ECOWAS Approves Special Court to Prosecute Yahya Jammeh-Era Crimes
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approved a special court to prosecute crimes committed in Gambia under Yahya Jammeh (1994-2017), a decision hailed as a landmark step towards accountability for human rights violations.
ECOWAS Approves Special Court to Prosecute Yahya Jammeh-Era Crimes
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approved a special court to prosecute crimes committed in Gambia under Yahya Jammeh (1994-2017), a decision hailed as a landmark step towards accountability for human rights violations.
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32% Bias Score
H5N1 Outbreak in US Cattle Farms Poses Pandemic Threat
A highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 variant (2.3.4.4b) is rapidly spreading in US cattle farms since March 2024, infecting 474 herds in California alone by December 3rd, posing a significant pandemic risk.
H5N1 Outbreak in US Cattle Farms Poses Pandemic Threat
A highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 variant (2.3.4.4b) is rapidly spreading in US cattle farms since March 2024, infecting 474 herds in California alone by December 3rd, posing a significant pandemic risk.
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28% Bias Score
Five Killed in Northern France Shooting Spree
A 22-year-old man confessed to killing five people in two separate shootings in northern France on Saturday; the first victim was a 29-year-old man shot near a farm outside Wormhout, and the remaining four victims were killed near the port of Dunkirk within an hour.
Five Killed in Northern France Shooting Spree
A 22-year-old man confessed to killing five people in two separate shootings in northern France on Saturday; the first victim was a 29-year-old man shot near a farm outside Wormhout, and the remaining four victims were killed near the port of Dunkirk within an hour.
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24% Bias Score
A69 Highway Protest in Toulouse: Court Decision Fuels Demonstrations
Approximately 800 to 2200 people protested in Toulouse on December 15th against the controversial A69 highway, criticizing a court decision that allows construction to continue despite ongoing legal challenges, with protestors planning further legal action.
A69 Highway Protest in Toulouse: Court Decision Fuels Demonstrations
Approximately 800 to 2200 people protested in Toulouse on December 15th against the controversial A69 highway, criticizing a court decision that allows construction to continue despite ongoing legal challenges, with protestors planning further legal action.
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Bayrou's Premiership: Can He Resolve France's Multiple Crises?
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as Prime Minister to address the country's multifaceted crises; his success depends on securing parliamentary support and navigating competing demands to avoid a constitutional crisis.
Bayrou's Premiership: Can He Resolve France's Multiple Crises?
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as Prime Minister to address the country's multifaceted crises; his success depends on securing parliamentary support and navigating competing demands to avoid a constitutional crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Omar Ba's "Kaïdara": A Visual Interpretation of an African Epic
Omar Ba's "Kaïdara" exhibition, based on Amadou Hampâté Bâ's epic poem, features 40 paintings created over 18 months, blending traditional African cosmology with contemporary art techniques, and is currently showing at the Templon gallery in Paris until December 21.
Omar Ba's "Kaïdara": A Visual Interpretation of an African Epic
Omar Ba's "Kaïdara" exhibition, based on Amadou Hampâté Bâ's epic poem, features 40 paintings created over 18 months, blending traditional African cosmology with contemporary art techniques, and is currently showing at the Templon gallery in Paris until December 21.
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20% Bias Score
Mali Terrorist Attack Kills Seven Villagers
On December 15th, 2023, a terrorist attack in Ségué, central Mali, killed at least seven villagers and destroyed essential infrastructure like the dispensary and mayor's vehicle; the attack is part of a broader pattern of violence in the region and underscores the worsening security crisis.
Mali Terrorist Attack Kills Seven Villagers
On December 15th, 2023, a terrorist attack in Ségué, central Mali, killed at least seven villagers and destroyed essential infrastructure like the dispensary and mayor's vehicle; the attack is part of a broader pattern of violence in the region and underscores the worsening security crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving 14 Dead and Hundreds Injured
Cyclone Chido, with wind gusts exceeding 220 km/h, caused at least 14 deaths and almost 250 injuries in Mayotte on December 14th, devastating homes and infrastructure, leaving thousands without power and water, and highlighting the island's vulnerability.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving 14 Dead and Hundreds Injured
Cyclone Chido, with wind gusts exceeding 220 km/h, caused at least 14 deaths and almost 250 injuries in Mayotte on December 14th, devastating homes and infrastructure, leaving thousands without power and water, and highlighting the island's vulnerability.
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24% Bias Score
France Recommends No Further Minimum Wage Increase in 2025 Amidst Job Market Slowdown
France's job market slowed in late 2024, prompting experts to recommend against a further minimum wage (SMIC) increase in 2025 beyond the 2% rise on November 1st, 2024, despite the SMIC rising 17% since late 2020, exceeding inflation and impacting wage distribution.
France Recommends No Further Minimum Wage Increase in 2025 Amidst Job Market Slowdown
France's job market slowed in late 2024, prompting experts to recommend against a further minimum wage (SMIC) increase in 2025 beyond the 2% rise on November 1st, 2024, despite the SMIC rising 17% since late 2020, exceeding inflation and impacting wage distribution.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Civil War: From Deraa Protests to Protracted Conflict
The Syrian civil war, beginning with March 15, 2011, protests in Deraa against the Assad regime, escalated due to socio-economic inequalities and international inaction following the August 2013 chemical weapons attacks, leading to a protracted conflict with lasting regional implications.
Syrian Civil War: From Deraa Protests to Protracted Conflict
The Syrian civil war, beginning with March 15, 2011, protests in Deraa against the Assad regime, escalated due to socio-economic inequalities and international inaction following the August 2013 chemical weapons attacks, leading to a protracted conflict with lasting regional implications.
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56% Bias Score
Bayrou Appointed Prime Minister Despite Opposing Election Results
François Bayrou, a veteran politician and leader of the MoDem party, has been appointed France's 28th Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron, despite the Nouveau Front populaire coalition winning the recent legislative elections.
Bayrou Appointed Prime Minister Despite Opposing Election Results
François Bayrou, a veteran politician and leader of the MoDem party, has been appointed France's 28th Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron, despite the Nouveau Front populaire coalition winning the recent legislative elections.
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56% Bias Score
Documentary Explores Animal Musicality and Rhythmic Abilities
A new documentary, "Animaux. Le rythme dans la peau?", explores animal musicality through various studies, revealing rhythmic abilities in chimpanzees, innate rhythm perception in human newborns, and learned vocalizations in birds, while highlighting the mysteries of Snowball the dancing cockatoo an...
Documentary Explores Animal Musicality and Rhythmic Abilities
A new documentary, "Animaux. Le rythme dans la peau?", explores animal musicality through various studies, revealing rhythmic abilities in chimpanzees, innate rhythm perception in human newborns, and learned vocalizations in birds, while highlighting the mysteries of Snowball the dancing cockatoo an...
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16% Bias Score