Phone Hacking Drama Revisits Murdoch Scandal
As a new TV drama revisits the phone hacking scandal that rocked Britain, we examine the enduring power of Rupert Murdoch and the warnings it holds for democracy in the age of Trump.
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Trump Pentagon Bans Journalists in Media Blackout
In a dramatic escalation of his feud with the press, Donald Trump's Pentagon has implemented a sweeping ban on journalists from major news outlets, including The New York Times and CNN, from its premises. This move, decried as an assault on free speech, s
Israeli Airstrike on Yemeni Media Hub Kills Journalists
A devastating Israeli missile strike has destroyed the Al-Masirah satellite channel's complex in Sana'a, Yemen, killing at least seven media workers and wounding dozens. The attack, condemned by press freedom organisations, marks a severe escalation in ta
Veteran Journalist's Stark Warning on UK Press Crisis
After 40 years holding power to account, a seasoned journalist issues a grave warning: the profession is being systematically dismantled, threatening democracy itself.
Trump Suggests Using FCC to Revoke Network Licenses
Former President Donald Trump suggests leveraging FCC licensing powers to retaliate against networks he accuses of 'Fake News', raising profound concerns for press freedom and regulatory independence in the US.
US Deports Journalist Mario Guevara, Igniting Free Press Fears
Mario Guevara, a journalist for Mundo Hispanico, was detained by ICE in Georgia and swiftly deported to El Salvador, raising serious concerns over the targeting of reporters and the erosion of press freedoms in the US.
Trump's $100m NYT Lawsuit Tossed Out by Judge
A New York judge has dismissed Donald Trump's $100 million lawsuit against The New York Times and its journalists over the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into his tax affairs, delivering a landmark victory for press freedom.
Jailed China Journalist Zhang Zhan Faces Second Trial
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, already imprisoned for Covid reporting, faces a second trial on new charges as international concern over press freedom in China grows.
Trump's Fiery Outburst at Australian Broadcaster Exposed
Explosive new memoir by ABC's John Lyons reveals Donald Trump's extraordinary confrontation with Australian journalists during 2019 UK state visit, exposing pressures on media freedom.
Trump bars ABC from UK press conference after journalist clash
Donald Trump's UK team has barred ABC News from his press conference following a heated confrontation with Australian journalist John Lyons over questions about the US Capitol attack and election integrity.
Trump's Legal Attack on NYT Threatens Press Freedom
Former US President Donald Trump launches a strategic lawsuit against The New York Times, a move legal experts decry as a dangerous attempt to silence critical journalism and undermine press freedom.
Journalist arrested over tweets about police investigation
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.
BBC's Tim Davie Condemns Treatment of Journalist in Israel
BBC boss Tim Davie issues a formal complaint to Israeli authorities after a corporation journalist and team are 'threatened and abused' by police near a Gaza border crossing. The incident raises serious press freedom concerns.
Press Freedom Sees Sharpest Fall in 50 Years
A landmark report reveals the most catastrophic collapse of global press freedom in half a century, with the UK's own record under scrutiny amidst a rising tide of authoritarianism and disinformation.
Noel Clarke Ruling: A Grave Threat to UK Press Freedom
A High Court judgment in the Noel Clarke libel case has sparked grave concerns for investigative journalism, setting a perilous new precedent for media outlets reporting on serious allegations.
Gaza's Press Under Fire: The Deadly Struggle for Truth
An investigation into the unprecedented targeting of journalists in Gaza, the international community's failed protections, and the chilling effect on war reporting.
Reform UK bans Nottinghamshire Live in media blacklist row
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has imposed a media blackout on Nottinghamshire Live, accusing the outlet of 'biased reporting' and sparking a fierce debate about press freedom and political censorship in British journalism.
Photojournalist Confronted by Pro-Russia Activists in Perth
Award-winning photojournalist Tamati Smith was surrounded and harassed by pro-Russia demonstrators while covering a patriotic rally in Perth. The incident, captured on video, raises serious concerns about press freedom and foreign interference on Australi
BBC journalists chased by protesters in Portsmouth
Shocking scenes unfolded in Portsmouth as a BBC reporting team was aggressively pursued and confronted by demonstrators during a protest over the housing of asylum seekers. The incident, captured on video, raises serious concerns about press freedom and p
Israel Accused of Targeting Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
A devastating investigation reveals evidence suggesting Israeli forces deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian journalists in Gaza to suppress the human stories and control the war narrative.
RSF: Israel's Systematic Campaign Against Gaza Journalists
Exclusive: A damning new report from Reporters Without Borders details a systematic Israeli campaign targeting media in Gaza, with over 100 Palestinian journalists killed since October. The fight for press freedom has become a battle for survival.
Israel's Targeted Killing of Gaza Journalists Exposed
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.
Trump's Press Reform Blueprint Adopted by UK Council
An in-depth analysis of how Donald Trump's controversial proposals for US press reform are being used as a blueprint by Nottinghamshire Council, raising alarm over media freedom and local democracy in the UK.
Nottingham Council's alarming boycott of local paper
Nottingham City Council's unprecedented boycott of the Nottingham Post raises serious concerns about press freedom, democratic accountability, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political grievance and civic duty.
Nottinghamshire Council bans local news outlet in democracy row
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
Bukele calls Spanish press 'enemies of democracy'
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele sparks international outcry after labelling Spanish journalists 'enemies of democracy' in a fiery tirade, drawing parallels to Trump's media attacks and raising press freedom alarms.
UN Diplomat Reads Slain Gaza Journalist's Final Letter to Son
A powerful UN Security Council address sees a diplomat read a slain Palestinian journalist's final letter to his son, highlighting the devastating human cost of the conflict and the urgent need to protect press freedom.
Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera in Unprecedented Move
The Israeli government has raided and shut down Al Jazeera's operations in the country, seizing equipment and blocking broadcasts. The network condemns the move as a 'dangerous criminal act' and a violation of the human right to access information.
Cartoon Exposes Gaza Media Blackout: 150+ Journalists Killed
A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings for The Guardian depicts the devastating impact on Palestinian journalists in Gaza, highlighting the more than 150 media workers killed and the struggle to report amidst destruction and communication blackouts.
Over 100 Journalists Killed in Israel-Gaza War
A new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists details the devastating death toll on media professionals in Gaza, labelling it the deadliest period for journalists since records began.
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