeli soldiers suspected of war crimes committed in Gaza, using social media evidence to build international cases; their efforts have prompted stricter Israeli media guidelines and warnings to soldiers abroad.
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36% Bias Score