Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Electronic Tagging
France's highest appeals court confirmed a corruption and influence-peddling conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy on December 18th, sentencing him to a year of electronic tagging; the ruling stems from a 2014 "corruption pact", with Sarkozy's lawyer announcing an appeal to the Europea...
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Electronic Tagging
France's highest appeals court confirmed a corruption and influence-peddling conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy on December 18th, sentencing him to a year of electronic tagging; the ruling stems from a 2014 "corruption pact", with Sarkozy's lawyer announcing an appeal to the Europea...
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44% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
France's highest court upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction, sentencing him to a year in prison; he also faces a January 2025 trial for alleged illegal Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, involving claims of \$52.3 million in undeclared funds.
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
France's highest court upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction, sentencing him to a year in prison; he also faces a January 2025 trial for alleged illegal Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, involving claims of \$52.3 million in undeclared funds.
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56% Bias Score
Sarkozy Sentenced to House Arrest, Banned from Politics
France's highest court upheld a three-year prison sentence (two suspended) for former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, for bribery and influence peddling; he will serve one year under house arrest with an electronic tag and is barred from running for office for three years.
Sarkozy Sentenced to House Arrest, Banned from Politics
France's highest court upheld a three-year prison sentence (two suspended) for former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, for bribery and influence peddling; he will serve one year under house arrest with an electronic tag and is barred from running for office for three years.
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First Severe US Case of Avian Influenza
A Louisiana patient's hospitalization marks the first severe US case of avian influenza (H5N1) since April, linked to contact with infected birds, though the CDC maintains low public health risk.
First Severe US Case of Avian Influenza
A Louisiana patient's hospitalization marks the first severe US case of avian influenza (H5N1) since April, linked to contact with infected birds, though the CDC maintains low public health risk.
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36% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte: Death Toll Rises
Cyclone Chido, the most intense in 90 years, hit Mayotte causing 31 deaths and 1373 injuries, with the death toll expected to increase; the storm caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, particularly in impoverished areas, prompting a major aid effort and plans for reconstruction.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte: Death Toll Rises
Cyclone Chido, the most intense in 90 years, hit Mayotte causing 31 deaths and 1373 injuries, with the death toll expected to increase; the storm caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, particularly in impoverished areas, prompting a major aid effort and plans for reconstruction.
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40% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld
France's highest court upheld the conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to a year in prison; this marks the first time a former French president has been imprisoned for actions during their presidency.
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld
France's highest court upheld the conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to a year in prison; this marks the first time a former French president has been imprisoned for actions during their presidency.
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36% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Potentially Dead
Cyclone Chido, hitting Mayotte on Saturday, caused over 1,500 injuries, potentially thousands of deaths, and widespread damage to infrastructure, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in France's poorest territory.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Potentially Dead
Cyclone Chido, hitting Mayotte on Saturday, caused over 1,500 injuries, potentially thousands of deaths, and widespread damage to infrastructure, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in France's poorest territory.
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36% Bias Score
French Court to Sentence 51 in Mass Rape Case
A French court will sentence 51 defendants in the Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial, with Dominique Pelicot, the victim's husband, facing life in prison for drugging and raping his wife for nearly a decade and involving others in the assaults.
French Court to Sentence 51 in Mass Rape Case
A French court will sentence 51 defendants in the Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial, with Dominique Pelicot, the victim's husband, facing life in prison for drugging and raping his wife for nearly a decade and involving others in the assaults.
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28% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Despite Projected Export Growth
French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over increased beef, poultry, and sugar imports; however, experts claim these increases are minimal (1.6%, 1.4%, and 1.2%, respectively) and that the overall deal benefits the EU agricultural sector, increasing exports by €3.1-€4.4 ...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Despite Projected Export Growth
French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over increased beef, poultry, and sugar imports; however, experts claim these increases are minimal (1.6%, 1.4%, and 1.2%, respectively) and that the overall deal benefits the EU agricultural sector, increasing exports by €3.1-€4.4 ...
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Cyclone Chido: Mayotte Death Toll at 31, but Fears of Thousands More
Cyclone Chido, hitting Mayotte on Saturday, has officially caused 31 deaths, but the actual toll may be in the thousands due to widespread damage in shanty towns and inaccessible areas; relief efforts are underway, but the crisis has exposed deep systemic issues.
Cyclone Chido: Mayotte Death Toll at 31, but Fears of Thousands More
Cyclone Chido, hitting Mayotte on Saturday, has officially caused 31 deaths, but the actual toll may be in the thousands due to widespread damage in shanty towns and inaccessible areas; relief efforts are underway, but the crisis has exposed deep systemic issues.
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40% Bias Score
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Connect to Power Grid on December 20
The Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor in Normandy, France, is expected to connect to the power grid on December 20, 2024, after a 12-year delay and significant cost overruns, ultimately supplying power to approximately two million homes.
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Connect to Power Grid on December 20
The Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor in Normandy, France, is expected to connect to the power grid on December 20, 2024, after a 12-year delay and significant cost overruns, ultimately supplying power to approximately two million homes.
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40% Bias Score
French Ministry Confirms Harassment in Suicide Case of 13-Year-Old
A French Education Ministry investigation confirms that 13-year-old Lucas, who died by suicide in January 2023, was a victim of harassment at school and online; however, the report does not establish a direct link to his suicide, leaving that determination to the courts.
French Ministry Confirms Harassment in Suicide Case of 13-Year-Old
A French Education Ministry investigation confirms that 13-year-old Lucas, who died by suicide in January 2023, was a victim of harassment at school and online; however, the report does not establish a direct link to his suicide, leaving that determination to the courts.
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32% Bias Score