Record CAC 40 Investor Payouts Despite Market Dip
Despite a 2.15% decrease in the Paris Stock Exchange in 2024, CAC 40 companies redistributed a record €98.2 billion to investors—€72.8 billion in dividends (up 8.5% from 2023) and €25.5 billion in share buybacks—representing a 60% increase since 2019, driven by post-Covid recovery and capital reallo...
Record CAC 40 Investor Payouts Despite Market Dip
Despite a 2.15% decrease in the Paris Stock Exchange in 2024, CAC 40 companies redistributed a record €98.2 billion to investors—€72.8 billion in dividends (up 8.5% from 2023) and €25.5 billion in share buybacks—representing a 60% increase since 2019, driven by post-Covid recovery and capital reallo...
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52% Bias Score
South Korean Court Hears Impeachment Case Against President Yoon
On January 14th, South Korea's Constitutional Court began hearing the impeachment case against President Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted to impose martial law on December 3rd, prompting his suspension and triggering a political crisis that may culminate in a new presidential election.
South Korean Court Hears Impeachment Case Against President Yoon
On January 14th, South Korea's Constitutional Court began hearing the impeachment case against President Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted to impose martial law on December 3rd, prompting his suspension and triggering a political crisis that may culminate in a new presidential election.
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56% Bias Score
Sarkozy Denies Libyan Campaign Funding in 2007 Trial
Nicolas Sarkozy, on trial in Paris for allegedly receiving Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign, vehemently denies the accusations, citing his campaign's immense popularity and extensive fundraising efforts, claiming 335,000 party members and numerous overflowing rallies.
Sarkozy Denies Libyan Campaign Funding in 2007 Trial
Nicolas Sarkozy, on trial in Paris for allegedly receiving Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign, vehemently denies the accusations, citing his campaign's immense popularity and extensive fundraising efforts, claiming 335,000 party members and numerous overflowing rallies.
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48% Bias Score
Oscars Luncheon Cancelled Due to Devastating California Wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have caused the cancellation of the Oscars nominees luncheon, resulting in 24 deaths and 92,000 evacuations; however, the main ceremony will proceed as planned on March 2, with nominations released online on January 23, while major studios pledged millions in rel...
Oscars Luncheon Cancelled Due to Devastating California Wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have caused the cancellation of the Oscars nominees luncheon, resulting in 24 deaths and 92,000 evacuations; however, the main ceremony will proceed as planned on March 2, with nominations released online on January 23, while major studios pledged millions in rel...
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36% Bias Score
France to Isolate Top 100 Drug Traffickers in High-Security Prison
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin plans to isolate France's 100 most influential drug traffickers in a high-security prison by summer, raising concerns about the selection process, logistical challenges, and potential impact on judicial proceedings.
France to Isolate Top 100 Drug Traffickers in High-Security Prison
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin plans to isolate France's 100 most influential drug traffickers in a high-security prison by summer, raising concerns about the selection process, logistical challenges, and potential impact on judicial proceedings.
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24% Bias Score
Fire Destroys Major Portion of Arnold Schönberg's Archive
A fire in Los Angeles destroyed a significant portion of composer Arnold Schönberg's archive, housed at Belmont Music Publishers, including manuscripts and scores, impacting the preservation of his musical legacy.
Fire Destroys Major Portion of Arnold Schönberg's Archive
A fire in Los Angeles destroyed a significant portion of composer Arnold Schönberg's archive, housed at Belmont Music Publishers, including manuscripts and scores, impacting the preservation of his musical legacy.
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24% Bias Score
French Couple's 'Sovereign Citizen' Beliefs Lead to Terrorism Charges
A French couple, identified as followers of the "citizen sovereign" movement, were arrested after a traffic stop revealed weapons and explosives in their possession; the man was charged with eight terrorism-related offenses, and the woman with four.
French Couple's 'Sovereign Citizen' Beliefs Lead to Terrorism Charges
A French couple, identified as followers of the "citizen sovereign" movement, were arrested after a traffic stop revealed weapons and explosives in their possession; the man was charged with eight terrorism-related offenses, and the woman with four.
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40% Bias Score
French Court Urges Halt to EDF's €100 Billion EPR2 Nuclear Program
France's Court of Auditors warns of significant risks and cost overruns in EDF's planned EPR2 nuclear reactor program, recommending a pause until financing is secured and design issues are resolved, citing potential costs exceeding €100 billion.
French Court Urges Halt to EDF's €100 Billion EPR2 Nuclear Program
France's Court of Auditors warns of significant risks and cost overruns in EDF's planned EPR2 nuclear reactor program, recommending a pause until financing is secured and design issues are resolved, citing potential costs exceeding €100 billion.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban, Millions Migrate to Chinese Rival
Facing a January 19, 2025 deadline to sell or face a US ban, TikTok is experiencing a mass exodus of 170 million American users and creators migrating to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, which briefly topped US App Store downloads on January 13th.
TikTok Faces US Ban, Millions Migrate to Chinese Rival
Facing a January 19, 2025 deadline to sell or face a US ban, TikTok is experiencing a mass exodus of 170 million American users and creators migrating to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, which briefly topped US App Store downloads on January 13th.
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56% Bias Score
French Program Tackles High Mortality Rate Among Released Prisoners with Mental Health Issues
The Emot team in Lille, France, a multidisciplinary program, addresses the high mortality rate among released prisoners with mental health issues by providing six months of care, including psychiatric treatment, social, and administrative support, highlighting the significant need for improved post-...
French Program Tackles High Mortality Rate Among Released Prisoners with Mental Health Issues
The Emot team in Lille, France, a multidisciplinary program, addresses the high mortality rate among released prisoners with mental health issues by providing six months of care, including psychiatric treatment, social, and administrative support, highlighting the significant need for improved post-...
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28% Bias Score
France's Population Growth Slows Amidst Aging Population and Record Low Fertility
France's population reached 68.6 million in 2024, a 0.25% increase driven by high life expectancy despite a 1.1% rise in mortality and a record low fertility rate of 1.62 children per woman, the lowest since World War II.
France's Population Growth Slows Amidst Aging Population and Record Low Fertility
France's population reached 68.6 million in 2024, a 0.25% increase driven by high life expectancy despite a 1.1% rise in mortality and a record low fertility rate of 1.62 children per woman, the lowest since World War II.
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24% Bias Score
BFM TV Denies False Accusation of Offering Money for Filming Le Pen's Funeral
Following Jean-Marie Le Pen's funeral, the far-right media outlet Frontières falsely accused BFM TV of offering €5,000 to residents for filming access, which BFM TV denied, leading to a potential defamation lawsuit and highlighting issues of journalistic ethics.
BFM TV Denies False Accusation of Offering Money for Filming Le Pen's Funeral
Following Jean-Marie Le Pen's funeral, the far-right media outlet Frontières falsely accused BFM TV of offering €5,000 to residents for filming access, which BFM TV denied, leading to a potential defamation lawsuit and highlighting issues of journalistic ethics.
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56% Bias Score