French Hospitals Overwhelmed by Early, Intense Flu Season
Around 100 French hospitals activated emergency plans due to a pre-Christmas flu surge hospitalizing nearly 4,000 patients in early January; experts cite insufficient vaccination and pre-existing healthcare pressures as contributing factors alongside three circulating viral strains.
French Hospitals Overwhelmed by Early, Intense Flu Season
Around 100 French hospitals activated emergency plans due to a pre-Christmas flu surge hospitalizing nearly 4,000 patients in early January; experts cite insufficient vaccination and pre-existing healthcare pressures as contributing factors alongside three circulating viral strains.
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12% Bias Score
Europe's Ethical Predicament: Consequentialism Needed to Counter US Shift
Europe's ethical framework, prioritizing principles over consequences, is hindering its response to global challenges like Trump's presidency and the rise of far-right populism; the article urges a shift towards a consequentialist approach involving increased military spending, energy diversificatio...
Europe's Ethical Predicament: Consequentialism Needed to Counter US Shift
Europe's ethical framework, prioritizing principles over consequences, is hindering its response to global challenges like Trump's presidency and the rise of far-right populism; the article urges a shift towards a consequentialist approach involving increased military spending, energy diversificatio...
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56% Bias Score
Brafa 2025: Eclectic Art Fair Showcases Diverse Styles and Rising Trends
The 2025 Brafa art fair in Brussels (January 26-February 2) features diverse art, including unusual 19th and 20th-century furniture, monumental sculptures by Joana Vasconcelos (€1,500-€200,000+), Gustavian furniture, Inuit and Hopi art, showcasing eclectic tastes and impacting future market trends.
Brafa 2025: Eclectic Art Fair Showcases Diverse Styles and Rising Trends
The 2025 Brafa art fair in Brussels (January 26-February 2) features diverse art, including unusual 19th and 20th-century furniture, monumental sculptures by Joana Vasconcelos (€1,500-€200,000+), Gustavian furniture, Inuit and Hopi art, showcasing eclectic tastes and impacting future market trends.
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20% Bias Score
Maduro's Controversial Re-election Sparks International Outrage and Sanctions
Nicolas Maduro was inaugurated for a new presidential term in Venezuela on August 1, 2024, following a contested election marked by opposition claims of fraud and subsequent arrests, triggering immediate sanctions from the US, UK, and EU, while the UN called for the release of political prisoners.
Maduro's Controversial Re-election Sparks International Outrage and Sanctions
Nicolas Maduro was inaugurated for a new presidential term in Venezuela on August 1, 2024, following a contested election marked by opposition claims of fraud and subsequent arrests, triggering immediate sanctions from the US, UK, and EU, while the UN called for the release of political prisoners.
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56% Bias Score
Macron and Starmer Meet, Emphasize UK-France Cooperation and Support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Labour leader Keir Starmer met at Chequers on Thursday, discussing support for Ukraine, the Franco-British summit planned for 2025, illegal immigration, and the need for stability in the Middle East, reflecting improved UK-France relations.
Macron and Starmer Meet, Emphasize UK-France Cooperation and Support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Labour leader Keir Starmer met at Chequers on Thursday, discussing support for Ukraine, the Franco-British summit planned for 2025, illegal immigration, and the need for stability in the Middle East, reflecting improved UK-France relations.
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32% Bias Score
Maduro's Enduring Grip on Power Amidst Venezuelan Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite facing economic collapse, international sanctions, and accusations of authoritarianism, has maintained power through control of the security forces, strategic negotiations, and cultivating religious support.
Maduro's Enduring Grip on Power Amidst Venezuelan Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite facing economic collapse, international sanctions, and accusations of authoritarianism, has maintained power through control of the security forces, strategic negotiations, and cultivating religious support.
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64% Bias Score
Education Crisis: Summit Highlights Gender Inequality in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif opened a summit addressing the education crisis disproportionately affecting girls in Muslim-majority countries; over 26 million Pakistani children are out of school, while Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, completely bans secondary and higher education for girl...
Education Crisis: Summit Highlights Gender Inequality in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif opened a summit addressing the education crisis disproportionately affecting girls in Muslim-majority countries; over 26 million Pakistani children are out of school, while Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, completely bans secondary and higher education for girl...
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52% Bias Score
AfD's Rise in Germany: 22% Poll Support, Protests, and Radical Policy Agenda
In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party, currently polling at 22%, held a congress amid large protests (8,000 attendees). Their leader, Alice Weidel, announced plans for border closures, energy policy reversals, and EU exit, while receiving support from Elon Musk.
AfD's Rise in Germany: 22% Poll Support, Protests, and Radical Policy Agenda
In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party, currently polling at 22%, held a congress amid large protests (8,000 attendees). Their leader, Alice Weidel, announced plans for border closures, energy policy reversals, and EU exit, while receiving support from Elon Musk.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Houthi Military Sites in Yemen in Retaliation for Attacks
In response to Houthi attacks involving over 40 missiles and 320 drones launched from Yemen since October 7, 2023, Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on October 26, 2023, targeting Houthi military infrastructure, including the Hizaz power plant and ports in Hodeida and Ras Issa.
Israel Strikes Houthi Military Sites in Yemen in Retaliation for Attacks
In response to Houthi attacks involving over 40 missiles and 320 drones launched from Yemen since October 7, 2023, Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on October 26, 2023, targeting Houthi military infrastructure, including the Hizaz power plant and ports in Hodeida and Ras Issa.
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56% Bias Score
South Korean President Blocked From Arrest Amid Impeachment Proceedings
On January 3rd, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's security detail blocked police and prosecutors from arresting him at his Seoul residence, leading to the resignation of the Presidential Security Service chief. A new arrest warrant was issued, and the Constitutional Court will begin impeachment...
South Korean President Blocked From Arrest Amid Impeachment Proceedings
On January 3rd, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's security detail blocked police and prosecutors from arresting him at his Seoul residence, leading to the resignation of the Presidential Security Service chief. A new arrest warrant was issued, and the Constitutional Court will begin impeachment...
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44% Bias Score
France Commemorates 2015 Attacks, Underscores Fight Against Terrorism and Antisemitism
A commemoration in Paris honored victims of the 2015 jihadist attacks in France, highlighting the ongoing fight against terrorism and antisemitism ten years later, with events including speeches, panel discussions, and a ceremony at the Hyper Cacher.
France Commemorates 2015 Attacks, Underscores Fight Against Terrorism and Antisemitism
A commemoration in Paris honored victims of the 2015 jihadist attacks in France, highlighting the ongoing fight against terrorism and antisemitism ten years later, with events including speeches, panel discussions, and a ceremony at the Hyper Cacher.
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32% Bias Score
Severe Flu Season Overwhelms French Hospitals
France is experiencing an exceptionally severe flu season with high hospitalization and death rates, primarily among the elderly, due to low vaccination rates (around 10.3 million doses distributed), reduced adherence to preventative measures, and three co-circulating influenza strains.
Severe Flu Season Overwhelms French Hospitals
France is experiencing an exceptionally severe flu season with high hospitalization and death rates, primarily among the elderly, due to low vaccination rates (around 10.3 million doses distributed), reduced adherence to preventative measures, and three co-circulating influenza strains.
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40% Bias Score