Conservative Amendment Threatens to Block Landmark Child Safeguarding Bill
The Conservative party's proposed amendment to establish a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation threatens to block a landmark child safeguarding bill, prompting outrage from the Labour party and child protection advocates.
Conservative Amendment Threatens to Block Landmark Child Safeguarding Bill
The Conservative party's proposed amendment to establish a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation threatens to block a landmark child safeguarding bill, prompting outrage from the Labour party and child protection advocates.
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60% Bias Score
Second Anniversary of Tyre Nichols' Death: Family Renews Call for Justice and Police Reform
Two years after Tyre Nichols' death from a police beating sparked national outrage, a candlelight vigil was held in Sacramento on January 7th, 2025, where his family renewed their commitment to seeking justice and police reform; three officers involved were found guilty of federal felonies, with sta...
Second Anniversary of Tyre Nichols' Death: Family Renews Call for Justice and Police Reform
Two years after Tyre Nichols' death from a police beating sparked national outrage, a candlelight vigil was held in Sacramento on January 7th, 2025, where his family renewed their commitment to seeking justice and police reform; three officers involved were found guilty of federal felonies, with sta...
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44% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Freed From Iranian Detention
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, has been released and is returning home; her release follows the arrest in Milan of Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who is accused by the U.S. of supplying drone parts used in a 2024 attack that killed three U.S. service me...
Italian Journalist Freed From Iranian Detention
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, has been released and is returning home; her release follows the arrest in Milan of Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who is accused by the U.S. of supplying drone parts used in a 2024 attack that killed three U.S. service me...
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36% Bias Score
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security Proposes Eliminating District-Level Police
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposed a three-tiered police structure, eliminating the district level, aiming for improved efficiency and cost reduction, although initial reports of the proposal have been removed from most major news outlets.
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security Proposes Eliminating District-Level Police
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposed a three-tiered police structure, eliminating the district level, aiming for improved efficiency and cost reduction, although initial reports of the proposal have been removed from most major news outlets.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea: Impeached President Resists Arrest Amidst Political Standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is resisting arrest for alleged rebellion following his brief December 3rd declaration of martial law, prompting a standoff between his security detail and law enforcement officials, while the acting president calls for restraint to avoid violence.
South Korea: Impeached President Resists Arrest Amidst Political Standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is resisting arrest for alleged rebellion following his brief December 3rd declaration of martial law, prompting a standoff between his security detail and law enforcement officials, while the acting president calls for restraint to avoid violence.
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52% Bias Score
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
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28% Bias Score
Journalist Metin Göktepe: Police Brutality and Delayed Justice in Turkey
Journalist Metin Göktepe died on January 8, 1996, in Istanbul after being beaten by police officers while covering a story; six officers received reduced sentences after a lengthy trial.
Journalist Metin Göktepe: Police Brutality and Delayed Justice in Turkey
Journalist Metin Göktepe died on January 8, 1996, in Istanbul after being beaten by police officers while covering a story; six officers received reduced sentences after a lengthy trial.
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24% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial Highlights Media's Troubled Relationship with Public Trust
CNN is on trial in Florida for allegedly defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young, whose image was used in a story about a "black market" for Afghan evacuations, prompting concerns about the state of media relations amid declining public trust and the rising cost of defamation lawsuits.
CNN Defamation Trial Highlights Media's Troubled Relationship with Public Trust
CNN is on trial in Florida for allegedly defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young, whose image was used in a story about a "black market" for Afghan evacuations, prompting concerns about the state of media relations amid declining public trust and the rising cost of defamation lawsuits.
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44% Bias Score
Deported Mexican National Charged with Murder of Utah Girlfriend
A Mexican national, Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, deported twice from the U.S., allegedly murdered his Utah girlfriend, Talia Benward, after illegally re-entering the country; he has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
Deported Mexican National Charged with Murder of Utah Girlfriend
A Mexican national, Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, deported twice from the U.S., allegedly murdered his Utah girlfriend, Talia Benward, after illegally re-entering the country; he has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
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56% Bias Score
IOPC to Direct Investigation into Met Police Handling of Al Fayed Complaints
Following a BBC documentary exposing Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, two complaints were filed against the Metropolitan Police for their handling of 2008 allegations; the IOPC will now direct an investigation into these complaints and the Met's handling of 21 prior allegations.
IOPC to Direct Investigation into Met Police Handling of Al Fayed Complaints
Following a BBC documentary exposing Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, two complaints were filed against the Metropolitan Police for their handling of 2008 allegations; the IOPC will now direct an investigation into these complaints and the Met's handling of 21 prior allegations.
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44% Bias Score
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
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32% Bias Score
NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim
Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.
NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim
Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.
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16% Bias Score