Macron Visits Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte Amidst Criticism of Underinvestment
French President Macron visited Mayotte on Thursday, bringing four tonnes of aid after Cyclone Chido killed at least 31 people, left thousands missing, and devastated the French territory, highlighting underinvestment in the region.
Macron Visits Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte Amidst Criticism of Underinvestment
French President Macron visited Mayotte on Thursday, bringing four tonnes of aid after Cyclone Chido killed at least 31 people, left thousands missing, and devastated the French territory, highlighting underinvestment in the region.
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24% Bias Score
Paris School Stabbing: 16-Year-Old Arrested for Murder"
A 16-year-old boy died after being stabbed near a school in Paris' 13th arrondissement on December 17th; another 16-year-old student, who had prior conflicts with the victim, is in custody and will be tried for murder.
Paris School Stabbing: 16-Year-Old Arrested for Murder"
A 16-year-old boy died after being stabbed near a school in Paris' 13th arrondissement on December 17th; another 16-year-old student, who had prior conflicts with the victim, is in custody and will be tried for murder.
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36% Bias Score
Pelicot Case: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rape, 47 Others Convicted
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, involving dozens of other men over nearly a decade; 47 of 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape.
Pelicot Case: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rape, 47 Others Convicted
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, involving dozens of other men over nearly a decade; 47 of 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Woman Arrested in France for Leading Global Money Laundering Network
Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national described as a successful businesswoman, was arrested in Nice, France on October 1, 2023, for allegedly leading Smart Group, a global money laundering network investigated by British police and the US Treasury; three others have been charged in France, and anot...
Russian Woman Arrested in France for Leading Global Money Laundering Network
Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national described as a successful businesswoman, was arrested in Nice, France on October 1, 2023, for allegedly leading Smart Group, a global money laundering network investigated by British police and the US Treasury; three others have been charged in France, and anot...
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48% Bias Score
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Orchestrating Wife's Rape by 50 Men
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over 50 men; the trial has prompted policy changes to support sexual assault victims and sparked a national conversation about sexual violence.
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Orchestrating Wife's Rape by 50 Men
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over 50 men; the trial has prompted policy changes to support sexual assault victims and sparked a national conversation about sexual violence.
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56% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte; France Declares State of Emergency
French President Macron visited Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, a category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction, killing at least 31 people and leaving many more missing; the French government declared a 'state of exceptional natural disaster' and is providing aid.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte; France Declares State of Emergency
French President Macron visited Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, a category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction, killing at least 31 people and leaving many more missing; the French government declared a 'state of exceptional natural disaster' and is providing aid.
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24% Bias Score
€611 Million Fine for French Appliance Price-Fixing Cartel
Ten French appliance manufacturers and two distributors were fined €611 million by the French Competition Authority for price-fixing between 2007 and 2014, using tactics to restrict online sales and maintain higher prices for consumers.
€611 Million Fine for French Appliance Price-Fixing Cartel
Ten French appliance manufacturers and two distributors were fined €611 million by the French Competition Authority for price-fixing between 2007 and 2014, using tactics to restrict online sales and maintain higher prices for consumers.
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36% Bias Score
French Mass Rape Trial Concludes with Mixed Verdicts, Sparking National Debate
A French court found Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men guilty of the rape or sexual assault of his wife, Gisèle, over a decade, after Gisèle waived her anonymity, leading to a public trial that has shocked France and galvanized women to demand change in the way the country approaches gender-based v...
French Mass Rape Trial Concludes with Mixed Verdicts, Sparking National Debate
A French court found Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men guilty of the rape or sexual assault of his wife, Gisèle, over a decade, after Gisèle waived her anonymity, leading to a public trial that has shocked France and galvanized women to demand change in the way the country approaches gender-based v...
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44% Bias Score
Avignon Court Sentences 51 Men in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
In Avignon, France, a court sentenced Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 other men to various prison terms for offenses related to the rape and drugging of Pelicot, with sentences generally lower than the prosecutor's requests; defense lawyers expressed satisfaction, while Pelico...
Avignon Court Sentences 51 Men in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
In Avignon, France, a court sentenced Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 other men to various prison terms for offenses related to the rape and drugging of Pelicot, with sentences generally lower than the prosecutor's requests; defense lawyers expressed satisfaction, while Pelico...
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56% Bias Score
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife over 10 years, along with 50 other men who participated, highlighting systemic issues in sexual assault reporting and prosecution in France.
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Decade-Long Rape of Wife
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife over 10 years, along with 50 other men who participated, highlighting systemic issues in sexual assault reporting and prosecution in France.
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24% Bias Score
French Court Convicts Man in Wife's Gang Rape Case, Sparking Legal Reforms
A French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty of drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over 50 men, resulting in sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years and prompting legislative changes to support sexual assault victims.
French Court Convicts Man in Wife's Gang Rape Case, Sparking Legal Reforms
A French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty of drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over 50 men, resulting in sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years and prompting legislative changes to support sexual assault victims.
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44% Bias Score
51 Men Convicted in Landmark French Rape Case
A French court found 51 men guilty of repeatedly raping a woman over a decade, after her ex-husband drugged her; the ex-husband received a 20-year sentence, and the case has spurred a national discussion about violence against women and encouraged more open trials.
51 Men Convicted in Landmark French Rape Case
A French court found 51 men guilty of repeatedly raping a woman over a decade, after her ex-husband drugged her; the ex-husband received a 20-year sentence, and the case has spurred a national discussion about violence against women and encouraged more open trials.
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24% Bias Score