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Russia Expands Definition of Extremist Groups, Increasing Online Repression
Russia's new laws classify online groups as extremist if one member is convicted under Article 282.1, expanding FSB capabilities and potentially leading to increased politically motivated prosecutions.
Russia Expands Definition of Extremist Groups, Increasing Online Repression
Russia's new laws classify online groups as extremist if one member is convicted under Article 282.1, expanding FSB capabilities and potentially leading to increased politically motivated prosecutions.
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56% Bias Score
Russia: WhatsApp, Telegram Outages Amidst Government Push for Domestic Messenger
Widespread video call outages on WhatsApp and Telegram in Russia on August 11, 2024, are possibly linked to a May request by major mobile carriers to block calls via foreign messengers, aiming to prevent full blocks and combat cybercrime, while the government simultaneously promotes its domestic app...
Russia: WhatsApp, Telegram Outages Amidst Government Push for Domestic Messenger
Widespread video call outages on WhatsApp and Telegram in Russia on August 11, 2024, are possibly linked to a May request by major mobile carriers to block calls via foreign messengers, aiming to prevent full blocks and combat cybercrime, while the government simultaneously promotes its domestic app...
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44% Bias Score
Kashmir Book Ban: 25 Titles Pulled Over Alleged Anti-India Content
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir banned 25 books on Kashmiri history and human rights during a book fair in Srinagar, citing anti-India and separatist narratives that could incite violence among youth; the ban includes works by Western, Indian, and Kashmiri authors published by prominent i...
Kashmir Book Ban: 25 Titles Pulled Over Alleged Anti-India Content
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir banned 25 books on Kashmiri history and human rights during a book fair in Srinagar, citing anti-India and separatist narratives that could incite violence among youth; the ban includes works by Western, Indian, and Kashmiri authors published by prominent i...
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56% Bias Score
Dieudonné Defies Ban, Holds Clandestine Show in Brittany
Despite a prefectural ban due to his history of hate speech and a risk to public order, Dieudonné held a show in a private home near Rennes on August 8th, attracting around 150 attendees and featuring Francis Lalanne as the opening act.
Dieudonné Defies Ban, Holds Clandestine Show in Brittany
Despite a prefectural ban due to his history of hate speech and a risk to public order, Dieudonné held a show in a private home near Rennes on August 8th, attracting around 150 attendees and featuring Francis Lalanne as the opening act.
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48% Bias Score
Armenian Filmmakers Protest Proposed Law Limiting Creative Freedom
A proposed amendment to Armenia's Cinematography Law, currently under public discussion until August 9th on e-draft, is facing strong opposition from filmmakers who fear it will stifle creative freedom and hinder international collaborations, potentially reversing the industry's progress in recent y...
Armenian Filmmakers Protest Proposed Law Limiting Creative Freedom
A proposed amendment to Armenia's Cinematography Law, currently under public discussion until August 9th on e-draft, is facing strong opposition from filmmakers who fear it will stifle creative freedom and hinder international collaborations, potentially reversing the industry's progress in recent y...
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60% Bias Score
Queensland Literary Awards: 12 Judges Resign After Minister's Intervention
Twelve judges resigned from the Queensland Literary Awards after Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek intervened, canceling a First Nations author's award due to a social media post deemed to "glorify terrorism," sparking a debate about free speech and government overreach in the arts.
Queensland Literary Awards: 12 Judges Resign After Minister's Intervention
Twelve judges resigned from the Queensland Literary Awards after Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek intervened, canceling a First Nations author's award due to a social media post deemed to "glorify terrorism," sparking a debate about free speech and government overreach in the arts.
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52% Bias Score
Escalating Repression of Free Speech in Belarus
Belarusian journalist Elena Vasilyeva details the escalating repression of free speech and political dissent in Belarus, recounting personal experiences of detention and highlighting the gradual normalization of authoritarian tactics.
Escalating Repression of Free Speech in Belarus
Belarusian journalist Elena Vasilyeva details the escalating repression of free speech and political dissent in Belarus, recounting personal experiences of detention and highlighting the gradual normalization of authoritarian tactics.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Disrupts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls Amid Push for Domestic App
Widespread disruptions to WhatsApp and Telegram voice and video calls were reported in Russia on Sunday, possibly due to selective blocking tests initiated by authorities on August 1st, amid efforts to promote the domestic messaging app Max.
Russia Disrupts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls Amid Push for Domestic App
Widespread disruptions to WhatsApp and Telegram voice and video calls were reported in Russia on Sunday, possibly due to selective blocking tests initiated by authorities on August 1st, amid efforts to promote the domestic messaging app Max.
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40% Bias Score
Belarusian Journalist's Account of 2020 Election and Subsequent Repression
Belarusian journalist Ulyana Boboeid describes witnessing irregularities in the August 9, 2020, Belarusian presidential election, the subsequent crackdown on protests, and her subsequent escape from the country due to government repression of independent media, highlighting the lasting impact on her...
Belarusian Journalist's Account of 2020 Election and Subsequent Repression
Belarusian journalist Ulyana Boboeid describes witnessing irregularities in the August 9, 2020, Belarusian presidential election, the subsequent crackdown on protests, and her subsequent escape from the country due to government repression of independent media, highlighting the lasting impact on her...
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36% Bias Score
Madrid Bans Cultural Diversity Festival Amidst Discrimination Accusations
Madrid city council banned the Kúpula se Mueve cultural diversity festival, citing potential public disorder and noise complaints, despite previous successful events; organizers allege discrimination, while the decision follows a similar ban in Jumilla, sparking widespread condemnation.
Madrid Bans Cultural Diversity Festival Amidst Discrimination Accusations
Madrid city council banned the Kúpula se Mueve cultural diversity festival, citing potential public disorder and noise complaints, despite previous successful events; organizers allege discrimination, while the decision follows a similar ban in Jumilla, sparking widespread condemnation.
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64% Bias Score
Bolsonaro Lawyers Appeal House Arrest, Claiming Censorship
On August 6th, 2025, Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers appealed his house arrest to Brazil's Supreme Court, arguing it's censorship after supporters shared a video, violating his social media ban stemming from an alleged coup attempt trial. The court will decide whether the restriction constitutes censorship...
Bolsonaro Lawyers Appeal House Arrest, Claiming Censorship
On August 6th, 2025, Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers appealed his house arrest to Brazil's Supreme Court, arguing it's censorship after supporters shared a video, violating his social media ban stemming from an alleged coup attempt trial. The court will decide whether the restriction constitutes censorship...
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44% Bias Score
Badiucao's Melbourne Exhibition Condemns Chinese Censorship
Badiucao's "Disagree Where We Must" exhibition in Melbourne's Goldstone Gallery features damaged artwork from a cancelled Hong Kong show, a video screened in Hong Kong, and a watch gifted to Tiananmen Square massacre participants, highlighting the artist's critique of Chinese government actions and ...
Badiucao's Melbourne Exhibition Condemns Chinese Censorship
Badiucao's "Disagree Where We Must" exhibition in Melbourne's Goldstone Gallery features damaged artwork from a cancelled Hong Kong show, a video screened in Hong Kong, and a watch gifted to Tiananmen Square massacre participants, highlighting the artist's critique of Chinese government actions and ...
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24% Bias Score
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