December 2024
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France Names Fourth Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, following the collapse of Michel Barnier's government due to a controversial social security budget; Bayrou faces an uphill battle to form a stable government amid deep political divisions.
France Names Fourth Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, following the collapse of Michel Barnier's government due to a controversial social security budget; Bayrou faces an uphill battle to form a stable government amid deep political divisions.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Faces Second Recession as Bundesbank Slashs Growth Forecasts
Germany's Bundesbank sharply reduced its economic growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 to -0.2% and 0.2% respectively, citing structural problems and global protectionism as major concerns, marking a second consecutive year of recession.
Germany Faces Second Recession as Bundesbank Slashs Growth Forecasts
Germany's Bundesbank sharply reduced its economic growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 to -0.2% and 0.2% respectively, citing structural problems and global protectionism as major concerns, marking a second consecutive year of recession.
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24% Bias Score
Germany Conditions Syria Support on Inclusive Transition
Germany pledges support for a post-Assad Syria contingent on the inclusion of all groups in a peaceful transition, raising concerns about the role of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militia and the actions of regional actors, such as Turkey and Israel.
Germany Conditions Syria Support on Inclusive Transition
Germany pledges support for a post-Assad Syria contingent on the inclusion of all groups in a peaceful transition, raising concerns about the role of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militia and the actions of regional actors, such as Turkey and Israel.
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40% Bias Score
New Research Pinpoints 7,000-Year Period of Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding
Two studies using skull analysis and ancient DNA reveal human-Neanderthal interbreeding occurred between 50,500 and 43,500 years ago in Europe and Asia, lasting approximately 7,000 years, contradicting previous estimates.
New Research Pinpoints 7,000-Year Period of Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding
Two studies using skull analysis and ancient DNA reveal human-Neanderthal interbreeding occurred between 50,500 and 43,500 years ago in Europe and Asia, lasting approximately 7,000 years, contradicting previous estimates.
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24% Bias Score
Post Office Horizon Scandal Inquiry Nears Conclusion
The Post Office Horizon IT scandal inquiry, launched on Valentine's Day 2022, is nearing its end, with closing arguments next week and a final report expected in 2025; the inquiry will examine testimony from over 5,000 witnesses and aim to prevent future wrongful convictions stemming from faulty sof...
Post Office Horizon Scandal Inquiry Nears Conclusion
The Post Office Horizon IT scandal inquiry, launched on Valentine's Day 2022, is nearing its end, with closing arguments next week and a final report expected in 2025; the inquiry will examine testimony from over 5,000 witnesses and aim to prevent future wrongful convictions stemming from faulty sof...
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44% Bias Score
Bartlett's Podcast Faces Backlash Over Health Misinformation
Health experts criticized Steven Bartlett's "Diary of a CEO" podcast for amplifying unfounded health claims, including the suggestion that cancer can be treated with a keto diet, potentially harming listeners and eroding trust in established medicine; a BBC investigation found 14 misleading claims p...
Bartlett's Podcast Faces Backlash Over Health Misinformation
Health experts criticized Steven Bartlett's "Diary of a CEO" podcast for amplifying unfounded health claims, including the suggestion that cancer can be treated with a keto diet, potentially harming listeners and eroding trust in established medicine; a BBC investigation found 14 misleading claims p...
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56% Bias Score
Disinformation Campaign Obscures Atrocities at Syrian Prison
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, the release of prisoners from the notorious Sednaya prison sparked a surge of images and videos online, many of which are fabricated, hindering efforts to document the regime's atrocities.
Disinformation Campaign Obscures Atrocities at Syrian Prison
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, the release of prisoners from the notorious Sednaya prison sparked a surge of images and videos online, many of which are fabricated, hindering efforts to document the regime's atrocities.
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20% Bias Score
Georgia's Presidential Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia holds a presidential election on December 14th amidst widespread protests and a deep political crisis triggered by disputed parliamentary elections and the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions. The opposition boycotts the election, claiming electoral fraud and challenging the legitimacy of ...
Georgia's Presidential Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia holds a presidential election on December 14th amidst widespread protests and a deep political crisis triggered by disputed parliamentary elections and the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions. The opposition boycotts the election, claiming electoral fraud and challenging the legitimacy of ...
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56% Bias Score
Macron Names Fourth Prime Minister Amid French Political Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister in 2024, tasked with resolving a political crisis and passing crucial budget legislation amid a divided parliament.
Macron Names Fourth Prime Minister Amid French Political Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister in 2024, tasked with resolving a political crisis and passing crucial budget legislation amid a divided parliament.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Health Nominee's Advisor Pushes for Vaccine Revocation
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s legal advisor, Aaron Siri, is leading efforts to pressure the FDA into revoking approvals for polio and hepatitis B vaccines and blocking distribution of 13 more, raising concerns about the incoming Trump administration's stance on vaccines.
Trump's Health Nominee's Advisor Pushes for Vaccine Revocation
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s legal advisor, Aaron Siri, is leading efforts to pressure the FDA into revoking approvals for polio and hepatitis B vaccines and blocking distribution of 13 more, raising concerns about the incoming Trump administration's stance on vaccines.
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56% Bias Score
UK, Italy, and Japan team up to build rival to US fighter jet
A new company, combining UK, Italian, and Japanese defense firms, will develop a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035, aiming to compete with American technology and expand global sales, with potential Saudi Arabian involvement.
UK, Italy, and Japan team up to build rival to US fighter jet
A new company, combining UK, Italian, and Japanese defense firms, will develop a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035, aiming to compete with American technology and expand global sales, with potential Saudi Arabian involvement.
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56% Bias Score
Orban Announces Peace Talks Possible After Meetings with Trump and Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, after meeting with Trump and speaking with Putin and Erdogan, announced that peace talks regarding the Ukraine conflict are now possible, attributing this to his initiative, despite a reported Ukrainian rejection of a proposed ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
Orban Announces Peace Talks Possible After Meetings with Trump and Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, after meeting with Trump and speaking with Putin and Erdogan, announced that peace talks regarding the Ukraine conflict are now possible, attributing this to his initiative, despite a reported Ukrainian rejection of a proposed ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
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68% Bias Score