Nicaragua Swears in Thousands of Hooded "Volunteer Police" Amidst Reform Controversy
Thousands of hooded civilians were sworn in as Nicaragua's new "volunteer police," a controversial force created by a constitutional reform and criticized as paramilitary by exiled opposition, reminiscent of the 2018 protests' repression.
Nicaragua Swears in Thousands of Hooded "Volunteer Police" Amidst Reform Controversy
Thousands of hooded civilians were sworn in as Nicaragua's new "volunteer police," a controversial force created by a constitutional reform and criticized as paramilitary by exiled opposition, reminiscent of the 2018 protests' repression.
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48% Bias Score
Indian Journalist Murdered After Reporting on Corruption
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who had over 165,000 YouTube subscribers, was murdered and his urn desecrated after reporting on a corrupt construction project run by a relative; three suspects, including the relative, were arrested.
Indian Journalist Murdered After Reporting on Corruption
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who had over 165,000 YouTube subscribers, was murdered and his urn desecrated after reporting on a corrupt construction project run by a relative; three suspects, including the relative, were arrested.
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40% Bias Score
Grooming Gangs: Survivor's Story Exposes Systemic Failures
A new podcast details the harrowing experience of Scarlett West, a 19-year-old survivor of grooming gangs in the UK, highlighting systemic failures in child protection and prompting calls for a national inquiry.
Grooming Gangs: Survivor's Story Exposes Systemic Failures
A new podcast details the harrowing experience of Scarlett West, a 19-year-old survivor of grooming gangs in the UK, highlighting systemic failures in child protection and prompting calls for a national inquiry.
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56% Bias Score
Cuban Political Prisoner Ferrer Released, Rejects Conditional Freedom
Cuban political prisoner José Daniel Ferrer was released from prison on Thursday after more than three years following negotiations between the Biden administration and the Cuban government, facilitated by the Vatican, resulting in the freedom of 553 prisoners; however, Ferrer refused conditional re...
Cuban Political Prisoner Ferrer Released, Rejects Conditional Freedom
Cuban political prisoner José Daniel Ferrer was released from prison on Thursday after more than three years following negotiations between the Biden administration and the Cuban government, facilitated by the Vatican, resulting in the freedom of 553 prisoners; however, Ferrer refused conditional re...
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48% Bias Score
Japan to Compensate Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law
The Japanese government will pay reparations to victims of forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to victims, 5 million yen to spouses, and 2 million yen for forced abortions, addressing a landmark human rights violation following a Supreme Court ruling.
Japan to Compensate Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law
The Japanese government will pay reparations to victims of forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to victims, 5 million yen to spouses, and 2 million yen for forced abortions, addressing a landmark human rights violation following a Supreme Court ruling.
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Activist Launches Memecoin to Fund Activism, Dividing Followers
Chinese activist Li Ying launched a memecoin called "Li" to fund his work, causing division among followers who question its ethics amid financial struggles for overseas activists; the coin's value has since plummeted.
Chinese Activist Launches Memecoin to Fund Activism, Dividing Followers
Chinese activist Li Ying launched a memecoin called "Li" to fund his work, causing division among followers who question its ethics amid financial struggles for overseas activists; the coin's value has since plummeted.
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44% Bias Score
Pope Francis Orders Trial for Pedophile Priest After 15-Year Delay
Following a 15-year delay, Pope Francis intervened to initiate a canonical trial against a Spanish priest, Pedro Rodríguez Ramos, accused of pedophilia, after the victim, Carlos, repeatedly contacted the Pope. The case highlights systemic failures within the Catholic Church's response to abuse alleg...
Pope Francis Orders Trial for Pedophile Priest After 15-Year Delay
Following a 15-year delay, Pope Francis intervened to initiate a canonical trial against a Spanish priest, Pedro Rodríguez Ramos, accused of pedophilia, after the victim, Carlos, repeatedly contacted the Pope. The case highlights systemic failures within the Catholic Church's response to abuse alleg...
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52% Bias Score
Inquest into Death of Vulnerable Inmate at Polmont Highlights Systemic Failures
Katie Allan, 21, died by suicide at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in June 2018, three months into a sentence for drink driving; a fatal accident inquiry is examining systemic failures that contributed to her death and calling for legal reform.
Inquest into Death of Vulnerable Inmate at Polmont Highlights Systemic Failures
Katie Allan, 21, died by suicide at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in June 2018, three months into a sentence for drink driving; a fatal accident inquiry is examining systemic failures that contributed to her death and calling for legal reform.
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68% Bias Score
Navalny's Lawyers Jailed in Russia
Three lawyers representing Alexei Navalny were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three-and-a-half to five-and-a-half years in January 2024 on charges of participating in an extremist organization, after a closed-door trial that was widely condemned as politically motivated.
Navalny's Lawyers Jailed in Russia
Three lawyers representing Alexei Navalny were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three-and-a-half to five-and-a-half years in January 2024 on charges of participating in an extremist organization, after a closed-door trial that was widely condemned as politically motivated.
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52% Bias Score
87 Miners Die in South African Mine After Police Cut Off Supplies
In South Africa, a police operation to combat illegal mining at the Buffelsfontein gold mine left at least 87 miners dead from starvation and dehydration after supplies were cut off for months; over 240 survivors were rescued and arrested.
87 Miners Die in South African Mine After Police Cut Off Supplies
In South Africa, a police operation to combat illegal mining at the Buffelsfontein gold mine left at least 87 miners dead from starvation and dehydration after supplies were cut off for months; over 240 survivors were rescued and arrested.
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60% Bias Score
Vox's Assault on Press Freedom in Spain
Vox, Spain's third-largest political party, is actively undermining democratic institutions and attacking journalists, particularly those from left-leaning media outlets, through harassment, intimidation, and encouragement of violence, aiming to suppress dissenting voices and control public discours...
Vox's Assault on Press Freedom in Spain
Vox, Spain's third-largest political party, is actively undermining democratic institutions and attacking journalists, particularly those from left-leaning media outlets, through harassment, intimidation, and encouragement of violence, aiming to suppress dissenting voices and control public discours...
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Mass Deportation Plan: Logistical and Financial Challenges
President-elect Trump's planned mass deportation of 11 million undocumented immigrants faces significant logistical and financial hurdles, with private prisons and some local law enforcement expressing willingness to participate, despite concerns about costs exceeding $300 billion and potential huma...
Trump's Mass Deportation Plan: Logistical and Financial Challenges
President-elect Trump's planned mass deportation of 11 million undocumented immigrants faces significant logistical and financial hurdles, with private prisons and some local law enforcement expressing willingness to participate, despite concerns about costs exceeding $300 billion and potential huma...
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48% Bias Score