COP29: Insufficient Climate Funding Highlights Global Tensions
The COP29 climate conference in Baku concluded with developed nations pledging $300 billion annually to developing nations by 2035 to address climate change, a sum deemed insufficient by many; the agreement highlights ongoing tensions and a lack of trust between nations.
COP29: Insufficient Climate Funding Highlights Global Tensions
The COP29 climate conference in Baku concluded with developed nations pledging $300 billion annually to developing nations by 2035 to address climate change, a sum deemed insufficient by many; the agreement highlights ongoing tensions and a lack of trust between nations.
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44% Bias Score
China Responds to Lai Ching-te's US Transit with Heightened Military Activity Near Taiwan
On November 29th, Taiwan reported detecting 41 Chinese military aircraft and vessels near the island, following President Lai Ching-te's planned US transit during a trip to Pacific allies, prompting a heightened military response from China, including the launch of multiple balloons.
China Responds to Lai Ching-te's US Transit with Heightened Military Activity Near Taiwan
On November 29th, Taiwan reported detecting 41 Chinese military aircraft and vessels near the island, following President Lai Ching-te's planned US transit during a trip to Pacific allies, prompting a heightened military response from China, including the launch of multiple balloons.
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40% Bias Score
Costa to Prioritize Strategic Debates as New European Council President
Antonio Costa, former Portuguese Prime Minister, will become President of the European Council on December 1st, 2024, aiming to prioritize strategic discussions and improve collaboration with other EU institutions and key global leaders.
Costa to Prioritize Strategic Debates as New European Council President
Antonio Costa, former Portuguese Prime Minister, will become President of the European Council on December 1st, 2024, aiming to prioritize strategic discussions and improve collaboration with other EU institutions and key global leaders.
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40% Bias Score
France Debates Defining Rape Through the Lens of Consent
France is debating a bill redefining rape and sexual assault to focus on consent, mirroring Canada's approach which already emphasizes affirmative consent to address the underreporting and low conviction rates of sexual violence.
France Debates Defining Rape Through the Lens of Consent
France is debating a bill redefining rape and sexual assault to focus on consent, mirroring Canada's approach which already emphasizes affirmative consent to address the underreporting and low conviction rates of sexual violence.
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28% Bias Score
French PM Barnier Faces No-Confidence Vote Threat Over Budget Concessions
Facing pressure from Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier partially reversed budget plans, removing electricity tax increases and employer contribution cuts, but Le Pen maintains her threat of a no-confidence vote due to unmet demands and a perceived lack of r...
French PM Barnier Faces No-Confidence Vote Threat Over Budget Concessions
Facing pressure from Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier partially reversed budget plans, removing electricity tax increases and employer contribution cuts, but Le Pen maintains her threat of a no-confidence vote due to unmet demands and a perceived lack of r...
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40% Bias Score
Bob Geldof's "Band Aid" Remix Sparks Controversy Over Africa Portrayal
The 2024 remix of Bob Geldof's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" sparked controversy due to its portrayal of Africa and the unauthorized use of Ed Sheeran's vocals, reigniting a debate about colonial stereotypes and the ethical implications of large-scale charitable projects.
Bob Geldof's "Band Aid" Remix Sparks Controversy Over Africa Portrayal
The 2024 remix of Bob Geldof's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" sparked controversy due to its portrayal of Africa and the unauthorized use of Ed Sheeran's vocals, reigniting a debate about colonial stereotypes and the ethical implications of large-scale charitable projects.
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36% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Cathedral to Reopen After €700 Million Restoration
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on December 7th, 2024, following a €700 million restoration funded by donations and completed by 2,000 contributors.
Notre-Dame Cathedral to Reopen After €700 Million Restoration
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on December 7th, 2024, following a €700 million restoration funded by donations and completed by 2,000 contributors.
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Histoire Documents Destruction of Cultural Heritage Sites
French researchers launched Gaza Histoire, a project documenting the destruction of cultural heritage sites in Gaza using open-source satellite imagery and data from UNOSAT, UNESCO, and Oxford University, aiming to aid restoration efforts and preserve historical memory amidst restricted media access...
Gaza Histoire Documents Destruction of Cultural Heritage Sites
French researchers launched Gaza Histoire, a project documenting the destruction of cultural heritage sites in Gaza using open-source satellite imagery and data from UNOSAT, UNESCO, and Oxford University, aiming to aid restoration efforts and preserve historical memory amidst restricted media access...
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24% Bias Score
Graphic Novel "Ressources" Details Unsustainable Resource Extraction and Promotes Techno-Discernment
Philippe Bihouix and Vincent Perriot's "Ressources. Un défi pour l'humanité" details the unsustainable rate of resource extraction, criticizing technosolutionism and advocating for "techno-discernment" to achieve a sustainable future, highlighting that more resources will be extracted in the next 30...
Graphic Novel "Ressources" Details Unsustainable Resource Extraction and Promotes Techno-Discernment
Philippe Bihouix and Vincent Perriot's "Ressources. Un défi pour l'humanité" details the unsustainable rate of resource extraction, criticizing technosolutionism and advocating for "techno-discernment" to achieve a sustainable future, highlighting that more resources will be extracted in the next 30...
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28% Bias Score
French Catholic School Director Reinstated Pending Secularism Case Review
A French Catholic school director, suspended for alleged secularism violations, was reinstated by a court pending a full review of a three-year suspension for actions including allowing religious exemptions and organizing a religious march.
French Catholic School Director Reinstated Pending Secularism Case Review
A French Catholic school director, suspended for alleged secularism violations, was reinstated by a court pending a full review of a three-year suspension for actions including allowing religious exemptions and organizing a religious march.
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44% Bias Score
Far-Right Group Uses Le Pen Estate to Infiltrate Feminist Protest
On November 23rd, 2024, the far-right feminist group Némésis used the Le Pen family estate in Saint-Cloud to prepare for a Paris protest against gender-based violence, ultimately infiltrating the demonstration with anti-immigrant slogans before being separated by police.
Far-Right Group Uses Le Pen Estate to Infiltrate Feminist Protest
On November 23rd, 2024, the far-right feminist group Némésis used the Le Pen family estate in Saint-Cloud to prepare for a Paris protest against gender-based violence, ultimately infiltrating the demonstration with anti-immigrant slogans before being separated by police.
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52% Bias Score
France to Increase Electricity Taxes by 54% in 2025
The French government will increase electricity taxes by 54% starting February 1st, 2025, reaching €37.20 per MWh (excluding VAT), despite earlier denials, to offset lower wholesale prices and fund the budget, even though this measure was rejected in parliament.
France to Increase Electricity Taxes by 54% in 2025
The French government will increase electricity taxes by 54% starting February 1st, 2025, reaching €37.20 per MWh (excluding VAT), despite earlier denials, to offset lower wholesale prices and fund the budget, even though this measure was rejected in parliament.
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40% Bias Score