Georgia: Violent Protests Erupt After Government Halts EU Membership Talks
Four nights of violent anti-government protests have erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, after the government suspended European Union membership talks, leading to over 200 arrests and 40 hospitalizations; the unrest reflects deep divisions over Georgia's political future.
Georgia: Violent Protests Erupt After Government Halts EU Membership Talks
Four nights of violent anti-government protests have erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, after the government suspended European Union membership talks, leading to over 200 arrests and 40 hospitalizations; the unrest reflects deep divisions over Georgia's political future.
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44% Bias Score
At Least 56 Dead in Guinea Stadium Violence
At least 56 people died in a stampede and subsequent violence after a soccer game in Nzérékoré, Guinea, during a tournament promoted by the military junta to foster national unity, highlighting existing tensions and poor security.
At Least 56 Dead in Guinea Stadium Violence
At least 56 people died in a stampede and subsequent violence after a soccer game in Nzérékoré, Guinea, during a tournament promoted by the military junta to foster national unity, highlighting existing tensions and poor security.
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56% Bias Score
Besigye Abduction in Kenya Exposes Cross-Border Security Tensions
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16th, 2023, transported to Uganda, and charged with illegal possession of firearms in a military court, sparking diplomatic tensions and protests.
Besigye Abduction in Kenya Exposes Cross-Border Security Tensions
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16th, 2023, transported to Uganda, and charged with illegal possession of firearms in a military court, sparking diplomatic tensions and protests.
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44% Bias Score
China Urges Uniqlo to Prioritize Business Interests Amid Xinjiang Cotton Controversy
Following a BBC interview where Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai stated that the company does not use Xinjiang cotton, China urged the company to prioritize its business interests and avoid political pressure, leading to significant online debate and potential boycotts in China.
China Urges Uniqlo to Prioritize Business Interests Amid Xinjiang Cotton Controversy
Following a BBC interview where Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai stated that the company does not use Xinjiang cotton, China urged the company to prioritize its business interests and avoid political pressure, leading to significant online debate and potential boycotts in China.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia Protests Erupt After Government Delays EU Membership Talks
Following the Georgian government's decision to delay EU membership talks for four years, thousands of protesters took to the streets, met with a violent police crackdown resulting in over 100 arrests and dozens of injuries. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia.
Georgia Protests Erupt After Government Delays EU Membership Talks
Following the Georgian government's decision to delay EU membership talks for four years, thousands of protesters took to the streets, met with a violent police crackdown resulting in over 100 arrests and dozens of injuries. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Arrests Opposition Leader Amid Anti-Government Protests Over EU Talks
Georgian police arrested opposition leader Zurab Japaridze after using force to disperse tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Tbilisi, escalating tensions over the government's decision to suspend EU membership talks amid accusations of Russian influence and democratic backsliding.
Georgia Arrests Opposition Leader Amid Anti-Government Protests Over EU Talks
Georgian police arrested opposition leader Zurab Japaridze after using force to disperse tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Tbilisi, escalating tensions over the government's decision to suspend EU membership talks amid accusations of Russian influence and democratic backsliding.
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48% Bias Score
Yaalon Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Northern Gaza
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon accused Israel of conducting ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, citing the destruction of towns, displacement of civilians, and limited aid access, sparking intense political controversy and raising international concerns.
Yaalon Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Northern Gaza
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon accused Israel of conducting ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, citing the destruction of towns, displacement of civilians, and limited aid access, sparking intense political controversy and raising international concerns.
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56% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor
A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.
UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor
A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.
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48% Bias Score
Far-Right Christian Summit to Convene in Spanish Senate
The Spanish Senate will host a far-right Christian summit on Monday, organized by Red Política de Valores, featuring speakers from across Europe, including representatives from Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy and Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party, sparking controversy due to their views on LGBTQ+ right...
Far-Right Christian Summit to Convene in Spanish Senate
The Spanish Senate will host a far-right Christian summit on Monday, organized by Red Política de Valores, featuring speakers from across Europe, including representatives from Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy and Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party, sparking controversy due to their views on LGBTQ+ right...
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56% Bias Score
Human Rights Violations Impede Progress in Ending AIDS Pandemic
On World AIDS Day 2023, sixteen celebrities supported UNAIDS' call for world leaders to prioritize human rights to end AIDS, highlighting that 1.3 million people were newly infected with HIV in 2023—three times higher than the global target—due to widespread human rights violations, especially again...
Human Rights Violations Impede Progress in Ending AIDS Pandemic
On World AIDS Day 2023, sixteen celebrities supported UNAIDS' call for world leaders to prioritize human rights to end AIDS, highlighting that 1.3 million people were newly infected with HIV in 2023—three times higher than the global target—due to widespread human rights violations, especially again...
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44% Bias Score
Georgian Police Arrest Opposition Leader Amid Anti-Government Protests
Georgian police arrested opposition leader Zurab Japaridze on Monday after dispersing anti-government protesters with water cannons and tear gas, escalating tensions over the government's postponement of EU accession talks and disputed elections.
Georgian Police Arrest Opposition Leader Amid Anti-Government Protests
Georgian police arrested opposition leader Zurab Japaridze on Monday after dispersing anti-government protesters with water cannons and tear gas, escalating tensions over the government's postponement of EU accession talks and disputed elections.
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40% Bias Score
Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Released from Prison
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison on December 1st after his death sentence was overturned; he had been imprisoned since October 2022 for criticizing the Iranian regime and supporting protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.
Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Released from Prison
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison on December 1st after his death sentence was overturned; he had been imprisoned since October 2022 for criticizing the Iranian regime and supporting protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.
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44% Bias Score