Two Russian journalists arrested over alleged work for Navalny group | Freedom of the Press News

Two Russian journalists arrested over alleged work for Navalny group | Freedom of the Press News

Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin deny ‘extremism’ charges related to group founded by late anti-Putin dissident. Two Russian journalists have been arrested by their government on “extremism” charges and ordered by courts to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by the…

‘Shame on you’: Protesters heckle White House correspondents’ dinner guests | Israel War on Gaza

‘Shame on you’: Protesters heckle White House correspondents’ dinner guests | Israel War on Gaza

NewsFeed Gaza only got one mention at an annual gathering of hundreds of reporters, after the deadliest year for journalists in a decade. While Biden cracked jokes at the White House correspondents’ dinner, pro-Palestinian protesters made sure it was a different story outside. Published On 28 Apr 202428 Apr 2024…

Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it | Politics News

Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it | Politics News

The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year. The Georgian parliament has advanced a controversial “foreign influence” bill through its first reading, as thousands joined a third day of anti-government protests. The bill, first presented early in 2023 and withdrawn…

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill | Politics News

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill | Politics News

Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept overseas funds to register as foreign agents or face fines. Lawmakers in Georgia have come to blows inside parliament as ruling party legislators appeared likely to advance a bill on “foreign agents” that has been criticised by Western countries and has caused protests…

Journalist loses foot after being badly wounded in Israeli attack in Gaza | Israel War on Gaza News

Journalist loses foot after being badly wounded in Israeli attack in Gaza | Israel War on Gaza News

Gaza’s media office and Reporters Without Borders say there is evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack. Three journalists have been injured, one seriously, in an Israeli attack at the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza that authorities in the besieged strip say was a targeted attack. Sami Shehadeh,…

Press freedom group says representative denied entry to Hong Kong | Freedom of the Press News

Press freedom group says representative denied entry to Hong Kong | Freedom of the Press News

Reporters Without Borders says advocacy officer detained for six hours before being deported. A representative for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) was denied entry to Hong Kong after being detained for six hours, searched and questioned, the press freedom organisation has said. Aleksandra Bielakowska, an advocacy officer based in Taiwan, was…

Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop case against Assange | Espionage News

Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop case against Assange | Espionage News

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US president’s comments encouraging. United States President Joe Biden has said he is “considering” a request by Australia to end the decade-long push to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over the release of troves of classified documents. Australia’s parliament in February passed a motion…

Shutdown threat: When has Israel targeted Al Jazeera before? | Israel War on Gaza News

Shutdown threat: When has Israel targeted Al Jazeera before? | Israel War on Gaza News

Israel’s parliament passed a law on Monday that allows temporary shutdowns of foreign media in Israel including — and perhaps principally — Al Jazeera. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said several times he intends to shutter Al Jazeera in Israel. The law allows for the closure of foreign media…

Media feel pressure to tell ‘positive’ China story as party tightens grip | Freedom of the Press News

Media feel pressure to tell ‘positive’ China story as party tightens grip | Freedom of the Press News

The first time 27-year-old Ong Mei Ching* came across the Chinese online magazine, Sixth Tone, it immediately caught her attention. For years, Ong had been interested in Chinese current affairs and had stayed updated about news from China, but she found that much of the coverage revolved around similar topics….