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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.

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.

Nepal's VPN Crackdown Sparks Global Outrage and Concern

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Noel Clarke libel case dismissed in victory for press

In a landmark ruling, the High Court dismisses Noel Clarke's libel case against The Guardian. Women's groups and free speech advocates hail the decision as a pivotal moment for survivors of abuse and investigative journalism.

Noel Clarke loses libel case against The Guardian

Actor Noel Clarke's libel case against The Guardian over misconduct allegations has been dismissed by the High Court, which ruled the reporting was in the public interest. A major victory for press freedom.

Kremlin Sanctions Western Journalists in Media Crackdown

The Kremlin intensifies its assault on press freedom, imposing sanctions on Western journalists in a brazen retaliation for international criticism of its Ukraine invasion. This analysis delves into the chilling implications for global media and democrati

Biden Spox Trolled After Admitting to Meeting Trump Twice

A defiant White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, faces intense scrutiny and online trolling after a startling admission during a heated press briefing. The spokesperson conceded to having met former President Donald Trump on two separate occasio

Fans rip 'rehearsed' Deshaun Watson after Browns press conference

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faced a fierce backlash from NFL fans after delivering what was widely criticised as a scripted and insincere apology in his first press conference since being cleared by the NFL. Critics slammed his 'rehearsed'

White House Spox Blasts NYT Reporter for 'Biased' Coverage

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, accuses New York Times White House correspondent of 'biased' and 'inaccurate' reporting in a fiery on-air confrontation, escalating tensions between the Biden administration a

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