2025: A Dark Year for Journalists and Press Freedom
2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists globally, with assaults in the US soaring. Explore the data and the fightback. Read the full analysis.
2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists globally, with assaults in the US soaring. Explore the data and the fightback. Read the full analysis.
McDonald's customers can get meals for just £2.99 by using a simple receipt survey hack. Learn how this 'unlimited' chain of deals works and what the rules are.
The Alliance Defending Freedom, a US conservative legal group, has increased its global spending by 70%, targeting the UK and Europe with its campaigns on religious freedom, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Discover the impact.
Nigel Farage's alliance with US group ADF, which helped overturn Roe v. Wade, poses a serious threat to reproductive freedoms in Britain. Learn why this matters.
Journalists face unprecedented threats from Gaza to America. This erosion of press freedom could happen anywhere. Learn why we must defend media liberty now.
Two 15-year-olds challenge Australia's social media ban for under-16s, claiming it violates their constitutional right to political communication. Read the full story.
A North Korean couple was publicly executed for alleged economic crimes. Hundreds, including children, were forced to watch. Read more on this shocking act of state control.
Groundbreaking 'mind captioning' AI translates brain activity into precise sentences using MRI scans. Could revolutionise communication for stroke survivors but raises serious privacy concerns.
Alarming new report reveals Italy's press freedom has plummeted under Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with journalists facing unprecedented legal harassment and political pressure.
In an era obsessed with policing language, we're facing a more fundamental threat: the erosion of our ability to think freely and critically before we even speak.
The Australian Christian Lobby raises alarm over proposed anti-cult legislation, warning it could weaponise government power against mainstream religious groups and undermine fundamental freedoms.
Hollywood icon Jane Fonda establishes new political committee to defend press freedom against Donald Trump's rhetoric, reviving historic movement from McCarthy era.
A prominent US Christian legal activist, closely linked to Donald Trump, is meeting UK politicians and faith leaders, sparking concerns about the export of American-style culture wars.
A UK journalist was arrested by Hertfordshire Police over tweets about an ongoing harassment investigation, sparking a major debate on press freedom and the use of anti-harassment laws.
Nepal's government faces international condemnation after imposing a sweeping ban on VPNs and streaming platforms like YouTube, raising serious concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression ahead of crucial elections.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Bath uses EEG to translate thoughts into text, promising a revolution in communication for paralysis and stroke patients.
A damning investigation reveals the deliberate targeting of journalists in Gaza, a calculated strategy by Israeli forces to conceal the true human cost of the conflict from the world.
Thames Valley Police pays substantial compensation to Graham Smith, a charity volunteer falsely arrested for praying silently in his mind near an abortion facility, in a landmark case for freedom of thought.
A daring new documentary by Russian journalists uncovers hidden truths, facing immense risks to bring untold stories to light.
A Hong Kong journalist faces legal repercussions after reporting on a high-profile meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, raising concerns over press freedom in the region.
Fatehi Bin Lazreq, a fearless Yemeni journalist, continues his fight against war crimes and corruption despite facing severe abuses and threats.
A US Navy destroyer conducted a freedom of navigation operation near the Philippines, escalating tensions with China over disputed waters.
The high-profile trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai reaches its climax as closing arguments are presented in Hong Kong, drawing international attention to press freedoms and legal integrity.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick faces backlash after suggesting the BBC's 'Thought for the Day' segment should focus on British values rather than refugee issues, sparking accusations of xenophobia.
Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake faces backlash after suggesting foreign journalists criticising Donald Trump should be deported, raising concerns over press freedom.
Investigative report reveals alarming evidence of Israel's systematic attacks on journalists in Gaza, including the killing of reporter Anas al-Sharif.
A police officer has been summoned to court over an alleged 'joke' charge, sparking debate over freedom of speech and professional conduct. Read the full story.
Conservative commentator Benny Johnson receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump, sparking debate over the selection criteria.
The Trump administration's controversial amendments to civil rights laws have sparked protests at George Washington University, raising concerns over student rights and academic freedom.
As Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif narrowly escapes an Israeli airstrike, concerns grow over the systematic targeting of Gaza's media workers. This alarming trend threatens press freedom and the world's right to know about wartime realities.