Investigation Launched into Alleged Desertion of Hundreds of Ukrainian Soldiers
Ukraine is investigating reports that hundreds of soldiers from the 155th Mechanized Brigade, partly trained in France, deserted or went AWOL; a journalist claims 1700 soldiers are involved, but evidence is lacking; the brigade's commander was previously suspended.
Investigation Launched into Alleged Desertion of Hundreds of Ukrainian Soldiers
Ukraine is investigating reports that hundreds of soldiers from the 155th Mechanized Brigade, partly trained in France, deserted or went AWOL; a journalist claims 1700 soldiers are involved, but evidence is lacking; the brigade's commander was previously suspended.
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56% Bias Score
French Police Officers to Stand Trial in Delivery Driver's Death
Three French police officers will be tried for the manslaughter of 42-year-old Cedric Chouviat, who died of asphyxiation after repeatedly saying "I'm suffocating" during a January 2020 arrest near the Eiffel Tower; at least two officers have appealed.
French Police Officers to Stand Trial in Delivery Driver's Death
Three French police officers will be tried for the manslaughter of 42-year-old Cedric Chouviat, who died of asphyxiation after repeatedly saying "I'm suffocating" during a January 2020 arrest near the Eiffel Tower; at least two officers have appealed.
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48% Bias Score
EU Ministers Set Conditions for Syria Relations After Assad's Fall
German and French foreign ministers visited Damascus following the December 8th, 2024, overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, offering cooperation conditional on justice for victims of the Assad regime and protection of minority rights; this is the first high-level Western contact with the n...
EU Ministers Set Conditions for Syria Relations After Assad's Fall
German and French foreign ministers visited Damascus following the December 8th, 2024, overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, offering cooperation conditional on justice for victims of the Assad regime and protection of minority rights; this is the first high-level Western contact with the n...
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52% Bias Score
EU Ministers Visit Damascus Amidst Potential Syria Rapprochement
German and French foreign ministers visited Damascus on January 3rd to meet with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, signaling a potential EU rapprochement with the new regime following earlier diplomatic contacts. The visit aims to support Syria's transition and reconciliation, potentially leading...
EU Ministers Visit Damascus Amidst Potential Syria Rapprochement
German and French foreign ministers visited Damascus on January 3rd to meet with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, signaling a potential EU rapprochement with the new regime following earlier diplomatic contacts. The visit aims to support Syria's transition and reconciliation, potentially leading...
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32% Bias Score
French Police Officers to Stand Trial in 2020 Delivery Driver Death
Three French police officers face trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Cédric Chouviat, a delivery driver who died in 2020 after police intervention; a judge ruled police acted negligently causing his asphyxiation.
French Police Officers to Stand Trial in 2020 Delivery Driver Death
Three French police officers face trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Cédric Chouviat, a delivery driver who died in 2020 after police intervention; a judge ruled police acted negligently causing his asphyxiation.
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36% Bias Score
French Woman Named Person of the Year After Winning Rape Case
Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old French woman, was named French Person of the Year after a highly publicized trial where her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted of repeatedly raping her while unconscious; her courage sparked a national conversation on rape culture and legal reform in France.
French Woman Named Person of the Year After Winning Rape Case
Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old French woman, was named French Person of the Year after a highly publicized trial where her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted of repeatedly raping her while unconscious; her courage sparked a national conversation on rape culture and legal reform in France.
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44% Bias Score
France's Political Instability Deepens Economic Crisis in 2025
France's political crisis, triggered by inconclusive 2024 parliamentary elections, continues into 2025, with a new minority government struggling to address a 6.1% budget deficit and 112% debt-to-GDP ratio, causing a Moody's credit downgrade and market concerns.
France's Political Instability Deepens Economic Crisis in 2025
France's political crisis, triggered by inconclusive 2024 parliamentary elections, continues into 2025, with a new minority government struggling to address a 6.1% budget deficit and 112% debt-to-GDP ratio, causing a Moody's credit downgrade and market concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Côte d'Ivoire Withdraws French Troops, Following Regional Trend
Côte d'Ivoire announced the withdrawal of French troops starting this month, handing over the Port Bouét military infantry battalion to Ivorian forces; this follows a similar trend in West Africa, where nations are reducing military ties with France, leaving France with troops only in Djibouti and G...
Côte d'Ivoire Withdraws French Troops, Following Regional Trend
Côte d'Ivoire announced the withdrawal of French troops starting this month, handing over the Port Bouét military infantry battalion to Ivorian forces; this follows a similar trend in West Africa, where nations are reducing military ties with France, leaving France with troops only in Djibouti and G...
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36% Bias Score
EU Ministers Visit Damascus Amidst Syria's Political Transition
French and German foreign ministers visited Damascus, meeting with Syria's interim government leader Muhammed Colani, approximately one month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; this visit marks the first by EU foreign ministers since the regime change and aims to foster a new political begi...
EU Ministers Visit Damascus Amidst Syria's Political Transition
French and German foreign ministers visited Damascus, meeting with Syria's interim government leader Muhammed Colani, approximately one month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; this visit marks the first by EU foreign ministers since the regime change and aims to foster a new political begi...
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44% Bias Score
French Prisoner Takes Hostages, Highlights Mental Health Concerns
A 37-year-old prisoner with a history of violence and serious mental illness took hostages at Arles prison's medical facility on Friday at 11:15 AM, using a makeshift knife; all hostages were freed unharmed after negotiations, highlighting French prison system issues.
French Prisoner Takes Hostages, Highlights Mental Health Concerns
A 37-year-old prisoner with a history of violence and serious mental illness took hostages at Arles prison's medical facility on Friday at 11:15 AM, using a makeshift knife; all hostages were freed unharmed after negotiations, highlighting French prison system issues.
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36% Bias Score
CMA CGM's Saadé: Media, Networks, and the Forging of French Business Power
Rodolphe Saadé's rise to lead CMA CGM exemplifies how strategic networking, media acquisition, and learning from past mistakes contribute to power in French business, mirroring tactics used by other prominent CEOs like Jean-Luc Lagardère and Bernard Arnault.
CMA CGM's Saadé: Media, Networks, and the Forging of French Business Power
Rodolphe Saadé's rise to lead CMA CGM exemplifies how strategic networking, media acquisition, and learning from past mistakes contribute to power in French business, mirroring tactics used by other prominent CEOs like Jean-Luc Lagardère and Bernard Arnault.
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64% Bias Score
Ivory Coast Withdraws French Troops Amidst Broader Shift in Franco-African Relations
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced the withdrawal of approximately 600 French troops, starting in January 2024, as part of a broader trend of West African nations reducing military ties with France, impacting regional security and geopolitical dynamics.
Ivory Coast Withdraws French Troops Amidst Broader Shift in Franco-African Relations
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced the withdrawal of approximately 600 French troops, starting in January 2024, as part of a broader trend of West African nations reducing military ties with France, impacting regional security and geopolitical dynamics.
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44% Bias Score