EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
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48% Bias Score
Ghana Mine Clash: Seven Dead, Protests Erupt
Seven to nine people died in a clash between soldiers and about 60 illegal miners armed with pump-action guns at an AngloGold Ashanti mine in Ghana's Ashanti region; protests followed, with vehicles and equipment burned; the government ordered investigations and the company covered medical and buria...
Ghana Mine Clash: Seven Dead, Protests Erupt
Seven to nine people died in a clash between soldiers and about 60 illegal miners armed with pump-action guns at an AngloGold Ashanti mine in Ghana's Ashanti region; protests followed, with vehicles and equipment burned; the government ordered investigations and the company covered medical and buria...
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44% Bias Score
China's Economic Resilience in 2024: Growth Rebounds Amidst Global Uncertainty
Despite initial economic slowdown in the second and third quarters of 2024, China's economy rebounded strongly in the final months, with key indicators reaching record highs thanks to timely government policy interventions and ongoing structural reforms.
China's Economic Resilience in 2024: Growth Rebounds Amidst Global Uncertainty
Despite initial economic slowdown in the second and third quarters of 2024, China's economy rebounded strongly in the final months, with key indicators reaching record highs thanks to timely government policy interventions and ongoing structural reforms.
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40% Bias Score
Davos Forum Opens Amidst US Trade Concerns and AI Employment Fears
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, convenes on the same day as the US president's inauguration, focusing on global economic anxieties following a year of political upheaval and amidst concerns about new US trade policies and the impact of rapid technological advancement on employment.
Davos Forum Opens Amidst US Trade Concerns and AI Employment Fears
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, convenes on the same day as the US president's inauguration, focusing on global economic anxieties following a year of political upheaval and amidst concerns about new US trade policies and the impact of rapid technological advancement on employment.
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56% Bias Score
France's Uncoordinated Energy Policy Risks Economic Hardship
French Senator Ronan Dantec warns of a lack of coordination in France's energy policy, highlighting the significant cost difference between nuclear (120€/MWh) and solar (17€/MWh) energy, and the risk of overproduction due to the lack of integration with cheaper European electricity.
France's Uncoordinated Energy Policy Risks Economic Hardship
French Senator Ronan Dantec warns of a lack of coordination in France's energy policy, highlighting the significant cost difference between nuclear (120€/MWh) and solar (17€/MWh) energy, and the risk of overproduction due to the lack of integration with cheaper European electricity.
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52% Bias Score
Biden Vetoes Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns and supply chain risks, despite bipartisan support for the veto and criticism from the involved companies.
Biden Vetoes Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns and supply chain risks, despite bipartisan support for the veto and criticism from the involved companies.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$109,000 on Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$109,000 on Monday, driven by anticipation of pro-crypto policies under President-elect Trump, who plans to create a U.S. crypto reserve and implement industry-friendly regulations.
Bitcoin Surges Past \$109,000 on Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$109,000 on Monday, driven by anticipation of pro-crypto policies under President-elect Trump, who plans to create a U.S. crypto reserve and implement industry-friendly regulations.
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56% Bias Score
China's Strong Showing at Davos Underscores Global Economic Engagement
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, China demonstrated its commitment to global markets through increased corporate participation (e.g., LONGi, Yidu Tech) and high-level government representation (Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang), focusing on multilateralism and mutually beneficial globalization; ...
China's Strong Showing at Davos Underscores Global Economic Engagement
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, China demonstrated its commitment to global markets through increased corporate participation (e.g., LONGi, Yidu Tech) and high-level government representation (Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang), focusing on multilateralism and mutually beneficial globalization; ...
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40% Bias Score
Jellyfish Invasion Devastates Scottish Salmon Farms
An invasive jellyfish species has killed over 200,000 farmed salmon in Scotland, impacting two farms near Skye and Muck, following a similar crisis in Norway where millions of salmon died in 2023 due to rising sea temperatures linked to climate change.
Jellyfish Invasion Devastates Scottish Salmon Farms
An invasive jellyfish species has killed over 200,000 farmed salmon in Scotland, impacting two farms near Skye and Muck, following a similar crisis in Norway where millions of salmon died in 2023 due to rising sea temperatures linked to climate change.
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44% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Food Insecurity Rises
Oxfam's report reveals a stark contrast: 204 new billionaires in 2024, increasing their collective wealth to \$15 trillion, while 733 million people lack sufficient food, 152 million more than five years ago.
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Food Insecurity Rises
Oxfam's report reveals a stark contrast: 204 new billionaires in 2024, increasing their collective wealth to \$15 trillion, while 733 million people lack sufficient food, 152 million more than five years ago.
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64% Bias Score
French Unions and Employers Begin Talks on Pension Reform
French unions and employers initiated three months of talks on January 17th to reform the pension system, a significant shift from President Macron's previous approach, aiming to find compromises on financing and other key issues, potentially impacting the future role of social partners in French po...
French Unions and Employers Begin Talks on Pension Reform
French unions and employers initiated three months of talks on January 17th to reform the pension system, a significant shift from President Macron's previous approach, aiming to find compromises on financing and other key issues, potentially impacting the future role of social partners in French po...
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56% Bias Score
China Urges US Businesses to Invest Amidst Han Zheng-Musk Meeting
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Elon Musk in the US on Sunday, urging American businesses to seize opportunities in China's growing economy; Musk pledged Tesla's continued investment and cooperation.
China Urges US Businesses to Invest Amidst Han Zheng-Musk Meeting
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Elon Musk in the US on Sunday, urging American businesses to seize opportunities in China's growing economy; Musk pledged Tesla's continued investment and cooperation.
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48% Bias Score