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Australian teens seek High Court block on under-16 social media ban

Australian teens seek High Court block on under-16 social media ban

 Published 6 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.

Digital rights report exposes rising AI-abuse in Southeast Europe

Digital rights report exposes rising AI-abuse in Southeast Europe

 Published 6 months ago:  A new report reveals alarming trends in AI-related digital rights violations across Southeast Europe, highlighting serious implications for public safety.

White House access dispute sends AP back to court

White House access dispute sends AP back to court

 Published 6 months ago:  The Associated Press returns to court to challenge White House restrictions limiting access to presidential events amid First Amendment concerns.

RFE/RL to close Hungary operations amid funding cuts

RFE/RL to close Hungary operations amid funding cuts

 Published 6 months ago:  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is shutting down its Hungary operations after funding cuts, raising concerns over press freedom and independent media.

CPJ gala honors five journalists and sets fundraising record

CPJ gala honors five journalists and sets fundraising record

 Published 6 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.

Tunisian journalists protest rising media restrictions

Tunisian journalists protest rising media restrictions

 Published 6 months ago:  Tunisian journalists protest outside government offices against rising media restrictions and defend press freedom amid increased state control.

Samoa PM bars Samoa Observer in escalating media dispute

Samoa PM bars Samoa Observer in escalating media dispute

 Published 6 months ago:  Samoa's Prime Minister has barred the Samoa Observer from press briefings amid accusations of inaccurate reporting and rising tensions.

Georgia urged to free jailed journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

Georgia urged to free jailed journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

 Published 6 months ago:  Georgian authorities urged to release jailed journalist Mzia Amaglobeli after her appeal was upheld, raising concerns for press freedom in Georgia.

Belarus adds former Intex-Press journalists to extremist list

Belarus adds former Intex-Press journalists to extremist list

 Published 7 months ago:  Belarus adds four former Intex-Press journalists to its extremist list, heightening the crackdown on independent media and press freedom.

Nigeria jails journalists amid cybercrime law concerns

Nigeria jails journalists amid cybercrime law concerns

 Published 7 months ago:  Three journalists in Nigeria have been arrested under the Cybercrime Act, raising concerns about media freedom ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigerian travel journalist detained in Benin on terrorism charges since January

Nigerian travel journalist detained in Benin on terrorism charges since January

 Published 7 months ago:  Nigerian journalist Mathew Ojoduma has been detained in Benin on terrorism charges since January 29, facing claims of links to extremist groups.

BBC faces leadership crisis and Trump’s $1 billion lawsuit over edited speech

BBC faces leadership crisis and Trump’s $1 billion lawsuit over edited speech

 Published 7 months ago:  The BBC confronts a leadership crisis amid scrutiny over a controversial Trump documentary and potential $1 billion lawsuit from the former president.

Serbian Journalists’ Association condemns attacks and threats against reporters

Serbian Journalists’ Association condemns attacks and threats against reporters

 Published 7 months ago:  The Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia condemns violent threats against reporters and demands police accountability for their conduct.

Journalist murders in Europe: 32 unsolved cases undermine media freedom

Journalist murders in Europe: 32 unsolved cases undermine media freedom

 Published 7 months ago:  The Council of Europe reports 32 unsolved journalist murders in Europe, highlighting a severe threat to media freedom and accountability.

Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives death threat after interview

Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives death threat after interview

 Published 7 months ago:  Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives a death threat after her interview with party leader Renato Usatîi, prompting legal action.

Belarus court jails journalist Siarhei Chabotska for three-and-a-half years over 'extremism' charges

Belarus court jails journalist Siarhei Chabotska for three-and-a-half years over 'extremism' charges

 Published 7 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.

Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran found murdered; CPJ demands justice

Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran found murdered; CPJ demands justice

 Published 7 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.

One in three media lawyers unable to defend journalists, UNESCO survey finds

One in three media lawyers unable to defend journalists, UNESCO survey finds

 Published 7 months ago:  UNESCO's survey reveals that one in three media lawyers face obstacles in defending journalists, highlighting the need for stronger support.

Radio Free Asia suspends news operations amid US funding freeze

Radio Free Asia suspends news operations amid US funding freeze

 Published 7 months ago:  Radio Free Asia suspends its news operations due to a US funding freeze, impacting independent journalism in restricted media regions.

Senegal 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye arrested in live broadcast raid

Senegal 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye arrested in live broadcast raid

 Published 7 months ago:  Senegal's press freedom faces crisis as 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye and journalists are arrested during a media crackdown in Dakar.

CPJ slams Turkey’s seizure of TELE1, calls for journalist’s release

CPJ slams Turkey’s seizure of TELE1, calls for journalist’s release

 Published 7 months ago:  The CPJ condemns Turkey's seizure of TELE1 and demands the release of editor Merdan Yanarda? amid allegations of espionage.

CNN's Christiane Amanpour reveals recurrence of ovarian cancer

CNN's Christiane Amanpour reveals recurrence of ovarian cancer

 Published 7 months ago:  Christiane Amanpour reveals her recurrence of ovarian cancer while emphasizing the importance of early detection and effective management.

Two Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk

Two Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk

 Published 7 months ago:  Two Ukrainian journalists were killed in a Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by reporters in war zones.

Three journalists in Turkey face death threats; CPJ demands action

Three journalists in Turkey face death threats; CPJ demands action

 Published 7 months ago:  Three journalists in Turkey have received death threats, prompting demands for increased security from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Warner Bros. Discovery explores sale as CNN, HBO futures hang in balance

Warner Bros. Discovery explores sale as CNN, HBO futures hang in balance

 Published 7 months ago:  Warner Bros. Discovery is considering a sale amid uncertainty for CNN and HBO's futures, drawing interest from various potential buyers.

Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci targeted in car bombing

Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci targeted in car bombing

 Published 7 months ago:  Sigfrido Ranucci faces a car bombing in Italy, highlighting threats against journalists and prompting calls for justice and enhanced protection measures.

Pentagon journalists walk out over Trump administration press restrictions

Pentagon journalists walk out over Trump administration press restrictions

 Published 8 months ago:  Dozens of Pentagon journalists walk out in protest against Trump's new press restrictions, escalating tensions over press freedom in the U.S.

Press watchdog calls for action after journalist shot in Turkey

Press watchdog calls for action after journalist shot in Turkey

 Published 8 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists demands action following the shooting of Turkish journalist Nafiz Koca, urging an investigation of the attack.