Turkey's Earthquake Response Criticized: Unfulfilled Promises and Lack of Accountability
CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized the Turkish government's response to the 2022 earthquake, citing unfulfilled housing promises (201,000 delivered of 650,000 promised), slow initial aid, and a lack of accountability for those responsible for building collapses; he called for a new cross-party Ministr...
Turkey's Earthquake Response Criticized: Unfulfilled Promises and Lack of Accountability
CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized the Turkish government's response to the 2022 earthquake, citing unfulfilled housing promises (201,000 delivered of 650,000 promised), slow initial aid, and a lack of accountability for those responsible for building collapses; he called for a new cross-party Ministr...
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56% Bias Score
Exiled Russian Orthodox Priests Face Challenges in New Countries
Russian Orthodox priests are fleeing Russia due to persecution or restrictions under the Moscow-controlled church, facing challenges including lack of transferable skills, and seeking refuge and ministry opportunities abroad; one organization, Peace Unto All, assisted 45 priests and their families w...
Exiled Russian Orthodox Priests Face Challenges in New Countries
Russian Orthodox priests are fleeing Russia due to persecution or restrictions under the Moscow-controlled church, facing challenges including lack of transferable skills, and seeking refuge and ministry opportunities abroad; one organization, Peace Unto All, assisted 45 priests and their families w...
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40% Bias Score
First Migrant Flight Arrives at Guantanamo Bay
A military aircraft carrying approximately ten migrants deemed illegally present in the US has arrived at Guantanamo Bay, fulfilling President Trump's plan to use the base as a detention center, despite its controversial history and human rights concerns.
First Migrant Flight Arrives at Guantanamo Bay
A military aircraft carrying approximately ten migrants deemed illegally present in the US has arrived at Guantanamo Bay, fulfilling President Trump's plan to use the base as a detention center, despite its controversial history and human rights concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Italy Releases Libyan War Crimes Suspect Amidst Outrage and Investigation
Italy released Libyan war crimes suspect Osama Almasri Najim due to "errors and inaccuracies" in the ICC warrant, sparking outrage and accusations of complicity in Libyan atrocities; the release is under investigation, raising concerns about Italy's migration policies and relationship with Libya.
Italy Releases Libyan War Crimes Suspect Amidst Outrage and Investigation
Italy released Libyan war crimes suspect Osama Almasri Najim due to "errors and inaccuracies" in the ICC warrant, sparking outrage and accusations of complicity in Libyan atrocities; the release is under investigation, raising concerns about Italy's migration policies and relationship with Libya.
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48% Bias Score
Cambodia Blocks British Journalist Amid Growing Press Freedom Concerns
Cambodia's Interior Ministry blocked British journalist Gerald Flynn, a Mongabay reporter, from re-entry, citing visa irregularities; Flynn alleges this was retaliation for his investigative work on environmental issues and corruption, highlighting concerns over press freedom in the country.
Cambodia Blocks British Journalist Amid Growing Press Freedom Concerns
Cambodia's Interior Ministry blocked British journalist Gerald Flynn, a Mongabay reporter, from re-entry, citing visa irregularities; Flynn alleges this was retaliation for his investigative work on environmental issues and corruption, highlighting concerns over press freedom in the country.
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60% Bias Score
Self-Harm Rates in Women's Prisons 8.5 Times Higher Than Men's
A report reveals that self-harm rates in women's prisons are 8.5 times higher than in men's prisons due to inadequate basic care, including rules prohibiting machine washing of underwear and insufficient provision of essential items. This led to a rise in self-harm from 1,545 to 5,624 per 1,000 pris...
Self-Harm Rates in Women's Prisons 8.5 Times Higher Than Men's
A report reveals that self-harm rates in women's prisons are 8.5 times higher than in men's prisons due to inadequate basic care, including rules prohibiting machine washing of underwear and insufficient provision of essential items. This led to a rise in self-harm from 1,545 to 5,624 per 1,000 pris...
