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Israel Debates Bill Imposing 80% Tax on Foreign-Funded NGOs
The Israeli parliament is debating a bill that would impose an 80% tax on non-governmental organizations receiving most of their funding from foreign entities, aiming to reduce foreign influence and restricting their access to the courts.
Israel Debates Bill Imposing 80% Tax on Foreign-Funded NGOs
The Israeli parliament is debating a bill that would impose an 80% tax on non-governmental organizations receiving most of their funding from foreign entities, aiming to reduce foreign influence and restricting their access to the courts.
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56% Bias Score
Record Number of Journalist Deaths and Imprisonments in 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported a record 124 journalist deaths in 2024, 70% of which occurred in Israel, alongside a record 361 imprisonments globally, highlighting the increasing threats to press freedom amid rising authoritarianism and conflicts.
Record Number of Journalist Deaths and Imprisonments in 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported a record 124 journalist deaths in 2024, 70% of which occurred in Israel, alongside a record 361 imprisonments globally, highlighting the increasing threats to press freedom amid rising authoritarianism and conflicts.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese NGOs Intimidate Critics at UN Meetings
An ICIJ investigation reveals that Chinese NGOs with UN consultative status, many linked to the Chinese government, are intimidating human rights activists and suppressing criticism at UN meetings, particularly targeting Tibetans, illustrating China's growing influence within the UN system.
Chinese NGOs Intimidate Critics at UN Meetings
An ICIJ investigation reveals that Chinese NGOs with UN consultative status, many linked to the Chinese government, are intimidating human rights activists and suppressing criticism at UN meetings, particularly targeting Tibetans, illustrating China's growing influence within the UN system.
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40% Bias Score
US Revokes Visas of Mexican Band for Narcocorrido Performance
The US State Department revoked the visas of Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco for performing a narcocorrido, a ballad about drug cartels, in Zapopan, Mexico, sparking controversy over free speech and US-Mexico relations, while simultaneously boosting the band's popularity.
US Revokes Visas of Mexican Band for Narcocorrido Performance
The US State Department revoked the visas of Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco for performing a narcocorrido, a ballad about drug cartels, in Zapopan, Mexico, sparking controversy over free speech and US-Mexico relations, while simultaneously boosting the band's popularity.
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48% Bias Score
US Revokes Visas of Mexican Band for Performing Narcocorrido
The US State Department revoked the visas of Los Alegres del Barranco, a Mexican band, for performing "El del Palenque," a narcocorrido glorifying the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's leader, El Mencho; this unprecedented action sparked debate over free speech and US-Mexico relations, boosting the ba...
US Revokes Visas of Mexican Band for Performing Narcocorrido
The US State Department revoked the visas of Los Alegres del Barranco, a Mexican band, for performing "El del Palenque," a narcocorrido glorifying the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's leader, El Mencho; this unprecedented action sparked debate over free speech and US-Mexico relations, boosting the ba...
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48% Bias Score
FIA Reconsiders Penalties for Driver Profanity in Formula 1
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen received a penalty for swearing at a press conference, leading to complaints from drivers about a perceived overly sensitive environment and restrictions on their freedom of speech; the FIA is reconsidering its penalties.
FIA Reconsiders Penalties for Driver Profanity in Formula 1
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen received a penalty for swearing at a press conference, leading to complaints from drivers about a perceived overly sensitive environment and restrictions on their freedom of speech; the FIA is reconsidering its penalties.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Journalist Exfiltrated to France After Facing Imprisonment for Anti-War Posts
Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash, 63, was exfiltrated to France by Reporters Without Borders after facing 10 years imprisonment for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine on social media; she was detained, labeled an 'agent of the foreign', and placed on a wanted list before escaping.
Russian Journalist Exfiltrated to France After Facing Imprisonment for Anti-War Posts
Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash, 63, was exfiltrated to France by Reporters Without Borders after facing 10 years imprisonment for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine on social media; she was detained, labeled an 'agent of the foreign', and placed on a wanted list before escaping.
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60% Bias Score
Global Press Freedom Index at Historic Low Amidst Economic Crisis
The 2025 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index reveals a record low in its economic indicator, classifying the global press freedom situation as 'difficult,' with widespread media closures due to economic hardship in nearly one-third of the world's countries, including notable cases in...
Global Press Freedom Index at Historic Low Amidst Economic Crisis
The 2025 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index reveals a record low in its economic indicator, classifying the global press freedom situation as 'difficult,' with widespread media closures due to economic hardship in nearly one-third of the world's countries, including notable cases in...
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48% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Halts VOA Shutdown
A US appeals court temporarily blocked an order to shut down Voice of America (VOA), reversing a lower court's decision to reinstate the broadcaster after President Trump's administration accused it of "radical propaganda" and furloughed over 1300 employees.
US Appeals Court Halts VOA Shutdown
A US appeals court temporarily blocked an order to shut down Voice of America (VOA), reversing a lower court's decision to reinstate the broadcaster after President Trump's administration accused it of "radical propaganda" and furloughed over 1300 employees.
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36% Bias Score
US Revokes Visas of Mexican Band for Performing Narcocorrido
The US State Department revoked the visas of Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco for performing a narcocorrido, sparking debate about free speech and US-Mexico relations, despite the song's popularity and the genre's historical context.
US Revokes Visas of Mexican Band for Performing Narcocorrido
The US State Department revoked the visas of Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco for performing a narcocorrido, sparking debate about free speech and US-Mexico relations, despite the song's popularity and the genre's historical context.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Literature Festival Explores Fascist Past
The 7th Italian Literature Festival in Munich (ILfest), from May 9-11, will feature discussions on historical narratives in Italian literature, with a focus on the country's Fascist past, showcasing works exploring individual experiences during and after this era, and including a new youth book priz...
Italian Literature Festival Explores Fascist Past
The 7th Italian Literature Festival in Munich (ILfest), from May 9-11, will feature discussions on historical narratives in Italian literature, with a focus on the country's Fascist past, showcasing works exploring individual experiences during and after this era, and including a new youth book priz...
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12% Bias Score
Record Number of Journalists Killed in 2024 Amid Global Crisis of Press Freedom
A record 124 journalists were killed in 2024, with most deaths occurring in Palestine, highlighting the global crisis of press freedom amid government crackdowns, online harassment, and the spread of misinformation.
Record Number of Journalists Killed in 2024 Amid Global Crisis of Press Freedom
A record 124 journalists were killed in 2024, with most deaths occurring in Palestine, highlighting the global crisis of press freedom amid government crackdowns, online harassment, and the spread of misinformation.
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44% Bias Score
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