December 2024
January 2025
French PM Faces No-Confidence Vote Amidst Contradictory Economic Assessments
Facing a no-confidence vote, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned of negative economic impacts if the government falls, a claim contradicted by President Macron, who cited a strong economy; the left and National Rally have allied to oust him.
French PM Faces No-Confidence Vote Amidst Contradictory Economic Assessments
Facing a no-confidence vote, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned of negative economic impacts if the government falls, a claim contradicted by President Macron, who cited a strong economy; the left and National Rally have allied to oust him.
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48% Bias Score
Telegram to Collaborate with IWF to Combat CSAM
Telegram, a messaging app with 950 million users, will collaborate with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after its founder Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris for alleged failure to moderate illegal content; this follows years of Telegram refusing to eng...
Telegram to Collaborate with IWF to Combat CSAM
Telegram, a messaging app with 950 million users, will collaborate with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after its founder Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris for alleged failure to moderate illegal content; this follows years of Telegram refusing to eng...
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52% Bias Score
Zimbabwe High Court Rules Against Abortion Ban for Rape Victims and Underage Girls
Zimbabwe's High Court declared unconstitutional a law prohibiting abortion for women raped by their husbands and girls under 18, citing the criminalization of marital rape and sex with minors; the ruling, if approved by the Constitutional Court, could significantly reduce unsafe abortions and relate...
Zimbabwe High Court Rules Against Abortion Ban for Rape Victims and Underage Girls
Zimbabwe's High Court declared unconstitutional a law prohibiting abortion for women raped by their husbands and girls under 18, citing the criminalization of marital rape and sex with minors; the ruling, if approved by the Constitutional Court, could significantly reduce unsafe abortions and relate...
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28% Bias Score
Barnier Addresses RN in Desperate Bid to Avoid Censure
On December 3rd, 2024, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier gave a televised interview to secure the votes of the Rassemblement National (RN) against an impending no-confidence motion, emphasizing the negative consequences of their alliance with the left while rejecting further concessions; the inte...
Barnier Addresses RN in Desperate Bid to Avoid Censure
On December 3rd, 2024, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier gave a televised interview to secure the votes of the Rassemblement National (RN) against an impending no-confidence motion, emphasizing the negative consequences of their alliance with the left while rejecting further concessions; the inte...
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48% Bias Score
China's Hainan Province Drives Global Agricultural Innovation at Asian Seed Congress
The 2024 Asian Seed Congress in Sanya, Hainan, highlighted China's pivotal role in global agriculture, with over 1,500 attendees from 52 countries emphasizing Hainan's unique contributions and supportive policies fostering innovation and international collaboration within the $29.7 billion Asia-Paci...
China's Hainan Province Drives Global Agricultural Innovation at Asian Seed Congress
The 2024 Asian Seed Congress in Sanya, Hainan, highlighted China's pivotal role in global agriculture, with over 1,500 attendees from 52 countries emphasizing Hainan's unique contributions and supportive policies fostering innovation and international collaboration within the $29.7 billion Asia-Paci...
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36% Bias Score
Russian Agent Accused of Lying to FBI Spoke at Parliament Hill
Nomma Zarubina, a Russian political consultant charged in the US with lying to the FBI about her alleged ties to the FSB, spoke at a Nov. 19 forum on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, interacting with Canadian MPs before her arrest on Nov. 21.
Russian Agent Accused of Lying to FBI Spoke at Parliament Hill
Nomma Zarubina, a Russian political consultant charged in the US with lying to the FBI about her alleged ties to the FSB, spoke at a Nov. 19 forum on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, interacting with Canadian MPs before her arrest on Nov. 21.
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36% Bias Score
French Government Falls After RN-Left Censure Vote
On December 4th, France's Rassemblement National (RN) party joined the left to pass a censure motion, toppling the government and escalating pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, whom they view as the main problem, not individual ministers.
French Government Falls After RN-Left Censure Vote
On December 4th, France's Rassemblement National (RN) party joined the left to pass a censure motion, toppling the government and escalating pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, whom they view as the main problem, not individual ministers.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's France Visit Amidst Global Tensions
On December 7th, Donald Trump's visit to France to honor Notre-Dame's reconstruction may facilitate a crucial meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky amidst heightened global tensions caused by Russia's aggression in Ukraine and an explosive U.S. administration transition.
Trump's France Visit Amidst Global Tensions
On December 7th, Donald Trump's visit to France to honor Notre-Dame's reconstruction may facilitate a crucial meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky amidst heightened global tensions caused by Russia's aggression in Ukraine and an explosive U.S. administration transition.
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52% Bias Score
Romania Election: Pro-Russia Candidate Poses Risk to NATO
Romania's upcoming presidential election presents a risk to NATO due to the pro-Russia stance of leading candidate Călin Georgescu, who opposes the country's support for Ukraine and NATO deployments, despite claiming no desire to leave NATO or the EU.
Romania Election: Pro-Russia Candidate Poses Risk to NATO
Romania's upcoming presidential election presents a risk to NATO due to the pro-Russia stance of leading candidate Călin Georgescu, who opposes the country's support for Ukraine and NATO deployments, despite claiming no desire to leave NATO or the EU.
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52% Bias Score
Djokovic Targets Australian Open Return After Winless 2024
Novak Djokovic, aiming for a record 11th Australian Open title, plans a comeback in 2025 after an injury-plagued 2024 season where he failed to win any Grand Slams, falling behind new rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic Targets Australian Open Return After Winless 2024
Novak Djokovic, aiming for a record 11th Australian Open title, plans a comeback in 2025 after an injury-plagued 2024 season where he failed to win any Grand Slams, falling behind new rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
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40% Bias Score
China and Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, 2024, Chinese coast guard ships attacked Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal using water cannons and ramming, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea; China claims the Philippines invaded its territory.
China and Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, 2024, Chinese coast guard ships attacked Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal using water cannons and ramming, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea; China claims the Philippines invaded its territory.
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36% Bias Score
China Urges US to Stabilize Bilateral Ties Amidst Recent Tensions
Amidst recent US arms sales to Taiwan and technology restrictions, China urged the US to improve bilateral ties, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and mutual respect, while asserting its commitment to its national interests and development.
China Urges US to Stabilize Bilateral Ties Amidst Recent Tensions
Amidst recent US arms sales to Taiwan and technology restrictions, China urged the US to improve bilateral ties, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and mutual respect, while asserting its commitment to its national interests and development.
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40% Bias Score