Turkey: Political Tensions Rise After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, Turkish President Erdoğan and CHP leader Özgür Özel engaged in a heated exchange, with Özel challenging Erdoğan to an election, highlighting escalating political tensions and the upcoming elections.
Turkey: Political Tensions Rise After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, Turkish President Erdoğan and CHP leader Özgür Özel engaged in a heated exchange, with Özel challenging Erdoğan to an election, highlighting escalating political tensions and the upcoming elections.
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64% Bias Score
Assassination of Iranian Judges Linked to 1988 Mass Executions
Two Iranian judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, involved in the 1988 mass execution of political prisoners, were assassinated in Tehran's judiciary building; the shooter died by suicide.
Assassination of Iranian Judges Linked to 1988 Mass Executions
Two Iranian judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, involved in the 1988 mass execution of political prisoners, were assassinated in Tehran's judiciary building; the shooter died by suicide.
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40% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Verdict: Veteran Awarded $5 Million
A US Navy veteran, Zachary Young, won a $5 million defamation lawsuit against CNN after a 2021 report falsely accused his firm, Nemex Enterprises, of exploiting Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban; the report used the term 'black market' and described 'exorbitant fees'.
CNN Defamation Verdict: Veteran Awarded $5 Million
A US Navy veteran, Zachary Young, won a $5 million defamation lawsuit against CNN after a 2021 report falsely accused his firm, Nemex Enterprises, of exploiting Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban; the report used the term 'black market' and described 'exorbitant fees'.
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40% Bias Score
Crisis at Spain's Top Cancer Research Center: Director Faces Dismissal Amidst Funding Shortfalls and Harassment Allegations
Internal reports reveal a major crisis at Spain's top cancer research center, the CNIO, citing a significant drop in scientific output, financial mismanagement, and multiple harassment allegations against its director, María Blasco, potentially leading to her dismissal on January 29th.
Crisis at Spain's Top Cancer Research Center: Director Faces Dismissal Amidst Funding Shortfalls and Harassment Allegations
Internal reports reveal a major crisis at Spain's top cancer research center, the CNIO, citing a significant drop in scientific output, financial mismanagement, and multiple harassment allegations against its director, María Blasco, potentially leading to her dismissal on January 29th.
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64% Bias Score
Peruvian President Under Investigation for Secret Surgery and Alleged Forged Signatures
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte underwent undisclosed nasal surgery on June 28th, 2023, prompting a four-hour ministerial inquiry into potential dereliction of duty; the investigation involves allegations of forged signatures on 91 official documents signed during her alleged incapacity.
Peruvian President Under Investigation for Secret Surgery and Alleged Forged Signatures
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte underwent undisclosed nasal surgery on June 28th, 2023, prompting a four-hour ministerial inquiry into potential dereliction of duty; the investigation involves allegations of forged signatures on 91 official documents signed during her alleged incapacity.
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56% Bias Score
Kidnappings of Guanajuato Officials Highlight State's Violence
On January 16, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, Mayor Edgar Javier Reséndiz of Doctor Mora was kidnapped, robbed, and released, while Comptroller Flora Sánchez Guillén of Atarjea was also kidnapped but later found safe; these incidents reflect the state's high level of violence.
Kidnappings of Guanajuato Officials Highlight State's Violence
On January 16, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, Mayor Edgar Javier Reséndiz of Doctor Mora was kidnapped, robbed, and released, while Comptroller Flora Sánchez Guillén of Atarjea was also kidnapped but later found safe; these incidents reflect the state's high level of violence.
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24% Bias Score
Kolkata Court Convicts Volunteer in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, found a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker guilty of raping and murdering a 31-year-old female doctor last year, sparking protests for safer working conditions and an end to violence against women in the country's medical profession; sentencing is set for Monday.
Kolkata Court Convicts Volunteer in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, found a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker guilty of raping and murdering a 31-year-old female doctor last year, sparking protests for safer working conditions and an end to violence against women in the country's medical profession; sentencing is set for Monday.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Pledges Enhanced Security After Magdeburg Market Attack
One month after a car attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market killed six and injured 300, Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged increased security for public events and financial aid to victims, equating it to support for terror attack victims.
Scholz Pledges Enhanced Security After Magdeburg Market Attack
One month after a car attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market killed six and injured 300, Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged increased security for public events and financial aid to victims, equating it to support for terror attack victims.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Proposes Nationwide Data Consolidation to Prevent Future Attacks
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed consolidating nationwide police data on potential attackers to prevent future attacks like the Magdeburg Christmas market attack that killed six, citing the perpetrator's 110 prior police records.
Germany Proposes Nationwide Data Consolidation to Prevent Future Attacks
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed consolidating nationwide police data on potential attackers to prevent future attacks like the Magdeburg Christmas market attack that killed six, citing the perpetrator's 110 prior police records.
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48% Bias Score
Three Jailed for 1990s Child Rape, Police Response Criticized
Three men were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 13-14 year old girl in Keighley, West Yorkshire, in the 1990s; the judge criticized authorities for treating the victims as responsible for their own abuse, while two of the perpetrators remain at large.
Three Jailed for 1990s Child Rape, Police Response Criticized
Three men were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 13-14 year old girl in Keighley, West Yorkshire, in the 1990s; the judge criticized authorities for treating the victims as responsible for their own abuse, while two of the perpetrators remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a fine of 1 million Pakistan rupees ($5794) for corruption, accusing him of accepting land from a businessman in exchange for laundered money; his wife received a similar sentence.
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a fine of 1 million Pakistan rupees ($5794) for corruption, accusing him of accepting land from a businessman in exchange for laundered money; his wife received a similar sentence.
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48% Bias Score
37 Deaths in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Istanbul, 37 people died and 27 were intubated after consuming counterfeit alcohol over four days; authorities seized 33 tons of the substance.
37 Deaths in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Istanbul, 37 people died and 27 were intubated after consuming counterfeit alcohol over four days; authorities seized 33 tons of the substance.
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60% Bias Score