Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta
A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a ‘foreign agent’ by Moscow.
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Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism
Journalists prepare to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.
FCC Democrat warns broadcasters to resist Trump’s media pressure tactics
Democrat Anna Gomez warns broadcasters against yielding to the Trump-era FCC’s claims of fake polls and news distortions.
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Trump ordered to testify in $10bn BBC lawsuit discovery: What happens now?
Trump could face sanctions, including dismissal of his lawsuit, if he fails to cooperate with questioning.
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Trump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit
Judge says Trump must sit for questioning from a BBC lawyer by December 11 or face possible dismissal of lawsuit.
UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife
Met Police determine X post by Sarah Helm, seen to endorse Palestine Action, does ‘not meet the criminal threshold’.
US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
US Secretary of State Rubio separately urges Israel to ‘crack down’ on settler violence after attack on photographer.
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Palestinians, US journalist attacked in West Bank pogrom: What we know
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and severely beat Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine.
Judge extends White House access for US media outlets amid Trump standoff
CNN, MS Now and Politico can continue to access White House as judge maintains Trump’s ban likely illegal.
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Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests
Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.
Published On 13 Oct 2026
Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists
Six journalists from independent platform Matsadaash allege torture in detention, which Egypt denies.
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