TikTok Ban Fuels Mass Migration to Chinese Social Media App Xiaohongshu
Facing a potential US ban, hundreds of thousands of American TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, overwhelming the platform with "TikTok refugee" comments and prompting questions about content moderation and algorithmic fairness.
TikTok Ban Fuels Mass Migration to Chinese Social Media App Xiaohongshu
Facing a potential US ban, hundreds of thousands of American TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, overwhelming the platform with "TikTok refugee" comments and prompting questions about content moderation and algorithmic fairness.
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44% Bias Score
Latin American Ex-Ministers Warn of Weakening International Order
Over 30 former Latin American foreign ministers issued a manifesto Thursday, denouncing the weakening international order due to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, insufficient climate action, and threats to Panama. They call for a renewed multilateralism to restore Latin America's global influence.
Latin American Ex-Ministers Warn of Weakening International Order
Over 30 former Latin American foreign ministers issued a manifesto Thursday, denouncing the weakening international order due to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, insufficient climate action, and threats to Panama. They call for a renewed multilateralism to restore Latin America's global influence.
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48% Bias Score
Vox's Assault on Press Freedom in Spain
Vox, Spain's third-largest political party, is actively undermining democratic institutions and attacking journalists, particularly those from left-leaning media outlets, through harassment, intimidation, and encouragement of violence, aiming to suppress dissenting voices and control public discours...
Vox's Assault on Press Freedom in Spain
Vox, Spain's third-largest political party, is actively undermining democratic institutions and attacking journalists, particularly those from left-leaning media outlets, through harassment, intimidation, and encouragement of violence, aiming to suppress dissenting voices and control public discours...
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64% Bias Score
Puigdemont and Junqueras Meet, but Catalan Independence Unity Remains Elusive
Catalan independence leaders Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras met in Belgium on Thursday to discuss improving their strained relationship, resulting in a joint statement calling for a renewed independent movement, but with no specific action planned.
Puigdemont and Junqueras Meet, but Catalan Independence Unity Remains Elusive
Catalan independence leaders Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras met in Belgium on Thursday to discuss improving their strained relationship, resulting in a joint statement calling for a renewed independent movement, but with no specific action planned.
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60% Bias Score
Seven Days in May" Recounts 1977 Atocha Massacre, Underscoring Spain's Ongoing Fight Against Extremism
A new film, "Seven Days in May," commemorates the 1977 Atocha massacre in Madrid, where five were killed and four injured by a right-wing extremist group, highlighting its enduring relevance to Spain's ongoing struggle against extremism and the importance of historical memory in shaping a democratic...
Seven Days in May" Recounts 1977 Atocha Massacre, Underscoring Spain's Ongoing Fight Against Extremism
A new film, "Seven Days in May," commemorates the 1977 Atocha massacre in Madrid, where five were killed and four injured by a right-wing extremist group, highlighting its enduring relevance to Spain's ongoing struggle against extremism and the importance of historical memory in shaping a democratic...
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52% Bias Score
€9.5M Flood Contract Awarded to Firm Linked to Gürtel Conviction
The Valencian regional government awarded a €9.5 million emergency contract to CHM Obras e Infraestructuras, a firm linked to a Gürtel-convict, to repair flood damage, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
€9.5M Flood Contract Awarded to Firm Linked to Gürtel Conviction
The Valencian regional government awarded a €9.5 million emergency contract to CHM Obras e Infraestructuras, a firm linked to a Gürtel-convict, to repair flood damage, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
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52% Bias Score
PP's insensitive Gaza-Valencia aid comparison sparks outrage
The Valencian regional president's insensitive comparison of aid for Gaza and Valencia, amplified by the PP on social media, ignited controversy, highlighting the stark differences between the two crises and sparking accusations of xenophobia and insensitivity.
PP's insensitive Gaza-Valencia aid comparison sparks outrage
The Valencian regional president's insensitive comparison of aid for Gaza and Valencia, amplified by the PP on social media, ignited controversy, highlighting the stark differences between the two crises and sparking accusations of xenophobia and insensitivity.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Women's Growing Role in Social Activism
Increased female participation in Spanish social movements, particularly since the 2018-2019 feminist mobilizations, has led to a more inclusive approach to addressing social issues, with diverse organizations like the Sindicato de Inquilinas and Afroféminas highlighting the importance of collective...
Spanish Women's Growing Role in Social Activism
Increased female participation in Spanish social movements, particularly since the 2018-2019 feminist mobilizations, has led to a more inclusive approach to addressing social issues, with diverse organizations like the Sindicato de Inquilinas and Afroféminas highlighting the importance of collective...
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12% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Disregards Journalist Testimony in Attorney General Secrecy Case
A Spanish judge investigating Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for secrecy violations discounted journalist testimonies that they accessed a key email before him, despite evidence suggesting otherwise and the admission by Miguel Ángel Rodríguez of aiding in the email's distribution, leading to t...
Spanish Judge Disregards Journalist Testimony in Attorney General Secrecy Case
A Spanish judge investigating Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for secrecy violations discounted journalist testimonies that they accessed a key email before him, despite evidence suggesting otherwise and the admission by Miguel Ángel Rodríguez of aiding in the email's distribution, leading to t...
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40% Bias Score
Bolivian Court Reinstates Park Ranger Fired for Environmental Activism
Bolivian park ranger Marcos Uzquiano, internationally recognized for his conservation work, was unjustly fired after 25 years of service; a court ordered his reinstatement, highlighting the risks faced by environmental defenders in Bolivia who expose illegal activities like mining and deforestation.
Bolivian Court Reinstates Park Ranger Fired for Environmental Activism
Bolivian park ranger Marcos Uzquiano, internationally recognized for his conservation work, was unjustly fired after 25 years of service; a court ordered his reinstatement, highlighting the risks faced by environmental defenders in Bolivia who expose illegal activities like mining and deforestation.
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40% Bias Score
Biden's Farewell: Economic Successes Overshadowed by Political Setbacks
Five days before leaving office, President Biden delivered a farewell address highlighting economic achievements and warning about threats to democracy, despite facing challenges like inflation and the persistence of Donald Trump's influence.
Biden's Farewell: Economic Successes Overshadowed by Political Setbacks
Five days before leaving office, President Biden delivered a farewell address highlighting economic achievements and warning about threats to democracy, despite facing challenges like inflation and the persistence of Donald Trump's influence.
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48% Bias Score
INE Requests 1.5 Billion Pesos for June 1st Mexican Elections Amidst Budget Dispute
The Mexican National Electoral Institute (INE) requested 1.5 billion pesos for the June 1st elections to cover additional polling stations (86,000 total), preliminary results, and potential support for repatriated Mexicans, facing resistance from President Claudia Sheinbaum who demanded greater tran...
INE Requests 1.5 Billion Pesos for June 1st Mexican Elections Amidst Budget Dispute
The Mexican National Electoral Institute (INE) requested 1.5 billion pesos for the June 1st elections to cover additional polling stations (86,000 total), preliminary results, and potential support for repatriated Mexicans, facing resistance from President Claudia Sheinbaum who demanded greater tran...
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44% Bias Score