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SANDF Members Arrested for Smuggling
Seven individuals, including five South African National Defence Force members and two Zimbabwean nationals, were arrested in Musina, South Africa, on September 17, 2025, for allegedly stealing smuggled cigarettes during an unauthorized operation.
SANDF Members Arrested for Smuggling
Seven individuals, including five South African National Defence Force members and two Zimbabwean nationals, were arrested in Musina, South Africa, on September 17, 2025, for allegedly stealing smuggled cigarettes during an unauthorized operation.
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16% Bias Score
60+ Migrants Dead in Yemen Boat Capsizing
A boat carrying approximately 157 migrants capsized off Yemen's Abyan province on Sunday, resulting in over 60 deaths and dozens missing; most victims are believed to be Ethiopian nationals.
60+ Migrants Dead in Yemen Boat Capsizing
A boat carrying approximately 157 migrants capsized off Yemen's Abyan province on Sunday, resulting in over 60 deaths and dozens missing; most victims are believed to be Ethiopian nationals.
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20% Bias Score
Bavarian Border Security Tightened After Tractor Smuggling Incident
Bavarian authorities stopped a man smuggling an old tractor from Switzerland into Germany without paying customs duties; this incident highlights a renewed focus on border security to deter illegal immigration and smuggling, reflecting historical challenges in the region.
Bavarian Border Security Tightened After Tractor Smuggling Incident
Bavarian authorities stopped a man smuggling an old tractor from Switzerland into Germany without paying customs duties; this incident highlights a renewed focus on border security to deter illegal immigration and smuggling, reflecting historical challenges in the region.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Ph.D. Student Arrested for Smuggling Biological Materials into U.S.
Chengxuan Han, a Chinese Ph.D. student, was arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for smuggling undeclared biological materials (roundworm-related biomaterials) from Wuhan University to the University of Michigan, having deleted electronic evidence three days prior to arrival; this is the third s...
Chinese Ph.D. Student Arrested for Smuggling Biological Materials into U.S.
Chengxuan Han, a Chinese Ph.D. student, was arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for smuggling undeclared biological materials (roundworm-related biomaterials) from Wuhan University to the University of Michigan, having deleted electronic evidence three days prior to arrival; this is the third s...
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Three Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Biological Materials into the US
Three Chinese nationals, including Chengxuan Han, Yunqing Jian, and Zunyong Liu, face charges for smuggling biological materials—roundworms and Fusarium graminearum—into the US, raising national security concerns and highlighting potential vulnerabilities in university laboratories and visa processe...
Three Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Biological Materials into the US
Three Chinese nationals, including Chengxuan Han, Yunqing Jian, and Zunyong Liu, face charges for smuggling biological materials—roundworms and Fusarium graminearum—into the US, raising national security concerns and highlighting potential vulnerabilities in university laboratories and visa processe...
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56% Bias Score
France Demands More Funds for Channel Migrant Interception
France seeks increased UK funding to actively intercept migrant boats in the English Channel, expanding beyond shoreline patrols; negotiations involve a new deal extending to 2027 and include plans for a new French detention center, as nearly 15,000 people have crossed so far this year, a 42 percent...
France Demands More Funds for Channel Migrant Interception
France seeks increased UK funding to actively intercept migrant boats in the English Channel, expanding beyond shoreline patrols; negotiations involve a new deal extending to 2027 and include plans for a new French detention center, as nearly 15,000 people have crossed so far this year, a 42 percent...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine's SBU implicated in Georgia's 2.4kg hexogen smuggling case
On September 10, Georgian authorities intercepted 2.4 kg of hexogen, 1.7 times more powerful than TNT, hidden in a Ukrainian-registered truck at the Sarpi border crossing; two Ukrainian citizens were arrested, and the investigation suggests a link to a Tbilisi apartment, not Russia, as initially cla...
Ukraine's SBU implicated in Georgia's 2.4kg hexogen smuggling case
On September 10, Georgian authorities intercepted 2.4 kg of hexogen, 1.7 times more powerful than TNT, hidden in a Ukrainian-registered truck at the Sarpi border crossing; two Ukrainian citizens were arrested, and the investigation suggests a link to a Tbilisi apartment, not Russia, as initially cla...
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60% Bias Score
UK to Jail Social Media Smugglers for Five Years
The UK government plans to introduce a five-year prison sentence for advertising illegal Channel crossings or fake passports online, aiming to disrupt smuggling networks following a record number of small boat arrivals—over 25,000 in 2025—and reports that 80% of migrants used online platforms during...
UK to Jail Social Media Smugglers for Five Years
The UK government plans to introduce a five-year prison sentence for advertising illegal Channel crossings or fake passports online, aiming to disrupt smuggling networks following a record number of small boat arrivals—over 25,000 in 2025—and reports that 80% of migrants used online platforms during...
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60% Bias Score
Record Number of Channel Crossings Intensifies UK Immigration Crisis
Nearly 20,000 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK via small boats in the first half of 2025—a record high and a 48% increase from 2024. This surge, attributed to favorable weather and evolving smuggling tactics, intensifies pressure on the government to address the ongoing crisis, despite...
Record Number of Channel Crossings Intensifies UK Immigration Crisis
Nearly 20,000 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK via small boats in the first half of 2025—a record high and a 48% increase from 2024. This surge, attributed to favorable weather and evolving smuggling tactics, intensifies pressure on the government to address the ongoing crisis, despite...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Arrests 273 Human Traffickers, 1,022 Irregular Migrants in Nationwide Crackdown
Over two weeks, Turkish authorities conducted operations in 51 provinces, arresting 273 human traffickers (98 detained) and 1,022 irregular migrants; repatriation efforts for migrants are underway.
Turkey Arrests 273 Human Traffickers, 1,022 Irregular Migrants in Nationwide Crackdown
Over two weeks, Turkish authorities conducted operations in 51 provinces, arresting 273 human traffickers (98 detained) and 1,022 irregular migrants; repatriation efforts for migrants are underway.
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52% Bias Score
German Cannabis Seizures Surge Despite Partial Legalization
German customs seized a record 12,618 kilograms of cannabis in 2024, a 50% increase from 2023, attributed to increased public interest following partial legalization and misconceptions about import legality, with smaller quantities originating from the Netherlands and larger amounts from Spain via F...
German Cannabis Seizures Surge Despite Partial Legalization
German customs seized a record 12,618 kilograms of cannabis in 2024, a 50% increase from 2023, attributed to increased public interest following partial legalization and misconceptions about import legality, with smaller quantities originating from the Netherlands and larger amounts from Spain via F...
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Toxic Fungus into U.S.
Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were arrested for smuggling the toxic fungus Fusarium graminearum into the U.S. in multiple attempts between 2022 and 2024, concealing it in footwear and luggage; Jian, a University of Michigan researcher, and Liu face charges of conspiracy, smugg...
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Toxic Fungus into U.S.
Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were arrested for smuggling the toxic fungus Fusarium graminearum into the U.S. in multiple attempts between 2022 and 2024, concealing it in footwear and luggage; Jian, a University of Michigan researcher, and Liu face charges of conspiracy, smugg...
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52% Bias Score
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