French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote After Using Article 49.3
France faces a potential government collapse after Prime Minister Michel Barnier used article 49.3 to pass the 2025 social security budget, triggering a no-confidence motion by the left-wing opposition, potentially joined by the National Rally (RN).
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote After Using Article 49.3
France faces a potential government collapse after Prime Minister Michel Barnier used article 49.3 to pass the 2025 social security budget, triggering a no-confidence motion by the left-wing opposition, potentially joined by the National Rally (RN).
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48% Bias Score
Saudi Funding for Centre Pompidou Renovation Raises Human Rights Concerns
Saudi Arabia will donate €50 million to the Centre Pompidou's renovation in Paris in exchange for French cultural cooperation agreements, raising ethical concerns given the kingdom's human rights record and record-high executions this year.
Saudi Funding for Centre Pompidou Renovation Raises Human Rights Concerns
Saudi Arabia will donate €50 million to the Centre Pompidou's renovation in Paris in exchange for French cultural cooperation agreements, raising ethical concerns given the kingdom's human rights record and record-high executions this year.
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52% Bias Score
Lévy and Dombasle: A Libération Profile from 1996
Libération's August 1996 profile of Bernard-Henri Lévy and Arielle Dombasle, set at La Colombe d'Or, uses a play-like format to explore their contrasting personalities and the complexities of their relationship, offering an intimate look at a celebrity couple.
Lévy and Dombasle: A Libération Profile from 1996
Libération's August 1996 profile of Bernard-Henri Lévy and Arielle Dombasle, set at La Colombe d'Or, uses a play-like format to explore their contrasting personalities and the complexities of their relationship, offering an intimate look at a celebrity couple.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son, Raising Concerns About Justice System Independence
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax fraud and illegal gun possession, claiming his son was unfairly targeted due to his familial relationship; this decision raises concerns about the US justice system's independence.
Biden Pardons Son, Raising Concerns About Justice System Independence
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax fraud and illegal gun possession, claiming his son was unfairly targeted due to his familial relationship; this decision raises concerns about the US justice system's independence.
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40% Bias Score
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Dispute
On December 2nd, 2024, the French government faces a potential no-confidence vote due to a standoff with the Rassemblement National (RN) over the social security budget. The RN, led by Jordan Bardella, threatens a censure motion unless further concessions are made before 15:00. The government, led b...
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Dispute
On December 2nd, 2024, the French government faces a potential no-confidence vote due to a standoff with the Rassemblement National (RN) over the social security budget. The RN, led by Jordan Bardella, threatens a censure motion unless further concessions are made before 15:00. The government, led b...
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52% Bias Score
Sarkozy Contemplates Political Exit in 1995
In a 1995 Liberation profile, 40-year-old French Minister of Budget Nicolas Sarkozy contemplated leaving politics within a decade due to its high costs, revealing cynicism about the system and a calculated approach to media relations, while reflecting on his complex relationship with his father and ...
Sarkozy Contemplates Political Exit in 1995
In a 1995 Liberation profile, 40-year-old French Minister of Budget Nicolas Sarkozy contemplated leaving politics within a decade due to its high costs, revealing cynicism about the system and a calculated approach to media relations, while reflecting on his complex relationship with his father and ...
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48% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia's 2024 Executions Surpass 300, Defying International Pressure
Saudi Arabia's executions in 2024 exceeded 300, a sharp rise from previous years, placing it among the world's top executioners despite international condemnation and its claims to limit capital punishment to major crimes; over 100 of those executed were foreign nationals.
Saudi Arabia's 2024 Executions Surpass 300, Defying International Pressure
Saudi Arabia's executions in 2024 exceeded 300, a sharp rise from previous years, placing it among the world's top executioners despite international condemnation and its claims to limit capital punishment to major crimes; over 100 of those executed were foreign nationals.
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56% Bias Score
French Railway Unions Maintain Strike Threat Over SNCF Restructuring
French railway unions are threatening a December 11th strike over the SNCF's planned restructuring, including the Fret SNCF split, subsidiary process, and insufficient funding; talks with management have yielded some discussion, but no agreements, while an upcoming meeting with the Minister of Trans...
French Railway Unions Maintain Strike Threat Over SNCF Restructuring
French railway unions are threatening a December 11th strike over the SNCF's planned restructuring, including the Fret SNCF split, subsidiary process, and insufficient funding; talks with management have yielded some discussion, but no agreements, while an upcoming meeting with the Minister of Trans...
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36% Bias Score
Low Cost of AME-Funded Ear Surgeries in France
The French government spends 11,000–13,000 euros annually on ear surgeries for undocumented immigrants under the AME program, a small fraction of the overall budget and limited to medically necessary cases, despite claims of excessive spending by the National Rally.
Low Cost of AME-Funded Ear Surgeries in France
The French government spends 11,000–13,000 euros annually on ear surgeries for undocumented immigrants under the AME program, a small fraction of the overall budget and limited to medically necessary cases, despite claims of excessive spending by the National Rally.
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48% Bias Score
Far-Right Surge in Romanian Elections Raises Geopolitical Concerns
In Romania's December 1st parliamentary elections, the pro-European Social Democrats won, but the combined far-right tripled its vote share from 2020 to over 31%, raising concerns about the country's geopolitical alignment amid economic hardship and the war in Ukraine.
Far-Right Surge in Romanian Elections Raises Geopolitical Concerns
In Romania's December 1st parliamentary elections, the pro-European Social Democrats won, but the combined far-right tripled its vote share from 2020 to over 31%, raising concerns about the country's geopolitical alignment amid economic hardship and the war in Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Long-Term Health Crisis Persists
The Bhopal gas tragedy's aftermath continues to affect thousands of children in India, suffering from birth defects and chronic illnesses due to parental exposure to methyl isocyanate, while inadequate cleanup and legal challenges perpetuate the crisis.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Long-Term Health Crisis Persists
The Bhopal gas tragedy's aftermath continues to affect thousands of children in India, suffering from birth defects and chronic illnesses due to parental exposure to methyl isocyanate, while inadequate cleanup and legal challenges perpetuate the crisis.
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28% Bias Score
HTS Captures Most of Aleppo City in Major Syrian Offensive
On November 30th, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied rebels captured most of Aleppo city after a three-day offensive, resulting in 311 reported deaths and marking a significant escalation in the Syrian conflict.
HTS Captures Most of Aleppo City in Major Syrian Offensive
On November 30th, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied rebels captured most of Aleppo city after a three-day offensive, resulting in 311 reported deaths and marking a significant escalation in the Syrian conflict.
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44% Bias Score