World Media News

 Published 4 months ago:  Gedi's potential sale of core assets to Greece's Antenna Group raises serious concerns about journalism independence and media pluralism in Italy.

 Published 4 months ago:  U.S. lawmakers demand accountability for attacks on journalists in Gaza and Lebanon, highlighting closed investigations and lack of justice!

 Published 4 months ago:  Independent Media challenges Google funding eligibility rules, highlighting tensions between platform requirements and South Africa's regulatory landscape.

 Published 4 months ago:  In 2025, 67 journalists were killed globally, with Gaza accounting for nearly half, marking a year of unprecedented danger for media professionals.

 Published 4 months ago:  A new UN Women report reveals 70% of women journalists experience online violence, with alarming offline harassment rates increasing significantly.

 Published 4 months ago:  Brighton & Hove Albion has barred Guardian journalists from its stadium, triggering criticism from media advocates and MPs concerned about press freedom.

 Published 4 months ago:  An Algerian court upheld a seven-year prison sentence for journalist Christophe Gleizes, raising concerns about press freedom and anti-terrorism laws.

 Published 4 months ago:  Concerns arise over a White House page on media bias that threatens independent journalism in the U.S. and fuels hostility towards reporters.

 Published 5 months ago:  Algerian journalist Saad Bouakba's arrest highlights growing press freedom concerns amidst governmental crackdown on dissenting voices.

 Published 5 months ago:  The White House has launched a tracker to publicly identify and criticize media outlets and reporters for distortion and bias in their coverage.

 Published 5 months ago:  EU member states are taking steps to enhance the visibility of independent journalism on digital platforms and devices to combat disinformation.

 Published 5 months ago:  A legal challenge against Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been initiated by two teens and a campaign group ahead of its implementation.

 Published 5 months ago:  A new report reveals alarming trends in AI-related digital rights violations across Southeast Europe, highlighting serious implications for public safety.

 Published 5 months ago:  The Associated Press returns to court to challenge White House restrictions limiting access to presidential events amid First Amendment concerns.

 Published 5 months ago:  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is shutting down its Hungary operations after funding cuts, raising concerns over press freedom and independent media.

 Published 5 months ago:  The CPJ honored five journalists at its 35th International Press Freedom Awards in New York, raising a record $2.925 million to support press freedom.

 Published 5 months ago:  Tunisian journalists protest outside government offices against rising media restrictions and defend press freedom amid increased state control.

 Published 5 months ago:  Samoa's Prime Minister has barred the Samoa Observer from press briefings amid accusations of inaccurate reporting and rising tensions.

 Published 5 months ago:  Georgian authorities urged to release jailed journalist Mzia Amaglobeli after her appeal was upheld, raising concerns for press freedom in Georgia.

 Published 5 months ago:  Belarus adds four former Intex-Press journalists to its extremist list, heightening the crackdown on independent media and press freedom.

 Published 5 months ago:  Three journalists in Nigeria have been arrested under the Cybercrime Act, raising concerns about media freedom ahead of the 2027 elections.

 Published 5 months ago:  Nigerian journalist Mathew Ojoduma has been detained in Benin on terrorism charges since January 29, facing claims of links to extremist groups.

 Published 5 months ago:  The BBC confronts a leadership crisis amid scrutiny over a controversial Trump documentary and potential $1 billion lawsuit from the former president.

 Published 5 months ago:  The Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia condemns violent threats against reporters and demands police accountability for their conduct.

 Published 5 months ago:  The Council of Europe reports 32 unsolved journalist murders in Europe, highlighting a severe threat to media freedom and accountability.

 Published 5 months ago:  Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives a death threat after her interview with party leader Renato Usatîi, prompting legal action.

 Published 6 months ago:  A Belarusian court has sentenced journalist Siarhei Chabotska to three-and-a-half years in prison over extremism charges and defamation of President Lukashenko.

 Published 6 months ago:  Mexican journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán was found murdered in Durango, prompting calls for justice from the CPJ and highlighting dangers for reporters in Mexico.