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32% Bias Score
California ICE Detention Center Reopens Amidst Abuse Allegations
A California court allowed the Adelanto ICE processing center, capable of holding 1,940 immigrants, to resume operations after a COVID-19-related shutdown, despite ongoing allegations of abuse and a push by state officials to end private detention contracts. This comes as ICE seeks new facilities in...
California ICE Detention Center Reopens Amidst Abuse Allegations
A California court allowed the Adelanto ICE processing center, capable of holding 1,940 immigrants, to resume operations after a COVID-19-related shutdown, despite ongoing allegations of abuse and a push by state officials to end private detention contracts. This comes as ICE seeks new facilities in...
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64% Bias Score
Dutch Court to Rule on Face Mask Deal; Gaza Resident Returns After 15 Months; Trump's Gaza Relocation Proposal Condemned
An Amsterdam court will rule on the Sywert van Lienden face mask deal; 33-year-old Abed al-Attar returns to the Netherlands after 15 months in Gaza; Trump proposes relocating Gaza's population, drawing international condemnation.
Dutch Court to Rule on Face Mask Deal; Gaza Resident Returns After 15 Months; Trump's Gaza Relocation Proposal Condemned
An Amsterdam court will rule on the Sywert van Lienden face mask deal; 33-year-old Abed al-Attar returns to the Netherlands after 15 months in Gaza; Trump proposes relocating Gaza's population, drawing international condemnation.
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48% Bias Score
Tunisia: Harsh Sentences for Ennahda Leader and Opposition Figures
A Tunisian court sentenced Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Ennahda party, to 22 years in prison on February 5, 2025, along with other political figures, in a case involving alleged conspiracy; this is part of a wider crackdown on opposition since President Kais Saied's 2021 power grab.
Tunisia: Harsh Sentences for Ennahda Leader and Opposition Figures
A Tunisian court sentenced Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Ennahda party, to 22 years in prison on February 5, 2025, along with other political figures, in a case involving alleged conspiracy; this is part of a wider crackdown on opposition since President Kais Saied's 2021 power grab.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Deports Tajik Activists, Raises Asylum Concerns
Following protests during Tajik President Rahmon's September 2023 visit to Berlin, three Tajik activists were deported to Tajikistan and imprisoned; the German government denies a connection, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
Germany Deports Tajik Activists, Raises Asylum Concerns
Following protests during Tajik President Rahmon's September 2023 visit to Berlin, three Tajik activists were deported to Tajikistan and imprisoned; the German government denies a connection, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
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44% Bias Score
Harare's Wetland Destruction Threatens Water Security
Harare City Council's destruction of wetlands over the last 25 years, despite President Mnangagwa's call for protection, is causing falling water tables and drying boreholes, impacting water supply and recreational spaces, particularly significant as Zimbabwe hosts the 15th Conference of Parties to ...
Harare's Wetland Destruction Threatens Water Security
Harare City Council's destruction of wetlands over the last 25 years, despite President Mnangagwa's call for protection, is causing falling water tables and drying boreholes, impacting water supply and recreational spaces, particularly significant as Zimbabwe hosts the 15th Conference of Parties to ...
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48% Bias Score
Russia's Hidden Ukraine War Casualties and the Struggle of Disabled Veterans
Russia's secrecy around Ukraine war casualties is challenged by leaked information revealing approximately 110,000 wounded soldiers, 54% with severe injuries; videos show injured soldiers being forcibly returned to the front; disabled veterans face employment challenges and insufficient state suppor...
Russia's Hidden Ukraine War Casualties and the Struggle of Disabled Veterans
Russia's secrecy around Ukraine war casualties is challenged by leaked information revealing approximately 110,000 wounded soldiers, 54% with severe injuries; videos show injured soldiers being forcibly returned to the front; disabled veterans face employment challenges and insufficient state suppor...
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52% Bias Score