World Media News

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

 Published last month:  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 2 months ago:  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 2 months ago:  Sudanese journalist Al-Nour Suleiman dies after RSF shelling in El Fasher. Press groups condemn the attack as violence against journalists intensifies.

 Published 2 months ago:  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 2 months ago:  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 2 months ago:  CPJ calls on Turkey to end prosecutions of journalists after multiple reporters face charges for commentary on political talk shows and critical broadcasts.

 Published 2 months ago:  Covering Climate Now names 49 winners of the 2025 Journalism Awards, honoring outstanding climate reporting worldwide, including three Journalists of the Year.

 Published 2 months ago:  Emmy-winning journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation after 100 days in ICE custody. Press freedom groups warn his case sets a chilling precedent.

 Published 2 months ago:  Belarusian journalist Ihar Ilyash is sentenced to four years amid claims of a biased trial. Human rights groups denounce politically motivated charges.

 Published 2 months ago:  Al Jazeera reshuffles top leadership, appointing new directors for Arabic and English channels as the network gains global attention for Gaza conflict coverage.

 Published 2 months ago:  Donald Trump has filed a $15bn defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing it of election interference. The NYT vows to fight the case.

 Published 2 months ago:  CPJ is to honor journalists from China, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, and Tunisia at its 2025 Press Freedom Awards, spotlighting courage amid rising global repression.

 Published 2 months ago:  CPJ hails the release of eight Belarusian journalists as the U.S. lifts airline sanctions, urging Belarus to free all reporters jailed for their work.

 Published 2 months ago:  Sudanese journalist Al-Rasheed Jarad has been detained by RSF since August in South Darfur’s Daqris prison, Darfur24 reports. His family denied visits.

 Published 2 months ago:  Tanzania suspends JamiiForums for 90 days over alleged violations. CPJ urges authorities to restore the platform and protect press freedom before elections.

 Published 2 months ago:  CPJ urges the Trump administration to drop proposed cuts to foreign journalist visas, warning it risks press freedom and restricts vital international reporting.

 Published 3 months ago:  CPJ calls on Russia to free Ukrainian journalist Heorhiy Levchenko, sentenced to 16 years in a penal colony in occupied Melitopol for “treason.”

 Published 3 months ago:  Russian strikes on Ukraine damaged media offices in Kyiv and Dnipro, killing 18 people. Journalists escaped injury as CPJ condemned attacks on press freedom.

 Published 3 months ago:  US envoy Tom Barrack faced backlash in Lebanon after telling journalists to “act civilised” during a press conference. Lebanese media unions demand a public apology, calling the remarks insulting and unacceptable.

 Published 3 months ago:  Belarus journalist Aleh Supruniuk, 57, sentenced to three years in prison for “participating in an extremist group.” Press freedom concerns rise in Brest.

 Published 3 months ago:  Reuters and AP demand accountability after Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza’s Nasser Hospital on Aug. 25, 2025, killing five journalists and wounding others.

 Published 3 months ago:  Israel’s strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital killed at least 20, including five journalists, Reuters reported. The IDF pledged an inquiry into the deadly attack.

 Published 3 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Ethiopian authorities to investigate the abduction of newspaper editor Yonas Amare and release two other detained journalists.