Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte: At Least 11 Dead
Cyclone Chido, the most destructive storm to hit Mayotte in almost a century, caused at least 11 deaths (with some sources reporting 14), widespread destruction, and significant infrastructural damage, prompting a major French government response.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte: At Least 11 Dead
Cyclone Chido, the most destructive storm to hit Mayotte in almost a century, caused at least 11 deaths (with some sources reporting 14), widespread destruction, and significant infrastructural damage, prompting a major French government response.
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28% Bias Score
Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amidst Fears of Russian Gas Cut-off
Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in its energy sector starting December 16th due to fears of Russia cutting off natural gas supplies to the Cuciurgan power plant, its largest, located in the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria, potentially leaving the country without heat or el...
Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amidst Fears of Russian Gas Cut-off
Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in its energy sector starting December 16th due to fears of Russia cutting off natural gas supplies to the Cuciurgan power plant, its largest, located in the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria, potentially leaving the country without heat or el...
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Senate Blocks Golden Visa Abolition
The Spanish Senate vetoed a bill to abolish the Golden Visa program, delaying its potential end from January 2025 due to concerns about legislative drafting; however, the Congress can still override the veto.
Spanish Senate Blocks Golden Visa Abolition
The Spanish Senate vetoed a bill to abolish the Golden Visa program, delaying its potential end from January 2025 due to concerns about legislative drafting; however, the Congress can still override the veto.
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40% Bias Score
Controversial Election of Anti-Western Kavelashvili as Georgian President Sparks Crisis
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and Georgian Dream party member, was elected president of Georgia despite opposition claims of a rigged election and accusations of Russian interference, sparking widespread protests and raising concerns about Georgia's democratic backsliding and its relatio...
Controversial Election of Anti-Western Kavelashvili as Georgian President Sparks Crisis
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and Georgian Dream party member, was elected president of Georgia despite opposition claims of a rigged election and accusations of Russian interference, sparking widespread protests and raising concerns about Georgia's democratic backsliding and its relatio...
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56% Bias Score
Zawiya Clashes Block Highway, Damage Oil Refinery
Armed clashes between Shurafaa groups and sanctioned mercenary Mohamed Kushlaf in Zawiya, Libya, have blocked a coastal highway, shut down schools, caused fires at the oil refinery, and led to the declaration of a state of emergency by the Libyan National Oil Corp.
Zawiya Clashes Block Highway, Damage Oil Refinery
Armed clashes between Shurafaa groups and sanctioned mercenary Mohamed Kushlaf in Zawiya, Libya, have blocked a coastal highway, shut down schools, caused fires at the oil refinery, and led to the declaration of a state of emergency by the Libyan National Oil Corp.
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36% Bias Score
Portugal Authorizes Lithium Mine Despite Local Opposition
The Portuguese government authorized Savannah Lithium to access land for its Barroso lithium mine, despite local opposition, aiming to reduce EU dependence on China for lithium. This allows the company to proceed with the project's definitive study, potentially starting in 2026.
Portugal Authorizes Lithium Mine Despite Local Opposition
The Portuguese government authorized Savannah Lithium to access land for its Barroso lithium mine, despite local opposition, aiming to reduce EU dependence on China for lithium. This allows the company to proceed with the project's definitive study, potentially starting in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Macron Appoints Bayrou as French Prime Minister Amidst Political Instability
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as Prime Minister following the parliament's no-confidence vote against Michel Barnier's government; Bayrou, lacking a majority, faces challenges in negotiating with other parties to pass the budget and avoid a similar fate.
Macron Appoints Bayrou as French Prime Minister Amidst Political Instability
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as Prime Minister following the parliament's no-confidence vote against Michel Barnier's government; Bayrou, lacking a majority, faces challenges in negotiating with other parties to pass the budget and avoid a similar fate.
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40% Bias Score
UK Rewilding Initiatives Show Promise in Combating Biodiversity Loss
Scotland and Wales are pioneering large-scale rewilding projects to combat biodiversity loss and climate change, with Scotland aiming to become the world's first 'rewilded nation' and Wales launching a crowdfunding campaign for a major ecosystem restoration project starting in spring 2025.
UK Rewilding Initiatives Show Promise in Combating Biodiversity Loss
Scotland and Wales are pioneering large-scale rewilding projects to combat biodiversity loss and climate change, with Scotland aiming to become the world's first 'rewilded nation' and Wales launching a crowdfunding campaign for a major ecosystem restoration project starting in spring 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Sweden Aims to Eliminate HPV-Related Cancers by 2027
Sweden is launching a national project to eliminate HPV-related cancers by 2027 through widespread vaccination (90% of girls, 85% of boys), a catch-up vaccination program for women born 1994-1999, and mass screening starting in 2025; the project costs €350,000 this year.
Sweden Aims to Eliminate HPV-Related Cancers by 2027
Sweden is launching a national project to eliminate HPV-related cancers by 2027 through widespread vaccination (90% of girls, 85% of boys), a catch-up vaccination program for women born 1994-1999, and mass screening starting in 2025; the project costs €350,000 this year.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future After Assad's Fall
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria jeopardizes the autonomy of the US-backed Kurdish fighters, who face threats from resurgent ISIS, Turkish-backed Syrian rebels who seized Manbij and Deir al-Zour, and a potential US withdrawal under a future administration.
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future After Assad's Fall
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria jeopardizes the autonomy of the US-backed Kurdish fighters, who face threats from resurgent ISIS, Turkish-backed Syrian rebels who seized Manbij and Deir al-Zour, and a potential US withdrawal under a future administration.
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52% Bias Score
Storm Darragh: Widespread Damage and Solar Farm Impact
Storm Darragh, the UK's fourth named storm, caused at least two deaths, widespread power outages, and damage to the Port Wen solar farm in Anglesey, Wales, prompting the highest usage of the UK's emergency alert system since its inception.
Storm Darragh: Widespread Damage and Solar Farm Impact
Storm Darragh, the UK's fourth named storm, caused at least two deaths, widespread power outages, and damage to the Port Wen solar farm in Anglesey, Wales, prompting the highest usage of the UK's emergency alert system since its inception.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Celebrates Assad's Fall Amidst Regional Power Struggles
Following the insurgent takeover of Damascus, Syrians celebrated Friday prayers marking the end of Assad's rule; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging regional allies to support an inclusive interim government while Turkey reopened its embassy in Damascus.
Syria Celebrates Assad's Fall Amidst Regional Power Struggles
Following the insurgent takeover of Damascus, Syrians celebrated Friday prayers marking the end of Assad's rule; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging regional allies to support an inclusive interim government while Turkey reopened its embassy in Damascus.
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56% Bias Score