December 2024
January 2025
Notre-Dame Reopens: A Blend of National Pride and Political Strategy
The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 7th, 2024, after a five-and-a-half-year restoration following a devastating fire, served as a display of French national unity and a stage for President Macron's political maneuvering, funded by €850 million in private donations.
Notre-Dame Reopens: A Blend of National Pride and Political Strategy
The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 7th, 2024, after a five-and-a-half-year restoration following a devastating fire, served as a display of French national unity and a stage for President Macron's political maneuvering, funded by €850 million in private donations.
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56% Bias Score
Frankfurt Exile Archive Updates Exhibition, Showcases 65 New Exhibits
The Frankfurt Exile Archive's updated exhibition, "Exil. Erfahrung und Zeugnis," commemorates over half a million people who fled Nazi Germany, showcasing 65 new exhibits and interactive elements highlighting the lasting impact of exile.
Frankfurt Exile Archive Updates Exhibition, Showcases 65 New Exhibits
The Frankfurt Exile Archive's updated exhibition, "Exil. Erfahrung und Zeugnis," commemorates over half a million people who fled Nazi Germany, showcasing 65 new exhibits and interactive elements highlighting the lasting impact of exile.
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16% Bias Score
Counterfeit US Dollars Disrupt Turkish Economy Amidst High Inflation
High-quality counterfeit US$100 and $50 bills have circulated in Turkey for at least six weeks, impacting businesses and citizens amid 47% inflation and a monthly USD turnover of approximately $4 billion, prompting a government investigation and arrests.
Counterfeit US Dollars Disrupt Turkish Economy Amidst High Inflation
High-quality counterfeit US$100 and $50 bills have circulated in Turkey for at least six weeks, impacting businesses and citizens amid 47% inflation and a monthly USD turnover of approximately $4 billion, prompting a government investigation and arrests.
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24% Bias Score
DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak
In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.
DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak
In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Overthrows Assad in Syria Amidst Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime; despite HTS's origins in Al Qaeda and its designation as a terrorist group by multiple nations, Jolani has attempted to present a more moderate image, yet human rights a...
HTS Overthrows Assad in Syria Amidst Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime; despite HTS's origins in Al Qaeda and its designation as a terrorist group by multiple nations, Jolani has attempted to present a more moderate image, yet human rights a...
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44% Bias Score
Belarusian War Veterans Face Post-Conflict Hardships
Belarusian volunteers who fought in the Ukrainian war face significant challenges securing employment and legal status in both Poland and Ukraine, highlighting the need for improved support systems and international cooperation.
Belarusian War Veterans Face Post-Conflict Hardships
Belarusian volunteers who fought in the Ukrainian war face significant challenges securing employment and legal status in both Poland and Ukraine, highlighting the need for improved support systems and international cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
"Belgian Money Laundering Investigation Targets Former EU Justice Commissioner"
"Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders faces a Belgian money laundering investigation concerning approximately €1 million in cash, including €800,000 in bank deposits over 15 years and €200,000 in lottery tickets over five years; he denies wrongdoing."
"Belgian Money Laundering Investigation Targets Former EU Justice Commissioner"
"Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders faces a Belgian money laundering investigation concerning approximately €1 million in cash, including €800,000 in bank deposits over 15 years and €200,000 in lottery tickets over five years; he denies wrongdoing."
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44% Bias Score
"Thousands Celebrate Assad's Reported Fall in Berlin"
"Thousands of Syrians celebrated the reported fall of Bashar al-Assad in Berlin on Sunday, with large gatherings at Oranienplatz, Moritzplatz, and Sonnenallee, alongside similar celebrations in other German cities, following reports of rebel groups taking control of various Syrian provinces and Assa...
"Thousands Celebrate Assad's Reported Fall in Berlin"
"Thousands of Syrians celebrated the reported fall of Bashar al-Assad in Berlin on Sunday, with large gatherings at Oranienplatz, Moritzplatz, and Sonnenallee, alongside similar celebrations in other German cities, following reports of rebel groups taking control of various Syrian provinces and Assa...
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60% Bias Score
Grossman: Hamas Attack Deepens Israeli Trauma, Dashes Peace Hopes
Following the October 2023 Hamas attack, Israeli author David Grossman describes widespread grief and trauma in Israel, while condemning Hamas' actions as exceeding "human measure." Despite his criticism of Israeli policies, he rejects the possibility of a single-state solution, emphasizing the deep...
Grossman: Hamas Attack Deepens Israeli Trauma, Dashes Peace Hopes
Following the October 2023 Hamas attack, Israeli author David Grossman describes widespread grief and trauma in Israel, while condemning Hamas' actions as exceeding "human measure." Despite his criticism of Israeli policies, he rejects the possibility of a single-state solution, emphasizing the deep...
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40% Bias Score
Romania Annuls Elections Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled recent elections due to alleged Russian interference aimed at destabilizing the country, prompting a need for new elections and comprehensive reforms to national security and intelligence agencies.
Romania Annuls Elections Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled recent elections due to alleged Russian interference aimed at destabilizing the country, prompting a need for new elections and comprehensive reforms to national security and intelligence agencies.
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40% Bias Score
East German State Elections: Far-Right Gains and Coalition Instability
The September 2023 state elections in eastern Germany saw a far-right party become the strongest in Thuringia and a blocking minority in two states, while Sahra Wagenknecht's new party (BSW) emerged as the third strongest, dramatically altering the political landscape and contributing to the collaps...
East German State Elections: Far-Right Gains and Coalition Instability
The September 2023 state elections in eastern Germany saw a far-right party become the strongest in Thuringia and a blocking minority in two states, while Sahra Wagenknecht's new party (BSW) emerged as the third strongest, dramatically altering the political landscape and contributing to the collaps...
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48% Bias Score
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election
Following Ghana's presidential election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama, citing government data showing Mahama's significant win and the NDC party's parliamentary victory; this early concession aimed to maintain peace.
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election
Following Ghana's presidential election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama, citing government data showing Mahama's significant win and the NDC party's parliamentary victory; this early concession aimed to maintain peace.
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48% Bias Score