Domain: liberation.fr

French daily newspaper founded in 1973

Libération, popularly known as Libé, is a daily newspaper in France, founded in Paris by Jean-Paul Sartre and Serge July in 1973 in the wake of the protest movements of May 1968. Initially positioned on the far left of France's political spectrum, the editorial line evolved towards a more centre-left stance at the end of the 1970s, where it remains as of 2012.

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Thai Civilians Killed in Cambodia Border Clash

Twelve Thai civilians, including a child, died in a border clash with Cambodia on July 24, 2024, in Surin province, escalating a long-standing border dispute and causing a severe deterioration in diplomatic relations.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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France Restricts MaPrimeRénov Program Amidst Fraud and Budget Concerns

The French government will partially reopen the MaPrimeRénov program on September 30th, accepting only 13,000 applications from very low-income households, due to budget concerns and 5,000 cases of fraud detected among 16,000 suspected ones, while lowering the work ceiling for subsidies.

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Spanish Parliament Rejects Power Grid Improvement Plan

The Spanish parliament rejected a government plan to improve the country's power grid, a plan proposed after a major power outage in April, by a vote of 183 to 165, despite the government's insistence on its necessity.

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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🌐 95% Global Worthiness
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1,054 Killed in Gaza While Seeking Food, UN Accuses Israeli Army

The UN reported that 1,054 people in Gaza were killed while seeking food since late May, blaming the Israeli army; 766 deaths occurred near US-Israel backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites, and 288 near UN aid convoys, amidst a two-month Israeli blockade.

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48% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
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French Unions Launch Petition Against Austerity Measures

French trade unions launched a petition on July 22nd, 2024, on Change.org, against the government's austerity plan, which includes eliminating two public holidays, freezing social benefits, and reforming unemployment insurance, arguing that the plan unfairly burdens workers and the poor.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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French Driver Sentenced for Fatal Accident Involving Children"

An 83-year-old woman was sentenced to four years in prison for causing the death of a 10-year-old girl and injuring six other children in a traffic accident in La Rochelle, France, on June 5, 2024, after driving the wrong way down a street and hitting them with her car.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Corsican Prefect Resigns Amidst Anti-Mafia Controversy

Corsica's Prefect Jérôme Filippini resigned after nine months, sparking controversy due to his prominent anti-mafia campaign; his replacement, Éric Jalon, is expected to assume office on August 25.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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PFAS Contamination Found in Reusable Menstrual Products

A study found that nearly 30% of reusable menstrual products tested contained intentionally high levels of PFAS, raising concerns about health risks and environmental contamination due to their persistence and release into wastewater and landfills.

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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French Summer Sales Plummet Amidst Heatwave and Fast Fashion Competition

French summer sales ended July 22nd with disappointing results: a 5% drop in in-store sales and a 3% decline in online sales compared to last year, due to a heatwave, the rise of private sales, and competition from fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu.

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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US Announces Second Withdrawal from UNESCO

The United States announced its second withdrawal from UNESCO, effective December 31, 2026, citing the organization's alleged anti-Israel bias and promotion of divisive social and cultural causes, a decision welcomed by Israel's foreign minister.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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EU Investigates Universal Music's Acquisition of Downtown Over Competition Concerns

The European Commission is investigating Universal Music Group's $775 million acquisition of Downtown, a music services firm, due to concerns about potential anti-competitive practices, impacting artists, record labels, and consumers. The investigation will conclude by November 26th.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 95% Global Worthiness
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73 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Shelling Amidst Growing Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli shelling in Gaza has killed at least 73 Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid, according to Civil Defense; three infants have died of starvation; the Pope and international protests condemn the violence and plead for humanitarian access and a peaceful resolution.

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52% Bias Score

Zero Hunger

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