Portnikov Claims Online Campaign Preludes Assassination Attempt
Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Portnikov alleges that the online spread of his statement about ordinary people fighting in the war, rather than the elite, is a deliberate campaign to incite hatred and potentially lead to his assassination, similar to the killing of Iryna Faryon.
Portnikov Claims Online Campaign Preludes Assassination Attempt
Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Portnikov alleges that the online spread of his statement about ordinary people fighting in the war, rather than the elite, is a deliberate campaign to incite hatred and potentially lead to his assassination, similar to the killing of Iryna Faryon.
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48% Bias Score
TFF to Regulate Club Statements, Use Foreign VAR Referees
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) plans to implement stricter regulations on public statements by football clubs and officials, particularly Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, following concerns about inflammatory rhetoric; they will also use foreign VAR referees in the Süper Lig to improve public perc...
TFF to Regulate Club Statements, Use Foreign VAR Referees
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) plans to implement stricter regulations on public statements by football clubs and officials, particularly Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, following concerns about inflammatory rhetoric; they will also use foreign VAR referees in the Süper Lig to improve public perc...
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48% Bias Score
EU Monitors Meta, X Actions; DSA Enforcement Looms
The European Union is closely monitoring recent decisions by internet giants, particularly Elon Musk's actions at X and Meta's announced shift to community-based content moderation. While not directly affected by these changes, the EU remains prepared to enforce its Digital Services Act (DSA), with ...
EU Monitors Meta, X Actions; DSA Enforcement Looms
The European Union is closely monitoring recent decisions by internet giants, particularly Elon Musk's actions at X and Meta's announced shift to community-based content moderation. While not directly affected by these changes, the EU remains prepared to enforce its Digital Services Act (DSA), with ...
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44% Bias Score
Ott Calls for Online Platform Regulation and Green Steel Plan B
German SPD politician Thomas Ott criticizes the lack of regulation on online platforms, citing unchecked hate speech and violence, and calls for market share caps and a "Platform State Treaty"; he also criticizes the lack of a plan B for the transition to green steel in NRW if hydrogen technology fa...
Ott Calls for Online Platform Regulation and Green Steel Plan B
German SPD politician Thomas Ott criticizes the lack of regulation on online platforms, citing unchecked hate speech and violence, and calls for market share caps and a "Platform State Treaty"; he also criticizes the lack of a plan B for the transition to green steel in NRW if hydrogen technology fa...
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56% Bias Score
Indictment of Istanbul Bar Association Leadership for Alleged Terrorist Propaganda
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office indicted 11 members of the Istanbul Bar Association, including its president, for alleged "terrorist propaganda" and dissemination of misinformation following a December 2024 tweet about deaths in Syria; the prosecution seeks their removal and new electi...
Indictment of Istanbul Bar Association Leadership for Alleged Terrorist Propaganda
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office indicted 11 members of the Istanbul Bar Association, including its president, for alleged "terrorist propaganda" and dissemination of misinformation following a December 2024 tweet about deaths in Syria; the prosecution seeks their removal and new electi...
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns
The US Supreme Court is poised to uphold a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its US operations by January 19th, prioritizing national security concerns over free speech due to fears of data access and algorithmic manipulation by the Chinese government.
Supreme Court Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns
The US Supreme Court is poised to uphold a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its US operations by January 19th, prioritizing national security concerns over free speech due to fears of data access and algorithmic manipulation by the Chinese government.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia Senator Arrested After Entering Banned House Chamber
Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore was arrested Thursday for trespassing and shoving matches with House employees after being banned from the chamber for past conduct; he was charged with misdemeanor obstruction and released on $1,000 bail.
Georgia Senator Arrested After Entering Banned House Chamber
Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore was arrested Thursday for trespassing and shoving matches with House employees after being banned from the chamber for past conduct; he was charged with misdemeanor obstruction and released on $1,000 bail.
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40% Bias Score
US Supreme Court Expected to Uphold TikTok Ban
A US Supreme Court ruling on January 19th is expected to uphold a ban on TikTok, impacting one-third of American adults who use the platform and altering the digital media landscape.
US Supreme Court Expected to Uphold TikTok Ban
A US Supreme Court ruling on January 19th is expected to uphold a ban on TikTok, impacting one-third of American adults who use the platform and altering the digital media landscape.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Cybersecurity Bill Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Speech
Turkey's parliament is debating a cybersecurity bill granting broad powers to the Cybersecurity Presidency, raising concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, with critics citing vaguely defined offenses and the risk of censorship.
Turkey's Cybersecurity Bill Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Speech
Turkey's parliament is debating a cybersecurity bill granting broad powers to the Cybersecurity Presidency, raising concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, with critics citing vaguely defined offenses and the risk of censorship.
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40% Bias Score
Antisemitic Protest at Berlin University Prompts Police Action and Criminal Charges
On January 6th, the Alice Salomon Hochschule (ASH) in Berlin was occupied by protestors displaying antisemitic materials. Following the collection of evidence, including photos, emails, and social media posts, 12 criminal charges were filed by the university president, and Berlin's police responded ...
Antisemitic Protest at Berlin University Prompts Police Action and Criminal Charges
On January 6th, the Alice Salomon Hochschule (ASH) in Berlin was occupied by protestors displaying antisemitic materials. Following the collection of evidence, including photos, emails, and social media posts, 12 criminal charges were filed by the university president, and Berlin's police responded ...
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56% Bias Score
Meta Relaxes Content Moderation in Response to Trump's Election
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th significant changes to the platform's content moderation policies, citing the election of Donald Trump as a "cultural turning point" and appointing Trump supporter Dana White to the board, in a move that illustrates the incoming president's influence...
Meta Relaxes Content Moderation in Response to Trump's Election
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th significant changes to the platform's content moderation policies, citing the election of Donald Trump as a "cultural turning point" and appointing Trump supporter Dana White to the board, in a move that illustrates the incoming president's influence...
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52% Bias Score
French-Algerian Tensions Rise After Influencer's Expulsion
Following a report by Montpellier's mayor and prefect, Algerian influencer "Doualemn" was arrested, expelled to Algeria, and returned to France after posting a TikTok video inciting violence against an anti-regime protester; this incident reflects heightened tensions between France and Algeria.
French-Algerian Tensions Rise After Influencer's Expulsion
Following a report by Montpellier's mayor and prefect, Algerian influencer "Doualemn" was arrested, expelled to Algeria, and returned to France after posting a TikTok video inciting violence against an anti-regime protester; this incident reflects heightened tensions between France and Algeria.
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44% Bias Score