Trump Sues Des Moines Register for "Election Interference" over Pre-Election Poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register, its parent company, and pollster J. Ann Selzer for "brazen election interference" over a pre-election poll that incorrectly predicted a Democratic victory in Iowa; this follows a $15 million defamation settlement with ABC News for falsely st...
Trump Sues Des Moines Register for "Election Interference" over Pre-Election Poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register, its parent company, and pollster J. Ann Selzer for "brazen election interference" over a pre-election poll that incorrectly predicted a Democratic victory in Iowa; this follows a $15 million defamation settlement with ABC News for falsely st...
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52% Bias Score
Record Number of Journalist Deaths in 2024 Highlights Global Threat to Press Freedom
In 2024, a record 54 journalists were killed worldwide, with the Gaza Strip accounting for 30% of these deaths, highlighting the escalating dangers faced by journalists globally and the erosion of press freedom.
Record Number of Journalist Deaths in 2024 Highlights Global Threat to Press Freedom
In 2024, a record 54 journalists were killed worldwide, with the Gaza Strip accounting for 30% of these deaths, highlighting the escalating dangers faced by journalists globally and the erosion of press freedom.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Settles Defamation Suit, Immediately Announces New Lawsuits Against News Outlets
President-elect Donald Trump settled a defamation lawsuit with ABC for $15 million, and immediately announced plans to sue the Des Moines Register for an allegedly fraudulent pre-election poll, continuing his pattern of suing news organizations he deems biased.
Trump Settles Defamation Suit, Immediately Announces New Lawsuits Against News Outlets
President-elect Donald Trump settled a defamation lawsuit with ABC for $15 million, and immediately announced plans to sue the Des Moines Register for an allegedly fraudulent pre-election poll, continuing his pattern of suing news organizations he deems biased.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Detained After Interviewing Designated Terrorist Leader
Journalist Nevşin Mengü was detained in Turkey after interviewing Salih Müslüm, a leader of a group Turkey designates as a terrorist organization, sparking criticism due to a previous meeting between Turkey's MİT head and the same leader. She was later released under judicial control.
Turkish Journalist Detained After Interviewing Designated Terrorist Leader
Journalist Nevşin Mengü was detained in Turkey after interviewing Salih Müslüm, a leader of a group Turkey designates as a terrorist organization, sparking criticism due to a previous meeting between Turkey's MİT head and the same leader. She was later released under judicial control.
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56% Bias Score
Guatemalan Appeals Court Orders Journalist's Return to Jail
A Guatemalan appeals court reversed a lower court's decision, ordering the return to jail of journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of El Periódico, who had been freed from pre-trial detention in October after spending over two years imprisoned on money laundering charges related to his critical repo...
Guatemalan Appeals Court Orders Journalist's Return to Jail
A Guatemalan appeals court reversed a lower court's decision, ordering the return to jail of journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of El Periódico, who had been freed from pre-trial detention in October after spending over two years imprisoned on money laundering charges related to his critical repo...
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36% Bias Score
RSF: 145 Journalists Killed in Gaza, Israel Faces War Crimes Complaint
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reports 145 journalists were killed in Gaza since October 2023, at least 35 intentionally targeted, leading to an ICC war crimes complaint against Israel; Israel also imprisoned 41 journalists, becoming the world's third-largest jailer of journalists.
RSF: 145 Journalists Killed in Gaza, Israel Faces War Crimes Complaint
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reports 145 journalists were killed in Gaza since October 2023, at least 35 intentionally targeted, leading to an ICC war crimes complaint against Israel; Israel also imprisoned 41 journalists, becoming the world's third-largest jailer of journalists.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Renews Media Attacks, Files Multiple Lawsuits
Following a $15 million settlement win against ABC, Donald Trump filed lawsuits against the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer for an inaccurate poll, and CBS for "60 Minutes" editing, illustrating his ongoing conflict with the media and his use of legal action to pressure perceived opponen...
Trump Renews Media Attacks, Files Multiple Lawsuits
Following a $15 million settlement win against ABC, Donald Trump filed lawsuits against the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer for an inaccurate poll, and CBS for "60 Minutes" editing, illustrating his ongoing conflict with the media and his use of legal action to pressure perceived opponen...
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44% Bias Score
ABC News Pays Trump \$15 Million in Defamation Settlement
ABC News settled a \$15 million defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, expressing regret for misrepresenting a jury verdict in a sexual abuse case, prompting concerns about media self-censorship and future legal challenges.
ABC News Pays Trump \$15 Million in Defamation Settlement
ABC News settled a \$15 million defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, expressing regret for misrepresenting a jury verdict in a sexual abuse case, prompting concerns about media self-censorship and future legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Report Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report "Digital Prison" details how Serbian authorities utilize spyware, including Cellebrite (donated by Norway) and NoviSpy, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Report Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report "Digital Prison" details how Serbian authorities utilize spyware, including Cellebrite (donated by Norway) and NoviSpy, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Return to Power: Threats to U.S. Press Freedom
Facing a second Trump administration, U.S. news organizations grapple with financial weakness, public distrust, and direct threats from the president-elect and his appointees, including ABC's \$15 million settlement of a Trump defamation lawsuit.
Trump's Return to Power: Threats to U.S. Press Freedom
Facing a second Trump administration, U.S. news organizations grapple with financial weakness, public distrust, and direct threats from the president-elect and his appointees, including ABC's \$15 million settlement of a Trump defamation lawsuit.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Journalists Assaulted by İYİ Parti Security Personnel
In Çorum, Turkey, İYİ Parti leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu's security personnel physically assaulted several journalists covering his event on [Date], resulting in injuries and widespread condemnation from local officials and press organizations.
Turkish Journalists Assaulted by İYİ Parti Security Personnel
In Çorum, Turkey, İYİ Parti leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu's security personnel physically assaulted several journalists covering his event on [Date], resulting in injuries and widespread condemnation from local officials and press organizations.
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44% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested on charges of "supporting extremist activities" earlier this month, part of a broader crackdown on dissent ahead of Belarus' January presidential election, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested on charges of "supporting extremist activities" earlier this month, part of a broader crackdown on dissent ahead of Belarus' January presidential election, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
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44% Bias Score