Record Migrant Deaths and Arrivals in Canary Islands
On Christmas Day, 2024, 583 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands aboard nine cayucos, including 13 minors and 3 babies, coinciding with a Caminando Fronteras report of 10,457 deaths on routes to Spain in 2024, a significantly higher figure than the IOM's estimate of 1,400.
Record Migrant Deaths and Arrivals in Canary Islands
On Christmas Day, 2024, 583 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands aboard nine cayucos, including 13 minors and 3 babies, coinciding with a Caminando Fronteras report of 10,457 deaths on routes to Spain in 2024, a significantly higher figure than the IOM's estimate of 1,400.
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44% Bias Score
Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in Aurora Home Invasion
Aurora Police confirmed that several members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were involved in a home invasion and kidnapping that left two victims seriously injured; 19 suspects were detained, eight are in ICE custody, and charges include kidnapping, assault, and extortion.
Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in Aurora Home Invasion
Aurora Police confirmed that several members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were involved in a home invasion and kidnapping that left two victims seriously injured; 19 suspects were detained, eight are in ICE custody, and charges include kidnapping, assault, and extortion.
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56% Bias Score
Tate Brothers' Human Trafficking Case Dismissed Again
A Bucharest court of appeals returned the human trafficking case against Andrew and Tristan Tate to prosecutors due to insufficient evidence, marking the second time the case has been dismissed, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such complex cases.
Tate Brothers' Human Trafficking Case Dismissed Again
A Bucharest court of appeals returned the human trafficking case against Andrew and Tristan Tate to prosecutors due to insufficient evidence, marking the second time the case has been dismissed, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such complex cases.
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56% Bias Score
Mediterranean Shipwrecks: 200+ Survivors, 5 Dead
At least five migrants died and over 200 survived multiple shipwrecks near Greece in December 2023; among the survivors was Hassan Ali, a Pakistani national who detailed the horrific conditions he and others endured before and during their journey from Pakistan to Europe.
Mediterranean Shipwrecks: 200+ Survivors, 5 Dead
At least five migrants died and over 200 survived multiple shipwrecks near Greece in December 2023; among the survivors was Hassan Ali, a Pakistani national who detailed the horrific conditions he and others endured before and during their journey from Pakistan to Europe.
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32% Bias Score
Gangnam B-Side: Exploitation and Human Dignity in Seoul's Nightlife
The Disney+ drama "Gangnam B-Side" depicts the exploitation of teenagers in Seoul's Gangnam club scene, based on the true experiences of its writer who went undercover to help at-risk youth, blending intense violence with a focus on character development to explore themes of human dignity and the ba...
Gangnam B-Side: Exploitation and Human Dignity in Seoul's Nightlife
The Disney+ drama "Gangnam B-Side" depicts the exploitation of teenagers in Seoul's Gangnam club scene, based on the true experiences of its writer who went undercover to help at-risk youth, blending intense violence with a focus on character development to explore themes of human dignity and the ba...
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24% Bias Score
Colombian Nationals Indicted in US for Migrant Boat Disappearance
Two Colombian nationals were federally indicted in Texas for their alleged roles in a human trafficking operation, 'La Agencia,' responsible for the disappearance of a boat carrying 40 migrants from San Andrés Island to the US in October 2022; the operation involved bribery of Colombian officials.
Colombian Nationals Indicted in US for Migrant Boat Disappearance
Two Colombian nationals were federally indicted in Texas for their alleged roles in a human trafficking operation, 'La Agencia,' responsible for the disappearance of a boat carrying 40 migrants from San Andrés Island to the US in October 2022; the operation involved bribery of Colombian officials.
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36% Bias Score
Guatemala Rescues 160 Children from Lev Tahor Sect Amidst Abuse Accusations
Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children from the ultra-orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor following accusations of human trafficking, child abuse, and forced pregnancy, based on reports from four escaped minors who detailed abusive conditions; osseous remains were also found on the property.
Guatemala Rescues 160 Children from Lev Tahor Sect Amidst Abuse Accusations
Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children from the ultra-orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor following accusations of human trafficking, child abuse, and forced pregnancy, based on reports from four escaped minors who detailed abusive conditions; osseous remains were also found on the property.
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52% Bias Score
Eight Migrants Dead in Rhodes Boat Capsizing
Eight migrants died, including a child, when their boat capsized off the coast of Rhodes, Greece, on Friday morning; 18 were rescued, and two survivors were arrested for human smuggling, highlighting a perilous journey and ongoing crisis.
Eight Migrants Dead in Rhodes Boat Capsizing
Eight migrants died, including a child, when their boat capsized off the coast of Rhodes, Greece, on Friday morning; 18 were rescued, and two survivors were arrested for human smuggling, highlighting a perilous journey and ongoing crisis.
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60% Bias Score
Romanian Court Dismisses Tate Human Trafficking Case Due to Prosecutorial Errors
A Romanian appeals court on Thursday ruled that the human trafficking case against influencer Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan, and two Romanian women cannot proceed to trial due to multiple legal and procedural irregularities by the prosecutors; the case was remanded, not dismissed.
Romanian Court Dismisses Tate Human Trafficking Case Due to Prosecutorial Errors
A Romanian appeals court on Thursday ruled that the human trafficking case against influencer Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan, and two Romanian women cannot proceed to trial due to multiple legal and procedural irregularities by the prosecutors; the case was remanded, not dismissed.
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48% Bias Score
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
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24% Bias Score
19 Migrants Detained in Aurora Home Invasion
Nineteen migrants, sixteen identified as Venezuelan nationals, were detained in Aurora, Colorado, following an armed home invasion and kidnapping early Tuesday morning; two victims were assaulted, one stabbed, and the incident is suspected to be gang-related, potentially involving the Venezuelan gan...
19 Migrants Detained in Aurora Home Invasion
Nineteen migrants, sixteen identified as Venezuelan nationals, were detained in Aurora, Colorado, following an armed home invasion and kidnapping early Tuesday morning; two victims were assaulted, one stabbed, and the incident is suspected to be gang-related, potentially involving the Venezuelan gan...
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56% Bias Score
20 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Shipwreck
Tunisian authorities recovered 20 bodies and rescued 5 survivors from a migrant shipwreck 15 miles off Sfax, highlighting the ongoing risks of sea crossings to Europe despite increased border security; the incident follows the discovery of 9 more bodies last week along the same coastline.
20 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Shipwreck
Tunisian authorities recovered 20 bodies and rescued 5 survivors from a migrant shipwreck 15 miles off Sfax, highlighting the ongoing risks of sea crossings to Europe despite increased border security; the incident follows the discovery of 9 more bodies last week along the same coastline.
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16% Bias Score