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Iranian Musician Lashed 74 Times for Song Encouraging Women to Remove Hijabs
Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi received 74 lashes as punishment for his song "Roosarito," which encouraged women to remove their hijabs, following his arrest in August 2023 and subsequent sentencing by the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
Iranian Musician Lashed 74 Times for Song Encouraging Women to Remove Hijabs
Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi received 74 lashes as punishment for his song "Roosarito," which encouraged women to remove their hijabs, following his arrest in August 2023 and subsequent sentencing by the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
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56% Bias Score
Brazilian YouTuber Challenges Bolsonaro, Launches Legal Aid Platform
Brazilian YouTuber Felipe Neto, known for his video game reviews, actively criticizes President Bolsonaro's COVID-19 response and policies, resulting in online harassment, legal challenges, and the creation of a legal aid platform for those facing censorship for criticizing the government.
Brazilian YouTuber Challenges Bolsonaro, Launches Legal Aid Platform
Brazilian YouTuber Felipe Neto, known for his video game reviews, actively criticizes President Bolsonaro's COVID-19 response and policies, resulting in online harassment, legal challenges, and the creation of a legal aid platform for those facing censorship for criticizing the government.
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44% Bias Score
Iranian Filmmakers Face Trial for "My Favourite Cake" Amidst Crackdown on Dissent
The filmmakers and lead actress of the award-winning Iranian film "My Favourite Cake" are on trial in Tehran for allegedly violating public morality and propagating anti-regime propaganda, reflecting the ongoing crackdown on artistic freedom and dissent following the 2022 protests.
Iranian Filmmakers Face Trial for "My Favourite Cake" Amidst Crackdown on Dissent
The filmmakers and lead actress of the award-winning Iranian film "My Favourite Cake" are on trial in Tehran for allegedly violating public morality and propagating anti-regime propaganda, reflecting the ongoing crackdown on artistic freedom and dissent following the 2022 protests.
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68% Bias Score
Georgia Passes FARA-Style Law, Expanding Restrictions on NGOs and Individuals
Georgia's parliament, dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party, passed a bill modeled after the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, expanding registration requirements to individuals and introducing potential criminal penalties for non-compliance, amid an opposition boycott.
Georgia Passes FARA-Style Law, Expanding Restrictions on NGOs and Individuals
Georgia's parliament, dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party, passed a bill modeled after the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, expanding registration requirements to individuals and introducing potential criminal penalties for non-compliance, amid an opposition boycott.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Ranks Among Countries with Most Restricted Press Freedom in 2024 European Report
The 2024 European Press Freedom Report highlights Turkey among countries with the most restricted press freedom, citing high numbers of imprisoned journalists, systematic legal restrictions, and violence against journalists.
Turkey Ranks Among Countries with Most Restricted Press Freedom in 2024 European Report
The 2024 European Press Freedom Report highlights Turkey among countries with the most restricted press freedom, citing high numbers of imprisoned journalists, systematic legal restrictions, and violence against journalists.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Condemns CBS's Brennan for Holocaust-Free Speech Misrepresentation
President Trump criticized CBS's Margaret Brennan for her interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where she incorrectly linked the Holocaust to free speech; the exchange sparked controversy and debate about journalistic accuracy.
Trump Condemns CBS's Brennan for Holocaust-Free Speech Misrepresentation
President Trump criticized CBS's Margaret Brennan for her interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where she incorrectly linked the Holocaust to free speech; the exchange sparked controversy and debate about journalistic accuracy.
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60% Bias Score
UK Police Unit Accused of Censoring FOI Requests
A UK police unit, the central referral unit (CRU), has been criticized for advising local forces to block the release of information under Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, including details about banned surveillance software and super-strength drugs; this sparked concern about transparency and...
UK Police Unit Accused of Censoring FOI Requests
A UK police unit, the central referral unit (CRU), has been criticized for advising local forces to block the release of information under Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, including details about banned surveillance software and super-strength drugs; this sparked concern about transparency and...
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48% Bias Score
Oscar-Winning Documentary "No Other Land" Highlights US Censorship of Palestine
No Other Land," an Israeli-Palestinian co-production documenting the destruction of Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta by the Israeli army, won an Oscar despite facing US distribution challenges due to its subject matter, illustrating a campaign to erase Palestine from US public life.
Oscar-Winning Documentary "No Other Land" Highlights US Censorship of Palestine
No Other Land," an Israeli-Palestinian co-production documenting the destruction of Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta by the Israeli army, won an Oscar despite facing US distribution challenges due to its subject matter, illustrating a campaign to erase Palestine from US public life.
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40% Bias Score
Iran Faces Internet Blackout Amid Growing Protests
Iran faces potential nationwide internet shutdown ahead of November 15-17 protests marking the anniversary of the 2019 crackdown that killed approximately 1500 people; social media plays a key role in organizing protests, while authorities are responding with violence, resulting in over 300 deaths a...
Iran Faces Internet Blackout Amid Growing Protests
Iran faces potential nationwide internet shutdown ahead of November 15-17 protests marking the anniversary of the 2019 crackdown that killed approximately 1500 people; social media plays a key role in organizing protests, while authorities are responding with violence, resulting in over 300 deaths a...
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36% Bias Score
AP Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Escalates
The Associated Press amended its lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, claiming the White House's ban on its journalists from presidential events violates the First and Fifth Amendments, following the White House's response to the AP's refusal to call the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of Am...
AP Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Escalates
The Associated Press amended its lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, claiming the White House's ban on its journalists from presidential events violates the First and Fifth Amendments, following the White House's response to the AP's refusal to call the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of Am...
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40% Bias Score
Bezos's Post Directive and the Euphemism Epidemic in Western Media
Jeff Bezos's recent order to promote free-market viewpoints in The Washington Post's opinion section has sparked debate about editorial independence and the media's role in reporting on complex issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where euphemisms obscure the reality of ethnic cleansing.
Bezos's Post Directive and the Euphemism Epidemic in Western Media
Jeff Bezos's recent order to promote free-market viewpoints in The Washington Post's opinion section has sparked debate about editorial independence and the media's role in reporting on complex issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where euphemisms obscure the reality of ethnic cleansing.
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68% Bias Score
Divided Serbian Media: Protests Expose Deep Polarization
During recent Serbian protests, independent media offered extensive coverage while pro-regime tabloids responded with aggressive rhetoric, creating a stark contrast that has driven citizens towards social media for alternative news sources, despite risks of misinformation.
Divided Serbian Media: Protests Expose Deep Polarization
During recent Serbian protests, independent media offered extensive coverage while pro-regime tabloids responded with aggressive rhetoric, creating a stark contrast that has driven citizens towards social media for alternative news sources, despite risks of misinformation.
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56% Bias Score
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