Senate Passes Bill on Immigration Enforcement
The US Senate passed a bill mandating federal detention for undocumented immigrants suspected of certain crimes, costing an estimated \$83 billion over three years, reflecting President Trump's hardline immigration stance despite some Democratic support and opposition concerns.
Senate Passes Bill on Immigration Enforcement
The US Senate passed a bill mandating federal detention for undocumented immigrants suspected of certain crimes, costing an estimated \$83 billion over three years, reflecting President Trump's hardline immigration stance despite some Democratic support and opposition concerns.
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52% Bias Score
France's Early COVID-19 Response: Internal Communications Reveal Critical Failures
On January 22, 2020, a Chinese patient hospitalized in Paris with a high fever triggered internal discussions within the French Ministry of Health, revealing concerns about the lack of equipment for airport screening and highlighting the significant challenge posed by the numerous flights between Wu...
France's Early COVID-19 Response: Internal Communications Reveal Critical Failures
On January 22, 2020, a Chinese patient hospitalized in Paris with a high fever triggered internal discussions within the French Ministry of Health, revealing concerns about the lack of equipment for airport screening and highlighting the significant challenge posed by the numerous flights between Wu...
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40% Bias Score
Record Gas Consumption in 2024: Fragile Market Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Global natural gas consumption hit a record high in 2024, up 115 billion cubic meters from 2023, driven by strong Asian demand; however, the market remains fragile due to limited supply and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
Record Gas Consumption in 2024: Fragile Market Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Global natural gas consumption hit a record high in 2024, up 115 billion cubic meters from 2023, driven by strong Asian demand; however, the market remains fragile due to limited supply and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
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32% Bias Score
Reza-Tofighi Elected President of French SME Confederation
Amir Reza-Tofighi, 40, was elected president of the CPME, the French Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, on January 21st, 2024, with 65.4% of the vote, succeeding François Asselin after two terms.
Reza-Tofighi Elected President of French SME Confederation
Amir Reza-Tofighi, 40, was elected president of the CPME, the French Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, on January 21st, 2024, with 65.4% of the vote, succeeding François Asselin after two terms.
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40% Bias Score
Meloni's Shift: From EU Alignment to Trump Alliance
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, initially moderate in her approach to the EU and US, has shifted her focus towards the incoming Trump administration, prioritizing a relationship with Trump and Musk, potentially impacting Italy's role in the EU and its relationship with Ukraine.
Meloni's Shift: From EU Alignment to Trump Alliance
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, initially moderate in her approach to the EU and US, has shifted her focus towards the incoming Trump administration, prioritizing a relationship with Trump and Musk, potentially impacting Italy's role in the EU and its relationship with Ukraine.
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies: A Return to National-Liberal Economics
Donald Trump's economic program, a continuation of historical Republican platforms, aims to abolish income tax and implement protectionist trade measures, potentially disrupting global economic stability and requiring a strategic response from Europe and other nations.
Trump's Economic Policies: A Return to National-Liberal Economics
Donald Trump's economic program, a continuation of historical Republican platforms, aims to abolish income tax and implement protectionist trade measures, potentially disrupting global economic stability and requiring a strategic response from Europe and other nations.
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48% Bias Score
Gabon Adopts New Electoral Code Amidst Transition
Gabon's transitional parliament passed a new electoral code on January 20, 2025, including provisions for dual nationals to run for office (excluding the presidency) and two seats for Gabonese citizens abroad, raising concerns about potential bias given the junta leader's ambitions.
Gabon Adopts New Electoral Code Amidst Transition
Gabon's transitional parliament passed a new electoral code on January 20, 2025, including provisions for dual nationals to run for office (excluding the presidency) and two seats for Gabonese citizens abroad, raising concerns about potential bias given the junta leader's ambitions.
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40% Bias Score
Karachi Affair: Appeals Court Acquits Balladur's Campaign Manager, Others Convicted
The Paris appeals court acquitted Nicolas Bazire in the Karachi affair's financial aspect on January 21, 2025, overturning a prior conviction linking arms deal commissions to Edouard Balladur's 1995 presidential campaign; however, five others were convicted, with Ziad Takieddine receiving a five-yea...
Karachi Affair: Appeals Court Acquits Balladur's Campaign Manager, Others Convicted
The Paris appeals court acquitted Nicolas Bazire in the Karachi affair's financial aspect on January 21, 2025, overturning a prior conviction linking arms deal commissions to Edouard Balladur's 1995 presidential campaign; however, five others were convicted, with Ziad Takieddine receiving a five-yea...
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32% Bias Score
Bayrou Splits French End-of-Life Bill: Assisted Dying Faces Uncertain Future
French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to split the end-of-life bill into two separate texts—one on palliative care and another on assisted dying—to address concerns and potentially expedite the legislative process, despite opposition from some lawmakers and advocacy groups.
Bayrou Splits French End-of-Life Bill: Assisted Dying Faces Uncertain Future
French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to split the end-of-life bill into two separate texts—one on palliative care and another on assisted dying—to address concerns and potentially expedite the legislative process, despite opposition from some lawmakers and advocacy groups.
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48% Bias Score
Galeries Lafayette to Close Marseille Stores Amidst Financial Losses
Galeries Lafayette will close its two Marseille stores by the end of 2024 due to consistent annual losses of €10 million, despite a 4% overall revenue increase for the group in 2024, impacting 145 employees and highlighting challenges in adapting to evolving urban retail landscapes.
Galeries Lafayette to Close Marseille Stores Amidst Financial Losses
Galeries Lafayette will close its two Marseille stores by the end of 2024 due to consistent annual losses of €10 million, despite a 4% overall revenue increase for the group in 2024, impacting 145 employees and highlighting challenges in adapting to evolving urban retail landscapes.
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44% Bias Score
Leaked German Cable Reveals Deep Concerns About Trump's Presidency
A leaked diplomatic cable from Germany's ambassador in Washington to the German foreign minister expresses serious concerns about Donald Trump's plans, worrying about threats to American democracy and potential trade wars, just before Trump's inauguration, causing significant tension.
Leaked German Cable Reveals Deep Concerns About Trump's Presidency
A leaked diplomatic cable from Germany's ambassador in Washington to the German foreign minister expresses serious concerns about Donald Trump's plans, worrying about threats to American democracy and potential trade wars, just before Trump's inauguration, causing significant tension.
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56% Bias Score
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
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48% Bias Score