Erosion of International Law: Trump, Netanyahu, and the Failure of Accountability
The author contrasts the consistent pursuit of justice in the Dutch consumer magazine Consumentengids with the weakening international legal order, citing the re-election of Donald Trump and the war in Gaza as examples of powerful actors disregarding norms with impunity.
Erosion of International Law: Trump, Netanyahu, and the Failure of Accountability
The author contrasts the consistent pursuit of justice in the Dutch consumer magazine Consumentengids with the weakening international legal order, citing the re-election of Donald Trump and the war in Gaza as examples of powerful actors disregarding norms with impunity.
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52% Bias Score
Legal Action Seeks Arrest of Israeli Soldier for Gaza War Crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation filed legal actions in Argentina and Chile on December 24 and 25, 2023, seeking the arrest of Israeli soldier Saar Hirshoren for alleged war crimes in Gaza, citing video evidence from his Instagram account showing the destruction of civilian infrastructure and his role in t...
Legal Action Seeks Arrest of Israeli Soldier for Gaza War Crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation filed legal actions in Argentina and Chile on December 24 and 25, 2023, seeking the arrest of Israeli soldier Saar Hirshoren for alleged war crimes in Gaza, citing video evidence from his Instagram account showing the destruction of civilian infrastructure and his role in t...
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52% Bias Score
Russian Diplomats Detained in Argentina After Refusing Breathalyzer Test
Two Russian embassy officials in Buenos Aires were detained Wednesday after refusing a breathalyzer test; the incident involved a diplomatic protest, intervention by Argentina's Security Ministry, and debate over the Vienna Convention's application.
Russian Diplomats Detained in Argentina After Refusing Breathalyzer Test
Two Russian embassy officials in Buenos Aires were detained Wednesday after refusing a breathalyzer test; the incident involved a diplomatic protest, intervention by Argentina's Security Ministry, and debate over the Vienna Convention's application.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Maritime Deal Challenged by Greece
Turkey announced a planned maritime agreement with Syria to define an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prompting Greece to declare the agreement illegitimate due to Syria's unstable transitional government. This action mirrors Turkey's deal with Libya, altering regional power dynamics.
Turkey's Syria Maritime Deal Challenged by Greece
Turkey announced a planned maritime agreement with Syria to define an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prompting Greece to declare the agreement illegitimate due to Syria's unstable transitional government. This action mirrors Turkey's deal with Libya, altering regional power dynamics.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon's Cultural Heritage Damaged During Israeli Invasion
Israel's September 2023 invasion of Lebanon caused significant damage to numerous historical sites, including the UN-protected Tibnin Castle, despite a November ceasefire; the World Bank estimates $8.5 billion in economic losses.
Lebanon's Cultural Heritage Damaged During Israeli Invasion
Israel's September 2023 invasion of Lebanon caused significant damage to numerous historical sites, including the UN-protected Tibnin Castle, despite a November ceasefire; the World Bank estimates $8.5 billion in economic losses.
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40% Bias Score
Australia to extradite Daniel Duggan to US on arms trafficking charges
Daniel Duggan, a 55-year-old Australian, will be extradited to the US in early 2025 to face charges of arms trafficking and money laundering for allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots in 2011-2012; his family is devastated and plans legal action.
Australia to extradite Daniel Duggan to US on arms trafficking charges
Daniel Duggan, a 55-year-old Australian, will be extradited to the US in early 2025 to face charges of arms trafficking and money laundering for allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots in 2011-2012; his family is devastated and plans legal action.
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56% Bias Score
Israeli Operation Near Gaza Hospital Sparks Accusations of War Crimes
Following the death of five staff members in an Israeli airstrike, an operation near the Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahia resulted in the hospital's evacuation and the alleged detention of patients and personnel by Israeli forces, according to Hamas, while Israel claims a targeted operation after ...
Israeli Operation Near Gaza Hospital Sparks Accusations of War Crimes
Following the death of five staff members in an Israeli airstrike, an operation near the Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahia resulted in the hospital's evacuation and the alleged detention of patients and personnel by Israeli forces, according to Hamas, while Israel claims a targeted operation after ...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Accuses Norwegian Ship of Refusal to Aid Sinking Vessel
The Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank in the Mediterranean on Monday after an explosion, with 14 crew rescued. Russia accuses the Norwegian ship "Oslo Carrier 3" of refusing aid, while the "Oslo Carrier 3"'s company asserts it followed rescue coordination instructions. The incident has sparked a ...
Russia Accuses Norwegian Ship of Refusal to Aid Sinking Vessel
The Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank in the Mediterranean on Monday after an explosion, with 14 crew rescued. Russia accuses the Norwegian ship "Oslo Carrier 3" of refusing aid, while the "Oslo Carrier 3"'s company asserts it followed rescue coordination instructions. The incident has sparked a ...
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44% Bias Score
Record German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's military exports hit a record €12.18 billion in 2023, exceeding previous years' sales despite the coalition government's pledge for restrictive arms exports; criticism centers on sales to controversial countries like the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, along with a tenfold increase in export...
Record German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's military exports hit a record €12.18 billion in 2023, exceeding previous years' sales despite the coalition government's pledge for restrictive arms exports; criticism centers on sales to controversial countries like the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, along with a tenfold increase in export...
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48% Bias Score
UN to Negotiate Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
The UN Sixth Committee adopted a resolution on November 22, 2024, to begin negotiations on a treaty codifying crimes against humanity and imposing state obligations for prevention and punishment, addressing a gap in existing international law.
UN to Negotiate Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
The UN Sixth Committee adopted a resolution on November 22, 2024, to begin negotiations on a treaty codifying crimes against humanity and imposing state obligations for prevention and punishment, addressing a gap in existing international law.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight in Gaza School
An Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, killed at least eight people, including three children, on Saturday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry; Israel says it targeted Hamas militants.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight in Gaza School
An Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, killed at least eight people, including three children, on Saturday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry; Israel says it targeted Hamas militants.
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60% Bias Score
Australia Approves Extradition of Former US Pilot to US
Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition of Daniel Duggan, a 56-year-old father and former US fighter pilot, to the US to face charges of unlawfully training Chinese military personnel between 2010 and 2012, potentially resulting in a 60-year prison sentence.
Australia Approves Extradition of Former US Pilot to US
Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition of Daniel Duggan, a 56-year-old father and former US fighter pilot, to the US to face charges of unlawfully training Chinese military personnel between 2010 and 2012, potentially resulting in a 60-year prison sentence.
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64% Bias Score