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EU Media Freedom Act Bolsters Press Protections Amidst Freedom Concerns
The EU's Media Freedom Act, effective immediately, strengthens media protections, transparency, and journalist safety, addressing concerns about surveillance, state influence, and declining media freedom in several member states.
EU Media Freedom Act Bolsters Press Protections Amidst Freedom Concerns
The EU's Media Freedom Act, effective immediately, strengthens media protections, transparency, and journalist safety, addressing concerns about surveillance, state influence, and declining media freedom in several member states.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Article
Donald Trump threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion after they planned to publish an article alleging he had sent a crude poem and drawing to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday, escalating tensions between the former president and the media outlet.
Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Article
Donald Trump threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion after they planned to publish an article alleging he had sent a crude poem and drawing to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday, escalating tensions between the former president and the media outlet.
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44% Bias Score
US Civic Space 'Narrowed': Civicus Watchlist
The US has been placed on a Civicus watchlist for "narrowed" civic space due to the military response to protests, restrictions on journalists and civil society, and targeting of Palestine solidarity activists; this follows a pattern seen in other countries.
US Civic Space 'Narrowed': Civicus Watchlist
The US has been placed on a Civicus watchlist for "narrowed" civic space due to the military response to protests, restrictions on journalists and civil society, and targeting of Palestine solidarity activists; this follows a pattern seen in other countries.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Debates Controversial Regulatory Reform
The Spanish Congress is debating regulatory changes, including a new journalist code of conduct, which the PP and Vox oppose, viewing it as censorship, while other parties support it to curb aggressive behavior.
Spanish Congress Debates Controversial Regulatory Reform
The Spanish Congress is debating regulatory changes, including a new journalist code of conduct, which the PP and Vox oppose, viewing it as censorship, while other parties support it to curb aggressive behavior.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter
President Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal and its reporters for libel, assault, and slander over a published letter allegedly written to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating his legal campaign against media perceived as opponents; the lawsuit is unprecedented for a sitting president.
Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter
President Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal and its reporters for libel, assault, and slander over a published letter allegedly written to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating his legal campaign against media perceived as opponents; the lawsuit is unprecedented for a sitting president.
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48% Bias Score
Al Jazeera Balkans Shuts Down, Raising Concerns About Media Pluralism
Al Jazeera Balkans, a regional television network known for investigative journalism, ceased operations on July 31st, 2025, impacting approximately 200 employees and raising concerns about media pluralism and public interest in the Balkans.
Al Jazeera Balkans Shuts Down, Raising Concerns About Media Pluralism
Al Jazeera Balkans, a regional television network known for investigative journalism, ceased operations on July 31st, 2025, impacting approximately 200 employees and raising concerns about media pluralism and public interest in the Balkans.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Suppresses Information to Control Narrative
The Trump administration systematically suppresses information on climate change, labor statistics, and history, undermining independent research and factual reporting while concentrating power within the administration.
Trump Administration Suppresses Information to Control Narrative
The Trump administration systematically suppresses information on climate change, labor statistics, and history, undermining independent research and factual reporting while concentrating power within the administration.
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60% Bias Score
Death of Derk Sauer: A Loss for Independent Russian Journalism
Derk Sauer, founder of The Moscow Times and Vedomosti, passed away on Thursday; tributes from Russian journalists highlight his profound and lasting impact on independent Russian media, including his support for outlets like TV Rain after their relocation to Amsterdam.
Death of Derk Sauer: A Loss for Independent Russian Journalism
Derk Sauer, founder of The Moscow Times and Vedomosti, passed away on Thursday; tributes from Russian journalists highlight his profound and lasting impact on independent Russian media, including his support for outlets like TV Rain after their relocation to Amsterdam.
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28% Bias Score
Colombian Chief of Staff Advocates Anti-Democratic Measures
Alfredo Saade Vergel, chief of staff to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, despite holding opposing views and prior affiliations with opposition parties, advocates for anti-democratic measures including closing critical media and enabling Petro's unconstitutional reelection, raising concerns about t...
Colombian Chief of Staff Advocates Anti-Democratic Measures
Alfredo Saade Vergel, chief of staff to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, despite holding opposing views and prior affiliations with opposition parties, advocates for anti-democratic measures including closing critical media and enabling Petro's unconstitutional reelection, raising concerns about t...
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48% Bias Score
Wall Street Journal Reporter Barred From Trump's Scotland Trip Press Pool
Following a $10 billion lawsuit from President Trump, the Wall Street Journal was excluded from the press pool covering his Scotland trip, prompting concerns about press freedom. Thirteen other outlets will cover the trip instead.
Wall Street Journal Reporter Barred From Trump's Scotland Trip Press Pool
Following a $10 billion lawsuit from President Trump, the Wall Street Journal was excluded from the press pool covering his Scotland trip, prompting concerns about press freedom. Thirteen other outlets will cover the trip instead.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Regulator Sanctions Media Outlets, Raising Censorship Concerns
Turkey's RTÜK imposed a 10-day broadcast ban on Halk TV and levied fines against Sözcü TV and TELE 1 for content deemed to incite hatred and enmity, with repeated violations potentially leading to license revocation; Netflix and Spotify also received fines for content deemed offensive.
Turkish Regulator Sanctions Media Outlets, Raising Censorship Concerns
Turkey's RTÜK imposed a 10-day broadcast ban on Halk TV and levied fines against Sözcü TV and TELE 1 for content deemed to incite hatred and enmity, with repeated violations potentially leading to license revocation; Netflix and Spotify also received fines for content deemed offensive.
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52% Bias Score
RTÜK's Strategic Plan Addresses Weak Public Image
RTÜK's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan acknowledges a weak public image, citing criticism of its decisions hindering freedom of expression and insufficiently upholding national values; it plans to improve its image via enhanced communication and counter-misinformation campaigns.
RTÜK's Strategic Plan Addresses Weak Public Image
RTÜK's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan acknowledges a weak public image, citing criticism of its decisions hindering freedom of expression and insufficiently upholding national values; it plans to improve its image via enhanced communication and counter-misinformation campaigns.
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32% Bias Score
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