Algeria's Transnational Repression Silences Dissent
The Algerian government is targeting its citizens abroad for expressing criticism, leading to self-censorship and fear of returning home, as exemplified by the recent arrest of writer Boualem Sansal. This transnational repression, intensified since the 2020 pandemic, aims to suppress the Hirak movem...
Algeria's Transnational Repression Silences Dissent
The Algerian government is targeting its citizens abroad for expressing criticism, leading to self-censorship and fear of returning home, as exemplified by the recent arrest of writer Boualem Sansal. This transnational repression, intensified since the 2020 pandemic, aims to suppress the Hirak movem...
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52% Bias Score
Sharjah Curator Tops "Power 100" List, Spotlighting Middle Eastern Art
Hoor al-Qasimi, daughter of Sharjah's ruler, topped ArtReview's "Power 100" list for leading the Sharjah Art Foundation and Biennial, significantly increasing the global visibility of Middle Eastern art, despite censorship challenges within the region.
Sharjah Curator Tops "Power 100" List, Spotlighting Middle Eastern Art
Hoor al-Qasimi, daughter of Sharjah's ruler, topped ArtReview's "Power 100" list for leading the Sharjah Art Foundation and Biennial, significantly increasing the global visibility of Middle Eastern art, despite censorship challenges within the region.
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52% Bias Score
48,000 DNA Samples Highlight Human Cost of Ukraine War
Deputy Defense Minister Anna Tsiviliova revealed that 48,000 Russian families have submitted DNA samples to locate missing relatives in the Ukraine war, while independent reporting estimates over 80,000 Russian military deaths, highlighting the conflict's significant human cost and the Russian gover...
48,000 DNA Samples Highlight Human Cost of Ukraine War
Deputy Defense Minister Anna Tsiviliova revealed that 48,000 Russian families have submitted DNA samples to locate missing relatives in the Ukraine war, while independent reporting estimates over 80,000 Russian military deaths, highlighting the conflict's significant human cost and the Russian gover...
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48% Bias Score
Meta admite errores en la moderación de contenido y busca calmar críticas
Meta admite haber penalizado injustamente a usuarios en la moderación de contenido, especialmente sobre COVID-19; Nick Clegg reconoció altas tasas de error y la empresa busca calmar quejas de usuarios, considerando posibles cambios en la política de moderación ante la nueva administración de Donald ...
Meta admite errores en la moderación de contenido y busca calmar críticas
Meta admite haber penalizado injustamente a usuarios en la moderación de contenido, especialmente sobre COVID-19; Nick Clegg reconoció altas tasas de error y la empresa busca calmar quejas de usuarios, considerando posibles cambios en la política de moderación ante la nueva administración de Donald ...
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52% Bias Score
NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate
Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.
NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate
Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.
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44% Bias Score
Moscow Anti-War Activist Gorinov's Heating Cut Off in Prison Following Retrial
Former Moscow municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov, imprisoned for anti-war statements, had his heating cut off in SIZO-1 Vladimir on November 29th, following a new three-year sentence; he is denied a warm blanket and mail, and suffers from chronic lung disease.
Moscow Anti-War Activist Gorinov's Heating Cut Off in Prison Following Retrial
Former Moscow municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov, imprisoned for anti-war statements, had his heating cut off in SIZO-1 Vladimir on November 29th, following a new three-year sentence; he is denied a warm blanket and mail, and suffers from chronic lung disease.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Citizen Sentenced for Reporting on Blocked Earthquake Aid
Veli Saçılık, a Turkish citizen, faces charges for sharing social media posts detailing the delayed and blocked aid delivery following the devastating Kahramanmaraş earthquake, highlighting the suppression of criticism regarding government response to the disaster.
Turkish Citizen Sentenced for Reporting on Blocked Earthquake Aid
Veli Saçılık, a Turkish citizen, faces charges for sharing social media posts detailing the delayed and blocked aid delivery following the devastating Kahramanmaraş earthquake, highlighting the suppression of criticism regarding government response to the disaster.
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Filmmakers and Politician Condemn New Hijab Law
A new Iranian hijab law, prompting widespread condemnation from over 100 filmmakers and Faizeh Hashemi, is causing major political and social unrest as it's deemed 'anti-Iranian' and a violation of human rights, with concerns of increased societal division and protests.
Iranian Filmmakers and Politician Condemn New Hijab Law
A new Iranian hijab law, prompting widespread condemnation from over 100 filmmakers and Faizeh Hashemi, is causing major political and social unrest as it's deemed 'anti-Iranian' and a violation of human rights, with concerns of increased societal division and protests.
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68% Bias Score
Irán aprueba ley de vestimenta con severas sanciones
El Parlamento iraní aprobó una nueva ley de modestia con severas sanciones, incluyendo multas, restricciones de viaje y prisión, intensificando las protestas y desafiando la estabilidad del régimen; el presidente, aunque en contra, tiene pocas opciones para bloquearla.
Irán aprueba ley de vestimenta con severas sanciones
El Parlamento iraní aprobó una nueva ley de modestia con severas sanciones, incluyendo multas, restricciones de viaje y prisión, intensificando las protestas y desafiando la estabilidad del régimen; el presidente, aunque en contra, tiene pocas opciones para bloquearla.
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44% Bias Score
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
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68% Bias Score
Cathay Pacific Removes Family Guy Episode Over Tiananmen Square Scene
Cathay Pacific removed a Family Guy episode from its inflight entertainment system following a social media complaint that a seven-second scene depicting Tiananmen Square violated Hong Kong's national security laws; the airline apologized and stated the content did not reflect its views.
Cathay Pacific Removes Family Guy Episode Over Tiananmen Square Scene
Cathay Pacific removed a Family Guy episode from its inflight entertainment system following a social media complaint that a seven-second scene depicting Tiananmen Square violated Hong Kong's national security laws; the airline apologized and stated the content did not reflect its views.
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40% Bias Score
German Court Forces Bank to Accept Far-Right Magazine as Client
A German court ordered a bank to open an account for the far-right magazine Compact after others refused, ruling that denying service based on the magazine's views is unlawful; this decision is final.
German Court Forces Bank to Accept Far-Right Magazine as Client
A German court ordered a bank to open an account for the far-right magazine Compact after others refused, ruling that denying service based on the magazine's views is unlawful; this decision is final.
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56% Bias Score