South Africa Mine Rescue: 78 Dead, 200+ Survivors
Following a court order, a South African gold mine rescue operation concluded, recovering at least 78 bodies and over 200 survivors; volunteers report no miners remain trapped, though survivors face legal action for illegal mining.
South Africa Mine Rescue: 78 Dead, 200+ Survivors
Following a court order, a South African gold mine rescue operation concluded, recovering at least 78 bodies and over 200 survivors; volunteers report no miners remain trapped, though survivors face legal action for illegal mining.
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44% Bias Score
Alfonsín's Victory Marks Argentina's Return to Democracy After Falklands Defeat
Argentina's 1983 elections, following the Falklands War defeat, saw Raúl Alfonsín's victory with almost 52% of the vote, marking the return to democracy and the prosecution of the junta for human rights abuses, despite facing economic and political challenges.
Alfonsín's Victory Marks Argentina's Return to Democracy After Falklands Defeat
Argentina's 1983 elections, following the Falklands War defeat, saw Raúl Alfonsín's victory with almost 52% of the vote, marking the return to democracy and the prosecution of the junta for human rights abuses, despite facing economic and political challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Federal Report Condemns South Carolina Jail for Widespread Violence, Neglect
A federal report reveals that the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina, has vastly underreported violence, including at least two inmate killings discovered via outside callers; the jail must immediately improve conditions and security, or the federal government will fi...
Federal Report Condemns South Carolina Jail for Widespread Violence, Neglect
A federal report reveals that the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina, has vastly underreported violence, including at least two inmate killings discovered via outside callers; the jail must immediately improve conditions and security, or the federal government will fi...
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44% Bias Score
Toxic Mud from Myanmar Mines Exacerbates Devastating Thailand Floods
Months of devastating floods in Thailand, killing at least 78 and displacing thousands, are linked to toxic runoff from illegal gold mines in Myanmar; heavy metals from these mines caused mudslides, ruining homes and livelihoods in border towns like Mae Sai.
Toxic Mud from Myanmar Mines Exacerbates Devastating Thailand Floods
Months of devastating floods in Thailand, killing at least 78 and displacing thousands, are linked to toxic runoff from illegal gold mines in Myanmar; heavy metals from these mines caused mudslides, ruining homes and livelihoods in border towns like Mae Sai.
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36% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Revokes 890 Firearm Licenses Amidst Suitability Concerns
In Northern Ireland, 890 firearm licenses were revoked between May 2022 and May 2024 due to suitability concerns, raising questions about licensing procedures and prompting calls for review despite the PSNI's emphasis on public safety.
Northern Ireland Revokes 890 Firearm Licenses Amidst Suitability Concerns
In Northern Ireland, 890 firearm licenses were revoked between May 2022 and May 2024 due to suitability concerns, raising questions about licensing procedures and prompting calls for review despite the PSNI's emphasis on public safety.
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48% Bias Score
Overcrowding and Staff Concerns at Turin's Ferrante Aporti Juvenile Prison
Six inmates at Turin's Ferrante Aporti juvenile prison are sleeping on the floor due to overcrowding (53 inmates in a facility with 46 beds), causing distress among prison staff, who are also concerned about a pregnant officer's forced operational duty with heavy equipment.
Overcrowding and Staff Concerns at Turin's Ferrante Aporti Juvenile Prison
Six inmates at Turin's Ferrante Aporti juvenile prison are sleeping on the floor due to overcrowding (53 inmates in a facility with 46 beds), causing distress among prison staff, who are also concerned about a pregnant officer's forced operational duty with heavy equipment.
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60% Bias Score
Cuba Frees Prisoners Amidst U.S. Policy Shift on Terrorism Designation
Cuba released around 18 prisoners, including those arrested during the 2021 protests, on Wednesday following the U.S. intention to remove Cuba from its state sponsor of terrorism list, a move facilitated by Vatican talks; however, Cuba maintains both actions are unrelated.
Cuba Frees Prisoners Amidst U.S. Policy Shift on Terrorism Designation
Cuba released around 18 prisoners, including those arrested during the 2021 protests, on Wednesday following the U.S. intention to remove Cuba from its state sponsor of terrorism list, a move facilitated by Vatican talks; however, Cuba maintains both actions are unrelated.
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44% Bias Score
Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition
Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.
Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition
Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Cuba Releases Hundreds of Prisoners Following US Policy Shift
On Tuesday, Cuba began releasing hundreds of prisoners, including some political prisoners, following talks with the Vatican and the US removing Cuba from its state sponsors of terrorism list; Bárbara Isaac Rojas' twin daughters are among those released, with one receiving parole and the other an ex...
Cuba Releases Hundreds of Prisoners Following US Policy Shift
On Tuesday, Cuba began releasing hundreds of prisoners, including some political prisoners, following talks with the Vatican and the US removing Cuba from its state sponsors of terrorism list; Bárbara Isaac Rojas' twin daughters are among those released, with one receiving parole and the other an ex...
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40% Bias Score
Italian Teacher Sentenced for Abuse of Elementary School Students
A 56-year-old special education teacher in Nardò, Italy, Brunella La Rosa, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for aggravated abuse of eight elementary school students between November 2018 and January 2019, including slapping, pushing, hair pulling, and causing students to urinate themselves, base...
Italian Teacher Sentenced for Abuse of Elementary School Students
A 56-year-old special education teacher in Nardò, Italy, Brunella La Rosa, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for aggravated abuse of eight elementary school students between November 2018 and January 2019, including slapping, pushing, hair pulling, and causing students to urinate themselves, base...
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48% Bias Score
Montana House Approves Transgender Bathroom Ban
The Montana House passed a bill banning transgender individuals from using public restrooms inconsistent with their assigned sex at birth, impacting two transgender representatives and aligning with a national trend of similar legislation.
Montana House Approves Transgender Bathroom Ban
The Montana House passed a bill banning transgender individuals from using public restrooms inconsistent with their assigned sex at birth, impacting two transgender representatives and aligning with a national trend of similar legislation.
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60% Bias Score
Australia Condemns Reported Execution of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, who fought in Ukraine's 66th mechanised brigade, was reportedly executed by Russian forces after being captured and tortured, prompting strong condemnation and potential retaliatory actions from the Australian government.
Australia Condemns Reported Execution of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, who fought in Ukraine's 66th mechanised brigade, was reportedly executed by Russian forces after being captured and tortured, prompting strong condemnation and potential retaliatory actions from the Australian government.
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44% Bias Score