Iran Suspends Stricter Hijab Law Amidst Protest Concerns
Iran's parliament has temporarily suspended a stricter hijab law after concerns about potential protests, although the regime continues to persecute women who do not wear the hijab.
Iran Suspends Stricter Hijab Law Amidst Protest Concerns
Iran's parliament has temporarily suspended a stricter hijab law after concerns about potential protests, although the regime continues to persecute women who do not wear the hijab.
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44% Bias Score
Disney Removes Transgender Character from Pixar Series
Disney removed dialogue referencing the transgender identity of a character in its upcoming Pixar series, "Win or Lose," airing on Disney+ in February, prompting disappointment from the transgender voice actor and raising concerns about LGBTQ+ representation in children's media.
Disney Removes Transgender Character from Pixar Series
Disney removed dialogue referencing the transgender identity of a character in its upcoming Pixar series, "Win or Lose," airing on Disney+ in February, prompting disappointment from the transgender voice actor and raising concerns about LGBTQ+ representation in children's media.
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56% Bias Score
Record Number of Journalist Deaths in 2024 Highlights Global Threat to Press Freedom
In 2024, a record 54 journalists were killed worldwide, with the Gaza Strip accounting for 30% of these deaths, highlighting the escalating dangers faced by journalists globally and the erosion of press freedom.
Record Number of Journalist Deaths in 2024 Highlights Global Threat to Press Freedom
In 2024, a record 54 journalists were killed worldwide, with the Gaza Strip accounting for 30% of these deaths, highlighting the escalating dangers faced by journalists globally and the erosion of press freedom.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"
The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.
Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"
The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Bans "Foreign Agents" From Accessing Funds From Property and Creative Work Sales
Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday banning "foreign agents" from accessing money earned through property sales or creative works, forcing them to use special ruble accounts only accessible after their designation is lifted; the move is the latest in a series of efforts targeting exiled war c...
Russia Bans "Foreign Agents" From Accessing Funds From Property and Creative Work Sales
Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday banning "foreign agents" from accessing money earned through property sales or creative works, forcing them to use special ruble accounts only accessible after their designation is lifted; the move is the latest in a series of efforts targeting exiled war c...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Journalists Assaulted by İYİ Parti Security Personnel
In Çorum, Turkey, İYİ Parti leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu's security personnel physically assaulted several journalists covering his event on [Date], resulting in injuries and widespread condemnation from local officials and press organizations.
Turkish Journalists Assaulted by İYİ Parti Security Personnel
In Çorum, Turkey, İYİ Parti leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu's security personnel physically assaulted several journalists covering his event on [Date], resulting in injuries and widespread condemnation from local officials and press organizations.
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44% Bias Score
Iranian Film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" Shortlisted for Oscars Representing Germany
Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," an Iranian thriller about state violence and censorship inspired by the 2022 Iranian protests, is Germany's submission for the 2024 Oscars' Best International Feature Film category; the film was shot in secret in Iran, and Rasoulof escaped the countr...
Iranian Film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" Shortlisted for Oscars Representing Germany
Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," an Iranian thriller about state violence and censorship inspired by the 2022 Iranian protests, is Germany's submission for the 2024 Oscars' Best International Feature Film category; the film was shot in secret in Iran, and Rasoulof escaped the countr...
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32% Bias Score
Germany Orders Block of Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel "Al-Manar TV
German authorities are ordering telecommunication companies to block the websites of "Al-Manar TV," a Hezbollah-affiliated channel that continues broadcasting in Germany despite a previous ban, due to concerns about its violation of democratic values and incitement of hatred.
Germany Orders Block of Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel "Al-Manar TV
German authorities are ordering telecommunication companies to block the websites of "Al-Manar TV," a Hezbollah-affiliated channel that continues broadcasting in Germany despite a previous ban, due to concerns about its violation of democratic values and incitement of hatred.
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64% Bias Score
TikTok Appeals US Forced Sale Mandate to Supreme Court
Facing a January 19th deadline to sell its US operations or face a ban, TikTok is appealing to the US Supreme Court, citing free speech concerns, after lower courts rejected its challenges to a law aimed at preventing potential Chinese government access to user data; the case highlights US-China tra...
TikTok Appeals US Forced Sale Mandate to Supreme Court
Facing a January 19th deadline to sell its US operations or face a ban, TikTok is appealing to the US Supreme Court, citing free speech concerns, after lower courts rejected its challenges to a law aimed at preventing potential Chinese government access to user data; the case highlights US-China tra...
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40% Bias Score
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report, "Digital Prison," details how Serbian authorities use Cellebrite and NoviSpy spyware, donated by Norway, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report, "Digital Prison," details how Serbian authorities use Cellebrite and NoviSpy spyware, donated by Norway, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Return to Power: Threats to U.S. Press Freedom
Facing a second Trump administration, U.S. news organizations grapple with financial weakness, public distrust, and direct threats from the president-elect and his appointees, including ABC's \$15 million settlement of a Trump defamation lawsuit.
Trump's Return to Power: Threats to U.S. Press Freedom
Facing a second Trump administration, U.S. news organizations grapple with financial weakness, public distrust, and direct threats from the president-elect and his appointees, including ABC's \$15 million settlement of a Trump defamation lawsuit.
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
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52% Bias Score