Thousands Protest Far-Right Presidential Candidate's Rise in Romania
A pro-EU demonstration with over 4,000 participants took place in Bucharest on December 7th, expressing concern over far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's rise to power, days before the December 8th runoff election.
Thousands Protest Far-Right Presidential Candidate's Rise in Romania
A pro-EU demonstration with over 4,000 participants took place in Bucharest on December 7th, expressing concern over far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's rise to power, days before the December 8th runoff election.
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60% Bias Score
Eurozone Q3 GDP Growth Surges to 0.4%, Exceeding Expectations
Eurozone GDP grew 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest growth in two years, driven by household spending, government spending, and inventory investment, despite negative net trade.
Eurozone Q3 GDP Growth Surges to 0.4%, Exceeding Expectations
Eurozone GDP grew 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest growth in two years, driven by household spending, government spending, and inventory investment, despite negative net trade.
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24% Bias Score
South Africa Court Blocks Coal Power Expansion
A South African High Court overturned the government's plan to add 1,500MW of coal-fired power to the national grid due to insufficient consideration of children's rights, setting a precedent for future climate cases and emphasizing the constitutional right to a healthy environment.
South Africa Court Blocks Coal Power Expansion
A South African High Court overturned the government's plan to add 1,500MW of coal-fired power to the national grid due to insufficient consideration of children's rights, setting a precedent for future climate cases and emphasizing the constitutional right to a healthy environment.
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24% Bias Score
ICJ Hears Case on States' Climate Change Obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing a case on states' legal climate change obligations, with high-emitting countries arguing existing treaties are sufficient while island states contend they are not and demand further legal accountability.
ICJ Hears Case on States' Climate Change Obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing a case on states' legal climate change obligations, with high-emitting countries arguing existing treaties are sufficient while island states contend they are not and demand further legal accountability.
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36% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst US Tariff Threats
Mexican authorities made a record fentanyl bust of 1,100 kilograms in Sinaloa, equivalent to over 20 million doses with a street value of $400 million, following threats from US President-elect Trump to impose tariffs unless drug flows are curbed.
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst US Tariff Threats
Mexican authorities made a record fentanyl bust of 1,100 kilograms in Sinaloa, equivalent to over 20 million doses with a street value of $400 million, following threats from US President-elect Trump to impose tariffs unless drug flows are curbed.
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44% Bias Score
EU Takes Action Against Rule of Law Erosion in Member States
Věra Jourová, former EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency, highlighted the deterioration of rule of law in several EU member states, leading to infringement proceedings and the upcoming Media Freedom Act designed to protect media independence and fundamental rights.
EU Takes Action Against Rule of Law Erosion in Member States
Věra Jourová, former EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency, highlighted the deterioration of rule of law in several EU member states, leading to infringement proceedings and the upcoming Media Freedom Act designed to protect media independence and fundamental rights.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Protests Amidst EU Accession Suspension
Mass protests in Georgia, sparked by the government's suspension of EU accession talks and a disputed election, have resulted in police violently suppressing demonstrators, injuring over 100 and detaining over 300, including a journalist who suffered a fractured skull.
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Protests Amidst EU Accession Suspension
Mass protests in Georgia, sparked by the government's suspension of EU accession talks and a disputed election, have resulted in police violently suppressing demonstrators, injuring over 100 and detaining over 300, including a journalist who suffered a fractured skull.
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44% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Cathedral to Reopen After €165 Million Reconstruction
After a fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to fully reopen on December 7th, 2024, following a €165 million reconstruction involving the restoration of the spire, roof, and interior, and attended by numerous world leaders.
Notre-Dame Cathedral to Reopen After €165 Million Reconstruction
After a fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to fully reopen on December 7th, 2024, following a €165 million reconstruction involving the restoration of the spire, roof, and interior, and attended by numerous world leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Aviva to Acquire Direct Line for £3.6 Billion
Aviva will acquire Direct Line for £3.6 billion, comprising 129.7p in cash and 0.2867 new Aviva shares per Direct Line share, plus a potential 5p dividend, creating a combined entity with approximately one-fifth of the UK motor insurance market.
Aviva to Acquire Direct Line for £3.6 Billion
Aviva will acquire Direct Line for £3.6 billion, comprising 129.7p in cash and 0.2867 new Aviva shares per Direct Line share, plus a potential 5p dividend, creating a combined entity with approximately one-fifth of the UK motor insurance market.
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36% Bias Score
EU Orders TikTok to Preserve Data Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission ordered TikTok to preserve data related to the Romanian presidential election after Romanian intelligence revealed evidence of a coordinated campaign, potentially state-sponsored, to manipulate the election through TikTok, involving nearly €1 million in spending and potential...
EU Orders TikTok to Preserve Data Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission ordered TikTok to preserve data related to the Romanian presidential election after Romanian intelligence revealed evidence of a coordinated campaign, potentially state-sponsored, to manipulate the election through TikTok, involving nearly €1 million in spending and potential...
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56% Bias Score
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Record Number of Exhibitors Showcase Diverse Art
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 6-8, showcased over 280 galleries from 38 countries, featuring a diverse range of artworks, including a Justin Bieber sculpture and large-scale installations.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Record Number of Exhibitors Showcase Diverse Art
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 6-8, showcased over 280 galleries from 38 countries, featuring a diverse range of artworks, including a Justin Bieber sculpture and large-scale installations.
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56% Bias Score
EU Seeks to Finalize Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst French Opposition
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Latin America to finalize the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, despite strong French opposition stemming from agricultural concerns; the deal, if approved, would create a market of 700 million people.
EU Seeks to Finalize Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst French Opposition
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Latin America to finalize the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, despite strong French opposition stemming from agricultural concerns; the deal, if approved, would create a market of 700 million people.
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48% Bias Score