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Man Arrested for Threatening Judge in Le Pen Case
A 76-year-old man was arrested in France for threatening the judge who sentenced Marine Le Pen to four years in prison (two years with an electronic bracelet) and a five-year ban from holding public office for misusing €4 million in European Parliament funds; the judge is under police protection due...
Man Arrested for Threatening Judge in Le Pen Case
A 76-year-old man was arrested in France for threatening the judge who sentenced Marine Le Pen to four years in prison (two years with an electronic bracelet) and a five-year ban from holding public office for misusing €4 million in European Parliament funds; the judge is under police protection due...
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40% Bias Score
German footballer plays with only first name due to online hate
Alara Şehitler, an 18-year-old FC Bayern München and German national team midfielder, played a recent match with only her first name on her jersey due to online abuse and Nazi slogans targeting her Turkish surname, "Şehitler," meaning "martyrs.
German footballer plays with only first name due to online hate
Alara Şehitler, an 18-year-old FC Bayern München and German national team midfielder, played a recent match with only her first name on her jersey due to online abuse and Nazi slogans targeting her Turkish surname, "Şehitler," meaning "martyrs.
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48% Bias Score
Appeal Fails: Man Jailed for Racist Threats Against Derry Mayor
Kevin Barry McIntyre, 31, of Londonderry, was jailed for five months for posting online threats against Derry and Strabane's first Black mayor, Lilian Seenoi Barr, and Foyle MP Colum Eastwood; his appeal was rejected due to the racially aggravated nature of the threats and the distress caused.
Appeal Fails: Man Jailed for Racist Threats Against Derry Mayor
Kevin Barry McIntyre, 31, of Londonderry, was jailed for five months for posting online threats against Derry and Strabane's first Black mayor, Lilian Seenoi Barr, and Foyle MP Colum Eastwood; his appeal was rejected due to the racially aggravated nature of the threats and the distress caused.
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32% Bias Score
Tate Brothers Leave Romania Amidst Ongoing Legal Battles
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan left Romania for the US, despite facing charges of rape, human trafficking, and money laundering; their departure sparked outrage among alleged victims and accusations of US government lobbying.
Tate Brothers Leave Romania Amidst Ongoing Legal Battles
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan left Romania for the US, despite facing charges of rape, human trafficking, and money laundering; their departure sparked outrage among alleged victims and accusations of US government lobbying.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Hate Crimes Surge 17 Percent in 2024"
Berlin prosecutors reported a 17 percent increase in hate crimes in 2024, reaching 7,186 cases—a rise of 1,255 from 2023. More than half (56 percent, 4,003 cases) occurred online, fueled by intensified online discourse and geopolitical conflicts.
Berlin Hate Crimes Surge 17 Percent in 2024"
Berlin prosecutors reported a 17 percent increase in hate crimes in 2024, reaching 7,186 cases—a rise of 1,255 from 2023. More than half (56 percent, 4,003 cases) occurred online, fueled by intensified online discourse and geopolitical conflicts.
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20% Bias Score
AI-Generated Racism Surges on X Following Grok Update
Following a recent update to X's AI chatbot Grok, which added a new text-to-image feature called Aurora, Signify, a sports online abuse monitoring organization, reported a significant increase in racist abuse toward footballers, using photorealistic images created with the new software. This has pro...
AI-Generated Racism Surges on X Following Grok Update
Following a recent update to X's AI chatbot Grok, which added a new text-to-image feature called Aurora, Signify, a sports online abuse monitoring organization, reported a significant increase in racist abuse toward footballers, using photorealistic images created with the new software. This has pro...
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40% Bias Score
Harmful Masculinity Trends Fueled by Social Media
Fitness influencer Ashton Hall's promotion of extreme masculinity practices on Instagram, viewed by nearly 11 million followers, sparks a debate about harmful gender stereotypes and the role of online influencers.
Harmful Masculinity Trends Fueled by Social Media
Fitness influencer Ashton Hall's promotion of extreme masculinity practices on Instagram, viewed by nearly 11 million followers, sparks a debate about harmful gender stereotypes and the role of online influencers.
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72% Bias Score
Islamophobic Attacks Against London Mayor Sadiq Khan More Than Double
Analysis reveals a significant increase in Islamophobic social media posts targeting London Mayor Sadiq Khan, more than doubling in a year to almost 28,000 posts; X (formerly Twitter) hosts 89% of such posts since 2015, with a significant portion originating from the UK.
Islamophobic Attacks Against London Mayor Sadiq Khan More Than Double
Analysis reveals a significant increase in Islamophobic social media posts targeting London Mayor Sadiq Khan, more than doubling in a year to almost 28,000 posts; X (formerly Twitter) hosts 89% of such posts since 2015, with a significant portion originating from the UK.
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44% Bias Score
Online Hate Targets Families of South Korea Plane Crash Victims
A South Korean plane crash on December 29th, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 179 passengers; eight people were arrested for spreading online hate speech against the victims' families, prompting a discussion of the societal factors fueling this behavior, and the need for stronger regulations.
Online Hate Targets Families of South Korea Plane Crash Victims
A South Korean plane crash on December 29th, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 179 passengers; eight people were arrested for spreading online hate speech against the victims' families, prompting a discussion of the societal factors fueling this behavior, and the need for stronger regulations.
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20% Bias Score
Australian Nurses' Antisemitic Remarks on Chatruletka Highlight Platform's Moderation Failures
Two Sydney nurses, using the live video chat app Chatruletka, allegedly directed antisemitic hate speech at an Israeli influencer; the platform, lacking age verification and real-time moderation, relies on user reports for abuse.
Australian Nurses' Antisemitic Remarks on Chatruletka Highlight Platform's Moderation Failures
Two Sydney nurses, using the live video chat app Chatruletka, allegedly directed antisemitic hate speech at an Israeli influencer; the platform, lacking age verification and real-time moderation, relies on user reports for abuse.
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64% Bias Score
Rise in Hate Crimes Prompts Governments to Act
A recent spate of hate crimes across Europe and the UK, including stabbings, vandalism, and online harassment, is prompting governments to increase efforts to combat hate speech and far-right extremism, raising concerns about the long-term impact on society and the balance between free speech and pr...
Rise in Hate Crimes Prompts Governments to Act
A recent spate of hate crimes across Europe and the UK, including stabbings, vandalism, and online harassment, is prompting governments to increase efforts to combat hate speech and far-right extremism, raising concerns about the long-term impact on society and the balance between free speech and pr...
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56% Bias Score
Algerian Influencer Deported from France After TikTok Violence Controversy
A 59-year-old Algerian TikTok influencer was deported from France on January 9th, 2024, after a video perceived as inciting violence against opponents of the Algerian government prompted a police investigation and a ministerial expulsion order, bypassing a scheduled court hearing.
Algerian Influencer Deported from France After TikTok Violence Controversy
A 59-year-old Algerian TikTok influencer was deported from France on January 9th, 2024, after a video perceived as inciting violence against opponents of the Algerian government prompted a police investigation and a ministerial expulsion order, bypassing a scheduled court hearing.
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48% Bias Score
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