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Oncologist's Methylene Blue Cancer Claim Sparks Warnings and Investigation

Dr. Laurent Schwartz, a Parisian oncologist, controversially claims methylene blue cures cancer, a claim rejected by the scientific community, leading to investigations and warnings against its use due to its inefficacy and potential harm.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
corriere.it
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Veyrat's Feud with Michelin: A Chef's Defiance of Star Ratings

In 2019, Michelin downgraded Marc Veyrat's Maison des Bois from three to two stars due to a soufflé allegedly containing cheddar; Veyrat sued, lost, and now refuses Michelin recognition, highlighting chefs' potential powerlessness against subjective restaurant evaluations.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025

Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...

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themoscowtimes.com
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Telegram Founder Faces Charges, Admits Criminal Activity on Platform

Telegram founder Pavel Durov, facing charges in France linked to organized crime, told investigators that while Telegram wasn't designed for criminal use, its popularity led to a surge in criminal activity, resulting in the deletion of 15-20 million accounts monthly.

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Bayrou's Speech Highlights Persistent Healthcare Access Issues in France

French Prime Minister François Bayrou's January 14th policy speech addressed healthcare, announcing minor improvements like increased funding but neglecting crucial access-to-care issues, echoing decades-old concerns about systemic problems.

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apnews.com
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Macron Visits Lebanon After Hezbollah-Israel War Ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Lebanon on Friday to meet with newly elected leaders following a 60-day ceasefire in the 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah, aiming to support the country's recovery and reconstruction efforts after the war that killed over 4,000 and injured 16,000.

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lexpress.fr
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Visale: A Free Guarantee for French Landlords Against Rental Defaults

French landlords can use Visale, a free guarantee from Action Logement, to secure rental income; it covers up to 36 months of unpaid rent and repair costs (up to 2 months), but has eligibility criteria for tenants (age, income, rent amount) and requires specific claim procedures.

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Reduced Inequality
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French Ex-Prisoner Details Iranian Prison Horrors

French citizen Louis Arnaud, released from Iran's Evin prison after two years, details horrific conditions for foreign hostages and political prisoners, including torture and solitary confinement, urging stronger international action against Iranian human rights abuses.

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lexpress.fr
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Veteran Civil Servant to Lead French Pension Reform Talks

French Prime Minister François Bayrou appointed 73-year-old Jean-Jacques Marette to lead a three-month discussion on the 2023 pension reform, aiming for an agreement between social partners by late May, despite opposition from labor unions and support from employers.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
lemonde.fr
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Ajaccio Mayor Under Investigation for Misuse of Corporate Assets

A French investigation into Ajaccio Mayor Stéphane Sbraggia is underway following a prefect's report raising concerns about his salary exceeding €10,000 monthly alongside his elected position and directorship of an association. Searches were conducted at his home and the city hall on January 16th, 2...

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lexpress.fr
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France Confirms Release of Two Hostages in Gaza Agreement

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on January 17th that French-Israeli hostages Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi will be among the 33 hostages released in the first phase of a six-week ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, starting January 19th, in exchange for 1000 Palestinian prison...

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lexpress.fr
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France's Veil Law: A Legal Victory, An Imperfect Implementation

France's 1975 Veil law legalized abortion, addressing 700,000 yearly clandestine abortions; however, implementation faced resistance from some doctors due to unpreparedness, as reported by L'Express.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality

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