Facebook owner Meta bans RT, other Russian state media | Social Media

Facebook owner Meta bans RT, other Russian state media | Social Media

Tech giant’s announcement comes days after Washington unveiled sanctions against Moscow-backed outlets. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a ban on RT and other Russian state media, citing the outlets’ alleged involvement in foreign interference operations. “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state…

Murdoch succession drama plays out in closed US court | Media News

Murdoch succession drama plays out in closed US court | Media News

Rupert Murdoch’s proposed amendment would reportedly block any interference by three of his oldest son Lachlan’s siblings, who are more politically moderate. A battle over control of Rupert Murdoch’s global television and publishing empire begins Monday in a Reno, Nevada courtroom, where a judge will consider the contentious matter of succession. Murdoch, 93,…

Industry Days gathers top documentary professionals in Sarajevo | Al Jazeera News

Industry Days gathers top documentary professionals in Sarajevo | Al Jazeera News

Event aims to demonstrate the power and art of storytelling as well as connect filmmakers with decision-makers. The Al Jazeera Documentary Channel has launched the third edition of Al Jazeera Documentary Industry Days to connect decision-makers with the most promising documentary projects. The event, which kicked off on Saturday and…

US accuses RT of ‘covert’ intelligence activities, issues fresh sanctions | Politics News

US accuses RT of ‘covert’ intelligence activities, issues fresh sanctions | Politics News

The US State Department says Russia’s RT network has ‘moved beyond being a media outlet’ and has cyber-capabilities. The United States has issued new sanctions against Russia’s state media outlet RT, accusing the television network of taking part in covert “influence and intelligence operations” around the world and weapons procurement…

‘Guerrilla projects’: Russia revels in US allegations of media warfare | Media News

‘Guerrilla projects’: Russia revels in US allegations of media warfare | Media News

Last week, the United States Department of Justice unsealed an indictment accusing a Tennessee-based company, believed to be Tenet Media, of accepting millions of dollars from the Russian state-owned media outlet RT and promoting “pro-Russia propaganda and disinformation across social media to US audiences”. Tenet was responsible for high-profile right-wing…

Ex-congressman slams CNN, Anderson Cooper for promoting false claims
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Ex-congressman slams CNN, Anderson Cooper for promoting false claims

A former Republican congressman fired back at Anderson Cooper Monday night after the CNN anchor slammed former president Donald Trump for spreading voter fraud claims – arguing the left-leaning network has promoted false claims itself. Former Republican Rep. Scott Taylor of Virginia argued that millions of Americans have “issues” with…

DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters 2nd week
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DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters 2nd week

The impasse between DirecTV and Disney over a new carriage agreement has become more heated as it entered its second week. DirecTV filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission on Saturday night accusing Disney of negotiating in bad faith. Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC-owned stations in nine markets, have…

‘Unacceptable pressure’: Kremlin denounces US for targeting Russian media | Media News

‘Unacceptable pressure’: Kremlin denounces US for targeting Russian media | Media News

Kremlin spokesman also says media censorship during Ukraine offensive is ‘justified’ as Russia is in a ‘state of war’. The Kremlin has accused the United States of applying unacceptable pressure on Russian media after Washington announced sanctions against journalists and a state media network. On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov…

CNN political director warns of ‘trouble sign for Harris’ as she lags with white male voters in key states
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CNN political director warns of ‘trouble sign for Harris’ as she lags with white male voters in key states

New CNN polling Wednesday showed Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to win over non-college-educated White men in six battleground states, which one analyst said could spell “trouble.” “Harris has the advantage in Michigan and Wisconsin, Trump has the advantage in Arizona, and then there‘s the proof of just how close the…

US accuses Russia’s RT of interference in 2024 election | Media News

US accuses Russia’s RT of interference in 2024 election | Media News

US Justice Department says two employees of Russia’s RT secretly paid $10m to Tennessee-based media outlet. The United States has announced a range of actions to combat Russian efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, including the indictment of two state media employees accused of secretly funding a US media…