Zelenskyy Sanctions 19 Georgian Officials Amidst Political Crackdown
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed 10-year sanctions on 19 Georgian officials, including the Prime Minister and a former Prime Minister, following Georgia's decision to halt its EU accession process and its crackdown on subsequent pro-EU protests.
Zelenskyy Sanctions 19 Georgian Officials Amidst Political Crackdown
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed 10-year sanctions on 19 Georgian officials, including the Prime Minister and a former Prime Minister, following Georgia's decision to halt its EU accession process and its crackdown on subsequent pro-EU protests.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Protesters Arrested Amid Concerns Over Privatization Bill and Erosion of Democracy
Israeli protesters blocked the Communications Ministry on Thursday, protesting a bill to privatize the Public Broadcasting Corporation, which critics say threatens press freedom and is part of a wider effort to undermine democracy; eight protesters were arrested.
Israeli Protesters Arrested Amid Concerns Over Privatization Bill and Erosion of Democracy
Israeli protesters blocked the Communications Ministry on Thursday, protesting a bill to privatize the Public Broadcasting Corporation, which critics say threatens press freedom and is part of a wider effort to undermine democracy; eight protesters were arrested.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Plans Migrant Deportations to Third-Party Countries
The incoming Trump administration plans to deport migrants to third-party countries, including Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Panama, and Grenada, if their home countries refuse repatriation, aiming to expedite deportations and circumvent court orders, potentially displacing thousands or hundreds of...
Trump Administration Plans Migrant Deportations to Third-Party Countries
The incoming Trump administration plans to deport migrants to third-party countries, including Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Panama, and Grenada, if their home countries refuse repatriation, aiming to expedite deportations and circumvent court orders, potentially displacing thousands or hundreds of...
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56% Bias Score
Worsening Rule of Law in EU Member States: Jourova Highlights Infringement Proceedings
Vera Jourova, former EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency, highlighted a worsening rule of law situation in several EU member states before her departure in November 2024, citing infringement proceedings against countries violating press freedom and LGBTQ+ rights, contradicting Article 2 of t...
Worsening Rule of Law in EU Member States: Jourova Highlights Infringement Proceedings
Vera Jourova, former EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency, highlighted a worsening rule of law situation in several EU member states before her departure in November 2024, citing infringement proceedings against countries violating press freedom and LGBTQ+ rights, contradicting Article 2 of t...
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40% Bias Score
Borkum's Klaasohm Festival Ends Violent Tradition Amidst Police Investigation
The annual Klaasohm festival on Borkum island, Germany, traditionally involved men hitting women with cow horns, but following public outrage and media coverage, organizers have pledged to end this violent practice, leading to a police investigation into past events and potential legal consequences.
Borkum's Klaasohm Festival Ends Violent Tradition Amidst Police Investigation
The annual Klaasohm festival on Borkum island, Germany, traditionally involved men hitting women with cow horns, but following public outrage and media coverage, organizers have pledged to end this violent practice, leading to a police investigation into past events and potential legal consequences.
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60% Bias Score
Exploitation of Female Garment Workers in Indonesia
Indonesia's garment industry, supplying major brands, faces widespread exploitation of its predominantly female workforce, with workers enduring unrealistic targets, forgoing breaks, and carrying dual burdens of work and family care, leading to significant physical and mental health impacts and high...
Exploitation of Female Garment Workers in Indonesia
Indonesia's garment industry, supplying major brands, faces widespread exploitation of its predominantly female workforce, with workers enduring unrealistic targets, forgoing breaks, and carrying dual burdens of work and family care, leading to significant physical and mental health impacts and high...
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24% Bias Score
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Anti-EU Protests Sparks International Condemnation
The Georgian government violently suppressed protests against its decision to halt EU accession talks, leading to hundreds of arrests, dozens of injuries, and international condemnation, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and prompting threats of sanctions from the US and EU.
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Anti-EU Protests Sparks International Condemnation
The Georgian government violently suppressed protests against its decision to halt EU accession talks, leading to hundreds of arrests, dozens of injuries, and international condemnation, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and prompting threats of sanctions from the US and EU.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia PM Vows to "Eradicate" Opposition Amid Pro-EU Crackdown
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed to "eradicate" the pro-EU opposition following a disputed election and ensuing protests, resulting in over 300 arrests, dozens of injuries, and international condemnation, including US sanctions threats, as EU membership talks were suspended until 2028...
Georgia PM Vows to "Eradicate" Opposition Amid Pro-EU Crackdown
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed to "eradicate" the pro-EU opposition following a disputed election and ensuing protests, resulting in over 300 arrests, dozens of injuries, and international condemnation, including US sanctions threats, as EU membership talks were suspended until 2028...
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56% Bias Score
EU Takes Action Against Rule of Law Erosion in Member States
Věra Jourová, former EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency, highlighted the deterioration of rule of law in several EU member states, leading to infringement proceedings and the upcoming Media Freedom Act designed to protect media independence and fundamental rights.
EU Takes Action Against Rule of Law Erosion in Member States
Věra Jourová, former EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency, highlighted the deterioration of rule of law in several EU member states, leading to infringement proceedings and the upcoming Media Freedom Act designed to protect media independence and fundamental rights.
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40% Bias Score
Georgian Journalist Brutally Assaulted During Anti-Government Protest
Georgian journalist Alexander Keschelaschwili was brutally attacked by police during a November 28th Tbilisi demonstration against the government's suspension of EU accession talks, suffering severe facial injuries; the assault highlights a concerning pattern of aggression towards journalists amid a...
Georgian Journalist Brutally Assaulted During Anti-Government Protest
Georgian journalist Alexander Keschelaschwili was brutally attacked by police during a November 28th Tbilisi demonstration against the government's suspension of EU accession talks, suffering severe facial injuries; the assault highlights a concerning pattern of aggression towards journalists amid a...
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44% Bias Score
Kenyan Court Finds Man Guilty in Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist
A Kenyan court found Jacktone Odhiambo guilty of murdering LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found in a metal box in January 2023; sentencing is on December 16.
Kenyan Court Finds Man Guilty in Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist
A Kenyan court found Jacktone Odhiambo guilty of murdering LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found in a metal box in January 2023; sentencing is on December 16.
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40% Bias Score
São Paulo Police Brutality Sparks Outrage
A São Paulo police officer was arrested for pushing a motorcycle delivery driver off an overpass, sparking outrage and highlighting increased police violence under Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, who has defended his police chief amid criticism.
São Paulo Police Brutality Sparks Outrage
A São Paulo police officer was arrested for pushing a motorcycle delivery driver off an overpass, sparking outrage and highlighting increased police violence under Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, who has defended his police chief amid criticism.
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44% Bias Score