FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite widespread concerns about human rights, prompting the UN to pledge efforts to ensure migrant worker standards are respected, although not directly engaging with FIFA.
FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite widespread concerns about human rights, prompting the UN to pledge efforts to ensure migrant worker standards are respected, although not directly engaging with FIFA.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: Demands for New Elections and Return to European Path
Thousands are protesting daily in Tbilisi, demanding new elections following disputed October 26th parliamentary elections and a return to Georgia's pro-European path; the government accuses the opposition of a "Maidan-style uprising".
Georgia Protests: Demands for New Elections and Return to European Path
Thousands are protesting daily in Tbilisi, demanding new elections following disputed October 26th parliamentary elections and a return to Georgia's pro-European path; the government accuses the opposition of a "Maidan-style uprising".
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44% Bias Score
Eight Turkish Municipalities Under Government Trusteeship
Eight Turkish municipalities, including those led by the CHP and HDP, were placed under government trusteeship between June and November 2023 following the arrests of elected officials on charges including 'membership in a terrorist organization', sparking concerns about political freedoms.
Eight Turkish Municipalities Under Government Trusteeship
Eight Turkish municipalities, including those led by the CHP and HDP, were placed under government trusteeship between June and November 2023 following the arrests of elected officials on charges including 'membership in a terrorist organization', sparking concerns about political freedoms.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections and Postponed EU Talks
Following disputed elections in October, thousands of Georgians protest nightly in Tbilisi against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, alleging Russian influence and demanding new elections; police have responded with brutality, arresting and injuring hundreds.
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections and Postponed EU Talks
Following disputed elections in October, thousands of Georgians protest nightly in Tbilisi against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, alleging Russian influence and demanding new elections; police have responded with brutality, arresting and injuring hundreds.
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60% Bias Score
FIFA to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Two days before the FIFA's official confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pledged support for upholding migrant worker standards during preparations, amid concerns echoing the 2022 Qatar World Cup controversies and despite Saudi Ara...
FIFA to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Two days before the FIFA's official confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pledged support for upholding migrant worker standards during preparations, amid concerns echoing the 2022 Qatar World Cup controversies and despite Saudi Ara...
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40% Bias Score
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
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32% Bias Score
"Belarusian Veterans Face Reintegration Challenges in Poland"
"Belarusian veterans who fought in the Ukrainian army are struggling to find jobs and reintegrate into civilian life in Poland due to unemployment, lack of support, and mental health issues, highlighting the need for international collaboration and comprehensive assistance programs."
"Belarusian Veterans Face Reintegration Challenges in Poland"
"Belarusian veterans who fought in the Ukrainian army are struggling to find jobs and reintegrate into civilian life in Poland due to unemployment, lack of support, and mental health issues, highlighting the need for international collaboration and comprehensive assistance programs."
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36% Bias Score
CPS Apologizes for Failure to Charge Murderer Before Death of Vulnerable Woman
Paul Irwin, 50, murdered his vulnerable on-off partner Tiffany Render, 34, on March 22 in Whitehaven, Cumbria, after a cocaine-fueled assault; the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has apologized for failing to charge Irwin earlier despite multiple opportunities.
CPS Apologizes for Failure to Charge Murderer Before Death of Vulnerable Woman
Paul Irwin, 50, murdered his vulnerable on-off partner Tiffany Render, 34, on March 22 in Whitehaven, Cumbria, after a cocaine-fueled assault; the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has apologized for failing to charge Irwin earlier despite multiple opportunities.
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44% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil
Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.
Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil
Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.
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48% Bias Score
London March Protests Rise in Antisemitic Incidents
Thousands of British citizens, including Jews and non-Jews, marched through London on Sunday to protest the surge in antisemitic incidents following an October 7 massacre, demanding governmental action and societal unity against extremism.
London March Protests Rise in Antisemitic Incidents
Thousands of British citizens, including Jews and non-Jews, marched through London on Sunday to protest the surge in antisemitic incidents following an October 7 massacre, demanding governmental action and societal unity against extremism.
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56% Bias Score
Massacre in Port-au-Prince: Over 180 Killed
Over 180 people, mostly elderly, were murdered in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on December 6th and 7th, 2024, by a gang leader who blamed Voodoo practitioners for his son's illness; the Haitian Prime Minister condemned the act as an attack against humanity.
Massacre in Port-au-Prince: Over 180 Killed
Over 180 people, mostly elderly, were murdered in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on December 6th and 7th, 2024, by a gang leader who blamed Voodoo practitioners for his son's illness; the Haitian Prime Minister condemned the act as an attack against humanity.
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48% Bias Score
Advocates Urge Biden to Commute Federal Death Row Sentences
Pope Francis and various advocacy groups are urging President Biden to commute death sentences for the 40 men on federal death row, citing racial bias, execution of vulnerable individuals, lack of deterrence, and high costs, amid concerns of a potential resurgence under a future Trump administration...
Advocates Urge Biden to Commute Federal Death Row Sentences
Pope Francis and various advocacy groups are urging President Biden to commute death sentences for the 40 men on federal death row, citing racial bias, execution of vulnerable individuals, lack of deterrence, and high costs, amid concerns of a potential resurgence under a future Trump administration...
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40% Bias Score