Germany Holds Snap Election Amidst Economic Crisis and Foreign Interference Concerns
Germany is holding snap elections seven months early due to a severe economic crisis and instability in Europe; the conservative opposition is favored to win, but concerns about foreign interference and disinformation campaigns are high.
Germany Holds Snap Election Amidst Economic Crisis and Foreign Interference Concerns
Germany is holding snap elections seven months early due to a severe economic crisis and instability in Europe; the conservative opposition is favored to win, but concerns about foreign interference and disinformation campaigns are high.
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40% Bias Score
France Updates Children's Health Record Book with 20 Mandatory Checks and Digitalization
France's updated children's health record book details 20 mandatory health checks, adds a 6-year-old exam with vaccinations, and includes advice on nutrition, screen time, physical activity, and adolescent mental health, with digitalization planned by 2026.
France Updates Children's Health Record Book with 20 Mandatory Checks and Digitalization
France's updated children's health record book details 20 mandatory health checks, adds a 6-year-old exam with vaccinations, and includes advice on nutrition, screen time, physical activity, and adolescent mental health, with digitalization planned by 2026.
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12% Bias Score
JAL Cyberattack Causes Flight Delays, Ticket Sales Halt
Japan Airlines (JAL) confirmed a cyberattack on Thursday, halting ticket sales and causing delays to over ten flights at multiple Japanese airports; the airline is working to restore its systems and the cause has been addressed.
JAL Cyberattack Causes Flight Delays, Ticket Sales Halt
Japan Airlines (JAL) confirmed a cyberattack on Thursday, halting ticket sales and causing delays to over ten flights at multiple Japanese airports; the airline is working to restore its systems and the cause has been addressed.
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28% Bias Score
Embraer 190 Crash in Kazakhstan Kills 38
On Wednesday, an Embraer 190 plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed in western Kazakhstan near Aktau, killing 38 of the 67 passengers and crew; conflicting reports suggest a possible accidental downing by Russian air defenses, while investigations are underway.
Embraer 190 Crash in Kazakhstan Kills 38
On Wednesday, an Embraer 190 plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed in western Kazakhstan near Aktau, killing 38 of the 67 passengers and crew; conflicting reports suggest a possible accidental downing by Russian air defenses, while investigations are underway.
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52% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Investigate Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cable
Finnish authorities arrested the Eagle S, a Russian-linked tanker suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 submarine electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25th, leading to an aggravated sabotage investigation and raising concerns about hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea.
Finnish Authorities Investigate Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cable
Finnish authorities arrested the Eagle S, a Russian-linked tanker suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 submarine electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25th, leading to an aggravated sabotage investigation and raising concerns about hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Launches Christmas Day Missile Attack on Ukraine
On December 25th, 2023, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least one civilian and injuring six others, causing widespread power outages across six regions during freezing temperatures; this follows Russia's rejection of a proposed Christmas ceasefire.
Russia Launches Christmas Day Missile Attack on Ukraine
On December 25th, 2023, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least one civilian and injuring six others, causing widespread power outages across six regions during freezing temperatures; this follows Russia's rejection of a proposed Christmas ceasefire.
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56% Bias Score
Darmanin Proposes Sweeping Changes to French Justice System
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin proposed extending pre-trial detention to 72 hours for aggravated sexual violence and feminicide, strengthening prison security by removing mobile phones, and creating smaller prisons for more efficient sentencing; these measures aim to improve investigation e...
Darmanin Proposes Sweeping Changes to French Justice System
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin proposed extending pre-trial detention to 72 hours for aggravated sexual violence and feminicide, strengthening prison security by removing mobile phones, and creating smaller prisons for more efficient sentencing; these measures aim to improve investigation e...
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40% Bias Score
Syria: Post-Assad Clashes and Alawite Protests
Following President Assad's December 8th overthrow, clashes between security forces and pro-Assad Alawite militias in Tartous province resulted in casualties, sparking widespread Alawite protests fueled by a video of a shrine attack; the new government is attempting to quell unrest while reassuring ...
Syria: Post-Assad Clashes and Alawite Protests
Following President Assad's December 8th overthrow, clashes between security forces and pro-Assad Alawite militias in Tartous province resulted in casualties, sparking widespread Alawite protests fueled by a video of a shrine attack; the new government is attempting to quell unrest while reassuring ...
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44% Bias Score
Russian Manual Highlights FPV Drone Threat in Ukraine
A new Russian military manual details the tactics of FPV drones, emphasizing their role in up to 70% of human and material losses on the Ukrainian front, prompting a review of Western military training.
Russian Manual Highlights FPV Drone Threat in Ukraine
A new Russian military manual details the tactics of FPV drones, emphasizing their role in up to 70% of human and material losses on the Ukrainian front, prompting a review of Western military training.
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36% Bias Score
Soaring Judicial Delays in France: A Systemic Crisis
French judicial delays have significantly increased over the past decade, with criminal case processing times rising from 40.8 months in 2013 to 45 months in 2020 and civil procedure times more than doubling between 2005 and 2019, despite stable or reduced case numbers, highlighting systemic issues.
Soaring Judicial Delays in France: A Systemic Crisis
French judicial delays have significantly increased over the past decade, with criminal case processing times rising from 40.8 months in 2013 to 45 months in 2020 and civil procedure times more than doubling between 2005 and 2019, despite stable or reduced case numbers, highlighting systemic issues.
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Microplastic Contamination Found in French Soils
A study of 33 soil samples across metropolitan France revealed microplastics in 76%, averaging 15 particles/kg dry soil; the source is unknown, but agricultural practices are suspected.
Widespread Microplastic Contamination Found in French Soils
A study of 33 soil samples across metropolitan France revealed microplastics in 76%, averaging 15 particles/kg dry soil; the source is unknown, but agricultural practices are suspected.
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28% Bias Score
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 46 in Afghanistan; Taliban Vow Retaliation
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province on December 24, 2023, killed 46 Afghan civilians, prompting the Taliban government to vow retaliation, citing a violation of their sovereignty and escalating tensions between the two countries.
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 46 in Afghanistan; Taliban Vow Retaliation
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province on December 24, 2023, killed 46 Afghan civilians, prompting the Taliban government to vow retaliation, citing a violation of their sovereignty and escalating tensions between the two countries.
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52% Bias Score