December 2024
January 2025
French PM Barnier Resigns After No-Confidence Vote; Macron to Address Nation
Following a no-confidence vote (331-288) on December 4th, 2023, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned, prompting President Macron to address the nation at 8 PM on December 5th and pledge a swift replacement amid growing political uncertainty and Moody's credit rating warning.
French PM Barnier Resigns After No-Confidence Vote; Macron to Address Nation
Following a no-confidence vote (331-288) on December 4th, 2023, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned, prompting President Macron to address the nation at 8 PM on December 5th and pledge a swift replacement amid growing political uncertainty and Moody's credit rating warning.
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52% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
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56% Bias Score
Inquest Reveals Systemic Racism Allegations in WA Youth Detention Center
A 16-year-old Indigenous teenager, Cleveland Dodd, died on October 19, 2023, a week after being found unresponsive in a cell at Casuarina Prison's Unit 18, prompting an inquest that revealed a consultant's fear of raising concerns about alleged institutional racism and a toxic work culture.
Inquest Reveals Systemic Racism Allegations in WA Youth Detention Center
A 16-year-old Indigenous teenager, Cleveland Dodd, died on October 19, 2023, a week after being found unresponsive in a cell at Casuarina Prison's Unit 18, prompting an inquest that revealed a consultant's fear of raising concerns about alleged institutional racism and a toxic work culture.
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36% Bias Score
Nine Network Faces Multiple Lawsuits Over Workplace Misconduct
Nine Network journalist Airlie Walsh is suing the company for sexual discrimination, following similar legal action by former Queensland news director Amanda Paterson and another former employee, all stemming from a report that revealed systemic issues of abuse of power, bullying, discrimination, an...
Nine Network Faces Multiple Lawsuits Over Workplace Misconduct
Nine Network journalist Airlie Walsh is suing the company for sexual discrimination, following similar legal action by former Queensland news director Amanda Paterson and another former employee, all stemming from a report that revealed systemic issues of abuse of power, bullying, discrimination, an...
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination in Jeopardy Amidst Accusations
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense faces uncertainty due to allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct; his confirmation hinges on winning over Republican senators, with alternative candidates like Joni Ernst and Ron DeSantis emerging as potential replacements.
Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination in Jeopardy Amidst Accusations
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense faces uncertainty due to allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct; his confirmation hinges on winning over Republican senators, with alternative candidates like Joni Ernst and Ron DeSantis emerging as potential replacements.
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44% Bias Score
French Government Collapse Jeopardizes €400 Million in Agricultural Funding
The French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, fell on December 4, 2024, due to a no-confidence vote, jeopardizing €400 million in agricultural support measures and prompting concerns from the FNSEA about the impact on farmers.
French Government Collapse Jeopardizes €400 Million in Agricultural Funding
The French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, fell on December 4, 2024, due to a no-confidence vote, jeopardizing €400 million in agricultural support measures and prompting concerns from the FNSEA about the impact on farmers.
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36% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Runoff: Lasconi Challenges Georgescu's Lead
In Romania's December 8th presidential runoff, pro-European centrist Elena Lasconi faces pro-Russian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, with Georgescu currently holding a significant lead in polls, according to a December 1st CURS survey showing 57.8% support for Georgescu versus 42.2% for Lasconi...
Romania's Presidential Runoff: Lasconi Challenges Georgescu's Lead
In Romania's December 8th presidential runoff, pro-European centrist Elena Lasconi faces pro-Russian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, with Georgescu currently holding a significant lead in polls, according to a December 1st CURS survey showing 57.8% support for Georgescu versus 42.2% for Lasconi...
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48% Bias Score
South Korea President's Martial Law Declaration Overturned Amidst Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing North Korean threats and "anti-state forces," but the measure was overturned hours later following mass protests and a parliamentary vote, leading to calls for his impeachment.
South Korea President's Martial Law Declaration Overturned Amidst Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing North Korean threats and "anti-state forces," but the measure was overturned hours later following mass protests and a parliamentary vote, leading to calls for his impeachment.
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44% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Rise Despite US Manufacturers' Revenue Dip
The global arms trade increased by 4.2 percent in 2023, reaching $632 billion, but the two largest US manufacturers, Lockheed Martin and RTX, saw a decrease in revenue, while Russia's Rostec saw a massive 49 percent increase.
Global Arms Sales Rise Despite US Manufacturers' Revenue Dip
The global arms trade increased by 4.2 percent in 2023, reaching $632 billion, but the two largest US manufacturers, Lockheed Martin and RTX, saw a decrease in revenue, while Russia's Rostec saw a massive 49 percent increase.
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36% Bias Score
Le Pen Brings Down French Government, Exposing Deep Political Crisis
Marine Le Pen's successful no-confidence vote on December 4th toppled the Barnier government, exposing deep divisions in French politics and threatening economic stability amidst rising public debt and international uncertainty.
Le Pen Brings Down French Government, Exposing Deep Political Crisis
Marine Le Pen's successful no-confidence vote on December 4th toppled the Barnier government, exposing deep divisions in French politics and threatening economic stability amidst rising public debt and international uncertainty.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Faces Stagnant Growth in 2024 Amidst Structural Crisis
The IW institute forecasts minimal German GDP growth of 0.1% in 2024, following a 0.2% contraction in 2023, citing geopolitical instability, US politics, and structural weaknesses as key factors.
Germany Faces Stagnant Growth in 2024 Amidst Structural Crisis
The IW institute forecasts minimal German GDP growth of 0.1% in 2024, following a 0.2% contraction in 2023, citing geopolitical instability, US politics, and structural weaknesses as key factors.
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52% Bias Score
French Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was ousted by a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, marking the first time this has happened in over 60 years and the shortest-lived government in the Fifth Republic's history. The vote, supported by the far-right National Rally, came amid disagreements...
French Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was ousted by a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, marking the first time this has happened in over 60 years and the shortest-lived government in the Fifth Republic's history. The vote, supported by the far-right National Rally, came amid disagreements...
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48% Bias Score