Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Tens of Thousands Without Water
Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit Mayotte in 90 years, has caused at least 22 deaths, left tens of thousands without water and power, and severely damaged infrastructure, prompting a curfew and large-scale aid efforts.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Tens of Thousands Without Water
Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit Mayotte in 90 years, has caused at least 22 deaths, left tens of thousands without water and power, and severely damaged infrastructure, prompting a curfew and large-scale aid efforts.
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24% Bias Score
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Connect to French Power Grid After 12-Year Delay
The Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor in France is scheduled to connect to the power grid on December 20, 2024, marking the end of a 12-year delay and a cost increase to 13.2 billion euros, four times the initial budget; it is expected to power around two million homes.
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Connect to French Power Grid After 12-Year Delay
The Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor in France is scheduled to connect to the power grid on December 20, 2024, marking the end of a 12-year delay and a cost increase to 13.2 billion euros, four times the initial budget; it is expected to power around two million homes.
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48% Bias Score
Moody's Downgrade Exacerbates France's Debt Crisis
Moody's downgraded France's credit rating on December 13th, 2024, the day François Bayrou became Prime Minister, increasing concerns about France's debt, projected to reach 120% of GDP by 2027, and potentially making debt repayment the top budget item by 2025; public anxiety about this has tripled s...
Moody's Downgrade Exacerbates France's Debt Crisis
Moody's downgraded France's credit rating on December 13th, 2024, the day François Bayrou became Prime Minister, increasing concerns about France's debt, projected to reach 120% of GDP by 2027, and potentially making debt repayment the top budget item by 2025; public anxiety about this has tripled s...
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52% Bias Score
French Nicotine Pouches: High Sugar, Heavy Metals, and Regulatory Failure
A French study reveals high sugar and heavy metal content, including arsenic, in readily available nicotine pouches, raising public health concerns and highlighting the French government's inconsistent regulatory response compared to neighboring countries.
French Nicotine Pouches: High Sugar, Heavy Metals, and Regulatory Failure
A French study reveals high sugar and heavy metal content, including arsenic, in readily available nicotine pouches, raising public health concerns and highlighting the French government's inconsistent regulatory response compared to neighboring countries.
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56% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Homeless and Sparking Political Debate
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte on December 14th, causing widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 homeless and without water, and resulting in at least 21 deaths, a number expected to increase; the disaster has sparked political controversy in France and highlighted Mayotte's pre-existing social and econo...
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Homeless and Sparking Political Debate
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte on December 14th, causing widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 homeless and without water, and resulting in at least 21 deaths, a number expected to increase; the disaster has sparked political controversy in France and highlighted Mayotte's pre-existing social and econo...
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40% Bias Score
French Drug Market: Alarming Rise in Cocaine Purity and Potent Cannabis Products
A new OFDT report details the alarming increase in cocaine purity (44%), the emergence of high-THC cannabis products (up to 78% delta-9-THC causing severe intoxication), and the appearance of novel synthetic opioids and cannabinoids in France in 2023, based on 731 samples analyzed by the Sintes syst...
French Drug Market: Alarming Rise in Cocaine Purity and Potent Cannabis Products
A new OFDT report details the alarming increase in cocaine purity (44%), the emergence of high-THC cannabis products (up to 78% delta-9-THC causing severe intoxication), and the appearance of novel synthetic opioids and cannabinoids in France in 2023, based on 731 samples analyzed by the Sintes syst...
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24% Bias Score
French Court Upholds Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction
France's highest court upheld Nicolas Sarkozy's 2021 conviction for corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to a year of electronic monitoring, a first for a former French president; he will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
French Court Upholds Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction
France's highest court upheld Nicolas Sarkozy's 2021 conviction for corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to a year of electronic monitoring, a first for a former French president; he will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
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48% Bias Score
Moody's Downgrades French Banks Amidst Budget Crisis and Political Instability
Moody's downgraded seven French banks and France's credit rating due to political deadlock over the 2025 budget, leading to a sell-off in French banking stocks and rising government bond yields, mirroring concerns seen during the 2009 Greek debt crisis.
Moody's Downgrades French Banks Amidst Budget Crisis and Political Instability
Moody's downgraded seven French banks and France's credit rating due to political deadlock over the 2025 budget, leading to a sell-off in French banking stocks and rising government bond yields, mirroring concerns seen during the 2009 Greek debt crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Renault Stock Soars on Honda-Nissan Merger News
Renault's stock jumped over 6% on news that Honda is exploring a merger with Nissan, in which Renault holds a 22% stake, potentially accelerating the decline of the Renault-Nissan alliance.
Renault Stock Soars on Honda-Nissan Merger News
Renault's stock jumped over 6% on news that Honda is exploring a merger with Nissan, in which Renault holds a 22% stake, potentially accelerating the decline of the Renault-Nissan alliance.
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36% Bias Score
French Court Convicts Manier for Rwandan Genocide
A French court convicted 67-year-old Philippe Manier of genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, sentencing him to prison; the court found his actions instrumental to the genocide's scale, despite his denial of involvement.
French Court Convicts Manier for Rwandan Genocide
A French court convicted 67-year-old Philippe Manier of genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, sentencing him to prison; the court found his actions instrumental to the genocide's scale, despite his denial of involvement.
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52% Bias Score
Macron's Djibouti-Ethiopia Visit Signals Shift in France's African Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Djibouti on December 20th for Christmas with French troops, followed by a trip to Ethiopia on December 21st to discuss regional stability and inaugurate a renovated national palace, reflecting France's evolving African partnerships.
Macron's Djibouti-Ethiopia Visit Signals Shift in France's African Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Djibouti on December 20th for Christmas with French troops, followed by a trip to Ethiopia on December 21st to discuss regional stability and inaugurate a renovated national palace, reflecting France's evolving African partnerships.
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44% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Systemic Issues
Cyclone Chido, the most intense to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused hundreds or thousands of deaths on December 14th, exposing the island's pre-existing poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and high cost of living, worsened by a rapidly growing population.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Systemic Issues
Cyclone Chido, the most intense to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused hundreds or thousands of deaths on December 14th, exposing the island's pre-existing poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and high cost of living, worsened by a rapidly growing population.
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40% Bias Score