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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
Spain Achieves Highest-Ever Press Freedom Ranking Amidst Ongoing Challenges
In the 2025 RSF World Press Freedom Index, Spain reached its highest ranking ever at 23rd out of 180 countries, due to improvements in social, political, and security indicators, despite persistent economic precarity and legal challenges.
Spain Achieves Highest-Ever Press Freedom Ranking Amidst Ongoing Challenges
In the 2025 RSF World Press Freedom Index, Spain reached its highest ranking ever at 23rd out of 180 countries, due to improvements in social, political, and security indicators, despite persistent economic precarity and legal challenges.
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24% Bias Score
Tortured Body of Ukrainian Journalist Returned from Russia
The body of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, missing since August 2023, was returned to Ukraine in February 2025 showing signs of torture and missing organs; she died in Russian captivity, highlighting human rights abuses.
Tortured Body of Ukrainian Journalist Returned from Russia
The body of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, missing since August 2023, was returned to Ukraine in February 2025 showing signs of torture and missing organs; she died in Russian captivity, highlighting human rights abuses.
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24% Bias Score
One Free Press Coalition Highlights 10 Imprisoned Journalists
The One Free Press Coalition published its 2025 "10 Most Urgent" list, featuring ten journalists imprisoned globally for their work, highlighting a continuing pattern of threats to press freedom and access to information.
One Free Press Coalition Highlights 10 Imprisoned Journalists
The One Free Press Coalition published its 2025 "10 Most Urgent" list, featuring ten journalists imprisoned globally for their work, highlighting a continuing pattern of threats to press freedom and access to information.
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44% Bias Score
Google Pays $22.2 Million to Canadian News Outlets Under Online News Act
Google paid $22.2 million to 108 Canadian news outlets as the initial installment of a $100 million annual payment under Canada's Online News Act, aiming to compensate news organizations for financial losses due to tech platforms; the largest recipients include Postmedia, Globe and Mail, and La Pres...
Google Pays $22.2 Million to Canadian News Outlets Under Online News Act
Google paid $22.2 million to 108 Canadian news outlets as the initial installment of a $100 million annual payment under Canada's Online News Act, aiming to compensate news organizations for financial losses due to tech platforms; the largest recipients include Postmedia, Globe and Mail, and La Pres...
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Journalist Tortured, Killed in Russian Prison
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, investigating Russian torture sites in occupied Zaporizhzhia, disappeared in August 2023 and was found dead in February 2024 after months of torture in Russian prisons, according to a Forbidden Stories investigation revealing systematic abuse of 16,000 Ukrain...
Ukrainian Journalist Tortured, Killed in Russian Prison
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, investigating Russian torture sites in occupied Zaporizhzhia, disappeared in August 2023 and was found dead in February 2024 after months of torture in Russian prisons, according to a Forbidden Stories investigation revealing systematic abuse of 16,000 Ukrain...
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52% Bias Score
Europe's Press Freedom Declines Amidst Economic Hardship and Propaganda
The 2023 Reporters Without Borders press freedom index ranks Europe first globally, but reveals a deteriorating situation due to economic challenges, reduced US aid, and amplified Russian propaganda; Greece is the lowest-ranked EU member, facing journalist murders and widespread surveillance.
Europe's Press Freedom Declines Amidst Economic Hardship and Propaganda
The 2023 Reporters Without Borders press freedom index ranks Europe first globally, but reveals a deteriorating situation due to economic challenges, reduced US aid, and amplified Russian propaganda; Greece is the lowest-ranked EU member, facing journalist murders and widespread surveillance.
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52% Bias Score
Tortured Body of Ukrainian Journalist Returned from Russia
Ukrainian prosecutors confirmed that the body of journalist Victoria Roshchyna, missing since August 2023, was returned from Russia in February 2024 with signs of torture, including a broken rib and possible electric shock, though the cause of death remains undetermined; her colleagues reported that...
Tortured Body of Ukrainian Journalist Returned from Russia
Ukrainian prosecutors confirmed that the body of journalist Victoria Roshchyna, missing since August 2023, was returned from Russia in February 2024 with signs of torture, including a broken rib and possible electric shock, though the cause of death remains undetermined; her colleagues reported that...
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40% Bias Score
Ukrainian Journalist's Body Shows Signs of Torture After Death in Russian Captivity
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, captured near Zaporizhzhia in summer 2023, was officially declared dead by Russia in October 2024; her body, returned to Ukraine in February 2025, showed signs of torture and missing organs, hindering definitive cause-of-death determination.
Ukrainian Journalist's Body Shows Signs of Torture After Death in Russian Captivity
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, captured near Zaporizhzhia in summer 2023, was officially declared dead by Russia in October 2024; her body, returned to Ukraine in February 2025, showed signs of torture and missing organs, hindering definitive cause-of-death determination.
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60% Bias Score
Colombian Journalist Withdraws Case After 25-Year Fight for Justice
Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya withdrew her 25-year legal battle for justice after being kidnapped, tortured, and raped in 1998, citing prosecutorial inaction and the escape of her convicted attacker; this highlights systemic failures in Colombia's justice system.
Colombian Journalist Withdraws Case After 25-Year Fight for Justice
Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya withdrew her 25-year legal battle for justice after being kidnapped, tortured, and raped in 1998, citing prosecutorial inaction and the escape of her convicted attacker; this highlights systemic failures in Colombia's justice system.
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48% Bias Score
Media Bias Allegedly Hinders Biden Health Reporting
Former CNN analyst Chris Cillizza claims unconscious biases within the media prevented sufficient scrutiny of President Biden's health during the 2024 election, leading to a lack of hard questions and ultimately eroding public trust, contrasting this with the likely increased scrutiny a Republican p...
Media Bias Allegedly Hinders Biden Health Reporting
Former CNN analyst Chris Cillizza claims unconscious biases within the media prevented sufficient scrutiny of President Biden's health during the 2024 election, leading to a lack of hard questions and ultimately eroding public trust, contrasting this with the likely increased scrutiny a Republican p...
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28% Bias Score
Afghan Journalist Risks Harassment Under Taliban Rule
In northern Afghanistan, 26-year-old journalist Maghfira faces daily harassment and censorship under the Taliban regime, highlighting the systemic suppression of women and limitations on freedom of speech.
Afghan Journalist Risks Harassment Under Taliban Rule
In northern Afghanistan, 26-year-old journalist Maghfira faces daily harassment and censorship under the Taliban regime, highlighting the systemic suppression of women and limitations on freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
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