World Media News

 Published yesterday:  Three Nigerian journalists are detained under the Cybercrime Act despite 2024 reforms, raising concerns for press freedom ahead of the 2027 elections.

 Published 3 days ago:  Nigerian travel journalist Mathew Ojoduma has been detained in Benin on terrorism charges since January. Authorities and CPJ call for his immediate release.

 Published 4 days ago:  BBC reels from leadership resignations and Trump’s $1B lawsuit over an edited speech as outgoing chief Tim Davie rallies journalists to defend press freedom.

 Published 5 days ago:  IJAS condemns rising attacks and threats against journalists in Serbia and calls for urgent investigations, police accountability, and stronger protection for media freedom.

 Published 6 days ago:  In Europe, 32 of 51 journalist killings remain unresolved, exposing a crisis of impunity and threatening media freedom across the continent.

 Published last week:  TV8 journalist Mariana Rata in Moldova receives a death threat after interviewing politician Renato Usatii on-air, raising concerns about journalist safety.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Belarus court jails journalist Siarhei Chabotska for extremism and defaming the president, highlighting Minsk’s ongoing crackdown on press freedom.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran was found murdered in Durango. CPJ urges authorities to ensure justice amid rising violence against journalists in Mexico.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  UNESCO survey finds one-third of media lawyers cannot effectively defend journalists due to threats, limited resources, and lack of specialization.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Radio Free Asia, a US government-funded broadcaster covering tightly controlled Asian media environments, has suspended all news operations after federal funding dried up.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  CDEPS and CPJ condemn the arrest of 7TV’s Maimouna Ndour Faye and other journalists in a late October crackdown on Senegalese media over interviews with a wanted politician.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  CPJ calls on Turkey to release journalist Merdan Yanardag and return control of TELE1, after his arrest on espionage charges and state media takeover.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reveals her ovarian cancer has returned but says it’s being well-managed, urging greater awareness and early diagnosis.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Two Ukrainian journalists were killed in a Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk. FREEDOM TV’s Alyona Gramova and Yevgeny Karmazin died while reporting.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  CPJ calls on Turkish authorities to protect journalists Rabia Önver, Şule Aydın, and Murat Ağırel after death threats and reports of planned attacks.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring a sale after receiving multiple bids, raising questions about the futures of CNN, HBO, and its streaming assets.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  CPJ calls on Italian authorities to swiftly bring to justice those behind the car bomb attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, host of RAI3’s 'Report.'

 Published last month:  Dozens of Pentagon journalists resign press access over Trump administration restrictions, raising concerns about press freedom and independent military reporting.

 Published last month:  CPJ has called on Turkish authorities to investigate the shooting of journalist Nafiz Koca in Elazığ and ensure accountability for the attack on the press.

 Published last month:  CPJ has called for a full investigation into the killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun in Istanbul, urging authorities to ensure full justice.

 Published last month:  US media outlets reject Pentagon’s new reporting rules, calling them unconstitutional limits on press freedom and a violation of the First Amendment.

 Published last month:  Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer to support reporters facing threats, marking a major step for press freedom protection.

 Published last month:  Sudanese journalist Al-Nour Suleiman dies after RSF shelling in El Fasher. Press groups condemn the attack as violence against journalists intensifies.

 Published last month:  French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine’s Donbas on October 3. At least 17 journalists have died since the war began.

 Published last month:  US Appeals Court denies Mario Guevara’s stay of deportation, sparking press freedom outcry as CPJ, Free Press, and ACLU warn of chilling impact.

 Published last month:  CPJ calls on Turkey to end prosecutions of journalists after multiple reporters face charges for commentary on political talk shows and critical broadcasts.

 Published last month:  Covering Climate Now names 49 winners of the 2025 Journalism Awards, honoring outstanding climate reporting worldwide, including three Journalists of the Year.

 Published last month:  Emmy-winning journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation after 100 days in ICE custody. Press freedom groups warn his case sets a chilling precedent.