World Media News

 Published 2 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges an investigation into the violent assault of journalist Tatiana Osango in the DRC, demanding accountability.

 Published 2 years ago:  The U.S. media industry faces significant class-action lawsuits for violating the Video Privacy Protection Act by sharing viewer data without consent.

 Published 2 years ago:  The PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023–2027 report forecasts crucial shifts in the media industry's growth and revenue streams.

 Published 2 years ago:  UNESCO launches 'Journalism Education 2030' to transform journalism training globally, focusing on digital literacy and ethical reporting.

 Published 2 years ago:  A Kenyan government official allegedly threatened to kill journalist Douglas Dindi over his reporting on public health issues in Kakamega County.

 Published 2 years ago:  Warner Bros. Discovery launches its Max streaming service in Latin America, offering diverse content to audiences starting June 8, 2024.

 Published 2 years ago:  Mozambican authorities face calls to investigate assaults on journalists covering pre-election events and ensure press freedom ahead of October elections.

 Published 2 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists demands the immediate release of Sudanese journalist Tariq Abdallah, detained by RSF two weeks ago.

 Published 2 years ago:  Russian authorities confirm the detention of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchina, prompting calls for her immediate release and protections for reporters.

 Published 2 years ago:  Colombian journalist Edward Alvarez received a death threat linked to his reporting, prompting calls for an investigation and safety measures.

 Published 2 years ago:  Kailash Sirohiya, chairperson of Kantipur Media Group, was arrested in Nepal amid press freedom concerns and allegations against Home Minister Lamichhane.

 Published 12 years ago:  At least 30 journalists are currently reported missing in Syria, highlighting the unprecedented risks they face while covering the civil war.

 Published 12 years ago:  A Mexican sports journalist, Alberto Angulo Gerardo, was shot dead in Sinaloa, leaving three relatives injured during a violent car chase.

 Published 12 years ago:  Two French journalists were kidnapped and killed in Mali, highlighting security issues in the region and raising concerns over foreign intervention.

 Published 12 years ago:  The Guardian received two awards for its investigative coverage of NSA leaks, recognizing its impact in journalism at the Online News Association event.

 Published 12 years ago:  eBay founder Pierre Omidyar supports a new media project with Glenn Greenwald aimed at empowering independent journalists and pursuing truth.

 Published 12 years ago:  A Moroccan editor is under investigation for terrorism after posting an al Qaeda video, raising concerns over press freedom in the country.

 Published 12 years ago:  Recent attacks on journalists in Yemen, including murders and harassment, threaten press freedom during a crucial democratic transition.

 Published 12 years ago:  The Associated Press has appointed Elizabeth Kennedy as South Asia news director, overseeing coverage from India to Bhutan.

 Published 12 years ago:  Guatemala investigates the murder of journalist Carlos Alberto Orellana Chávez, found dead a week after another journalist was shot in the same region.

 Published 12 years ago:  Sky News cameraman Mick Deane was shot and killed in Egypt while covering violence in Cairo, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in journalism.

 Published 12 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders condemns a bomb attack on journalist Tufik Softic's home in Montenegro, warning of growing threats against media personnel.

 Published 12 years ago:  A photographer was shot and killed in his home in the Philippines, marking the third journalist murder in less than a week. Authorities are investigating.

 Published 12 years ago:  Two journalists were shot dead in the Philippines, prompting calls for justice from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

 Published 12 years ago:  BBC foreign correspondent Jon Leyne has died at 55 after battling an incurable brain tumor, leaving behind a legacy of courageous journalism.

 Published 12 years ago:  Media outlets from around the world gather outside St Mary's Hospital in London, eagerly awaiting the birth of Prince William and Catherine's child.

 Published 12 years ago:  Dicky Rutnagur, the esteemed sports journalist known for covering cricket and squash, passed away at the age of 82 in London on June 21.

 Published 13 years ago:  The Ivory Coast's press authority has suspended over half of its press industry in a bid to clean up sector violations and impose regulations.