Verdict Expected in Giselle Pellico Serial Rape Case
After a three-month trial, 50 men accused of the serial rape of 71-year-old Giselle Pellico will address the court today before the verdict is announced Thursday, with sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years based on prosecution requests.
Verdict Expected in Giselle Pellico Serial Rape Case
After a three-month trial, 50 men accused of the serial rape of 71-year-old Giselle Pellico will address the court today before the verdict is announced Thursday, with sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years based on prosecution requests.
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44% Bias Score
France's Bayrou Faces 'Himalayan' Task Amidst Political and Financial Crisis
France's new Prime Minister, François Bayrou, faces a "Himalayan" task of resolving a political and financial crisis marked by a Moody's downgrade, parliamentary deadlock, and the threat of Marine Le Pen's rise to power, requiring him to build a coalition government.
France's Bayrou Faces 'Himalayan' Task Amidst Political and Financial Crisis
France's new Prime Minister, François Bayrou, faces a "Himalayan" task of resolving a political and financial crisis marked by a Moody's downgrade, parliamentary deadlock, and the threat of Marine Le Pen's rise to power, requiring him to build a coalition government.
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48% Bias Score
French Court Drops Top Charge in Samuel Paty Murder Case
A French court dropped the most serious charge against two men accused of complicity in the 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a teacher killed by an Islamist extremist, opting instead for the lesser charge of association with terrorists; six other defendants are also being tried for their roles in the eve...
French Court Drops Top Charge in Samuel Paty Murder Case
A French court dropped the most serious charge against two men accused of complicity in the 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a teacher killed by an Islamist extremist, opting instead for the lesser charge of association with terrorists; six other defendants are also being tried for their roles in the eve...
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48% Bias Score
Marseille's Rise: From Gritty Port to Global Hotspot
Marseille, France's second-largest city, has experienced a surge in popularity after a Chanel fashion show and being named home to the world's coolest neighborhood, attracting tourists with its historical architecture, multicultural food scene, and edgy atmosphere.
Marseille's Rise: From Gritty Port to Global Hotspot
Marseille, France's second-largest city, has experienced a surge in popularity after a Chanel fashion show and being named home to the world's coolest neighborhood, attracting tourists with its historical architecture, multicultural food scene, and edgy atmosphere.
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52% Bias Score
France Sends Diplomatic Mission to Syria After 12-Year Absence
France is sending a diplomatic mission to Damascus on Tuesday for the first time in 12 years to assess the situation after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebels on December 8th, focusing on humanitarian needs and the new authorities' commitment to human rights.
France Sends Diplomatic Mission to Syria After 12-Year Absence
France is sending a diplomatic mission to Damascus on Tuesday for the first time in 12 years to assess the situation after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebels on December 8th, focusing on humanitarian needs and the new authorities' commitment to human rights.
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52% Bias Score
New High-Speed Berlin-Paris Train Launches Amidst Deutsche Bahn's Punctuality Drive
Germany and France launched a daily high-speed train between Berlin and Paris on December 11, 2023, aiming to boost rail travel and symbolize their close relationship, despite the eight-hour journey not significantly reducing travel time compared to indirect routes.
New High-Speed Berlin-Paris Train Launches Amidst Deutsche Bahn's Punctuality Drive
Germany and France launched a daily high-speed train between Berlin and Paris on December 11, 2023, aiming to boost rail travel and symbolize their close relationship, despite the eight-hour journey not significantly reducing travel time compared to indirect routes.
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36% Bias Score
Energy Poverty in France: 12 Million Suffer Cold Housing
Amid France's energy crisis, 12 million people suffered from cold housing in 2023, with over 2 million facing energy exclusion due to poor insulation, highlighting social and environmental inequalities.
Energy Poverty in France: 12 Million Suffer Cold Housing
Amid France's energy crisis, 12 million people suffered from cold housing in 2023, with over 2 million facing energy exclusion due to poor insulation, highlighting social and environmental inequalities.
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40% Bias Score
Workplace Dispute Leads to Quintuple Homicide in Dunkirk
A 22-year-old man confessed to a quintuple homicide near Dunkirk, France, killing his former employer, two security guards, and two migrants, allegedly due to a workplace dispute; the suspect is in custody.
Workplace Dispute Leads to Quintuple Homicide in Dunkirk
A 22-year-old man confessed to a quintuple homicide near Dunkirk, France, killing his former employer, two security guards, and two migrants, allegedly due to a workplace dispute; the suspect is in custody.
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44% Bias Score
New Direct High-Speed Rail Link Connects Berlin and Paris
A new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris launched on Monday, offering a daily connection with a travel time of slightly over eight hours and four stops, including Strasbourg, aiming to provide a faster and more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel.
New Direct High-Speed Rail Link Connects Berlin and Paris
A new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris launched on Monday, offering a daily connection with a travel time of slightly over eight hours and four stops, including Strasbourg, aiming to provide a faster and more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel.
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48% Bias Score
French Taxpayers Seek Refuge in Monaco Amidst New Tax Policies
Amidst France's new tax policies, Monaco's attractive tax system is drawing increased interest from French citizens this summer, particularly entrepreneurs seeking tax advantages in inheritance and those seeking to avoid new French taxes; however, French residents in Monaco remain subject to French ...
French Taxpayers Seek Refuge in Monaco Amidst New Tax Policies
Amidst France's new tax policies, Monaco's attractive tax system is drawing increased interest from French citizens this summer, particularly entrepreneurs seeking tax advantages in inheritance and those seeking to avoid new French taxes; however, French residents in Monaco remain subject to French ...
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48% Bias Score
Versailles: Unexpected Center of Scientific Innovation
The exhibition "Versailles: Science and Splendour" reveals how the French monarchy at Versailles unexpectedly spearheaded scientific advancements in surgery, hydraulics, and inoculation, despite ethical complexities and the eventual overthrow of the monarchy itself.
Versailles: Unexpected Center of Scientific Innovation
The exhibition "Versailles: Science and Splendour" reveals how the French monarchy at Versailles unexpectedly spearheaded scientific advancements in surgery, hydraulics, and inoculation, despite ethical complexities and the eventual overthrow of the monarchy itself.
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48% Bias Score
France Destroys 225,000 Non-Compliant Toys in 2023
French authorities destroyed over 225,000 unsafe toys in 2023, a rise from 2022, with online marketplaces showing the most significant issues; dangers included small parts and accessible stuffing in toys.
France Destroys 225,000 Non-Compliant Toys in 2023
French authorities destroyed over 225,000 unsafe toys in 2023, a rise from 2022, with online marketplaces showing the most significant issues; dangers included small parts and accessible stuffing in toys.
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24% Bias Score