Sarkozy's Seychelles Vacation Amidst Corruption Conviction
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, definitively convicted for corruption and influence peddling on December 18th, is currently vacationing in the Seychelles with his family while awaiting the implementation of his electronic monitoring sentence, sparking public debate.
Sarkozy's Seychelles Vacation Amidst Corruption Conviction
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, definitively convicted for corruption and influence peddling on December 18th, is currently vacationing in the Seychelles with his family while awaiting the implementation of his electronic monitoring sentence, sparking public debate.
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56% Bias Score
French Local Governments Cancel New Year's Events to Protest Budget Cuts
Facing government demands for €6.5 billion in budget cuts, numerous French local governments, including Rouen Normandy Metropolis and several Île-de-France departments, are canceling traditional New Year's greetings ceremonies, saving small sums but protesting austerity measures.
French Local Governments Cancel New Year's Events to Protest Budget Cuts
Facing government demands for €6.5 billion in budget cuts, numerous French local governments, including Rouen Normandy Metropolis and several Île-de-France departments, are canceling traditional New Year's greetings ceremonies, saving small sums but protesting austerity measures.
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32% Bias Score
International Pressure Mounts on Georgia Amidst Post-Election Crisis
Germany, France, and Poland urged Georgia on December 31st to hold new elections and engage in a national dialogue, citing the OSCE's report confirming widespread irregularities in the October 26th elections, which triggered months of protests and violence.
International Pressure Mounts on Georgia Amidst Post-Election Crisis
Germany, France, and Poland urged Georgia on December 31st to hold new elections and engage in a national dialogue, citing the OSCE's report confirming widespread irregularities in the October 26th elections, which triggered months of protests and violence.
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36% Bias Score
Death of South African Dance Icon Dada Masilo
Internationally renowned South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo died Sunday at age 39 after a short illness; her innovative work, blending African and European dance styles, earned her numerous awards and profoundly impacted contemporary dance.
Death of South African Dance Icon Dada Masilo
Internationally renowned South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo died Sunday at age 39 after a short illness; her innovative work, blending African and European dance styles, earned her numerous awards and profoundly impacted contemporary dance.
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20% Bias Score
Taliban Orders Blocking of Windows Overlooking Afghan Women's Homes
The Taliban's supreme leader ordered the blocking of windows overlooking Afghan women's residential spaces on December 28th, citing potential 'obscenity' and mandating new buildings lack such views into neighbors' courtyards, kitchens, or wells, furthering restrictions on women since the Taliban's 2...
Taliban Orders Blocking of Windows Overlooking Afghan Women's Homes
The Taliban's supreme leader ordered the blocking of windows overlooking Afghan women's residential spaces on December 28th, citing potential 'obscenity' and mandating new buildings lack such views into neighbors' courtyards, kitchens, or wells, furthering restrictions on women since the Taliban's 2...
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48% Bias Score
Bayrou Promises Two-Year Reconstruction Plan for Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte
French Prime Minister François Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on December 30th to assess the damage from Cyclone Chido, promising a two-year reconstruction plan called "Mayotte debout," including immediate aid and long-term solutions to address housing, immigration, and security issues; he also stated th...
Bayrou Promises Two-Year Reconstruction Plan for Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte
French Prime Minister François Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on December 30th to assess the damage from Cyclone Chido, promising a two-year reconstruction plan called "Mayotte debout," including immediate aid and long-term solutions to address housing, immigration, and security issues; he also stated th...
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40% Bias Score
Largest UK Dinosaur Footprint Site Discovered in Oxfordshire
Nearly 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back 166 million years, were discovered this summer at Dewars Farm quarry in Oxfordshire, England—the largest such UK site, possibly globally—by quarry worker Gary Johnson, leading to excavations involving over 100 people studying the Middle Jurassic-era lagoon...
Largest UK Dinosaur Footprint Site Discovered in Oxfordshire
Nearly 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back 166 million years, were discovered this summer at Dewars Farm quarry in Oxfordshire, England—the largest such UK site, possibly globally—by quarry worker Gary Johnson, leading to excavations involving over 100 people studying the Middle Jurassic-era lagoon...
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20% Bias Score
Gaza Healthcare System on Verge of Collapse Amidst Israeli Attacks
The UN reports Gaza's healthcare system is on the verge of total collapse due to Israeli attacks since October 2023, impacting Palestinian access to medical care; Israel's justifications are deemed vague by the UN.
Gaza Healthcare System on Verge of Collapse Amidst Israeli Attacks
The UN reports Gaza's healthcare system is on the verge of total collapse due to Israeli attacks since October 2023, impacting Palestinian access to medical care; Israel's justifications are deemed vague by the UN.
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40% Bias Score
Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites
On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName launched DDoS attacks against at least 23 French city and departmental websites, including Marseille and Haute-Garonne, in retaliation for France's support of Ukraine; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites
On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName launched DDoS attacks against at least 23 French city and departmental websites, including Marseille and Haute-Garonne, in retaliation for France's support of Ukraine; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
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44% Bias Score
Borne Faces Backlash Over Dismissive Response to Mayotte Aid Crisis
French Education Minister Elisabeth Borne faced criticism for seemingly dismissing teachers' concerns about insufficient post-Cyclone Chido aid distribution in Mayotte on December 30th, sparking public outrage over a video showing her turning away from them.
Borne Faces Backlash Over Dismissive Response to Mayotte Aid Crisis
French Education Minister Elisabeth Borne faced criticism for seemingly dismissing teachers' concerns about insufficient post-Cyclone Chido aid distribution in Mayotte on December 30th, sparking public outrage over a video showing her turning away from them.
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52% Bias Score
South Korea investigates Boeing 737-800 crash, questions airport safety
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport in South Korea on December 29th, 2024, killing 177 passengers and crew after striking a structure at the end of the runway; a full investigation is underway with US assistance.
South Korea investigates Boeing 737-800 crash, questions airport safety
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport in South Korea on December 29th, 2024, killing 177 passengers and crew after striking a structure at the end of the runway; a full investigation is underway with US assistance.
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32% Bias Score
Pelicot Accepts Sentence, but Retrial Imminent in Mass Rape Case
Dominique Pelicot, sentenced to 20 years for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife, Gisèle, and giving her to dozens of men between 2011 and 2020, will not appeal, but a retrial is imminent due to appeals filed by 17 of his 50 co-defendants.
Pelicot Accepts Sentence, but Retrial Imminent in Mass Rape Case
Dominique Pelicot, sentenced to 20 years for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife, Gisèle, and giving her to dozens of men between 2011 and 2020, will not appeal, but a retrial is imminent due to appeals filed by 17 of his 50 co-defendants.
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48% Bias Score