Canal+ to Leave French TNT by Mid-2025
On December 5th, 2024, Canal+ announced it will remove its pay-TV channels from French Digital Terrestrial Television (TNT) by mid-2025, citing a €655.6 million tax dispute, regulatory changes, and the removal of C8 from TNT.
Canal+ to Leave French TNT by Mid-2025
On December 5th, 2024, Canal+ announced it will remove its pay-TV channels from French Digital Terrestrial Television (TNT) by mid-2025, citing a €655.6 million tax dispute, regulatory changes, and the removal of C8 from TNT.
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52% Bias Score
Sarkozy's False Claim on Teachers' Workload Sparks Outrage
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's claim that primary school teachers work only 24 hours a week for six months a year sparked outrage, as it ignores the reality of their heavy workload: many work at least 43 hours weekly, including extra tasks, and 34 days during school breaks.
Sarkozy's False Claim on Teachers' Workload Sparks Outrage
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's claim that primary school teachers work only 24 hours a week for six months a year sparked outrage, as it ignores the reality of their heavy workload: many work at least 43 hours weekly, including extra tasks, and 34 days during school breaks.
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36% Bias Score
Seldon Condemns Boris Johnson as Worst Recent UK Prime Minister
British historian Anthony Seldon harshly critiques Boris Johnson's premiership (2019-2022), calling him the worst in recent history due to a lack of substantial achievements beyond Brexit, despite considerable opportunities for positive change across healthcare, the environment, and regional develop...
Seldon Condemns Boris Johnson as Worst Recent UK Prime Minister
British historian Anthony Seldon harshly critiques Boris Johnson's premiership (2019-2022), calling him the worst in recent history due to a lack of substantial achievements beyond Brexit, despite considerable opportunities for positive change across healthcare, the environment, and regional develop...
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52% Bias Score
Burkina Faso's Bobo-Dioulasso: A Hub of Musical Innovation
Three new musical releases from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso—Kananayé's "Cimètre," Balima's "Turamagan," and Kankélé's "Awa Ni Sali"—blend traditional and modern sounds, reflecting the city's cultural crossroads and addressing themes of daily life, history, and social issues.
Burkina Faso's Bobo-Dioulasso: A Hub of Musical Innovation
Three new musical releases from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso—Kananayé's "Cimètre," Balima's "Turamagan," and Kankélé's "Awa Ni Sali"—blend traditional and modern sounds, reflecting the city's cultural crossroads and addressing themes of daily life, history, and social issues.
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24% Bias Score
Guinea Stadium Stampede: At Least 56 Dead, Death Toll Disputed
On December 1st, 2023, at least 56 people died in a stadium stampede in N'Zérékoré, Guinea, after a football match sparked violence and a panicked escape attempt through blocked exits; the government's low death toll is disputed, raising concerns about accountability and political stability.
Guinea Stadium Stampede: At Least 56 Dead, Death Toll Disputed
On December 1st, 2023, at least 56 people died in a stadium stampede in N'Zérékoré, Guinea, after a football match sparked violence and a panicked escape attempt through blocked exits; the government's low death toll is disputed, raising concerns about accountability and political stability.
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40% Bias Score
French Political Instability Shakes European Confidence
A no-confidence vote against France's government on December 4th sparked concerns in Brussels about French political instability and its potential impact on the Eurozone, particularly given Germany's recession and the EU's existing challenges.
French Political Instability Shakes European Confidence
A no-confidence vote against France's government on December 4th sparked concerns in Brussels about French political instability and its potential impact on the Eurozone, particularly given Germany's recession and the EU's existing challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Macron to Meet with Socialist Leaders Amidst Government Crisis
Following 179 days of waiting, French Socialist leaders were invited to meet President Macron on December 7th to discuss the nomination of a left-wing prime minister, a response to a no-confidence vote against Michel Barnier and a proposed compromise to stabilize the government.
Macron to Meet with Socialist Leaders Amidst Government Crisis
Following 179 days of waiting, French Socialist leaders were invited to meet President Macron on December 7th to discuss the nomination of a left-wing prime minister, a response to a no-confidence vote against Michel Barnier and a proposed compromise to stabilize the government.
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36% Bias Score
Les Républicains Set Conditions for Participation in New French Government
Following the resignation of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, Les Républicains (LR) are considering their role in a new government, setting policy conditions for participation, and drawing a "red line" against alliances with the 'insoumis'.
Les Républicains Set Conditions for Participation in New French Government
Following the resignation of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, Les Républicains (LR) are considering their role in a new government, setting policy conditions for participation, and drawing a "red line" against alliances with the 'insoumis'.
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48% Bias Score
Bouali's Show Explores Bicultural Upbringing, Loss of Heritage
Rachid Bouali's new show, inspired by his father's death and the demolition of his childhood home, explores his bicultural upbringing in post-war France, examining themes of immigration, cultural identity, and the loss of heritage.
Bouali's Show Explores Bicultural Upbringing, Loss of Heritage
Rachid Bouali's new show, inspired by his father's death and the demolition of his childhood home, explores his bicultural upbringing in post-war France, examining themes of immigration, cultural identity, and the loss of heritage.
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24% Bias Score
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International released a 300-page report on December 5th, 2023, concluding that Israel committed acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza between October 7th, 2023, and July 2024, citing sufficient evidence of actions meeting the definition of genocide under international law.
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International released a 300-page report on December 5th, 2023, concluding that Israel committed acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza between October 7th, 2023, and July 2024, citing sufficient evidence of actions meeting the definition of genocide under international law.
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44% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Runoff: Lasconi Challenges Georgescu's Lead
In Romania's December 8th presidential runoff, pro-European centrist Elena Lasconi faces pro-Russian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, with Georgescu currently holding a significant lead in polls, according to a December 1st CURS survey showing 57.8% support for Georgescu versus 42.2% for Lasconi...
Romania's Presidential Runoff: Lasconi Challenges Georgescu's Lead
In Romania's December 8th presidential runoff, pro-European centrist Elena Lasconi faces pro-Russian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, with Georgescu currently holding a significant lead in polls, according to a December 1st CURS survey showing 57.8% support for Georgescu versus 42.2% for Lasconi...
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48% Bias Score
Le Pen Brings Down French Government, Exposing Deep Political Crisis
Marine Le Pen's successful no-confidence vote on December 4th toppled the Barnier government, exposing deep divisions in French politics and threatening economic stability amidst rising public debt and international uncertainty.
Le Pen Brings Down French Government, Exposing Deep Political Crisis
Marine Le Pen's successful no-confidence vote on December 4th toppled the Barnier government, exposing deep divisions in French politics and threatening economic stability amidst rising public debt and international uncertainty.
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60% Bias Score