Russia Intercepts \$55 Million Worth of Cocaine Destined for Europe
Russian authorities seized 570 kilograms of cocaine from suspected members of the Cali cartel, hidden in a vehicle and destined for the European Union, marking the fifth such seizure in Russia this year.
Russia Intercepts \$55 Million Worth of Cocaine Destined for Europe
Russian authorities seized 570 kilograms of cocaine from suspected members of the Cali cartel, hidden in a vehicle and destined for the European Union, marking the fifth such seizure in Russia this year.
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32% Bias Score
Fulham defeats Brighton 3-1 in Premier League clash
Brighton lost to Fulham 3-1 in a Premier League match, with Fulham's Alex Iwobi scoring two goals and Brighton's Carlos Baleba scoring one. Bart Verbruggen's error led to Fulham's first goal. Bournemouth won against Tottenham 1-0.
Fulham defeats Brighton 3-1 in Premier League clash
Brighton lost to Fulham 3-1 in a Premier League match, with Fulham's Alex Iwobi scoring two goals and Brighton's Carlos Baleba scoring one. Bart Verbruggen's error led to Fulham's first goal. Bournemouth won against Tottenham 1-0.
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24% Bias Score
No-Confidence Vote Ousts French PM, Plunging Nation into Political and Economic Crisis
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted yesterday in a no-confidence vote after attempting to pass a budget including €60 billion in tax increases and spending cuts, leaving France in political paralysis and risking economic crisis with falling bond and stock prices and mass strikes planned.
No-Confidence Vote Ousts French PM, Plunging Nation into Political and Economic Crisis
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted yesterday in a no-confidence vote after attempting to pass a budget including €60 billion in tax increases and spending cuts, leaving France in political paralysis and risking economic crisis with falling bond and stock prices and mass strikes planned.
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52% Bias Score
European Gas Prices Surge Amidst Fears of Cold Winter and End of Russian Transit
Rising European natural gas prices, nearing €49/MWh on November 21st, fueled by a potential cold winter and the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, raise concerns despite reduced reliance on Russian gas and lower prices than in 2022.
European Gas Prices Surge Amidst Fears of Cold Winter and End of Russian Transit
Rising European natural gas prices, nearing €49/MWh on November 21st, fueled by a potential cold winter and the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, raise concerns despite reduced reliance on Russian gas and lower prices than in 2022.
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32% Bias Score
"French Political Crisis Deepens as Macron Faces No-Confidence Vote"
"French President Macron's 2024 was marked by political turmoil following snap elections that weakened his centrist coalition, leading to Prime Minister Barnier's short-lived government and a no-confidence vote, leaving France facing political instability and economic challenges."
"French Political Crisis Deepens as Macron Faces No-Confidence Vote"
"French President Macron's 2024 was marked by political turmoil following snap elections that weakened his centrist coalition, leading to Prime Minister Barnier's short-lived government and a no-confidence vote, leaving France facing political instability and economic challenges."
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56% Bias Score
Global Cost of Living Crisis: Economic Hardship in Developed Nations
Rising global living costs are creating widespread hardship, particularly in developed nations where the middle class is struggling. Political decisions, including energy policy and geopolitical choices, have worsened the crisis leading to unprecedented social and political challenges.
Global Cost of Living Crisis: Economic Hardship in Developed Nations
Rising global living costs are creating widespread hardship, particularly in developed nations where the middle class is struggling. Political decisions, including energy policy and geopolitical choices, have worsened the crisis leading to unprecedented social and political challenges.
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52% Bias Score
SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
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44% Bias Score
French Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was ousted by a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, marking the first time this has happened in over 60 years and the shortest-lived government in the Fifth Republic's history. The vote, supported by the far-right National Rally, came amid disagreements...
French Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was ousted by a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, marking the first time this has happened in over 60 years and the shortest-lived government in the Fifth Republic's history. The vote, supported by the far-right National Rally, came amid disagreements...
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48% Bias Score
Yetkin: West's Hypocrisy Fuels China's Rise
Murat Yetkin criticizes the West's actions—Barnier's dismissal, Biden's pardon of his son, and German free speech restrictions—contrasting them with China's economic and political growth, arguing that the West's hypocrisy allows China to undermine Western values.
Yetkin: West's Hypocrisy Fuels China's Rise
Murat Yetkin criticizes the West's actions—Barnier's dismissal, Biden's pardon of his son, and German free speech restrictions—contrasting them with China's economic and political growth, arguing that the West's hypocrisy allows China to undermine Western values.
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56% Bias Score
Europe-wide VAT Fraud Ring Causes €38 Million in Losses
A Europe-wide VAT fraud ring, operating in Greece and other countries, caused an estimated €38 million in losses between 2017 and 2024; authorities seized €14,000 in cash, cryptocurrencies, silver, and 63 firearms.
Europe-wide VAT Fraud Ring Causes €38 Million in Losses
A Europe-wide VAT fraud ring, operating in Greece and other countries, caused an estimated €38 million in losses between 2017 and 2024; authorities seized €14,000 in cash, cryptocurrencies, silver, and 63 firearms.
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52% Bias Score
European Gas Prices Surge Amidst Cold Weather and Looming Transit Contract Expiration
Increased European natural gas prices, reaching €49/MWh on November 21st, are driven by cold weather and reduced wind power, yet remain below 2022 peaks. Decreased reliance on Russian gas is a mitigating factor, although Russian LNG imports remain significant. The potential termination of a gas tran...
European Gas Prices Surge Amidst Cold Weather and Looming Transit Contract Expiration
Increased European natural gas prices, reaching €49/MWh on November 21st, are driven by cold weather and reduced wind power, yet remain below 2022 peaks. Decreased reliance on Russian gas is a mitigating factor, although Russian LNG imports remain significant. The potential termination of a gas tran...
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32% Bias Score
GroenLinks-PvdA Shifts Stance, Supporting Immigration Limits
GroenLinks-PvdA in the Netherlands shifted its stance on immigration, now supporting limiting both asylum and labor migration to maintain long-term prosperity, marking a significant policy change and impacting future immigration policies.
GroenLinks-PvdA Shifts Stance, Supporting Immigration Limits
GroenLinks-PvdA in the Netherlands shifted its stance on immigration, now supporting limiting both asylum and labor migration to maintain long-term prosperity, marking a significant policy change and impacting future immigration policies.
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48% Bias Score