107 Rescued in English Channel Christmas Crossings; 2024 Deadliest Year on Record
French maritime authorities rescued 107 people from 12 boats attempting the dangerous English Channel crossing on Christmas Day, while over 450 others successfully reached the UK amidst relatively calm weather, despite 73 deaths being recorded this year, making 2024 the deadliest year on record.
107 Rescued in English Channel Christmas Crossings; 2024 Deadliest Year on Record
French maritime authorities rescued 107 people from 12 boats attempting the dangerous English Channel crossing on Christmas Day, while over 450 others successfully reached the UK amidst relatively calm weather, despite 73 deaths being recorded this year, making 2024 the deadliest year on record.
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40% Bias Score
French Prime Minister to Visit Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte
After facing criticism for a delayed response to Cyclone Chido's devastation in Mayotte, Prime Minister François Bayrou will visit the archipelago on December 29th and 30th with several ministers to assess the damage and coordinate aid, following President Macron's earlier visit and emergency measur...
French Prime Minister to Visit Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte
After facing criticism for a delayed response to Cyclone Chido's devastation in Mayotte, Prime Minister François Bayrou will visit the archipelago on December 29th and 30th with several ministers to assess the damage and coordinate aid, following President Macron's earlier visit and emergency measur...
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44% Bias Score
Dungannon Centre Helps Refugees Build New Lives
The First Steps Women's Centre in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, supports women from over 20 nationalities, providing language classes, employment help, and childcare, fostering a strong sense of community and helping them overcome challenges of settling in a new country amidst a rise in race hate cri...
Dungannon Centre Helps Refugees Build New Lives
The First Steps Women's Centre in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, supports women from over 20 nationalities, providing language classes, employment help, and childcare, fostering a strong sense of community and helping them overcome challenges of settling in a new country amidst a rise in race hate cri...
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36% Bias Score
Realtor Killed in DUI Crash Allegedly Caused by Illegal Immigrant
A suspected DUI crash in Chamblee, Georgia, killed 37-year-old realtor Jimmy Chang after 20-year-old Christian Fernando Irias-Ruiz, allegedly an illegal immigrant from Honduras, ran a red light at 100 mph, resulting in multiple charges against Irias-Ruiz including homicide.
Realtor Killed in DUI Crash Allegedly Caused by Illegal Immigrant
A suspected DUI crash in Chamblee, Georgia, killed 37-year-old realtor Jimmy Chang after 20-year-old Christian Fernando Irias-Ruiz, allegedly an illegal immigrant from Honduras, ran a red light at 100 mph, resulting in multiple charges against Irias-Ruiz including homicide.
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56% Bias Score
NYC Migrant Crisis Drives Adams-Trump Alliance
New York City's migrant crisis, costing over \$6 billion, has forced Mayor Eric Adams into an unlikely alliance with President-elect Donald Trump, who is considering a pardon for Adams amidst his corruption trial. This collaboration involves potential changes to New York's sanctuary city policies an...
NYC Migrant Crisis Drives Adams-Trump Alliance
New York City's migrant crisis, costing over \$6 billion, has forced Mayor Eric Adams into an unlikely alliance with President-elect Donald Trump, who is considering a pardon for Adams amidst his corruption trial. This collaboration involves potential changes to New York's sanctuary city policies an...
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40% Bias Score
NYC Subway Arson: Guatemalan Man Charged with Murder
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen who illegally reentered the US after a 2018 deportation, allegedly set a woman on fire on an F train at Coney Island, using a shirt to fan the flames; he has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of arson and is bei...
NYC Subway Arson: Guatemalan Man Charged with Murder
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen who illegally reentered the US after a 2018 deportation, allegedly set a woman on fire on an F train at Coney Island, using a shirt to fan the flames; he has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of arson and is bei...
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48% Bias Score
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
Record Working Holidaymaker Numbers Challenge Australia's Migration Goals
Australia welcomed a record 213,400 working holidaymakers by November 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels by 72,300, driven by a strong labor market and relaxed UK visa rules, posing a challenge to the government's migration targets ahead of the federal election.
Record Working Holidaymaker Numbers Challenge Australia's Migration Goals
Australia welcomed a record 213,400 working holidaymakers by November 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels by 72,300, driven by a strong labor market and relaxed UK visa rules, posing a challenge to the government's migration targets ahead of the federal election.
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36% Bias Score
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder After Subway Arson
A 33-year-old undocumented immigrant, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, is charged with murder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a sleeping woman on a New York City subway train Sunday morning, causing her death from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation; the suspect had been deported in 2018 and re-e...
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder After Subway Arson
A 33-year-old undocumented immigrant, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, is charged with murder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a sleeping woman on a New York City subway train Sunday morning, causing her death from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation; the suspect had been deported in 2018 and re-e...
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64% Bias Score
Spanish King Addresses Valencia Flood Aftermath, Housing Crisis, and Immigration
Spanish King Felipe VI's Christmas Eve speech addressed the catastrophic Valencia floods, which killed over 225 people in late October, highlighting failures in emergency response and sparking political tensions; he also urged calm amidst debates on housing and immigration.
Spanish King Addresses Valencia Flood Aftermath, Housing Crisis, and Immigration
Spanish King Felipe VI's Christmas Eve speech addressed the catastrophic Valencia floods, which killed over 225 people in late October, highlighting failures in emergency response and sparking political tensions; he also urged calm amidst debates on housing and immigration.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Mexico with 25% Tariffs
Donald Trump threatened Mexico with a 25% tariff on all imports unless they address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and trade imbalances; Mexico's President Sheinbaum responded with a conciliatory approach, highlighting challenges in controlling drug cartels and migration.
Trump Threatens Mexico with 25% Tariffs
Donald Trump threatened Mexico with a 25% tariff on all imports unless they address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and trade imbalances; Mexico's President Sheinbaum responded with a conciliatory approach, highlighting challenges in controlling drug cartels and migration.
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60% Bias Score
Guatemalan Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire on NYC Subway
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national residing in a Brooklyn shelter, allegedly set a woman on fire in a New York City subway car at the Coney Island station, using a lighter and a shirt to intensify the flames; he was later arrested and charged with murder.
Guatemalan Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire on NYC Subway
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national residing in a Brooklyn shelter, allegedly set a woman on fire in a New York City subway car at the Coney Island station, using a lighter and a shirt to intensify the flames; he was later arrested and charged with murder.
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44% Bias Score