French Helpline for Child Sexual Abuse Victims Receives 1,800 Calls in 2024
The French Ciivise commission renewed its partnership with CFCV to maintain a helpline for child sexual abuse victims, receiving 1,800 calls in 2024 and 7,000 since 2021; Ciivise will propose governmental actions and a permanent body to continue their work after 2025.
French Helpline for Child Sexual Abuse Victims Receives 1,800 Calls in 2024
The French Ciivise commission renewed its partnership with CFCV to maintain a helpline for child sexual abuse victims, receiving 1,800 calls in 2024 and 7,000 since 2021; Ciivise will propose governmental actions and a permanent body to continue their work after 2025.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Maduro Begins Contested Third Term Amidst International Condemnation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a new six-year term on January 10th, despite the opposition's claims of electoral fraud and widespread international condemnation, leading to further isolation and sanctions.
Maduro Begins Contested Third Term Amidst International Condemnation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a new six-year term on January 10th, despite the opposition's claims of electoral fraud and widespread international condemnation, leading to further isolation and sanctions.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Guinean Junta Orders Halt to Unauthorized Political Movements
On January 9th, 2025, Guinea's ruling junta ordered all unauthorized political movements to halt operations, aiming for elections this year after suspending numerous opposition parties; this follows a recent opposition protest and precedes a planned constitutional referendum in May.
Guinean Junta Orders Halt to Unauthorized Political Movements
On January 9th, 2025, Guinea's ruling junta ordered all unauthorized political movements to halt operations, aiming for elections this year after suspending numerous opposition parties; this follows a recent opposition protest and precedes a planned constitutional referendum in May.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Five Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by strong winds, have killed five people, destroyed 1,000-1,500 buildings, and forced over 130,000 evacuations; however, progress is being made as winds subside.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Five Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by strong winds, have killed five people, destroyed 1,000-1,500 buildings, and forced over 130,000 evacuations; however, progress is being made as winds subside.
Progress
28% Bias Score
4,000-Year-Old Tombs and Hatshepsut Artifacts Unearthed in Luxor
A three-year excavation in Luxor's Deir El-Bahari unearthed 4,000-year-old tombs of high officials, remarkably preserved artwork from Queen Hatshepsut's era, and ceremonial tools, shedding light on ancient Egyptian rituals and royal power.
4,000-Year-Old Tombs and Hatshepsut Artifacts Unearthed in Luxor
A three-year excavation in Luxor's Deir El-Bahari unearthed 4,000-year-old tombs of high officials, remarkably preserved artwork from Queen Hatshepsut's era, and ceremonial tools, shedding light on ancient Egyptian rituals and royal power.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Germany's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 3% in 2024, but Pace Slows
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell 3% in 2024 to 656 million tons, a record low, driven mainly by a surge in renewable energy sources that comprised 55% of electricity consumption and 62.7% of production; however, the pace of reduction slowed, and some sectors failed to meet targets.
Germany's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 3% in 2024, but Pace Slows
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell 3% in 2024 to 656 million tons, a record low, driven mainly by a surge in renewable energy sources that comprised 55% of electricity consumption and 62.7% of production; however, the pace of reduction slowed, and some sectors failed to meet targets.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Charlie Hebdo at 10: Censorship through Fear
Ten years after the Charlie Hebdo massacre, a recent poll shows continued French support for freedom of expression, but this support weakens when cartoons depict Islam or its Prophet; the newspaper's staff now works in a guarded bunker, highlighting the ongoing threat.
Charlie Hebdo at 10: Censorship through Fear
Ten years after the Charlie Hebdo massacre, a recent poll shows continued French support for freedom of expression, but this support weakens when cartoons depict Islam or its Prophet; the newspaper's staff now works in a guarded bunker, highlighting the ongoing threat.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Maduro Begins Third Term Amid International Condemnation and Opposition Claims of Fraud
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term on January 10th, 2024, despite the opposition denouncing the election as fraudulent and the EU and UK imposing sanctions, amid widespread international condemnation and internal protests resulting in numerous arrests and casualties.
Maduro Begins Third Term Amid International Condemnation and Opposition Claims of Fraud
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term on January 10th, 2024, despite the opposition denouncing the election as fraudulent and the EU and UK imposing sanctions, amid widespread international condemnation and internal protests resulting in numerous arrests and casualties.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Brasero Explores Parisian Bohemia and Belle Époque's Dark Side
Brasero's fourth issue features an interview with 103-year-old Jeanine Warnod recalling Parisian bohemian life (1910s-30s), alongside articles analyzing child prostitution and the life of Belle Époque courtesan, Belle Otero, showcasing a 'counter-history' perspective.
Brasero Explores Parisian Bohemia and Belle Époque's Dark Side
Brasero's fourth issue features an interview with 103-year-old Jeanine Warnod recalling Parisian bohemian life (1910s-30s), alongside articles analyzing child prostitution and the life of Belle Époque courtesan, Belle Otero, showcasing a 'counter-history' perspective.
Progress
32% Bias Score
DRC Conflict Displaces 800,000
At least 800,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled the fighting and violence in eastern DRC's North Kivu province, seeking refuge around Goma since renewed conflict between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group intensified after failed peace talks in December 2022.
DRC Conflict Displaces 800,000
At least 800,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled the fighting and violence in eastern DRC's North Kivu province, seeking refuge around Goma since renewed conflict between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group intensified after failed peace talks in December 2022.
Progress
40% Bias Score
France Commemorates 10th Anniversary of 2015 Jihadist Attacks
On January 9th, 2024, France commemorated the ten-year anniversary of the 2015 Jihadist attacks with ceremonies at the Hyper Cacher supermarket and a debate at the Maison de la Mutualité, recalling the 17 victims and reaffirming a commitment to republican values against antisemitism and Islamism.
France Commemorates 10th Anniversary of 2015 Jihadist Attacks
On January 9th, 2024, France commemorated the ten-year anniversary of the 2015 Jihadist attacks with ceremonies at the Hyper Cacher supermarket and a debate at the Maison de la Mutualité, recalling the 17 victims and reaffirming a commitment to republican values against antisemitism and Islamism.
Progress
40% Bias Score
UK Unveils Unprecedented Sanctions Against Migrant Smuggling Networks
The UK unveiled a pioneering sanctions regime against migrant smuggling networks following a 25% surge in Channel crossings in 2024 (36,816 arrivals), causing at least 76 deaths; Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron will discuss this issue.
UK Unveils Unprecedented Sanctions Against Migrant Smuggling Networks
The UK unveiled a pioneering sanctions regime against migrant smuggling networks following a 25% surge in Channel crossings in 2024 (36,816 arrivals), causing at least 76 deaths; Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron will discuss this issue.
Progress
40% Bias Score