Russia Returns 500 Ukrainian Soldier Bodies Amidst Intensified Fighting and Nuclear Test Concerns
The 1010th day of the Russia-Ukraine war saw intensified fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia returning over 500 Ukrainian soldier bodies, and discussions of a potential resumption of Russian nuclear weapons tests; Ukraine appointed a new commander and is reinforcing its troops.
Russia Returns 500 Ukrainian Soldier Bodies Amidst Intensified Fighting and Nuclear Test Concerns
The 1010th day of the Russia-Ukraine war saw intensified fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia returning over 500 Ukrainian soldier bodies, and discussions of a potential resumption of Russian nuclear weapons tests; Ukraine appointed a new commander and is reinforcing its troops.
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24% Bias Score
Gaza Aid Crisis: Banks Close Accounts of Muslim Charities
Muslim charities aiding Palestinians in Gaza face widespread bank account closures due to increased scrutiny and risk aversion by banks, hindering humanitarian efforts and impacting aid delivery amidst the ongoing conflict.
Gaza Aid Crisis: Banks Close Accounts of Muslim Charities
Muslim charities aiding Palestinians in Gaza face widespread bank account closures due to increased scrutiny and risk aversion by banks, hindering humanitarian efforts and impacting aid delivery amidst the ongoing conflict.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in Berlin Exceeds 2023 Total
RIAS Berlin reported 1383 antisemitic incidents in Berlin during the first half of 2024, exceeding the 2023 total, with half being online; this surge, including physical assaults and lack of bystander intervention, reflects a concerning trend and urgent need for societal action.
Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in Berlin Exceeds 2023 Total
RIAS Berlin reported 1383 antisemitic incidents in Berlin during the first half of 2024, exceeding the 2023 total, with half being online; this surge, including physical assaults and lack of bystander intervention, reflects a concerning trend and urgent need for societal action.
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24% Bias Score
Violent Crackdown on Tbilisi Protest Against Georgia's EU Integration Halt
On November 30th, a large protest in Tbilisi against Georgia's suspension of EU integration talks ended with police forcefully dispersing demonstrators, resulting in dozens of injuries and over 100 arrests.
Violent Crackdown on Tbilisi Protest Against Georgia's EU Integration Halt
On November 30th, a large protest in Tbilisi against Georgia's suspension of EU integration talks ended with police forcefully dispersing demonstrators, resulting in dozens of injuries and over 100 arrests.
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32% Bias Score
Borkum's "Klaasohm" Tradition Faces Backlash After Violence Shown on TV
Following a TV report showing women being hit with cow horns during the annual "Klaasohm" tradition on Borkum island, police announced a zero-tolerance policy towards violence, and organizers pledged to eliminate the practice, while facing significant backlash and tourism cancellations.
Borkum's "Klaasohm" Tradition Faces Backlash After Violence Shown on TV
Following a TV report showing women being hit with cow horns during the annual "Klaasohm" tradition on Borkum island, police announced a zero-tolerance policy towards violence, and organizers pledged to eliminate the practice, while facing significant backlash and tourism cancellations.
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64% Bias Score
Mexico Dismantles Seven Government Watchdogs Amid Democracy Concerns
Mexico's Senate voted Thursday to dismantle seven independent government watchdogs, including the Institute for Information Access and Transparency (INAI), a move critics say weakens democracy and increases the risk of corruption, despite government claims of reduced bureaucracy.
Mexico Dismantles Seven Government Watchdogs Amid Democracy Concerns
Mexico's Senate voted Thursday to dismantle seven independent government watchdogs, including the Institute for Information Access and Transparency (INAI), a move critics say weakens democracy and increases the risk of corruption, despite government claims of reduced bureaucracy.
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40% Bias Score
Argentine Official's Homophobic Post Highlights Anti-LGBTQ+ Trend Under Milei
A Santa Cruz official posted a picture of a burning rainbow flag on Instagram, sparking outrage and highlighting a pattern of anti-LGBTQ+ actions and rhetoric within Javier Milei's Argentinian government, including the dismissal of LGBTQ+ public employees and the closure of the anti-discrimination i...
Argentine Official's Homophobic Post Highlights Anti-LGBTQ+ Trend Under Milei
A Santa Cruz official posted a picture of a burning rainbow flag on Instagram, sparking outrage and highlighting a pattern of anti-LGBTQ+ actions and rhetoric within Javier Milei's Argentinian government, including the dismissal of LGBTQ+ public employees and the closure of the anti-discrimination i...
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60% Bias Score
Georgia Suspends EU Talks Amidst Mass Protests
Following a disputed election condemned by the EU as neither free nor fair, Georgia's government suspended EU accession talks, sparking mass protests in Tbilisi and Batumi where police used water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators.
Georgia Suspends EU Talks Amidst Mass Protests
Following a disputed election condemned by the EU as neither free nor fair, Georgia's government suspended EU accession talks, sparking mass protests in Tbilisi and Batumi where police used water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators.
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60% Bias Score
107 Arrested in Second Night of Tbilisi Protests
Georgian police arrested 107 people during a second night of protests in Tbilisi over disputed elections and the postponement of EU talks; 10 police officers were injured.
107 Arrested in Second Night of Tbilisi Protests
Georgian police arrested 107 people during a second night of protests in Tbilisi over disputed elections and the postponement of EU talks; 10 police officers were injured.
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52% Bias Score
100+ Arrested Amid Protests in Georgia After EU Talks Suspended
Following a disputed parliamentary election and the suspension of EU accession talks, over 100 protestors were arrested in Georgia after clashes with police who used excessive force; the government blamed unspecified foreign entities for the protests.
100+ Arrested Amid Protests in Georgia After EU Talks Suspended
Following a disputed parliamentary election and the suspension of EU accession talks, over 100 protestors were arrested in Georgia after clashes with police who used excessive force; the government blamed unspecified foreign entities for the protests.
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48% Bias Score
UK uses Royal Family to Secure Gulf Trade Deal
The UK government is using the royal family to improve relations with Gulf states to secure a free trade deal worth an estimated £10 billion, despite concerns about human rights.
UK uses Royal Family to Secure Gulf Trade Deal
The UK government is using the royal family to improve relations with Gulf states to secure a free trade deal worth an estimated £10 billion, despite concerns about human rights.
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44% Bias Score