December 2024
January 2025
France Scales Back Military Presence in Africa Amid Growing Anti-French Sentiment
France is significantly reducing its military presence in Africa, following Chad and Senegal's decisions to end defense cooperation, amid growing anti-French sentiment and a desire by African nations for greater sovereignty. This shift is part of a broader trend of African countries reevaluating the...
France Scales Back Military Presence in Africa Amid Growing Anti-French Sentiment
France is significantly reducing its military presence in Africa, following Chad and Senegal's decisions to end defense cooperation, amid growing anti-French sentiment and a desire by African nations for greater sovereignty. This shift is part of a broader trend of African countries reevaluating the...
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36% Bias Score
Australian Group's Scarf Supports French Rape Victim
An Australian advocacy group gifted a $137 scarf with Aboriginal art to Gisele Pelicot, a French woman who endured drugging and rape by 51 men; she wore it during her court case, touching her distant supporters and highlighting global solidarity against sexual assault.
Australian Group's Scarf Supports French Rape Victim
An Australian advocacy group gifted a $137 scarf with Aboriginal art to Gisele Pelicot, a French woman who endured drugging and rape by 51 men; she wore it during her court case, touching her distant supporters and highlighting global solidarity against sexual assault.
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32% Bias Score
England and Wales Expand Family Court Transparency
Starting early next year, journalists and legal bloggers in England and Wales will be allowed to report on family court cases permanently, expanding a pilot program that demonstrated the revelation of significant public interest stories while protecting family privacy.
England and Wales Expand Family Court Transparency
Starting early next year, journalists and legal bloggers in England and Wales will be allowed to report on family court cases permanently, expanding a pilot program that demonstrated the revelation of significant public interest stories while protecting family privacy.
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24% Bias Score
Usyk-Fury Rematch: A Heavyweight Title Showdown
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO titles against Tyson Fury in a highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia this Saturday, a fight that could potentially be Usyk's last.
Usyk-Fury Rematch: A Heavyweight Title Showdown
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO titles against Tyson Fury in a highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia this Saturday, a fight that could potentially be Usyk's last.
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36% Bias Score
Bristol Double Murder: Five Sentenced in Mistaken Identity Stabbing
Five individuals—four teenagers and a 45-year-old man—were sentenced for the murders of 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon in Bristol, UK, following a revenge attack based on mistaken identity; the incident involved machetes and resulted in lengthy prison sentences.
Bristol Double Murder: Five Sentenced in Mistaken Identity Stabbing
Five individuals—four teenagers and a 45-year-old man—were sentenced for the murders of 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon in Bristol, UK, following a revenge attack based on mistaken identity; the incident involved machetes and resulted in lengthy prison sentences.
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40% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: At Least 10 Dead, Water Crisis Looms
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing at least 10 deaths, over 200 injuries, and displacing nearly 1,000 people in Port Vila; a water shortage threatens a secondary health crisis.
Vanuatu Earthquake: At Least 10 Dead, Water Crisis Looms
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing at least 10 deaths, over 200 injuries, and displacing nearly 1,000 people in Port Vila; a water shortage threatens a secondary health crisis.
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28% Bias Score
Populist Rise: US Polarization vs. European Fragmentation
The rise of populist parties has caused extreme polarization in the US and political fragmentation in Europe, impacting decision-making, economic growth, and international standing, as seen in France's budget debate and the dissolution of its National Assembly.
Populist Rise: US Polarization vs. European Fragmentation
The rise of populist parties has caused extreme polarization in the US and political fragmentation in Europe, impacting decision-making, economic growth, and international standing, as seen in France's budget debate and the dissolution of its National Assembly.
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32% Bias Score
Mediterranean Shipwrecks: 200+ Survivors, 5 Dead
At least five migrants died and over 200 survived multiple shipwrecks near Greece in December 2023; among the survivors was Hassan Ali, a Pakistani national who detailed the horrific conditions he and others endured before and during their journey from Pakistan to Europe.
Mediterranean Shipwrecks: 200+ Survivors, 5 Dead
At least five migrants died and over 200 survived multiple shipwrecks near Greece in December 2023; among the survivors was Hassan Ali, a Pakistani national who detailed the horrific conditions he and others endured before and during their journey from Pakistan to Europe.
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32% Bias Score
UK Kinship Carers Face Financial Hardship Due to Lack of Support
Sophie, a Birmingham grandmother, cares for her two grandchildren after their mother's mental health crisis, but receives no financial support despite children's services involvement, highlighting a UK-wide issue where thousands of kinship carers lack financial aid.
UK Kinship Carers Face Financial Hardship Due to Lack of Support
Sophie, a Birmingham grandmother, cares for her two grandchildren after their mother's mental health crisis, but receives no financial support despite children's services involvement, highlighting a UK-wide issue where thousands of kinship carers lack financial aid.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Revives Barter Trade Amidst Heightened Sanctions
Facing intensified international sanctions, Russia is reviving barter trade, as seen in a recent deal with Pakistan exchanging 65,000 tons of agricultural goods, highlighting the economic impact of sanctions and Russia's adaptation strategies.
Russia Revives Barter Trade Amidst Heightened Sanctions
Facing intensified international sanctions, Russia is reviving barter trade, as seen in a recent deal with Pakistan exchanging 65,000 tons of agricultural goods, highlighting the economic impact of sanctions and Russia's adaptation strategies.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
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24% Bias Score
France's Soaring Public Debt: €3.3 Trillion and Rising
France's public debt has risen to €3.3 trillion by the end of Q3 2024 (113.7% of GDP), projected to increase to 120% by 2027 due to persistent high spending and the impact of recent events like Cyclone Chino in Mayotte; the government plans to issue €300 billion in debt in 2025.
France's Soaring Public Debt: €3.3 Trillion and Rising
France's public debt has risen to €3.3 trillion by the end of Q3 2024 (113.7% of GDP), projected to increase to 120% by 2027 due to persistent high spending and the impact of recent events like Cyclone Chino in Mayotte; the government plans to issue €300 billion in debt in 2025.
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48% Bias Score