World Media News

 Published 3 days ago:  Ethiopia expelled French reporter A. Passilly after Tigray reporting, drawing criticism from press groups as retaliatory and damaging to press freedom.

 Published 4 days ago:  Press freedom groups condemned the arrests of journalists Keita and Takiou in Mali, saying the detentions reflect growing legal pressure on independent media.

 Published last week:  A London court convicted two men for the March 2024 stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati, highlighting global concerns about threats to journalists abroad.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  New Pentagon rules requiring official escorts for reporters in some areas have drawn criticism from press groups and major news organizations over transparency.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Governments are tightening controls on foreign journalists with visa limits, accreditation hurdles, expulsions and surveillance, citing security and public order.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  China condemned US restrictions on a Xinhua reporter as political suppression, accusing Washington of unfair treatment of Chinese media personnel in the US.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  May 2026 saw five warning signs for global journalism - arrests, media restrictions, newsroom layoffs, legal pressures, and AI disruption threatening press freedom and sustainability.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  A Greek appeared in London court accused of surveilling a journalist at Iran International sparking concern over transnational intimidation of exiled reporters.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  BBC won a News Emmy for undercover reporting on Myanmar's March 2025 earthquake, recognizing coverage that exposed the disaster's humanitarian impact.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  A Norwegian reporter's question to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Norway visit went viral and renewed scrutiny of media access and press freedom in India.

 Published last month:  Hungary's new government is dismantling the pro-Orbán media system to restore editorial independence and media pluralism after years of consolidation.

 Published last month:  CPJ urged President Trump to press Xi Jinping to secure the release of jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai during his Beijing talks and highlight human rights.

 Published last month:  Niger's junta has suspended nine French media, including AFP and France 24, citing national security concerns and raising alarm over press freedoms.

 Published last month:  Argentina eased restrictions on journalists' access to Casa Rosada after criticism, restoring broader but limited accreditation for presidential coverage.

 Published last month:  Reuters and AP won 2026 Pulitzers for investigations exposing government and tech firm abuses, highlighting the role of accountability journalism.

 Published last month:  AP named Mike Balsamo U.S. News director to strengthen breaking-news coverage and expand digital storytelling while overseeing national news teams.

 Published last month:  April 2026 saw arrests, airstrikes, legal cases and algorithmic changes that intensified threats to journalism, leading to censorship, criminalization and economic pressure worldwide.

 Published last month:  Reporters Without Borders says global press freedom is at its lowest in 25 years, with over half of countries now rated 'difficult' or 'very serious'.

 Published last month:  Zambia cancelled RightsCon 2026 days before the Lusaka event, citing values and diplomatic protocols, prompting global concern among rights groups.

 Published last month:  Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut was freed in a U.S.-brokered prisoner swap in late April 2026, ending his long detention on political charges.

 Published last month:  Tunisian authorities have detained journalist Zied el-Heni over a social media post criticizing a judicial ruling, sparking renewed concerns about press freedom.

 Published last month:  President Trump condemned CBS after a 60 Minutes anchor read allegations from a manifesto linked to a suspect in an armed incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

 Published last month:  Trump's return to the White House Correspondents' Dinner prompted protests by over 350 journalists and reignited debates on press freedom, media access and the role of the White House Correspondents' Association.

 Published last month:  Gunfire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton prompted evacuations and a major security response; a suspect was taken into custody.

 Published last month:  A prominent Tunisian journalist was detained after publishing a critical commentary of the judiciary, prompting condemnation and renewed concerns over shrinking media freedom.

 Published last month:  Argentina barred journalists from Casa Rosada after TV aired alleged covert wearables footage, citing security concerns and provoking press freedom criticism.

 Published last month:  The decline of local news is eroding civic engagement and public accountability by reducing local information and curbing coverage of municipal affairs.

 Published last month:  Global online news coverage of violence against women and girls fell to about 1.3% in 2025, its lowest since 2017, raising concerns about diminished visibility.