Haiti Health Minister Removed After Deadly Gang Attack on Hospital
Following a deadly gang attack on Port-au-Prince's General Hospital that killed two journalists and a police officer, Haiti's Health Minister Duckenson Lorthe was removed from his post; the attack, claimed by gang leader Johnson "Izo" André, was one of the worst attacks on Haitian media in recent me...
Haiti Health Minister Removed After Deadly Gang Attack on Hospital
Following a deadly gang attack on Port-au-Prince's General Hospital that killed two journalists and a police officer, Haiti's Health Minister Duckenson Lorthe was removed from his post; the attack, claimed by gang leader Johnson "Izo" André, was one of the worst attacks on Haitian media in recent me...
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44% Bias Score
2024: A Deadly Year for Journalists
In 2024, 104 journalists were killed globally, with Palestine recording the highest number of deaths (55) according to the IFJ, while the Asia-Pacific region witnessed a sharp increase in fatalities. The IFJ also reported 520 journalists imprisoned worldwide.
2024: A Deadly Year for Journalists
In 2024, 104 journalists were killed globally, with Palestine recording the highest number of deaths (55) according to the IFJ, while the Asia-Pacific region witnessed a sharp increase in fatalities. The IFJ also reported 520 journalists imprisoned worldwide.
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40% Bias Score
Mali: Joliba TV Suspension Sparks Press Freedom Debate
Following a broadcast questioning a foiled coup in Burkina Faso, Mali's Joliba TV faced a six-month suspension, prompting the Maison de la presse to initially threaten collective action before opting for negotiations to reinstate the channel; the involved journalist, Issa Kaou N'Djim, faces trial.
Mali: Joliba TV Suspension Sparks Press Freedom Debate
Following a broadcast questioning a foiled coup in Burkina Faso, Mali's Joliba TV faced a six-month suspension, prompting the Maison de la presse to initially threaten collective action before opting for negotiations to reinstate the channel; the involved journalist, Issa Kaou N'Djim, faces trial.
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40% Bias Score
Andalusian Journalism Awards Highlight Fight Against Misinformation and Precarious Employment
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno lauded the recipients of the Andalusian Journalism Awards on Friday, emphasizing the vital role of investigative journalism in combating misinformation while highlighting the precarious employment situation of some journalists and the symbolic representation of the...
Andalusian Journalism Awards Highlight Fight Against Misinformation and Precarious Employment
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno lauded the recipients of the Andalusian Journalism Awards on Friday, emphasizing the vital role of investigative journalism in combating misinformation while highlighting the precarious employment situation of some journalists and the symbolic representation of the...
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32% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI News Feature for Spreading Misinformation
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its new AI news summarization feature after it produced false headlines from the BBC and New York Times, citing risks to public trust and media credibility; Apple has not responded.
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI News Feature for Spreading Misinformation
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its new AI news summarization feature after it produced false headlines from the BBC and New York Times, citing risks to public trust and media credibility; Apple has not responded.
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40% Bias Score
Medvedev Threatens The Times, NATO Officials
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president, threatened The Times journalists and NATO officials supporting Ukraine, labeling them "legitimate military targets" in response to the newspaper's article calling the killing of a Russian military official a "legitimate act of self-defense", prompting cond...
Medvedev Threatens The Times, NATO Officials
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president, threatened The Times journalists and NATO officials supporting Ukraine, labeling them "legitimate military targets" in response to the newspaper's article calling the killing of a Russian military official a "legitimate act of self-defense", prompting cond...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Supreme Court Petition Seeks Journalist Communication Records
Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president, petitioned the Supreme Court to access the phone records of six journalists and three government officials linked to a leaked email detailing his tax fraud confession, citing violation of privacy and his right to defense.
Spanish Supreme Court Petition Seeks Journalist Communication Records
Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president, petitioned the Supreme Court to access the phone records of six journalists and three government officials linked to a leaked email detailing his tax fraud confession, citing violation of privacy and his right to defense.
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36% Bias Score
Tunisia: Decree-Law 54 Fuels Concerns Over Freedom of Expression
Tunisia's Decree-Law 54, enacted in 2022 to combat disinformation, is criticized for being used to imprison journalists and social media users; around 40 Tunisian parliamentarians and the journalists' union are pushing for its amendment, but face obstacles due to the parliament's limited power.
Tunisia: Decree-Law 54 Fuels Concerns Over Freedom of Expression
Tunisia's Decree-Law 54, enacted in 2022 to combat disinformation, is criticized for being used to imprison journalists and social media users; around 40 Tunisian parliamentarians and the journalists' union are pushing for its amendment, but face obstacles due to the parliament's limited power.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Faces House Arrest for TSK Criticism
Journalist Özlem Gürses faces house arrest and a foreign travel ban in Turkey after her YouTube comments on the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) led to charges of 'openly degrading' the military and 'misleading the public,' triggering strong condemnation from the opposition.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Faces House Arrest for TSK Criticism
Journalist Özlem Gürses faces house arrest and a foreign travel ban in Turkey after her YouTube comments on the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) led to charges of 'openly degrading' the military and 'misleading the public,' triggering strong condemnation from the opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
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40% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI Feature for False News Summary
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its AI news summarization feature after it generated a false headline about the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, falsely attributing it to the BBC, raising concerns about misinformation and media credibility.
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI Feature for False News Summary
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its AI news summarization feature after it generated a false headline about the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, falsely attributing it to the BBC, raising concerns about misinformation and media credibility.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Threat to American Media: Lawsuits, Settlements, and FCC Scrutiny
Donald Trump plans to sue the Des Moines Register for a pre-election poll; his appointees threaten legal action against media; ABC News settled with Trump for $15 million, and social media faces FCC scrutiny under Brendan Carr.
Trump's Threat to American Media: Lawsuits, Settlements, and FCC Scrutiny
Donald Trump plans to sue the Des Moines Register for a pre-election poll; his appointees threaten legal action against media; ABC News settled with Trump for $15 million, and social media faces FCC scrutiny under Brendan Carr.
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48% Bias Score