November 2024
December 2024
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Amid Protests and Crackdown
Following the Georgian government's decision to halt EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi on Thursday night, leading to clashes with police, injuries, and arrests. President Salome Zourabichvili joined the protests, demanding new elections after allegations of government-sponsored elec...
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Amid Protests and Crackdown
Following the Georgian government's decision to halt EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi on Thursday night, leading to clashes with police, injuries, and arrests. President Salome Zourabichvili joined the protests, demanding new elections after allegations of government-sponsored elec...
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Until 2028 Amid Protests
Georgia's ruling party suspended EU accession talks until 2028, refusing EU grants, sparking protests and accusations of a "war" on its people, amid disputes over October elections.
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Until 2028 Amid Protests
Georgia's ruling party suspended EU accession talks until 2028, refusing EU grants, sparking protests and accusations of a "war" on its people, amid disputes over October elections.
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56% Bias Score
Canada Sues Google for Anti-Competitive Online Advertising Practices
Canada's Competition Bureau sued Google on Thursday for anti-competitive practices in online advertising, alleging that Google abused its dominant position to exclude rivals, impacting billions of Canadian online ad transactions in 2022 and potentially harming advertisers, publishers, and consumers.
Canada Sues Google for Anti-Competitive Online Advertising Practices
Canada's Competition Bureau sued Google on Thursday for anti-competitive practices in online advertising, alleging that Google abused its dominant position to exclude rivals, impacting billions of Canadian online ad transactions in 2022 and potentially harming advertisers, publishers, and consumers.
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40% Bias Score
French Guiana's HIV Crisis: A Culture of Silence and Geographical Barriers
French Guiana has seven times the national average of HIV infections, mainly affecting heterosexuals and linked to poverty, limited healthcare access, and common multiple sexual partners; a local NGO, Aides, combats this through awareness campaigns and support.
French Guiana's HIV Crisis: A Culture of Silence and Geographical Barriers
French Guiana has seven times the national average of HIV infections, mainly affecting heterosexuals and linked to poverty, limited healthcare access, and common multiple sexual partners; a local NGO, Aides, combats this through awareness campaigns and support.
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16% Bias Score
Foreign Interference in European Universities Raises Concerns
The European Parliament debated the growing interference of countries like China, Russia, and Iran in European universities, focusing on technology transfer, espionage, and influencing debates; the Parliament recommends increased transparency, awareness, and funding.
Foreign Interference in European Universities Raises Concerns
The European Parliament debated the growing interference of countries like China, Russia, and Iran in European universities, focusing on technology transfer, espionage, and influencing debates; the Parliament recommends increased transparency, awareness, and funding.
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria-France Partnership: Economic Agreements and Development Loans
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's state visit to Paris yielded three partnership agreements, a planned fifth Nigerian bank branch in France, and €330 million in planned French Development Agency loans for Nigerian projects; this visit aims to strengthen economic ties and Nigeria's global standing.
Nigeria-France Partnership: Economic Agreements and Development Loans
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's state visit to Paris yielded three partnership agreements, a planned fifth Nigerian bank branch in France, and €330 million in planned French Development Agency loans for Nigerian projects; this visit aims to strengthen economic ties and Nigeria's global standing.
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24% Bias Score
French Government Faces Collapse Amid Budget Crisis
France's minority government faces a no-confidence vote this week, with potential domestic and international consequences if it fails to pass the budget by December 21st, due to the fragile coalition relying on far-right support.
French Government Faces Collapse Amid Budget Crisis
France's minority government faces a no-confidence vote this week, with potential domestic and international consequences if it fails to pass the budget by December 21st, due to the fragile coalition relying on far-right support.
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56% Bias Score
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Reportedly Breaks Down
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, established Wednesday, reportedly broke down Thursday, with both sides accusing each other of violations; at least two Lebanese civilians were injured by Israeli shelling, according to Lebanese state media.
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Reportedly Breaks Down
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, established Wednesday, reportedly broke down Thursday, with both sides accusing each other of violations; at least two Lebanese civilians were injured by Israeli shelling, according to Lebanese state media.
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28% Bias Score
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, sparking outrage and accusations of bias within Israel.
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, sparking outrage and accusations of bias within Israel.
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36% Bias Score
Spain introduces four-day paid "climate leave" for extreme weather
Spain grants workers up to four paid days off for extreme weather, effective November 29th, following deadly floods in Valencia and mirroring similar Canadian legislation; businesses must create weather emergency action plans within 12 months.
Spain introduces four-day paid "climate leave" for extreme weather
Spain grants workers up to four paid days off for extreme weather, effective November 29th, following deadly floods in Valencia and mirroring similar Canadian legislation; businesses must create weather emergency action plans within 12 months.
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36% Bias Score
Foreign Interference in European Universities: MEPs Warn of Espionage and Influence Operations
Members of the European Parliament warn that Chinese, Russian, and Iranian actors are exploiting academic partnerships in European universities for espionage, technology transfer, and influence operations, particularly in strategic research areas.
Foreign Interference in European Universities: MEPs Warn of Espionage and Influence Operations
Members of the European Parliament warn that Chinese, Russian, and Iranian actors are exploiting academic partnerships in European universities for espionage, technology transfer, and influence operations, particularly in strategic research areas.
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40% Bias Score
Merkel's Memoir Sparks Debate on NATO, Russian Gas, and Eurozone Crisis
Angela Merkel's new memoir, "Freedom," details her 16-year chancellorship, prompting debate about her decisions on Ukraine/Georgia's NATO bids, Germany's energy reliance on Russia, and handling of the Greek debt crisis; critics cite these as contributing to current geopolitical and economic challeng...
Merkel's Memoir Sparks Debate on NATO, Russian Gas, and Eurozone Crisis
Angela Merkel's new memoir, "Freedom," details her 16-year chancellorship, prompting debate about her decisions on Ukraine/Georgia's NATO bids, Germany's energy reliance on Russia, and handling of the Greek debt crisis; critics cite these as contributing to current geopolitical and economic challeng...
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48% Bias Score