November 2024
December 2024
Mazan Rape Trial: 12-17 Year Sentences for Four Men
In the Mazan rape trial, the Avignon court handed down sentences ranging from 12 to 17 years imprisonment for four men involved in drugging and raping a woman, reflecting varying degrees of culpability; the prosecution sought to set an example to prevent future occurrences.
Mazan Rape Trial: 12-17 Year Sentences for Four Men
In the Mazan rape trial, the Avignon court handed down sentences ranging from 12 to 17 years imprisonment for four men involved in drugging and raping a woman, reflecting varying degrees of culpability; the prosecution sought to set an example to prevent future occurrences.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
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36% Bias Score
Conflicting Accounts Mark Sefrioui Trial for Incitement in Samuel Paty Murder
The trial of Abdelhakim Sefrioui, accused of inciting the murder of Samuel Paty, features conflicting testimonies: his partner portrays him as a man of faith, while Imam Hassen Chalghoumi, a target of Sefrioui's past campaigns, accuses him of inciting violence through his rhetoric and online videos.
Conflicting Accounts Mark Sefrioui Trial for Incitement in Samuel Paty Murder
The trial of Abdelhakim Sefrioui, accused of inciting the murder of Samuel Paty, features conflicting testimonies: his partner portrays him as a man of faith, while Imam Hassen Chalghoumi, a target of Sefrioui's past campaigns, accuses him of inciting violence through his rhetoric and online videos.
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56% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdles Amidst Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur are nearing finalization of a major trade deal after over 20 years of negotiations, but objections from several EU countries, particularly France, regarding environmental and agricultural concerns are delaying the process, causing widespread protests among European farmers.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdles Amidst Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur are nearing finalization of a major trade deal after over 20 years of negotiations, but objections from several EU countries, particularly France, regarding environmental and agricultural concerns are delaying the process, causing widespread protests among European farmers.
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40% Bias Score
Black Friday Scam Surge Fueled by Cheap Fraud Tools and AI
Black Friday scams have skyrocketed due to readily available and affordable fraud tools on the dark web, enhanced by AI, and fueled by increased consumer vulnerability and the rise of sustainability-focused shopping, with platforms like Temu and Shein facing scrutiny for deceptive practices.
Black Friday Scam Surge Fueled by Cheap Fraud Tools and AI
Black Friday scams have skyrocketed due to readily available and affordable fraud tools on the dark web, enhanced by AI, and fueled by increased consumer vulnerability and the rise of sustainability-focused shopping, with platforms like Temu and Shein facing scrutiny for deceptive practices.
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40% Bias Score
French Mayor Under Investigation for Use of Municipal Vehicles
An investigation was opened in June 2024 into M. Copé's use of municipal vehicles between 2016 and 2022, following a 2022 report highlighting €126,000 in annual costs (2018-2020) for his daily commutes and questioning if they were solely for mayoral duties.
French Mayor Under Investigation for Use of Municipal Vehicles
An investigation was opened in June 2024 into M. Copé's use of municipal vehicles between 2016 and 2022, following a 2022 report highlighting €126,000 in annual costs (2018-2020) for his daily commutes and questioning if they were solely for mayoral duties.
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40% Bias Score
Acquittal in Tahir Elçi Murder Case Fuels Impunity Concerns
Nine years after the unsolved killing of Tahir Elçi, a former Diyarbakır Bar Association president, three police officers were acquitted in June 2024, despite a report suggesting a police weapon may have fired the fatal shot, sparking accusations of impunity.
Acquittal in Tahir Elçi Murder Case Fuels Impunity Concerns
Nine years after the unsolved killing of Tahir Elçi, a former Diyarbakır Bar Association president, three police officers were acquitted in June 2024, despite a report suggesting a police weapon may have fired the fatal shot, sparking accusations of impunity.
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48% Bias Score
New Asthma Attack Drug Shows Promise
Researchers report Benralizumab, a new drug, is more effective than steroids in treating severe asthma attacks; targeting eosinophils, it showed significantly lower treatment failure rates (45% vs 74%) in a 158-person clinical trial, leading to fewer hospitalizations and improved patient outcomes.
New Asthma Attack Drug Shows Promise
Researchers report Benralizumab, a new drug, is more effective than steroids in treating severe asthma attacks; targeting eosinophils, it showed significantly lower treatment failure rates (45% vs 74%) in a 158-person clinical trial, leading to fewer hospitalizations and improved patient outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Tariff Threat Against Mexico: A Shift in Diplomatic Strategy
In 2019, Donald Trump threatened Mexico with escalating tariffs to curb illegal immigration, leading to a security agreement. In 2023, a similar threat from the then-president-elect prompted a more assertive response from Mexico City's mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum.
Trump's Renewed Tariff Threat Against Mexico: A Shift in Diplomatic Strategy
In 2019, Donald Trump threatened Mexico with escalating tariffs to curb illegal immigration, leading to a security agreement. In 2023, a similar threat from the then-president-elect prompted a more assertive response from Mexico City's mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum.
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36% Bias Score
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar General Over Rohingya Crisis
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan met with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, requesting an arrest warrant for Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against humanity related to the Rohingya crisis, despite Myanmar's denial of the allegations and claim of self-defense against insurgents.
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar General Over Rohingya Crisis
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan met with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, requesting an arrest warrant for Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against humanity related to the Rohingya crisis, despite Myanmar's denial of the allegations and claim of self-defense against insurgents.
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40% Bias Score
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Hamburg's Housing Crisis: Rising Rents Despite New Construction
Hamburg, despite building over 70,000 new apartments in ten years, experiences rising rents due to a disproportionate number of high-priced units, prompting exploration of alternative housing solutions and policies.
Hamburg's Housing Crisis: Rising Rents Despite New Construction
Hamburg, despite building over 70,000 new apartments in ten years, experiences rising rents due to a disproportionate number of high-priced units, prompting exploration of alternative housing solutions and policies.
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40% Bias Score