International Condemnation of Georgia's Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the Georgian government's violent crackdown on pro-EU protesters, resulting in over 400 arrests and 100 injuries, while the US also denounced the repression, as protests continue for the tenth consecutive night.
International Condemnation of Georgia's Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the Georgian government's violent crackdown on pro-EU protesters, resulting in over 400 arrests and 100 injuries, while the US also denounced the repression, as protests continue for the tenth consecutive night.
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56% Bias Score
Macron Stages Diplomatic Coup at Notre-Dame Reopening
French President Emmanuel Macron used the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral to facilitate a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President-elect Donald Trump, showcasing French diplomacy amidst domestic challenges and overshadowing other European leaders.
Macron Stages Diplomatic Coup at Notre-Dame Reopening
French President Emmanuel Macron used the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral to facilitate a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President-elect Donald Trump, showcasing French diplomacy amidst domestic challenges and overshadowing other European leaders.
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40% Bias Score
Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants
Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.
Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants
Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.
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52% Bias Score
Russia, Belarus sign security treaty allowing potential nuclear weapons use
Russia and Belarus signed a security treaty on Friday in Minsk, allowing the potential use of nuclear weapons in response to aggression, following Russia's updated nuclear doctrine lowering the threshold for nuclear use and placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrella.
Russia, Belarus sign security treaty allowing potential nuclear weapons use
Russia and Belarus signed a security treaty on Friday in Minsk, allowing the potential use of nuclear weapons in response to aggression, following Russia's updated nuclear doctrine lowering the threshold for nuclear use and placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrella.
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44% Bias Score
Romanian Election Results Annulled Due to Foreign Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election results due to evidence of foreign interference in the victory of far-right nationalist Călin Georgescu, who leveraged TikTok and benefited from nearly €1 million in covert social media spending, according to intelligence reports.
Romanian Election Results Annulled Due to Foreign Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election results due to evidence of foreign interference in the victory of far-right nationalist Călin Georgescu, who leveraged TikTok and benefited from nearly €1 million in covert social media spending, according to intelligence reports.
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40% Bias Score
Urine Test Detects Lung Cancer Earlier Using \"Zombie Cells\"
British scientists created a urine test detecting lung cancer earlier by identifying \"zombie cells\"—senescent cells releasing proteins detected by an injectable sensor—which successfully identified early-stage lung cancer in rats, potentially revolutionizing cancer detection.
Urine Test Detects Lung Cancer Earlier Using \"Zombie Cells\"
British scientists created a urine test detecting lung cancer earlier by identifying \"zombie cells\"—senescent cells releasing proteins detected by an injectable sensor—which successfully identified early-stage lung cancer in rats, potentially revolutionizing cancer detection.
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40% Bias Score
"South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote, Faces Renewed Attempt Amidst Protests"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol survived an impeachment vote on December 9th due to a boycott by the ruling party, but faces a renewed impeachment attempt on December 14th amid massive public protests demanding his resignation for sending armed soldiers to the streets of Seoul with a martial l...
"South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote, Faces Renewed Attempt Amidst Protests"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol survived an impeachment vote on December 9th due to a boycott by the ruling party, but faces a renewed impeachment attempt on December 14th amid massive public protests demanding his resignation for sending armed soldiers to the streets of Seoul with a martial l...
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks to Rebrand Amidst Uncertain Future
Following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, previously linked to al-Qaeda, is now attempting to reinvent himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance, causing uncertainty about Syria's future governance.
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks to Rebrand Amidst Uncertain Future
Following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, previously linked to al-Qaeda, is now attempting to reinvent himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance, causing uncertainty about Syria's future governance.
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52% Bias Score
AfD's Weidel: A Unique Candidate Challenging Germany's Political Landscape
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old economist with a Goldman Sachs background and Sri Lankan partner, is the AfD's first female chancellor candidate, challenging Germany's political landscape as the party rises to 17% in polls ahead of February 23rd's snap election.
AfD's Weidel: A Unique Candidate Challenging Germany's Political Landscape
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old economist with a Goldman Sachs background and Sri Lankan partner, is the AfD's first female chancellor candidate, challenging Germany's political landscape as the party rises to 17% in polls ahead of February 23rd's snap election.
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60% Bias Score
EU Probes TikTok's Role in Annulled Romanian Election
The European Commission urgently requested information from TikTok concerning its alleged role in the annulled first round of the Romanian presidential elections, fueled by concerns of foreign interference, particularly from a state actor potentially manipulating the platform's algorithm.
EU Probes TikTok's Role in Annulled Romanian Election
The European Commission urgently requested information from TikTok concerning its alleged role in the annulled first round of the Romanian presidential elections, fueled by concerns of foreign interference, particularly from a state actor potentially manipulating the platform's algorithm.
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48% Bias Score
French Budget Crisis: Deficit to Rise, Refinancing Costs Increase
The resignation of French Prime Minister Barnier leaves France without a valid budget, potentially increasing the public deficit to 6.3-6.6% of GDP and raising refinancing costs. The EU's 3% deficit limit is at risk, while a special law might be needed to maintain tax collection and social security ...
French Budget Crisis: Deficit to Rise, Refinancing Costs Increase
The resignation of French Prime Minister Barnier leaves France without a valid budget, potentially increasing the public deficit to 6.3-6.6% of GDP and raising refinancing costs. The EU's 3% deficit limit is at risk, while a special law might be needed to maintain tax collection and social security ...
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36% Bias Score
"Record EU Military Spending Reaches €279 Billion in 2023"
"In 2023, EU military spending reached a record high of €279 billion, a 10% increase from 2022, driven by geopolitical instability and a need to modernize defense capabilities, prompting calls for increased investment to meet NATO's deterrence goals."
"Record EU Military Spending Reaches €279 Billion in 2023"
"In 2023, EU military spending reached a record high of €279 billion, a 10% increase from 2022, driven by geopolitical instability and a need to modernize defense capabilities, prompting calls for increased investment to meet NATO's deterrence goals."
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48% Bias Score