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EU Human Trafficking Cases Rise to 10,793 in 2023
The EU recorded 10,793 human trafficking victims in 2023, a 6.9% increase from 2022, with the highest rates in Luxembourg, Greece, the Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden; two-thirds of victims were women, and sexual exploitation was the predominant form, though labor exploitation is rising.
EU Human Trafficking Cases Rise to 10,793 in 2023
The EU recorded 10,793 human trafficking victims in 2023, a 6.9% increase from 2022, with the highest rates in Luxembourg, Greece, the Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden; two-thirds of victims were women, and sexual exploitation was the predominant form, though labor exploitation is rising.
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24% Bias Score
Siberian Human Trafficking Gang Arrested
A 17-member criminal gang operating in Siberia since 2018 was arrested on April 7th for abducting and forcing over 20 women and girls into sexual slavery, with the leader and eleven accomplices now in custody.
Siberian Human Trafficking Gang Arrested
A 17-member criminal gang operating in Siberia since 2018 was arrested on April 7th for abducting and forcing over 20 women and girls into sexual slavery, with the leader and eleven accomplices now in custody.
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32% Bias Score
San Diego Border Inspectors Charged with Accepting Bribes
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in San Diego were charged with taking bribes to allow undocumented immigrants into the U.S. through the San Ysidro Port of Entry; investigators found evidence of communication with human traffickers and unexplained cash deposits.
San Diego Border Inspectors Charged with Accepting Bribes
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in San Diego were charged with taking bribes to allow undocumented immigrants into the U.S. through the San Ysidro Port of Entry; investigators found evidence of communication with human traffickers and unexplained cash deposits.
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48% Bias Score
Two Border Inspectors Charged with Bribery at San Ysidro Port of Entry
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in San Ysidro, California were arrested and charged with accepting bribes totaling thousands of dollars to allow undocumented immigrants entry without proper documentation; the investigation was initiated after arrested smugglers revealed their involve...
Two Border Inspectors Charged with Bribery at San Ysidro Port of Entry
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in San Ysidro, California were arrested and charged with accepting bribes totaling thousands of dollars to allow undocumented immigrants entry without proper documentation; the investigation was initiated after arrested smugglers revealed their involve...
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32% Bias Score
Manhattan US Attorney's Office Launches Federal Probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate
Andrew and Tristan Tate are under federal criminal investigation by the Manhattan US Attorney's Office, revealed in a Friday court filing in a Florida civil case; this adds to existing charges in the UK and Romania, and investigations in Florida and California.
Manhattan US Attorney's Office Launches Federal Probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate
Andrew and Tristan Tate are under federal criminal investigation by the Manhattan US Attorney's Office, revealed in a Friday court filing in a Florida civil case; this adds to existing charges in the UK and Romania, and investigations in Florida and California.
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64% Bias Score
Van Damme Investigated in Romanian Human Trafficking Case
Jean-Claude Van Damme is under investigation in Romania for allegedly having sex with five women who were victims of a human trafficking ring run by Morel Bolea, who "gifted" them to Van Damme at the Cannes Film Festival ten years ago. A criminal investigation is underway.
Van Damme Investigated in Romanian Human Trafficking Case
Jean-Claude Van Damme is under investigation in Romania for allegedly having sex with five women who were victims of a human trafficking ring run by Morel Bolea, who "gifted" them to Van Damme at the Cannes Film Festival ten years ago. A criminal investigation is underway.
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48% Bias Score
EU Human Trafficking Cases Rise to 10,793 in 2023
In 2023, the EU recorded 10,793 human trafficking victims, a 6.9% increase from 2022 and the highest number since 2008; 24 victims per million inhabitants, mostly women exploited sexually or for forced labor; higher rates in some countries reflect improved detection rather than increased trafficking...
EU Human Trafficking Cases Rise to 10,793 in 2023
In 2023, the EU recorded 10,793 human trafficking victims, a 6.9% increase from 2022 and the highest number since 2008; 24 victims per million inhabitants, mostly women exploited sexually or for forced labor; higher rates in some countries reflect improved detection rather than increased trafficking...
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36% Bias Score
Mass Migrant Rescues off Lampedusa Highlight Crisis
Over 1,700 migrants were rescued off Lampedusa in less than 48 hours; many boats were unseaworthy, highlighting desperate flight from persecution and violence in Libya and Tunisia; one body was lost at sea during rescue efforts.
Mass Migrant Rescues off Lampedusa Highlight Crisis
Over 1,700 migrants were rescued off Lampedusa in less than 48 hours; many boats were unseaworthy, highlighting desperate flight from persecution and violence in Libya and Tunisia; one body was lost at sea during rescue efforts.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Bans Sea Salt Imports from South Korean Farm Over Forced Labor
The U.S. has banned sea salt imports from South Korea's largest salt farm, Taepyung, due to forced labor accusations, impacting 6% of the nation's salt production and highlighting a decades-long human rights problem.
U.S. Bans Sea Salt Imports from South Korean Farm Over Forced Labor
The U.S. has banned sea salt imports from South Korea's largest salt farm, Taepyung, due to forced labor accusations, impacting 6% of the nation's salt production and highlighting a decades-long human rights problem.
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Russia Shifts Military Focus to Libya After Assad's Fall
After the Syrian Assad regime's fall in December 2024, Russia redirected its military and political focus to Libya, leveraging its relationship with Khalifa Haftar and his son Saddam to maintain a Mediterranean presence, exploit resources, circumvent sanctions, and influence European migration polic...
Russia Shifts Military Focus to Libya After Assad's Fall
After the Syrian Assad regime's fall in December 2024, Russia redirected its military and political focus to Libya, leveraging its relationship with Khalifa Haftar and his son Saddam to maintain a Mediterranean presence, exploit resources, circumvent sanctions, and influence European migration polic...
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52% Bias Score
UK Law Enforcement Faces Challenges in Combating Growing Influence of Chinese Triad Gangs
Chinese triad gangs, operating across the UK, engage in various criminal activities including tobacco smuggling, human trafficking, and drug manufacturing, employing intimidation and violence to maintain control, while law enforcement faces challenges in effectively combating their influence.
UK Law Enforcement Faces Challenges in Combating Growing Influence of Chinese Triad Gangs
Chinese triad gangs, operating across the UK, engage in various criminal activities including tobacco smuggling, human trafficking, and drug manufacturing, employing intimidation and violence to maintain control, while law enforcement faces challenges in effectively combating their influence.
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52% Bias Score
16 Refugees Dead After Two Boats Sink in Aegean Sea
At least 16 refugees died when two boats sank in the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Lesbos on Thursday; one boat carried 31 people, while the other carried 35, and rescue efforts from both countries were uncoordinated.
16 Refugees Dead After Two Boats Sink in Aegean Sea
At least 16 refugees died when two boats sank in the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Lesbos on Thursday; one boat carried 31 people, while the other carried 35, and rescue efforts from both countries were uncoordinated.
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36% Bias Score
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