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Political Pressure and Social Media Scrutiny Dominate Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival, once a Cold War diplomatic stage, now witnesses films judged more on creators' political stances and social media controversies than artistic merit, as exemplified by the contrasting fates of Amélie Poulain, Mercato, and Emilia Pérez.
Political Pressure and Social Media Scrutiny Dominate Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival, once a Cold War diplomatic stage, now witnesses films judged more on creators' political stances and social media controversies than artistic merit, as exemplified by the contrasting fates of Amélie Poulain, Mercato, and Emilia Pérez.
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48% Bias Score


French TV Channels C8 and NRJ 12 Off Air After Repeated Regulatory Violations
French TV channels C8 and NRJ 12 stopped broadcasting on February 28th, 2025, after repeated regulatory violations by C8, including 35 sanctions, ultimately leading to job losses and a public debate about media freedom and regulatory oversight.
French TV Channels C8 and NRJ 12 Off Air After Repeated Regulatory Violations
French TV channels C8 and NRJ 12 stopped broadcasting on February 28th, 2025, after repeated regulatory violations by C8, including 35 sanctions, ultimately leading to job losses and a public debate about media freedom and regulatory oversight.
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56% Bias Score


Myanmar's 85 Internet Shutdowns in 2024: A Tool for War and Suppression
A new report reveals that Myanmar experienced 85 internet shutdowns in 2024, primarily orchestrated by the military junta to suppress dissent and control information during the civil war, often coinciding with human rights abuses and airstrikes; these shutdowns, alongside a new cybersecurity law ban...
Myanmar's 85 Internet Shutdowns in 2024: A Tool for War and Suppression
A new report reveals that Myanmar experienced 85 internet shutdowns in 2024, primarily orchestrated by the military junta to suppress dissent and control information during the civil war, often coinciding with human rights abuses and airstrikes; these shutdowns, alongside a new cybersecurity law ban...
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48% Bias Score


US School Book Bans Disproportionately Target Marginalized Groups
A PEN America study found over 10,000 instances of book bans in US schools during 2023-24, disproportionately targeting books featuring people of color (36%), LGBTQ+ individuals (25%), and disabled people (10%), contradicting claims that these bans are a "hoax".
US School Book Bans Disproportionately Target Marginalized Groups
A PEN America study found over 10,000 instances of book bans in US schools during 2023-24, disproportionately targeting books featuring people of color (36%), LGBTQ+ individuals (25%), and disabled people (10%), contradicting claims that these bans are a "hoax".
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60% Bias Score


Russian Court Sentences Exiled DOXA Co-founder to 10+ Years in Absentia
A Russian military court sentenced exiled DOXA co-founder Armen Aramyan to over 10 years in prison in absentia on Thursday, for justifying terrorism and spreading false information about the military, stemming from a 'fake' map of Bucha civilian deaths and an editorial calling for violent resistance...
Russian Court Sentences Exiled DOXA Co-founder to 10+ Years in Absentia
A Russian military court sentenced exiled DOXA co-founder Armen Aramyan to over 10 years in prison in absentia on Thursday, for justifying terrorism and spreading false information about the military, stemming from a 'fake' map of Bucha civilian deaths and an editorial calling for violent resistance...
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40% Bias Score


Germany vs. US: Contrasting Approaches to Freedom of Speech
Germany's freedom of speech, guaranteed by its Basic Law, is more restricted than the US's First Amendment, leading to contrasting approaches to online hate speech and public discourse; a study shows that almost half of Germans have experienced online abuse, impacting public debate.
Germany vs. US: Contrasting Approaches to Freedom of Speech
Germany's freedom of speech, guaranteed by its Basic Law, is more restricted than the US's First Amendment, leading to contrasting approaches to online hate speech and public discourse; a study shows that almost half of Germans have experienced online abuse, impacting public debate.
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48% Bias Score

Zimbabwean Journalist Denied Bail After Interviewing Government Critic
Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga was denied bail on February 28th after being arrested for interviewing Blessed Geza, a ruling party member who suggested President Mnangagwa's resignation. Mhlanga is charged with inciting violence, and the court cited concerns about national security in denying...

Zimbabwean Journalist Denied Bail After Interviewing Government Critic
Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga was denied bail on February 28th after being arrested for interviewing Blessed Geza, a ruling party member who suggested President Mnangagwa's resignation. Mhlanga is charged with inciting violence, and the court cited concerns about national security in denying...
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44% Bias Score

Trump Administration Seizes Control of White House Correspondents' Pool
The Trump administration seized control of the White House Correspondents' Pool, prompting the White House Correspondents' Association to cut off its email distribution of pool reports due to concerns about compromised reporting standards.

Trump Administration Seizes Control of White House Correspondents' Pool
The Trump administration seized control of the White House Correspondents' Pool, prompting the White House Correspondents' Association to cut off its email distribution of pool reports due to concerns about compromised reporting standards.
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60% Bias Score

US School Book Bans Disproportionately Target Diverse Identities
A PEN America report reveals that over 4,200 books were removed from US schools in the last year, disproportionately affecting titles featuring people of color (36%) and LGBTQ+ individuals (25%), raising concerns about censorship and its impact on students.

US School Book Bans Disproportionately Target Diverse Identities
A PEN America report reveals that over 4,200 books were removed from US schools in the last year, disproportionately affecting titles featuring people of color (36%) and LGBTQ+ individuals (25%), raising concerns about censorship and its impact on students.
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64% Bias Score

Bezos Restricts The Washington Post Opinion Page to Free Market, Personal Freedom Views
Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, imposed new guidelines on the newspaper's opinion page, restricting published articles to those supporting personal freedoms and the free market; this led to the resignation of the opinion page editor and sparked concerns among staff about editorial independ...

Bezos Restricts The Washington Post Opinion Page to Free Market, Personal Freedom Views
Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, imposed new guidelines on the newspaper's opinion page, restricting published articles to those supporting personal freedoms and the free market; this led to the resignation of the opinion page editor and sparked concerns among staff about editorial independ...
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52% Bias Score

Grupo Salinas Sues Seven Communicators for Alleged $1 Billion Banco Azteca Losses
Grupo Salinas filed a civil lawsuit against seven communicators, alleging they caused $1 billion USD in losses to Banco Azteca through misinformation campaigns on social media in 2023, prompting concerns about freedom of expression from organizations such as Artículo 19.

Grupo Salinas Sues Seven Communicators for Alleged $1 Billion Banco Azteca Losses
Grupo Salinas filed a civil lawsuit against seven communicators, alleging they caused $1 billion USD in losses to Banco Azteca through misinformation campaigns on social media in 2023, prompting concerns about freedom of expression from organizations such as Artículo 19.
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56% Bias Score

Global Press Freedom Declines in 2024 Amidst Rising Threats
The 2024 global press freedom index reveals a decline, with only eight countries rated 'good'; 85 journalists died in Gaza, the deadliest year on record, and 361 are imprisoned worldwide; threats, including online attacks, are rising, leading to self-censorship.

Global Press Freedom Declines in 2024 Amidst Rising Threats
The 2024 global press freedom index reveals a decline, with only eight countries rated 'good'; 85 journalists died in Gaza, the deadliest year on record, and 361 are imprisoned worldwide; threats, including online attacks, are rising, leading to self-censorship.
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44% Bias Score
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