"ACC Launches First French-Made EV Batteries, Aims for European Leadership"
"Automotive Cells Company (ACC) started selling France's first domestically produced electric vehicle batteries, aiming for a 20% EU market share by 2030 despite initial production challenges and high European costs, driven by the EU's 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles."
"ACC Launches First French-Made EV Batteries, Aims for European Leadership"
"Automotive Cells Company (ACC) started selling France's first domestically produced electric vehicle batteries, aiming for a 20% EU market share by 2030 despite initial production challenges and high European costs, driven by the EU's 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles."
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40% Bias Score
DroidBot Malware Steals Banking Credentials from Android Users
The DroidBot Android malware steals banking credentials via keylogging and SMS interception, affecting customers of numerous banks in France and other European countries, highlighting vulnerabilities in mobile banking security.
DroidBot Malware Steals Banking Credentials from Android Users
The DroidBot Android malware steals banking credentials via keylogging and SMS interception, affecting customers of numerous banks in France and other European countries, highlighting vulnerabilities in mobile banking security.
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36% Bias Score
Guardian Sells The Observer to Tortoise Media
Guardian Media Group (GMG) is selling The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media for an undisclosed sum, despite a staff strike protesting the decision; the sale includes a £25 million investment to support the newspaper's print and digital future.
Guardian Sells The Observer to Tortoise Media
Guardian Media Group (GMG) is selling The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media for an undisclosed sum, despite a staff strike protesting the decision; the sale includes a £25 million investment to support the newspaper's print and digital future.
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24% Bias Score
Sanef Launches Free-Flow Tolls on A13 Highway
Starting December 10, 2023, the Sanef implemented a free-flow toll system on the A13 highway between Poissy and Caen, eliminating toll booth stops and reducing congestion through automatic vehicle identification and payment options.
Sanef Launches Free-Flow Tolls on A13 Highway
Starting December 10, 2023, the Sanef implemented a free-flow toll system on the A13 highway between Poissy and Caen, eliminating toll booth stops and reducing congestion through automatic vehicle identification and payment options.
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40% Bias Score
Niger Seizes Control of Orano's Mining Subsidiary
On December 4th, 2024, Nigerien authorities seized operational control of Orano's mining subsidiary Somaïr, escalating tensions after Orano suspended production in October due to government interference and the June revocation of its Imouraren mine license.
Niger Seizes Control of Orano's Mining Subsidiary
On December 4th, 2024, Nigerien authorities seized operational control of Orano's mining subsidiary Somaïr, escalating tensions after Orano suspended production in October due to government interference and the June revocation of its Imouraren mine license.
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40% Bias Score
France Urges Comprehensive National AI Policy
A French parliamentary report advocates for a comprehensive national AI policy with clear goals, governance, and monitoring, recommending a high-level inter-ministerial approach, extensive training programs, and a potential UN institution for global AI governance.
France Urges Comprehensive National AI Policy
A French parliamentary report advocates for a comprehensive national AI policy with clear goals, governance, and monitoring, recommending a high-level inter-ministerial approach, extensive training programs, and a potential UN institution for global AI governance.
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40% Bias Score
27 Million Euro Fraud Targeting France's MaPrimeRénov' Program
A 27 million euro fraud targeting France's MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation program has been uncovered, leaving 386 victims, primarily low-income individuals and retirees, heavily indebted after fraudulent companies promised energy rebates and loans for installations that were never fulfilled.
27 Million Euro Fraud Targeting France's MaPrimeRénov' Program
A 27 million euro fraud targeting France's MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation program has been uncovered, leaving 386 victims, primarily low-income individuals and retirees, heavily indebted after fraudulent companies promised energy rebates and loans for installations that were never fulfilled.
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24% Bias Score
French Farmers Intensify Protests Over Government Inaction
French agricultural unions are intensifying protests due to the government's failure to deliver on promised support, weakening France's opposition to the Mercosur trade deal, and prompting the unions to refuse farm inspections until promises are met.
French Farmers Intensify Protests Over Government Inaction
French agricultural unions are intensifying protests due to the government's failure to deliver on promised support, weakening France's opposition to the Mercosur trade deal, and prompting the unions to refuse farm inspections until promises are met.
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36% Bias Score
SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Names First Private Astronaut to Lead NASA
Donald Trump announced the selection of Jared Isaacman, a 41-year-old billionaire and the first private astronaut to perform a spacewalk, as the next NASA administrator, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Isaacman's business ties with Elon Musk and SpaceX.
Trump Names First Private Astronaut to Lead NASA
Donald Trump announced the selection of Jared Isaacman, a 41-year-old billionaire and the first private astronaut to perform a spacewalk, as the next NASA administrator, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Isaacman's business ties with Elon Musk and SpaceX.
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40% Bias Score
OECD Downgrades Germany, France Growth Forecasts for 2025
The OECD slashed its 2025 growth forecasts for Germany to 0.9% and France to 0.7% due to political uncertainty and economic headwinds, though global growth remains at 3.3% thanks to US strength.
OECD Downgrades Germany, France Growth Forecasts for 2025
The OECD slashed its 2025 growth forecasts for Germany to 0.9% and France to 0.7% due to political uncertainty and economic headwinds, though global growth remains at 3.3% thanks to US strength.
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36% Bias Score
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Resigns Amid Union Criticism
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned on Sunday following weeks of pressure from labor unions criticizing his management style and job cuts; his successor will be named in the first half of 2025.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Resigns Amid Union Criticism
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned on Sunday following weeks of pressure from labor unions criticizing his management style and job cuts; his successor will be named in the first half of 2025.
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48% Bias Score