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Australian FoI Refusal Rate Reaches 10-Year High
Australia's freedom of information refusal rate hit a 10-year high of 27% in the December 2024 quarter, prompting concerns about transparency and accountability from advocates who say the government is withholding information from the public.
Australian FoI Refusal Rate Reaches 10-Year High
Australia's freedom of information refusal rate hit a 10-year high of 27% in the December 2024 quarter, prompting concerns about transparency and accountability from advocates who say the government is withholding information from the public.
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36% Bias Score
Alberta Government Violated Freedom of Information Laws
Alberta's government was found to have violated its own freedom of information laws by improperly rejecting multiple requests from The Globe and Mail, prompting an investigation that revealed non-compliant practices across 27 public institutions.
Alberta Government Violated Freedom of Information Laws
Alberta's government was found to have violated its own freedom of information laws by improperly rejecting multiple requests from The Globe and Mail, prompting an investigation that revealed non-compliant practices across 27 public institutions.
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40% Bias Score
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Removed From Position
The White House removed Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday, prompting criticism from Democrats who accused President Trump of targeting books; Hayden, the first Black woman in the role, had 1.5 years left in her term.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Removed From Position
The White House removed Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday, prompting criticism from Democrats who accused President Trump of targeting books; Hayden, the first Black woman in the role, had 1.5 years left in her term.
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64% Bias Score
German Court Orders Release of Lindner-Blume Texts on E-fuels
A German court ordered the release of text messages between former Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Porsche CEO Oliver Blume under the Environmental Information Act, due to their relevance to EU climate regulations and e-fuels, overriding privacy concerns to ensure transparency.
German Court Orders Release of Lindner-Blume Texts on E-fuels
A German court ordered the release of text messages between former Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Porsche CEO Oliver Blume under the Environmental Information Act, due to their relevance to EU climate regulations and e-fuels, overriding privacy concerns to ensure transparency.
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40% Bias Score
Nicaragua Blocks .ni Domains of Independent News Outlets
The Nicaraguan government, under Daniel Ortega, blocked the .ni domain websites of independent news outlets, including 100% Noticias, Onda Local, and La Prensa, on March 14th, 2025, prompting migration to alternative domains and condemnation from international organizations.
Nicaragua Blocks .ni Domains of Independent News Outlets
The Nicaraguan government, under Daniel Ortega, blocked the .ni domain websites of independent news outlets, including 100% Noticias, Onda Local, and La Prensa, on March 14th, 2025, prompting migration to alternative domains and condemnation from international organizations.
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60% Bias Score
Chechen Minister Condemns Telegram Ban
Chechnya's information minister criticized the federal government's decision to block Telegram in the region and Dagestan due to security concerns, citing the Makhachkala airport riot in October 2023 as the main reason for the ban.
Chechen Minister Condemns Telegram Ban
Chechnya's information minister criticized the federal government's decision to block Telegram in the region and Dagestan due to security concerns, citing the Makhachkala airport riot in October 2023 as the main reason for the ban.
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36% Bias Score
EU Court Rules Against Commission for Withholding Von der Leyen-Pfizer Texts
The European General Court ruled against the European Commission for failing to provide credible justification for withholding text messages between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the COVID-19 pandemic vaccine procurement; the court decision highlights concerns ab...
EU Court Rules Against Commission for Withholding Von der Leyen-Pfizer Texts
The European General Court ruled against the European Commission for failing to provide credible justification for withholding text messages between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the COVID-19 pandemic vaccine procurement; the court decision highlights concerns ab...
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44% Bias Score
Wikimedia Sues U.K. Over Online Safety Act, Citing Threats to Wikipedia's Integrity
The Wikimedia Foundation is suing the U.K. government over the Online Safety Act, claiming its categorization system could force Wikipedia to implement strict content moderation measures, threatening user privacy and platform integrity. The foundation seeks clarification on the Act's definition of c...
Wikimedia Sues U.K. Over Online Safety Act, Citing Threats to Wikipedia's Integrity
The Wikimedia Foundation is suing the U.K. government over the Online Safety Act, claiming its categorization system could force Wikipedia to implement strict content moderation measures, threatening user privacy and platform integrity. The foundation seeks clarification on the Act's definition of c...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Journalists Investigated for Reporting on Attorney General Case
Four Spanish journalists face investigation for revealing details from a Guardia Civil report on a case against the Attorney General, sparking concerns about press freedom and the right to report on matters of public interest.
Spanish Journalists Investigated for Reporting on Attorney General Case
Four Spanish journalists face investigation for revealing details from a Guardia Civil report on a case against the Attorney General, sparking concerns about press freedom and the right to report on matters of public interest.
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36% Bias Score
Pentagon Deletes Thousands of Articles, Including Holocaust and 9/11 Remembrance Material
The Pentagon has removed over 24,000 articles from its websites, including those on the Holocaust, 9/11, and cancer awareness, due to Secretary Hegseth's order to eliminate "diversity" content, sparking controversy over censorship and the loss of historical records.
Pentagon Deletes Thousands of Articles, Including Holocaust and 9/11 Remembrance Material
The Pentagon has removed over 24,000 articles from its websites, including those on the Holocaust, 9/11, and cancer awareness, due to Secretary Hegseth's order to eliminate "diversity" content, sparking controversy over censorship and the loss of historical records.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Court Upholds €3,000 Fine Against ABC for Falsely Linking Fighter to Prison Murder
Spain's Constitutional Court upheld a €3,000 fine against ABC newspaper for publishing an image of Muay Thai fighter Cristian Opazos in a news report about a 2018 prison murder, despite Opazos's lack of involvement; the court found ABC negligent in verifying information from a news agency, emphasizi...
Spanish Court Upholds €3,000 Fine Against ABC for Falsely Linking Fighter to Prison Murder
Spain's Constitutional Court upheld a €3,000 fine against ABC newspaper for publishing an image of Muay Thai fighter Cristian Opazos in a news report about a 2018 prison murder, despite Opazos's lack of involvement; the court found ABC negligent in verifying information from a news agency, emphasizi...
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12% 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
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