Al Jazeera condemns new Israeli law, rejects Netanyahu’s ‘lies’ | Freedom of the Press News

Al Jazeera condemns new Israeli law, rejects Netanyahu’s ‘lies’ | Freedom of the Press News

Media network denounces Israeli prime minister’s ‘slanderous accusations’, says they incite against the safety of its journalists around the world. Al Jazeera has condemned a new Israeli law that could shut down its operations in Israel and said “lies” spread by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu incited against the safety of…

Russian court extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June | Freedom of the Press News

Russian court extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June | Freedom of the Press News

Russian American is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’. A Russian court has extended the pre-trial detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5, her employer Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) says. The Prague-based editor, 47, was arrested last year in the city…

Wael Dahdouh: Gaza’s voice amid loss and courage | Israel War on Gaza

Wael Dahdouh: Gaza’s voice amid loss and courage | Israel War on Gaza

Journalists, especially in war zones, face immense challenges in reporting conflict realities. In the context of Israel’s war on Gaza, their role has been pivotal in exposing the devastation and suffering. Among these journalists, Wael Dahdouh, Al Jazeera Arabic Gaza bureau chief, stands out for his dedication to covering his…

Russia mulls labelling queen of Soviet pop Pugacheva a ‘foreign agent’ | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia mulls labelling queen of Soviet pop Pugacheva a ‘foreign agent’ | Russia-Ukraine war News

Musician Alla Pugacheva, who is currently abroad, has criticised the Kremlin for its actions in Ukraine. Russian prosecutors have asked the justice ministry to consider labelling Alla Pugacheva, the queen of Soviet pop music, as a “foreign agent”, the Reuters news agency reported. If successful, the move would officially designate…

Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company | Media

Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company | Media

Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007. Life magazine, the American magazine known for its iconic photography capturing major events of the 20th century, is set to be revived under a deal struck by fashion model Karlie Kloss’s media company. Bedford Media, which…

ABC Australia staff’s concerns over pro-Israel bias revealed | Israel War on Gaza News

ABC Australia staff’s concerns over pro-Israel bias revealed | Israel War on Gaza News

Staff at Australia’s national broadcaster warned that its coverage of the war in Gaza relied too much on Israeli sources and used language that “favoured the Israeli narrative over objective reporting”, internal communications reveal, shedding new light on bias claims that convulsed the outlet. In a summary of a meeting…

Sudan army regains control of national TV and radio headquarters from RSF | Humanitarian Crises News

Sudan army regains control of national TV and radio headquarters from RSF | Humanitarian Crises News

Sudan’s military posts videos online showing its soldiers inside the headquarters in the city of Omdurman. Sudan’s army has taken control of the country’s national radio and television headquarters from the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the army said in a statement. The military posted videos online showing its…

Media agencies pull photo of Kate Middleton over manipulation concerns | Media News

Media agencies pull photo of Kate Middleton over manipulation concerns | Media News

AP, Reuters, AFP and Getty withdraw first official image of the Princess of Wales released since her surgery. The first official photo of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, released since she underwent abdominal surgery has been pulled by multiple media agencies amid concerns the image was manipulated. The Associated Press…

What went wrong with the British media coverage of the Gaza war? | Israel War on Gaza

What went wrong with the British media coverage of the Gaza war? | Israel War on Gaza

Over the past five months, a lot has been said and written on the British media’s coverage of  Israel’s war on Gaza. Experts, journalists and activists, including myself, have argued in numerous articles and interviews that the British media exhibits certain biases in its coverage of this war, and the…