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Russia's WWII Disinformation Threatens Transatlantic Unity
This May marks the 80th anniversary of WWII's start. Russia, under Putin, uses disinformation—including false claims about WWII's origins—to divide Europe and America, contradicting historical facts such as the Soviet invasion of Poland alongside Nazi Germany in 1939.
Russia's WWII Disinformation Threatens Transatlantic Unity
This May marks the 80th anniversary of WWII's start. Russia, under Putin, uses disinformation—including false claims about WWII's origins—to divide Europe and America, contradicting historical facts such as the Soviet invasion of Poland alongside Nazi Germany in 1939.
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56% Bias Score
Armenia Improves Press Freedom Ranking Amidst Persistent Challenges
Armenia's press freedom improved by 9 points in the Reporters Without Borders' index, ranking 34th, despite persistent polarization and disinformation driven by political and geopolitical factors; lack of new restrictive laws and physical attacks contributed to the improvement, but independent media...
Armenia Improves Press Freedom Ranking Amidst Persistent Challenges
Armenia's press freedom improved by 9 points in the Reporters Without Borders' index, ranking 34th, despite persistent polarization and disinformation driven by political and geopolitical factors; lack of new restrictive laws and physical attacks contributed to the improvement, but independent media...
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36% Bias Score
Romania's Annulled Presidential Election: Social Media Manipulation and Geopolitical Implications
Romania's November 2024 presidential election was annulled due to suspected foreign-backed manipulation favoring far-right candidate Călin Georgescu, who gained prominence through a massive social media campaign using tens of thousands of fake accounts on platforms like TikTok, highlighting vulnerab...
Romania's Annulled Presidential Election: Social Media Manipulation and Geopolitical Implications
Romania's November 2024 presidential election was annulled due to suspected foreign-backed manipulation favoring far-right candidate Călin Georgescu, who gained prominence through a massive social media campaign using tens of thousands of fake accounts on platforms like TikTok, highlighting vulnerab...
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48% Bias Score
Global Press Freedom at Historic Low in 2024
The 2024 World Press Freedom Index reveals the lowest level of press freedom since 2002, driven by increased violence against journalists (124 killed, two-thirds Palestinian), the rise of SLAPP lawsuits, reduced US funding for international media, and the spread of disinformation.
Global Press Freedom at Historic Low in 2024
The 2024 World Press Freedom Index reveals the lowest level of press freedom since 2002, driven by increased violence against journalists (124 killed, two-thirds Palestinian), the rise of SLAPP lawsuits, reduced US funding for international media, and the spread of disinformation.
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28% Bias Score
Turkey Denies Conflicting Statements on Kanal Istanbul Project
Turkish ministers' seemingly conflicting statements on the Kanal Istanbul project are deemed manipulative by the government, which clarifies that the project remains in their plans but is not their current priority.
Turkey Denies Conflicting Statements on Kanal Istanbul Project
Turkish ministers' seemingly conflicting statements on the Kanal Istanbul project are deemed manipulative by the government, which clarifies that the project remains in their plans but is not their current priority.
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52% Bias Score
EU Ministers Tackle Disinformation Targeting Climate Policies
EU environment ministers met in Warsaw to discuss the rising concerns about disinformation campaigns targeting the bloc's climate and energy policies, citing examples of politically motivated false narratives and the need for a stronger coordinated response to combat such misinformation.
EU Ministers Tackle Disinformation Targeting Climate Policies
EU environment ministers met in Warsaw to discuss the rising concerns about disinformation campaigns targeting the bloc's climate and energy policies, citing examples of politically motivated false narratives and the need for a stronger coordinated response to combat such misinformation.
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40% Bias Score
Simion Leads in Romanian Presidential Election, Runoff Expected
In Romania's presidential election first round, far-right AUR leader George Simion secured 40.5% of the vote, forcing a runoff against Crin Antonescu on November 18th, exceeding poll predictions amidst concerns about Russian interference and low public trust in institutions.
Simion Leads in Romanian Presidential Election, Runoff Expected
In Romania's presidential election first round, far-right AUR leader George Simion secured 40.5% of the vote, forcing a runoff against Crin Antonescu on November 18th, exceeding poll predictions amidst concerns about Russian interference and low public trust in institutions.
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48% Bias Score
Pakistan's Press Freedom Plunges: Six-Place Drop in World Ranking
Pakistan's press freedom ranking dropped six places to 158 in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, reflecting censorship, disinformation, threats against journalists, and the misuse of laws like the amended PECA Act to suppress criticism of the government and military.
Pakistan's Press Freedom Plunges: Six-Place Drop in World Ranking
Pakistan's press freedom ranking dropped six places to 158 in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, reflecting censorship, disinformation, threats against journalists, and the misuse of laws like the amended PECA Act to suppress criticism of the government and military.
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40% Bias Score
Belfast Riot Leaves Businessman Financially Devastated
Following a Belfast riot fueled by anti-immigration sentiment, Sudanese businessman Mohammed Idris's internet cafe was destroyed; his insurance claim was rejected, forcing him into a prolonged struggle to rebuild his business while external actors amplified the event online.
Belfast Riot Leaves Businessman Financially Devastated
Following a Belfast riot fueled by anti-immigration sentiment, Sudanese businessman Mohammed Idris's internet cafe was destroyed; his insurance claim was rejected, forcing him into a prolonged struggle to rebuild his business while external actors amplified the event online.
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44% Bias Score
Georgian Activist Awarded for Defiance Against Authoritarian Crackdown
Tamar Kintsurashvili, a Georgian media freedom activist, won the DW Freedom of Speech Award for her work combating disinformation in the face of an increasingly authoritarian Georgian government that passed a law similar to Russia's 'foreign agent' law; she and thousands of protestors oppose it.
Georgian Activist Awarded for Defiance Against Authoritarian Crackdown
Tamar Kintsurashvili, a Georgian media freedom activist, won the DW Freedom of Speech Award for her work combating disinformation in the face of an increasingly authoritarian Georgian government that passed a law similar to Russia's 'foreign agent' law; she and thousands of protestors oppose it.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Disinformation Campaigns and the Proposed French Ministry of Information
Since 2014, Russia has used Saint Petersburg-based troll farms to spread disinformation on Western social media, impacting elections and public opinion, prompting a proposal for a French Ministry of Information to counter this.
Russia's Disinformation Campaigns and the Proposed French Ministry of Information
Since 2014, Russia has used Saint Petersburg-based troll farms to spread disinformation on Western social media, impacting elections and public opinion, prompting a proposal for a French Ministry of Information to counter this.
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64% Bias Score
Romania Re-votes After TikTok Influencer Scandal
Romania's December presidential election results were annulled due to allegations of Russian interference involving covert payments to approximately 100 TikTok influencers to promote far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round with nearly 23% of the vote, leading to a s...
Romania Re-votes After TikTok Influencer Scandal
Romania's December presidential election results were annulled due to allegations of Russian interference involving covert payments to approximately 100 TikTok influencers to promote far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round with nearly 23% of the vote, leading to a s...
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44% Bias Score
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