UK Parliament Approves Bill to Legalize Physician-Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament's lower house voted to legalize physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of under six months, with safeguards such as approval from two doctors and a High Court judge, following a passionate debate and despite concerns over palliative care access.
UK Parliament Approves Bill to Legalize Physician-Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament's lower house voted to legalize physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of under six months, with safeguards such as approval from two doctors and a High Court judge, following a passionate debate and despite concerns over palliative care access.
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44% Bias Score
Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Copyright Infringement
A coalition of major Canadian news organizations is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, alleging ChatGPT's training illegally used their articles; they seek significant damages and an injunction.
Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Copyright Infringement
A coalition of major Canadian news organizations is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, alleging ChatGPT's training illegally used their articles; they seek significant damages and an injunction.
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48% Bias Score
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill
After a contentious debate, the UK Parliament passed a bill allowing terminally ill adults to seek assistance in dying, with 330 MPs voting in favor and 270 against, reflecting diverse views on end-of-life care and raising concerns about potential future impacts.
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill
After a contentious debate, the UK Parliament passed a bill allowing terminally ill adults to seek assistance in dying, with 330 MPs voting in favor and 270 against, reflecting diverse views on end-of-life care and raising concerns about potential future impacts.
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44% Bias Score
Thousands of Defective Mortar Shells Supplied to Ukrainian Army
Thousands of Ukrainian-made 120mm and 82mm mortar shells supplied to the Ukrainian army were found to be defective, failing to detonate properly or falling short; investigations are underway, and the shells are being replaced with foreign-made ones.
Thousands of Defective Mortar Shells Supplied to Ukrainian Army
Thousands of Ukrainian-made 120mm and 82mm mortar shells supplied to the Ukrainian army were found to be defective, failing to detonate properly or falling short; investigations are underway, and the shells are being replaced with foreign-made ones.
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48% Bias Score
Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in Berlin Exceeds 2023 Total
RIAS Berlin reported 1383 antisemitic incidents in Berlin during the first half of 2024, exceeding the 2023 total, with half being online; this surge, including physical assaults and lack of bystander intervention, reflects a concerning trend and urgent need for societal action.
Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in Berlin Exceeds 2023 Total
RIAS Berlin reported 1383 antisemitic incidents in Berlin during the first half of 2024, exceeding the 2023 total, with half being online; this surge, including physical assaults and lack of bystander intervention, reflects a concerning trend and urgent need for societal action.
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24% Bias Score
3,400 kg Cocaine Seizure in Spain Leads to Arrest of Global Drug Lord
Spanish authorities seized 3,400 kg of cocaine in Operation Goodbye, arresting 22 members of a global drug trafficking ring using the Port of Algeciras; seven are in prison, including a top drug lord, while three remain fugitives.
3,400 kg Cocaine Seizure in Spain Leads to Arrest of Global Drug Lord
Spanish authorities seized 3,400 kg of cocaine in Operation Goodbye, arresting 22 members of a global drug trafficking ring using the Port of Algeciras; seven are in prison, including a top drug lord, while three remain fugitives.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
Five Canadian news companies sued OpenAI on Friday for copyright infringement, claiming OpenAI used their content to train its AI models without permission or compensation, demanding damages and an injunction.
Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
Five Canadian news companies sued OpenAI on Friday for copyright infringement, claiming OpenAI used their content to train its AI models without permission or compensation, demanding damages and an injunction.
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40% Bias Score
X Intervenes in Infowars Bankruptcy, Challenging Social Media Account Ownership Norms
Elon Musk's X is unprecedentedly intervening in the bankruptcy sale of Alex Jones' Infowars, objecting to the sale of its accounts, despite common practice among social media companies to let courts handle such disputes. This challenges established norms of user rights and social media account owner...
X Intervenes in Infowars Bankruptcy, Challenging Social Media Account Ownership Norms
Elon Musk's X is unprecedentedly intervening in the bankruptcy sale of Alex Jones' Infowars, objecting to the sale of its accounts, despite common practice among social media companies to let courts handle such disputes. This challenges established norms of user rights and social media account owner...
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40% Bias Score
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
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40% Bias Score
Austrian Official's Testimony Could Lead to Trials Against ÖVP Leaders
Thomas Schmid, a former Austrian government official, received witness protection after providing extensive testimony about corruption within Sebastian Kurz's administration, potentially leading to trials against ÖVP leaders and impacting Austria's political future.
Austrian Official's Testimony Could Lead to Trials Against ÖVP Leaders
Thomas Schmid, a former Austrian government official, received witness protection after providing extensive testimony about corruption within Sebastian Kurz's administration, potentially leading to trials against ÖVP leaders and impacting Austria's political future.
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48% Bias Score
ICC Warrants for Israeli Officials Pose Dilemma for Germany
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged crimes against humanity, creating a diplomatic challenge for Germany, a close ally of Israel and a signatory to the ICC.
ICC Warrants for Israeli Officials Pose Dilemma for Germany
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged crimes against humanity, creating a diplomatic challenge for Germany, a close ally of Israel and a signatory to the ICC.
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52% Bias Score
Swiatek Banned, Sinner Cleared: Double Standards in Tennis Doping Cases
Iga Swiatek, world No. 2, received a one-month ban for a positive drug test; Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, avoided a ban despite two positive tests, causing controversy and accusations of a two-tiered system within professional tennis.
Swiatek Banned, Sinner Cleared: Double Standards in Tennis Doping Cases
Iga Swiatek, world No. 2, received a one-month ban for a positive drug test; Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, avoided a ban despite two positive tests, causing controversy and accusations of a two-tiered system within professional tennis.
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72% Bias Score