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
Russia's Grip on Belarus Tightens Ahead of January Election
Belarus's upcoming January presidential election, widely anticipated to result in another term for Alexander Lukashenko due to Russia's strong backing and suppression of dissent, showcases the Kremlin's firm grip on the country's political landscape, leaving Belarus' democratic future uncertain.
Russia's Grip on Belarus Tightens Ahead of January Election
Belarus's upcoming January presidential election, widely anticipated to result in another term for Alexander Lukashenko due to Russia's strong backing and suppression of dissent, showcases the Kremlin's firm grip on the country's political landscape, leaving Belarus' democratic future uncertain.
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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
Dutch Commission Urges Proactive Measures Against Systemic Government Discrimination
The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism urges the government to proactively address systemic discrimination in public services, citing the €9 billion toeslagenaffaire and €61 million student compensation as examples, proposing a discrimination test and a comprehensive government...
Dutch Commission Urges Proactive Measures Against Systemic Government Discrimination
The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism urges the government to proactively address systemic discrimination in public services, citing the €9 billion toeslagenaffaire and €61 million student compensation as examples, proposing a discrimination test and a comprehensive government...
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20% 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
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
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
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
Gaza Ceasefire: Hostage Release Amidst Deaths of Palestinian Activists
A ceasefire ended the Gaza conflict, leading to the release of 33 Israeli hostages from Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners from Israel. However, three Palestinian human rights activists—Ahmed Abu Al-Rus, Raafat Salha, and Ihab Faisal—were killed before the ceasefire, highlighting continued v...
Gaza Ceasefire: Hostage Release Amidst Deaths of Palestinian Activists
A ceasefire ended the Gaza conflict, leading to the release of 33 Israeli hostages from Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners from Israel. However, three Palestinian human rights activists—Ahmed Abu Al-Rus, Raafat Salha, and Ihab Faisal—were killed before the ceasefire, highlighting continued v...
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48% Bias Score
90 Palestinian Women and Children Released in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, 90 Palestinian women and children were released from Ofer Prison in the West Bank on Monday, while three Israeli women were released the previous day; the deal involves phased releases of prisoners and hostages, aiming for a permanent end to the 1...
90 Palestinian Women and Children Released in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, 90 Palestinian women and children were released from Ofer Prison in the West Bank on Monday, while three Israeli women were released the previous day; the deal involves phased releases of prisoners and hostages, aiming for a permanent end to the 1...
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48% Bias Score
Belarus Expands Criteria for Socially Dangerous Family Designations
In Belarus, families are designated as "socially dangerous" (SOP) for reasons ranging from parental substance abuse to political charges, with the process lacking clear guidelines and potentially leading to arbitrary interventions and family separations.
Belarus Expands Criteria for Socially Dangerous Family Designations
In Belarus, families are designated as "socially dangerous" (SOP) for reasons ranging from parental substance abuse to political charges, with the process lacking clear guidelines and potentially leading to arbitrary interventions and family separations.
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52% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Kolkata Doctor's Murder Highlights India's Sexual Violence Crisis
A 31-year-old hospital volunteer in Kolkata, Sanjay Roy, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a female doctor in August; the case sparked widespread protests in India due to its reflection of the country's pervasive problem with sexual violence and low conviction rate of 27 ...
Life Sentence for Kolkata Doctor's Murder Highlights India's Sexual Violence Crisis
A 31-year-old hospital volunteer in Kolkata, Sanjay Roy, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a female doctor in August; the case sparked widespread protests in India due to its reflection of the country's pervasive problem with sexual violence and low conviction rate of 27 ...
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44% Bias Score