Israel: Netanyahu's Power Grab Threatens Judicial Independence
This week, Israel faces a potential democratic crisis as Netanyahu's government attempts to consolidate power over the Supreme Court and civil service through appointments and changes to the judicial selection committee, raising concerns about the rule of law.
Israel: Netanyahu's Power Grab Threatens Judicial Independence
This week, Israel faces a potential democratic crisis as Netanyahu's government attempts to consolidate power over the Supreme Court and civil service through appointments and changes to the judicial selection committee, raising concerns about the rule of law.
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64% Bias Score
Record High Child Endangerment Cases Expose German Youth Welfare Crisis
Germany's youth welfare system faces an unprecedented crisis in 2023, with a record high of 63,700 confirmed child endangerment cases exceeding the capacity of overburdened youth welfare offices already facing staff shortages and a lack of adequate accommodations, jeopardizing children's safety and ...
Record High Child Endangerment Cases Expose German Youth Welfare Crisis
Germany's youth welfare system faces an unprecedented crisis in 2023, with a record high of 63,700 confirmed child endangerment cases exceeding the capacity of overburdened youth welfare offices already facing staff shortages and a lack of adequate accommodations, jeopardizing children's safety and ...
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32% Bias Score
Violent Protests Erupt in Italy Following Police Chase Death
Protests in several Italian cities following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgamal during a police chase turned violent, resulting in injuries to police officers and damage to property, including a synagogue in Bologna; the family of the deceased condemned the violence.
Violent Protests Erupt in Italy Following Police Chase Death
Protests in several Italian cities following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgamal during a police chase turned violent, resulting in injuries to police officers and damage to property, including a synagogue in Bologna; the family of the deceased condemned the violence.
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52% Bias Score
Jack Smith Resigns, Trump Prosecutions Halted
Jack Smith, special counsel investigating Donald Trump, resigned from the Justice Department on Friday after a court temporarily blocked the release of his report on Trump's classified documents case, preventing his prosecutions from proceeding to trial.
Jack Smith Resigns, Trump Prosecutions Halted
Jack Smith, special counsel investigating Donald Trump, resigned from the Justice Department on Friday after a court temporarily blocked the release of his report on Trump's classified documents case, preventing his prosecutions from proceeding to trial.
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44% Bias Score
Brazil Corrects Death Certificate of Dictatorship Victim
Tessa Moura Lacerda secured a corrected death certificate for her father, Gildo, who died under torture during Brazil's 1964-1985 military dictatorship, after a years-long fight; the certificate now states his death was caused by the state, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and recogniti...
Brazil Corrects Death Certificate of Dictatorship Victim
Tessa Moura Lacerda secured a corrected death certificate for her father, Gildo, who died under torture during Brazil's 1964-1985 military dictatorship, after a years-long fight; the certificate now states his death was caused by the state, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and recogniti...
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24% Bias Score
Jack Smith Resigns, Trump Prosecutions Halted
Following a Justice Department decision citing a post-Watergate policy against prosecuting sitting presidents, Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned on January 10th, 2024, after submitting a report summarizing investigations into Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and retent...
Jack Smith Resigns, Trump Prosecutions Halted
Following a Justice Department decision citing a post-Watergate policy against prosecuting sitting presidents, Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned on January 10th, 2024, after submitting a report summarizing investigations into Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and retent...
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48% Bias Score
Yoon Skips Impeachment Trial Amidst Safety Concerns and Impending Arrest
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week due to safety concerns, his lawyer said, as investigators prepare another arrest attempt related to his short-lived martial law declaration.
Yoon Skips Impeachment Trial Amidst Safety Concerns and Impending Arrest
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week due to safety concerns, his lawyer said, as investigators prepare another arrest attempt related to his short-lived martial law declaration.
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40% Bias Score
Special Counsel Smith Resigns; Trump's Election Interference Case Dismissed
Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned on January 10, 2025, after submitting a report on President-elect Trump's alleged 2020 election interference; federal charges against Trump were dismissed due to DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents, but the report's release is partially delayed.
Special Counsel Smith Resigns; Trump's Election Interference Case Dismissed
Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned on January 10, 2025, after submitting a report on President-elect Trump's alleged 2020 election interference; federal charges against Trump were dismissed due to DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents, but the report's release is partially delayed.
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44% Bias Score
Florida Sues Company Owned by Congresswoman's Family for $5.8 Million
Florida is suing Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's family, for $5.8 million in overcharges for COVID-19 vaccination registration; a congressional ethics investigation also found possible violations of House rules and federal law by Cherfilus-McCormick.
Florida Sues Company Owned by Congresswoman's Family for $5.8 Million
Florida is suing Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's family, for $5.8 million in overcharges for COVID-19 vaccination registration; a congressional ethics investigation also found possible violations of House rules and federal law by Cherfilus-McCormick.
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56% Bias Score
Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer
Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.
Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer
Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.
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40% Bias Score
Over 1,800 Foreign Nationals Arrested for Child Sex Offenses in England and Wales
A Mail on Sunday investigation reveals at least 1,860 foreign nationals were arrested for child sexual offenses in England and Wales in 2022, with disproportionately high numbers in London, the West Midlands, Greater Manchester, Kent, and Essex; campaigners call for a new public inquiry.
Over 1,800 Foreign Nationals Arrested for Child Sex Offenses in England and Wales
A Mail on Sunday investigation reveals at least 1,860 foreign nationals were arrested for child sexual offenses in England and Wales in 2022, with disproportionately high numbers in London, the West Midlands, Greater Manchester, Kent, and Essex; campaigners call for a new public inquiry.
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68% Bias Score
Bombay Murder Topples Indian King
In Bombay, India, on January 12, 1925, textile businessman Abdul Kadir Bawla was murdered and Mumtaz Begum, a former Indore royal harem member, was attacked; the subsequent investigation revealed a plot involving the Maharaja of Indore, leading to his abdication.
Bombay Murder Topples Indian King
In Bombay, India, on January 12, 1925, textile businessman Abdul Kadir Bawla was murdered and Mumtaz Begum, a former Indore royal harem member, was attacked; the subsequent investigation revealed a plot involving the Maharaja of Indore, leading to his abdication.
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32% Bias Score