Marjane Satrapi Rejects Legion of Honour, Condemns France's Iran Policy
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi refused France's Legion of Honour on January 13th, 2024, citing hypocrisy in France's policy towards Iran, specifically regarding visa issuance for Iranian dissidents versus the free movement of children of Iranian oligarchs. She was promoted to Chevalier de la ...
Marjane Satrapi Rejects Legion of Honour, Condemns France's Iran Policy
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi refused France's Legion of Honour on January 13th, 2024, citing hypocrisy in France's policy towards Iran, specifically regarding visa issuance for Iranian dissidents versus the free movement of children of Iranian oligarchs. She was promoted to Chevalier de la ...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested: Appeal Challenges Evidence
Human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu was arrested in Ankara, Turkey on November 29, 2024, on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization," based on an informant's testimony and circumstantial evidence, prompting an international outcry and appeal.
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested: Appeal Challenges Evidence
Human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu was arrested in Ankara, Turkey on November 29, 2024, on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization," based on an informant's testimony and circumstantial evidence, prompting an international outcry and appeal.
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56% Bias Score
Uganda: Opposition Leader Besigye Faces Treachery Charge Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye faces a military court trial on a treachery charge, punishable by death, following his arrest in Kenya and alleged solicitation of foreign military support to destabilize Uganda's national security; the trial raises concerns about human rights and the upcoming...
Uganda: Opposition Leader Besigye Faces Treachery Charge Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye faces a military court trial on a treachery charge, punishable by death, following his arrest in Kenya and alleged solicitation of foreign military support to destabilize Uganda's national security; the trial raises concerns about human rights and the upcoming...
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis' "Hope": Humility, Scandals, and Global Challenges
Pope Francis' new autobiography, "Hope," released Tuesday, details past mistakes, two assassination attempts during his 2021 Iraq visit, and his commitment to humility, contrasting with traditional papal imagery; it also addresses global crises and the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal.
Pope Francis' "Hope": Humility, Scandals, and Global Challenges
Pope Francis' new autobiography, "Hope," released Tuesday, details past mistakes, two assassination attempts during his 2021 Iraq visit, and his commitment to humility, contrasting with traditional papal imagery; it also addresses global crises and the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal.
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32% Bias Score
Ukrainian Athlete's Defection Exposes Corruption and Casualties
Larisa Zhalinska, a Ukrainian sports champion, details how she was coerced into the National Guard, faced exploitation, and ultimately fled to Russia due to corruption, political pressure, and the high casualty rate among Ukrainian athletes.
Ukrainian Athlete's Defection Exposes Corruption and Casualties
Larisa Zhalinska, a Ukrainian sports champion, details how she was coerced into the National Guard, faced exploitation, and ultimately fled to Russia due to corruption, political pressure, and the high casualty rate among Ukrainian athletes.
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60% Bias Score
Hundreds of Illegal Miners Trapped, Dozens Dead in South African Gold Mine
Hundreds of illegal miners remain trapped in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after months underground, with at least 100 dead and 34 survivors rescued so far, highlighting the dangers of illegal mining and the criticism of authorities' initial response.
Hundreds of Illegal Miners Trapped, Dozens Dead in South African Gold Mine
Hundreds of illegal miners remain trapped in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after months underground, with at least 100 dead and 34 survivors rescued so far, highlighting the dangers of illegal mining and the criticism of authorities' initial response.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Lieutenants Face Dismissal for Atatürk Allegiance
Five Turkish lieutenants face potential dismissal from the Turkish Armed Forces following a disciplinary investigation stemming from their display of allegiance to Atatürk and the Republic after a graduation ceremony on August 30, 2024, prompting protests from retired soldiers and the Atatürkist Tho...
Turkish Lieutenants Face Dismissal for Atatürk Allegiance
Five Turkish lieutenants face potential dismissal from the Turkish Armed Forces following a disciplinary investigation stemming from their display of allegiance to Atatürk and the Republic after a graduation ceremony on August 30, 2024, prompting protests from retired soldiers and the Atatürkist Tho...
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60% Bias Score
Soaring Prison Suicides in Italy Highlight Systemic Crisis
The number of suicides in Italian prisons in the first two weeks of 2025 doubled compared to 2024, reaching six confirmed cases and eight including suspected deaths, due to severe overcrowding and inadequate resources.
Soaring Prison Suicides in Italy Highlight Systemic Crisis
The number of suicides in Italian prisons in the first two weeks of 2025 doubled compared to 2024, reaching six confirmed cases and eight including suspected deaths, due to severe overcrowding and inadequate resources.
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60% Bias Score
AI-Generated Images of Iranian Protest Victims Spark Outrage
Families of victims killed in Iran's protests are expressing outrage over the use of AI to reconstruct images of their loved ones, often in ways deemed disrespectful and inaccurate, raising questions about digital rights and ethical boundaries after death.
AI-Generated Images of Iranian Protest Victims Spark Outrage
Families of victims killed in Iran's protests are expressing outrage over the use of AI to reconstruct images of their loved ones, often in ways deemed disrespectful and inaccurate, raising questions about digital rights and ethical boundaries after death.
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72% Bias Score
Rise in Hate Crimes Prompts Governments to Act
A recent spate of hate crimes across Europe and the UK, including stabbings, vandalism, and online harassment, is prompting governments to increase efforts to combat hate speech and far-right extremism, raising concerns about the long-term impact on society and the balance between free speech and pr...
Rise in Hate Crimes Prompts Governments to Act
A recent spate of hate crimes across Europe and the UK, including stabbings, vandalism, and online harassment, is prompting governments to increase efforts to combat hate speech and far-right extremism, raising concerns about the long-term impact on society and the balance between free speech and pr...
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56% Bias Score
Hostage Families Accuse Israeli Defense Minister of Selective Release
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz faced intense criticism from family members of hostages held by Hamas during a Knesset committee meeting on Tuesday, with accusations of a deliberate selection process determining which hostages live and die, leading to a 30-minute disruption and a premature end ...
Hostage Families Accuse Israeli Defense Minister of Selective Release
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz faced intense criticism from family members of hostages held by Hamas during a Knesset committee meeting on Tuesday, with accusations of a deliberate selection process determining which hostages live and die, leading to a 30-minute disruption and a premature end ...
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64% Bias Score
Ukraine: Russian Agent Targets POW Wife for Sabotage
A Russian agent contacted the wife of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, offering to improve his prison conditions if she committed acts of sabotage against Ukraine; she instead cooperated with the SBU, exposing the Russian tactic.
Ukraine: Russian Agent Targets POW Wife for Sabotage
A Russian agent contacted the wife of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, offering to improve his prison conditions if she committed acts of sabotage against Ukraine; she instead cooperated with the SBU, exposing the Russian tactic.
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44% Bias Score