France Threatens to Block EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
A massive trade deal between the EU and four South American countries is facing major opposition in France, due to concerns that it will harm the French farming sector, potentially leading to a blockage of the deal unless at least three other EU countries representing at least 35% of the EU populati...
France Threatens to Block EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
A massive trade deal between the EU and four South American countries is facing major opposition in France, due to concerns that it will harm the French farming sector, potentially leading to a blockage of the deal unless at least three other EU countries representing at least 35% of the EU populati...
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60% Bias Score
Satellite Imagery Suggests Potential Russian Military Withdrawal from Syria
New satellite images show increased activity at Russia's Khmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base in Syria, suggesting a potential Russian military withdrawal despite official statements of a regrouping; transport planes are observed removing cargo, and military vehicles are moving toward the bases.
Satellite Imagery Suggests Potential Russian Military Withdrawal from Syria
New satellite images show increased activity at Russia's Khmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base in Syria, suggesting a potential Russian military withdrawal despite official statements of a regrouping; transport planes are observed removing cargo, and military vehicles are moving toward the bases.
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40% Bias Score
Ashwin's Surprise Retirement Shakes Indian Cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin, a 38-year-old Indian cricketer with 537 Test wickets and six centuries, unexpectedly retired mid-series against Australia on Wednesday, sparking debate about the timing and impact on the Indian team's performance.
Ashwin's Surprise Retirement Shakes Indian Cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin, a 38-year-old Indian cricketer with 537 Test wickets and six centuries, unexpectedly retired mid-series against Australia on Wednesday, sparking debate about the timing and impact on the Indian team's performance.
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32% Bias Score
Vietnam's Government Restructuring: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain for Investors?
Vietnam's government is undertaking a major restructuring involving the reduction of ministries and agencies to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, a move anticipated to cause short-term delays but potentially increase long-term foreign investment.
Vietnam's Government Restructuring: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain for Investors?
Vietnam's government is undertaking a major restructuring involving the reduction of ministries and agencies to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, a move anticipated to cause short-term delays but potentially increase long-term foreign investment.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Unveils "Trident": Laser Weapon System
Ukraine claims to have developed a laser weapon, called "Trident," capable of shooting down aircraft at a range of two kilometers; this announcement is unprecedented, as few nations possess this battlefield-ready technology, making Ukraine potentially the fifth country globally with this capability.
Ukraine Unveils "Trident": Laser Weapon System
Ukraine claims to have developed a laser weapon, called "Trident," capable of shooting down aircraft at a range of two kilometers; this announcement is unprecedented, as few nations possess this battlefield-ready technology, making Ukraine potentially the fifth country globally with this capability.
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56% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Urges Apple to Remove AI Feature After False Headline
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its new AI-powered news summarization feature, Apple Intelligence, after it falsely reported that murder suspect Luigi Mangione had shot himself, causing concern about the reliability of AI-generated news.
Reporters Without Borders Urges Apple to Remove AI Feature After False Headline
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its new AI-powered news summarization feature, Apple Intelligence, after it falsely reported that murder suspect Luigi Mangione had shot himself, causing concern about the reliability of AI-generated news.
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32% Bias Score
El Salvador Secures \$1.4 Billion IMF Loan After Bitcoin Policy Shift
El Salvador reached a \$1.4 billion loan deal with the IMF after modifying its bitcoin policies to allow businesses to voluntarily accept the cryptocurrency, easing concerns that had previously blocked financial assistance.
El Salvador Secures \$1.4 Billion IMF Loan After Bitcoin Policy Shift
El Salvador reached a \$1.4 billion loan deal with the IMF after modifying its bitcoin policies to allow businesses to voluntarily accept the cryptocurrency, easing concerns that had previously blocked financial assistance.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Leader Assures Syria Poses No Threat Amidst Concerns Over Taliban-like Flag
After seizing control of Syria, the rebel group Heyet Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmed al-Shara, assures the country poses no threat and calls for sanctions to be lifted, but the display of a flag similar to the Taliban's raised concerns about the future.
HTS Leader Assures Syria Poses No Threat Amidst Concerns Over Taliban-like Flag
After seizing control of Syria, the rebel group Heyet Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmed al-Shara, assures the country poses no threat and calls for sanctions to be lifted, but the display of a flag similar to the Taliban's raised concerns about the future.
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44% Bias Score
Macron Visits Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte Amidst Criticism of Underinvestment
French President Macron visited Mayotte on Thursday, bringing four tonnes of aid after Cyclone Chido killed at least 31 people, left thousands missing, and devastated the French territory, highlighting underinvestment in the region.
Macron Visits Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte Amidst Criticism of Underinvestment
French President Macron visited Mayotte on Thursday, bringing four tonnes of aid after Cyclone Chido killed at least 31 people, left thousands missing, and devastated the French territory, highlighting underinvestment in the region.
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24% Bias Score
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Leadership
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over spending and US trade threats; her departure raises questions about Trudeau's leadership amid declining popularity and potential upcoming elections.
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Leadership
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over spending and US trade threats; her departure raises questions about Trudeau's leadership amid declining popularity and potential upcoming elections.
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48% Bias Score
Pelicot Case: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rape, 47 Others Convicted
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, involving dozens of other men over nearly a decade; 47 of 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape.
Pelicot Case: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rape, 47 Others Convicted
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, involving dozens of other men over nearly a decade; 47 of 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape.
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44% Bias Score
Avignon Court Sentences 51 Men in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
In Avignon, France, a court sentenced Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 other men to various prison terms for offenses related to the rape and drugging of Pelicot, with sentences generally lower than the prosecutor's requests; defense lawyers expressed satisfaction, while Pelico...
Avignon Court Sentences 51 Men in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
In Avignon, France, a court sentenced Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 other men to various prison terms for offenses related to the rape and drugging of Pelicot, with sentences generally lower than the prosecutor's requests; defense lawyers expressed satisfaction, while Pelico...
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56% Bias Score