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Trump Defunds NPR and PBS, Citing Partisanship
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to defund NPR and PBS, labeling them partisan and biased, while the outlets stated that this would cause devastating impacts for the American people. The White House claims the stations misused taxpayer money for left-wing propaganda, while the C...
Trump Defunds NPR and PBS, Citing Partisanship
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to defund NPR and PBS, labeling them partisan and biased, while the outlets stated that this would cause devastating impacts for the American people. The White House claims the stations misused taxpayer money for left-wing propaganda, while the C...
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40% Bias Score
2025 RSF Index: Global Press Freedom at Historic Low
The 2025 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press freedom index shows a historic low, with economic pressures and authoritarianism cited as major factors impacting 90 out of 180 countries, while financial instability affects media in 160 of them.
2025 RSF Index: Global Press Freedom at Historic Low
The 2025 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press freedom index shows a historic low, with economic pressures and authoritarianism cited as major factors impacting 90 out of 180 countries, while financial instability affects media in 160 of them.
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44% Bias Score
US Press Freedom Plummets to 57th in RSF Ranking Amid Trump's Actions
Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) annual press freedom index ranks the United States 57th out of 180 countries, a two-place drop attributed to President Trump's administration's attacks on the press, reduced support for independent media, and the dismantling of public media outlets, impacting over 40...
US Press Freedom Plummets to 57th in RSF Ranking Amid Trump's Actions
Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) annual press freedom index ranks the United States 57th out of 180 countries, a two-place drop attributed to President Trump's administration's attacks on the press, reduced support for independent media, and the dismantling of public media outlets, impacting over 40...
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48% 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
Declining Freedom of Speech in Germany and the US
The Economist" expressed concern over Germany's declining freedom of speech, citing journalist threats and legal actions against misinformation, reflecting a global trend of decreasing press freedom reaching a historic low, exemplified by threats against a German journalist and legal cases in both G...
Declining Freedom of Speech in Germany and the US
The Economist" expressed concern over Germany's declining freedom of speech, citing journalist threats and legal actions against misinformation, reflecting a global trend of decreasing press freedom reaching a historic low, exemplified by threats against a German journalist and legal cases in both G...
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48% Bias Score
Swedish Journalist Receives Suspended Sentence in Turkey for Insulting President
A Swedish journalist, Joakim Medin, received an 11-month suspended sentence in Turkey for allegedly insulting President Erdoğan. Medin, who was covering protests related to Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest, was released from prison after the ruling.
Swedish Journalist Receives Suspended Sentence in Turkey for Insulting President
A Swedish journalist, Joakim Medin, received an 11-month suspended sentence in Turkey for allegedly insulting President Erdoğan. Medin, who was covering protests related to Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest, was released from prison after the ruling.
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36% Bias Score
Global Press Freedom at Historic Low: RSF Index Reveals Worsening Conditions
Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) 2024 press freedom index reveals a global decline, with 90 of 180 countries facing difficult or very serious conditions for journalists; economic pressures and authoritarianism are key factors, while Germany dropped to 11th place due to a hostile environment.
Global Press Freedom at Historic Low: RSF Index Reveals Worsening Conditions
Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) 2024 press freedom index reveals a global decline, with 90 of 180 countries facing difficult or very serious conditions for journalists; economic pressures and authoritarianism are key factors, while Germany dropped to 11th place due to a hostile environment.
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44% Bias Score
Germany to Increase Border Controls Amidst Rise in Illegal Immigration
Germany's incoming Interior Minister Dobrindt announced immediate, increased border controls to combat illegal immigration, consulting with European neighbors, aiming to address societal divisions fueled by recent AfD election gains.
Germany to Increase Border Controls Amidst Rise in Illegal Immigration
Germany's incoming Interior Minister Dobrindt announced immediate, increased border controls to combat illegal immigration, consulting with European neighbors, aiming to address societal divisions fueled by recent AfD election gains.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Press Freedom Plummets to 159th in 2025 RSF Index
Turkey's press freedom ranking fell to 159th out of 180 countries in the 2025 RSF World Press Freedom Index, a one-spot drop from 2024, due to increased judicial control measures, economic pressures, and media consolidation, highlighting systemic challenges to freedom of the press.
Turkey's Press Freedom Plummets to 159th in 2025 RSF Index
Turkey's press freedom ranking fell to 159th out of 180 countries in the 2025 RSF World Press Freedom Index, a one-spot drop from 2024, due to increased judicial control measures, economic pressures, and media consolidation, highlighting systemic challenges to freedom of the press.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Targeted with Spyware in Sixth Alleged State-Sponsored Attack
Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino, of Fanpage, was targeted with mercenary spyware, following a similar attack on his editor-in-chief; this is the sixth such case in Italy, raising serious concerns about government surveillance of journalists and civil society.
Italian Journalist Targeted with Spyware in Sixth Alleged State-Sponsored Attack
Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino, of Fanpage, was targeted with mercenary spyware, following a similar attack on his editor-in-chief; this is the sixth such case in Italy, raising serious concerns about government surveillance of journalists and civil society.
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40% 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
Georgian Journalist Awarded for Combating Disinformation Amidst Government Crackdown
Tamar Kincuraszwili, director of a Georgian media foundation, won DW's Freedom of Speech Award for combating disinformation amidst increasing government repression, including a new law requiring foreign-funded organizations to register as "foreign agents", which she refuses to do.
Georgian Journalist Awarded for Combating Disinformation Amidst Government Crackdown
Tamar Kincuraszwili, director of a Georgian media foundation, won DW's Freedom of Speech Award for combating disinformation amidst increasing government repression, including a new law requiring foreign-funded organizations to register as "foreign agents", which she refuses to do.
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40% Bias Score
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