Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years
Reporters Without Borders warns that ‘journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide’.
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FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for ‘false’ reporting on drinking
The Atlantic defends its reporting as Kash Patel denies allegations and files a $250m US defamation lawsuit.
Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups
Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a ‘flagrant attack’ on basic rights.
From: NewsFeed
Gaza’s new generation of journalists face challenges, but stay resilient
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud finds a new generation of journalists who are stepping in, young and untrained but determined.
Published On 16 Apr 2026
Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media
Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.
Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera’s Wishah, killed by Israel
Wishah is latest Al Jazeera journalist to be killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023.
Funeral held for Al Jazeera’s Wishah killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
More than 260 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the genocide in October 2023.
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Two-man race: Djibouti’s President Guelleh set to extend 27-year rule
Long-ruling leader faces no real competition as he seeks a sixth term in the strategic Horn of Africa country.
US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after weeklong abduction in Iraq
US and Iraqi officials confirm release after militia demands freeing of several of its members from prison.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Trump threatens to jail reporter over Iran airman rescue leak
Trump demanded the journalist who reported on the rescue of the US airman in Iran reveal their source.
Published On 6 Apr 2026
UN experts urge investigation into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists
UN experts say Israel ’emboldened by impunity’ for previous journalist killings in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.
