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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🌐 95% Global Worthiness
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Kyiv Attack: 10 Dead, Infrastructure Damaged Amidst Stalled Peace Talks

A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on August 27-28 killed at least 10 people, including a child, injured 38, and damaged residential buildings, a kindergarten, a shopping mall, and the EU mission, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts by Donald Trump to mediate a ceasefire.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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France, Ukraine, US: Child Homelessness, Kyiv Attacks, Minneapolis Shooting

At least 2,159 children were left without shelter in France on August 18th, an increase of 6% compared to last year; Russian strikes on Kyiv killed 8 including a child; a shooting at a Minneapolis church left 2 children dead and 17 injured.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
liberation.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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France Faces Political Uncertainty Amidst Gaza Conflict and Ukraine's Acknowledgment of Russian Troops

French Prime Minister François Bayrou issued an ultimatum to deputies, demanding a decision within 13 days on a confidence vote; simultaneous protests in Israel urge an end to the Gaza war; Ukraine acknowledges Russian troops in the Dnipropetrovsk region; an investigation into Kick's practices follo...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Valls Pursues New Caledonia Agreement Despite FLNKS Opposition

French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls concluded a New Caledonia visit on August 28th, reaffirming his commitment to implementing the July 2nd institutional agreement despite the FLNKS's rejection; a drafting committee is working on its legal translation, with a 2026 referendum planned.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Thousands of Disabled French Children Lack Adequate School Support

An Unapei survey reveals that thousands of disabled children in France began the 2024 school year with inadequate support, with many receiving less than 12 hours of weekly schooling, highlighting systemic issues within the French education system and long waiting lists for specialized care.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Île-de-France Withdraws Funding from Rock en Seine Over Kneecap Controversy

The Île-de-France region canceled its 2025 funding for the Rock en Seine music festival on August 21st because the festival refused to remove the band Kneecap from its lineup, a decision following similar cancellations from Saint-Cloud totaling at least 190,000 euros in lost funding; the total amoun...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
🌐 92% Global Worthiness
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Minneapolis Church Shooting: Two Children Killed, Seventeen Injured

A 23-year-old transgender woman, Robin Westman, opened fire during a youth mass at a Minneapolis Catholic church on August 27th, 2024, killing two children and wounding seventeen others before taking her own life; the FBI is investigating it as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Orléans Mayor Bans Burial of Rwandan Genocide Figure

The mayor of Orléans, France, banned the burial of Protais Zigiranyirazo, a key figure in the Rwandan genocide, on August 26, 2024, due to concerns about public order and potential glorification of the genocide.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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25 Countries Halt US Postal Deliveries Due to New Tariffs

On August 29th, 25 countries suspended US-bound postal deliveries due to new tariffs on packages exceeding \$100, following a July 30th US decree eliminating previous exemptions; the short implementation deadline and pre-payment requirement created operational challenges for postal services.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Ambassador's Antisemitism Criticism Sparks Outrage in France

The US ambassador's letter to French President Macron, criticizing France's insufficient action against antisemitism, prompted a strong rebuke from the French government and condemnation across the political spectrum, leading to the ambassador's summoning to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Dismisses Top Intelligence Officials After Iran Strike Report Discrepancy

Following a report contradicting his statements on US airstrikes in Iran, President Donald Trump dismissed Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse, head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, along with two other top officials on August 22nd, 2024, sparking concerns about military politicization.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Portuguese Firefighter Dies Battling Devastating Wildfires

A 45-year-old Portuguese firefighter died battling wildfires in Sabugal; this is the fourth fatality this summer, highlighting the severity of the fires that have burned nearly 278,000 hectares in Portugal this year, exceeding previous years' devastation. Spain is also suffering devastating wildfire...

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24% Bias Score

Climate Action

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