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France and Iran Near Prisoner Exchange Deal
French Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a prisoner exchange deal between France and Iran is in its final phase, involving the release of French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris in exchange for an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, detained in France.
France and Iran Near Prisoner Exchange Deal
French Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a prisoner exchange deal between France and Iran is in its final phase, involving the release of French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris in exchange for an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, detained in France.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Criticism Over Handling of British Detainees Abroad
Families of British citizens arbitrarily detained abroad criticize the UK government's slow response to their pleas for help, highlighting the case of Ryan Cornelius, detained in Dubai for 17 years, while the government promises to appoint a special envoy by the end of the year, despite cross-party ...
UK Government Faces Criticism Over Handling of British Detainees Abroad
Families of British citizens arbitrarily detained abroad criticize the UK government's slow response to their pleas for help, highlighting the case of Ryan Cornelius, detained in Dubai for 17 years, while the government promises to appoint a special envoy by the end of the year, despite cross-party ...
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24% Bias Score
French Citizens Indicted on Espionage Charges in Iran, Face Death Penalty
French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, arrested in Iran on May 7, 2022, have been indicted on charges of espionage for Mossad, plotting to overthrow the regime, and corruption, each punishable by death; French officials call the accusations unfounded.
French Citizens Indicted on Espionage Charges in Iran, Face Death Penalty
French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, arrested in Iran on May 7, 2022, have been indicted on charges of espionage for Mossad, plotting to overthrow the regime, and corruption, each punishable by death; French officials call the accusations unfounded.
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52% Bias Score
Hamas's Psychological Warfare: Exploiting Human Nature to Achieve Strategic Goals
Hamas uses hostage diplomacy as a psychological weapon, exploiting the human desire to rescue hostages to pressure Israel and influence international opinion, creating a moral dilemma within Israeli society and skewed narratives in the West.
Hamas's Psychological Warfare: Exploiting Human Nature to Achieve Strategic Goals
Hamas uses hostage diplomacy as a psychological weapon, exploiting the human desire to rescue hostages to pressure Israel and influence international opinion, creating a moral dilemma within Israeli society and skewed narratives in the West.
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60% Bias Score
France Demands Release of Citizens Imprisoned in Iran
French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, arrested in Iran on May 7, 2022, remain imprisoned under harsh conditions, prompting 40 support rallies in France and diplomatic pressure on Tehran for their release, amid accusations of hostage-taking linked to nuclear negotiations.
France Demands Release of Citizens Imprisoned in Iran
French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, arrested in Iran on May 7, 2022, remain imprisoned under harsh conditions, prompting 40 support rallies in France and diplomatic pressure on Tehran for their release, amid accusations of hostage-taking linked to nuclear negotiations.
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64% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Seven Iranian Officials Over Detention of Citizens
The European Union imposed sanctions on seven Iranian officials, including prison and judicial personnel, for the politically motivated detention of EU citizens, citing unfair trials and inhumane conditions, and freezing assets and banning travel.
EU Sanctions Seven Iranian Officials Over Detention of Citizens
The European Union imposed sanctions on seven Iranian officials, including prison and judicial personnel, for the politically motivated detention of EU citizens, citing unfair trials and inhumane conditions, and freezing assets and banning travel.
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48% Bias Score
US Creates "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention" Designation to Penalize Countries
President Biden signed an executive order establishing a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" designation to punish countries wrongfully imprisoning US citizens, enabling sanctions and travel restrictions.
US Creates "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention" Designation to Penalize Countries
President Biden signed an executive order establishing a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" designation to punish countries wrongfully imprisoning US citizens, enabling sanctions and travel restrictions.
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44% Bias Score
Cyclist Arrested in Iran: Rising Tensions and Risks for Western Travelers
French-German cyclist Lennart Monterlos was arrested in Iran on an unspecified charge, highlighting the risks for Western travelers amid heightened tensions and accusations of "hostage diplomacy" by the Iranian government.
Cyclist Arrested in Iran: Rising Tensions and Risks for Western Travelers
French-German cyclist Lennart Monterlos was arrested in Iran on an unspecified charge, highlighting the risks for Western travelers amid heightened tensions and accusations of "hostage diplomacy" by the Iranian government.
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52% Bias Score
French Couple Survive Iranian Prison Strike Amidst Ongoing Detention
A French couple, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, imprisoned in Iran since May 7, 2022, on espionage charges, survived an Israeli strike on Evin prison on June 23, 2025, but their family remains deeply concerned due to lack of contact and uncertainty regarding their transfer to another prison.
French Couple Survive Iranian Prison Strike Amidst Ongoing Detention
A French couple, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, imprisoned in Iran since May 7, 2022, on espionage charges, survived an Israeli strike on Evin prison on June 23, 2025, but their family remains deeply concerned due to lack of contact and uncertainty regarding their transfer to another prison.
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64% Bias Score
French Hostages in Iran Mark Three Years of Imprisonment
French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are completing three years of imprisonment in Iran on espionage charges, prompting France to prioritize their release and pursue legal action against Iran for alleged hostage diplomacy.
French Hostages in Iran Mark Three Years of Imprisonment
French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are completing three years of imprisonment in Iran on espionage charges, prompting France to prioritize their release and pursue legal action against Iran for alleged hostage diplomacy.
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64% Bias Score
French Couple Remains Imprisoned in Iran After Three Years"
A French couple, a 40-year-old teacher and her 70-year-old companion, were arrested in Iran on May 7, 2022, and remain imprisoned, accused of espionage; France considers them political hostages and is pursuing their release through diplomatic pressure and legal action.
French Couple Remains Imprisoned in Iran After Three Years"
A French couple, a 40-year-old teacher and her 70-year-old companion, were arrested in Iran on May 7, 2022, and remain imprisoned, accused of espionage; France considers them political hostages and is pursuing their release through diplomatic pressure and legal action.
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64% Bias Score
American Released by Taliban After Wrongful Detention
American national George Glezmann, wrongfully detained in Afghanistan since December 2022, has been released by the Taliban and is returning to the U.S. following diplomatic efforts by Qatar, signaling a potential, albeit limited, improvement in U.S.-Taliban relations.
American Released by Taliban After Wrongful Detention
American national George Glezmann, wrongfully detained in Afghanistan since December 2022, has been released by the Taliban and is returning to the U.S. following diplomatic efforts by Qatar, signaling a potential, albeit limited, improvement in U.S.-Taliban relations.
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40% Bias Score
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