French Stocks Underperform Amidst Political Uncertainty and Global Economic Headwinds
French stocks are experiencing potentially their worst year since 2008 due to investor concerns about political instability, trade wars, and a cost of living crisis; the CAC 40 index is down 3% year-to-date, underperforming compared to other major European indexes such as the Stoxx 50 (up 7.96%) and...
French Stocks Underperform Amidst Political Uncertainty and Global Economic Headwinds
French stocks are experiencing potentially their worst year since 2008 due to investor concerns about political instability, trade wars, and a cost of living crisis; the CAC 40 index is down 3% year-to-date, underperforming compared to other major European indexes such as the Stoxx 50 (up 7.96%) and...
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44% Bias Score
Russia-Linked Tanker Seized After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Russia-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, prompting its seizure and relocation to a Finnish port for investigation amidst heightened regional tensions and increased NATO presence in the Baltic Sea.
Russia-Linked Tanker Seized After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Russia-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, prompting its seizure and relocation to a Finnish port for investigation amidst heightened regional tensions and increased NATO presence in the Baltic Sea.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Hospital Raid: Israel Denies Attack Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli troops reportedly stormed and set fire to Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, forcing evacuation of patients and staff, despite Israeli military denial and accusations of Hamas using the facility for cover; the incident highlights the severe humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing conflict.
Gaza Hospital Raid: Israel Denies Attack Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli troops reportedly stormed and set fire to Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, forcing evacuation of patients and staff, despite Israeli military denial and accusations of Hamas using the facility for cover; the incident highlights the severe humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing conflict.
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60% Bias Score
EU to Sanction Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Russian ship, the Eagle S, suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia, was detained by Finnish authorities; the EU is preparing sanctions against Russia's 'shadow fleet' for the incident, which could take seven months to repair.
EU to Sanction Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Russian ship, the Eagle S, suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia, was detained by Finnish authorities; the EU is preparing sanctions against Russia's 'shadow fleet' for the incident, which could take seven months to repair.
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64% Bias Score
Milanović Seeks Reelection Amidst Controversial Stance on Ukraine
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović, a vocal critic of Western support for Ukraine, faces reelection this weekend against centre-right-backed Dragan Primorac, with a runoff likely due to the lack of a projected outright winner among the eight candidates; Milanović's populist appeal and controversial...
Milanović Seeks Reelection Amidst Controversial Stance on Ukraine
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović, a vocal critic of Western support for Ukraine, faces reelection this weekend against centre-right-backed Dragan Primorac, with a runoff likely due to the lack of a projected outright winner among the eight candidates; Milanović's populist appeal and controversial...
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44% Bias Score
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November Despite Strong Third Quarter
Spanish year-on-year retail sales increased by only 1% in November, down from October's 3.4% and below analyst predictions, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, the third quarter showed a 4.5% rise in consumer goods spending.
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November Despite Strong Third Quarter
Spanish year-on-year retail sales increased by only 1% in November, down from October's 3.4% and below analyst predictions, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, the third quarter showed a 4.5% rise in consumer goods spending.
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20% Bias Score
Tel Aviv Protests Demand Hostage Release Amid Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks
Weekly protests in Tel Aviv demand Israel's government negotiate the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, amid ongoing mediation efforts and a 14-month conflict that has caused over 45,000 Palestinian deaths and displaced 90% of Gaza's population.
Tel Aviv Protests Demand Hostage Release Amid Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks
Weekly protests in Tel Aviv demand Israel's government negotiate the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, amid ongoing mediation efforts and a 14-month conflict that has caused over 45,000 Palestinian deaths and displaced 90% of Gaza's population.
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56% Bias Score
Lukashenko Pardons 20 Political Prisoners Amidst Ongoing Repression in Belarus
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 20 political prisoners on Saturday, bringing the total to 207 since summer 2024, amid ongoing repression ahead of January 2025 elections expected to extend his rule; however, prominent opposition figures remain jailed.
Lukashenko Pardons 20 Political Prisoners Amidst Ongoing Repression in Belarus
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 20 political prisoners on Saturday, bringing the total to 207 since summer 2024, amid ongoing repression ahead of January 2025 elections expected to extend his rule; however, prominent opposition figures remain jailed.
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44% Bias Score
NATO to Increase Baltic Sea Patrols After Suspected Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Eagle S, a ship suspected of damaging an undersea power cable, prompting NATO to increase Baltic Sea patrols; the ship is linked to Russia's shadow fleet, raising concerns about sanctions evasion and regional stability.
NATO to Increase Baltic Sea Patrols After Suspected Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Eagle S, a ship suspected of damaging an undersea power cable, prompting NATO to increase Baltic Sea patrols; the ship is linked to Russia's shadow fleet, raising concerns about sanctions evasion and regional stability.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Intervenes in TikTok Ban Case, Seeking Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to postpone TikTok's potential ban until his administration can pursue a political resolution, following opposing briefs from TikTok and the Biden administration arguing over a law requiring TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or ...
Trump Intervenes in TikTok Ban Case, Seeking Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to postpone TikTok's potential ban until his administration can pursue a political resolution, following opposing briefs from TikTok and the Biden administration arguing over a law requiring TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or ...
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36% Bias Score
Financial Distress Rises Among UK Retailers After Lackluster Boxing Day
A 25% surge in financially stressed UK retailers over the last three months, totaling 2,124 businesses, follows a 4.9% drop in Boxing Day footfall, highlighting dampened consumer sentiment, rising costs, and shifting consumer behavior towards online shopping.
Financial Distress Rises Among UK Retailers After Lackluster Boxing Day
A 25% surge in financially stressed UK retailers over the last three months, totaling 2,124 businesses, follows a 4.9% drop in Boxing Day footfall, highlighting dampened consumer sentiment, rising costs, and shifting consumer behavior towards online shopping.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a Gaza hospital on Thursday, according to Gaza's Health Ministry; the Israeli military said it targeted militants, raising concerns about freedom of the press amidst the ongoing conflict.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a Gaza hospital on Thursday, according to Gaza's Health Ministry; the Israeli military said it targeted militants, raising concerns about freedom of the press amidst the ongoing conflict.
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52% Bias Score