EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations that Russia used the platform to interfere in Romania's presidential election, prompting the annulment of the first round's results after an unknown far-right candidate, Calin G...
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations that Russia used the platform to interfere in Romania's presidential election, prompting the annulment of the first round's results after an unknown far-right candidate, Calin G...
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48% Bias Score
Death Threat Against German Historian Highlights Rise in Attacks on Scientists
German historian Jan Claas Behrends received a death threat containing a picture of a gun, prompting him to publicly share it and highlighting a rising trend of attacks against German scientists, especially women, researching politically charged topics like the war in Ukraine and climate change, wit...
Death Threat Against German Historian Highlights Rise in Attacks on Scientists
German historian Jan Claas Behrends received a death threat containing a picture of a gun, prompting him to publicly share it and highlighting a rising trend of attacks against German scientists, especially women, researching politically charged topics like the war in Ukraine and climate change, wit...
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44% Bias Score
German Political Parties Strengthen Security Ahead of Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, political parties are implementing enhanced security measures, including hotlines, de-escalation training, and police collaboration, following recent attacks on campaigners and amid concerns about online threats and disinformation.
German Political Parties Strengthen Security Ahead of Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, political parties are implementing enhanced security measures, including hotlines, de-escalation training, and police collaboration, following recent attacks on campaigners and amid concerns about online threats and disinformation.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Casualty Reporting Inaccurate Due to Reliance on Hamas Data
A Henry Jackson Society study found that major English-language news outlets inaccurately reported civilian deaths in Gaza due to reliance on Hamas data which doesn't distinguish between combatants and civilians, leading to a false narrative of deliberate targeting by Israel.
Gaza Casualty Reporting Inaccurate Due to Reliance on Hamas Data
A Henry Jackson Society study found that major English-language news outlets inaccurately reported civilian deaths in Gaza due to reliance on Hamas data which doesn't distinguish between combatants and civilians, leading to a false narrative of deliberate targeting by Israel.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's TikTok Campaign Influences Romanian Election
On November 24th, leaked Romanian intelligence documents revealed a Russian-backed disinformation campaign on TikTok promoting far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, whose poll numbers surged from 1% to 22.94% in weeks, coinciding with widespread cyberattacks linked to Russia.
Russia's TikTok Campaign Influences Romanian Election
On November 24th, leaked Romanian intelligence documents revealed a Russian-backed disinformation campaign on TikTok promoting far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, whose poll numbers surged from 1% to 22.94% in weeks, coinciding with widespread cyberattacks linked to Russia.
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52% Bias Score
Moldovan SIS Alleges Extensive Russian Election Interference
Moldova's SIS accuses Russia of election interference, orchestrated by pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor and aided by Roman Abramovich, involving bribery, disinformation, and street protests to gain control of Moldova's parliament by 2025.
Moldovan SIS Alleges Extensive Russian Election Interference
Moldova's SIS accuses Russia of election interference, orchestrated by pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor and aided by Roman Abramovich, involving bribery, disinformation, and street protests to gain control of Moldova's parliament by 2025.
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56% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations of Russian interference in Romania's presidential election, where a $381,000 campaign promoted a far-right candidate, leading to the annulment of the first round of voting.
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations of Russian interference in Romania's presidential election, where a $381,000 campaign promoted a far-right candidate, leading to the annulment of the first round of voting.
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40% Bias Score
FBI Informant Pleads Guilty to False Biden Bribery Claims
A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, will plead guilty to fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter, a claim that fueled the Republican-led impeachment inquiry, despite being investigated and dismissed by the FBI in 2020. He faces 4-6 years in prison.
FBI Informant Pleads Guilty to False Biden Bribery Claims
A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, will plead guilty to fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter, a claim that fueled the Republican-led impeachment inquiry, despite being investigated and dismissed by the FBI in 2020. He faces 4-6 years in prison.
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32% Bias Score
EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...
EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...
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52% Bias Score
Africa's Urban Youth: Reshaping Politics Through Protest
Africa's rapidly urbanizing youth population, exceeding two-thirds under 30, is reshaping political dynamics through digitally-driven protests, as seen in Kenya's Gen Z-led demonstrations that forced policy changes, while low traditional political participation underscores the need for inclusive dev...
Africa's Urban Youth: Reshaping Politics Through Protest
Africa's rapidly urbanizing youth population, exceeding two-thirds under 30, is reshaping political dynamics through digitally-driven protests, as seen in Kenya's Gen Z-led demonstrations that forced policy changes, while low traditional political participation underscores the need for inclusive dev...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kari Lake, a controversial former Fox News host known for her pro-Trump stance and attacks on the media, to lead Voice of America, raising serious concerns about the broadcaster's future independence.
Trump Nominates Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kari Lake, a controversial former Fox News host known for her pro-Trump stance and attacks on the media, to lead Voice of America, raising serious concerns about the broadcaster's future independence.
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56% Bias Score
False Image Claims Saddam Hussein Found in Saydnaya Prison
A manipulated image falsely claiming to show Saddam Hussein in Syria's Saydnaya prison circulated on social media; CNN Arabic debunked it, revealing the original image was of Mikheil Saakashvili's arrest and showing the alterations using forensic analysis.
False Image Claims Saddam Hussein Found in Saydnaya Prison
A manipulated image falsely claiming to show Saddam Hussein in Syria's Saydnaya prison circulated on social media; CNN Arabic debunked it, revealing the original image was of Mikheil Saakashvili's arrest and showing the alterations using forensic analysis.
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28% Bias Score