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Serbia journalists still fear abuse despite press freedom rise?

Critical journalists have faced rising violence and harrassment and few of the perpetrators have ever been brought to justice.

Tech News

Google said it will start paying more than 300 EU publishers for news

The deal was announced by the tech giant in a blog post, but it didn’t specify how much publishers were to be paid.

Russia

Leading Russian independent newspaper shuts down amid media crackdown

Novaya Gazeta said they'd had two warnings from Russian press watchdog Roskomnadzor, which put their operating licence at risk.

Earth News

Euroviews. Why is climate change being eclipsed by ‘bigger’ news stories?

While the media is busy covering the war in Ukraine, crucial climate reporting is going under the radar.

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Meet the Entrepreneurs: Ray Dargham

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Ray Dargham set up his starup company and now connects small firms with business leaders

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YouTube blocks access to Russian state-funded media channels globally

The video streaming platform said Russia's invasion of Ukraine now fell under its violent events policy and violating material would be removed.

Russia

Russia restricts access to foreign and independent media including BBC

Russia has restricted access to the sites of four independent media, including the local edition of the BBC.

Earth News

Euroviews. Why the media ‘needs to do more’ to address the climate crisis

Can ‘solutions focused’ journalism engage more people in the climate?

Cinema

'Arthur Rambo': a French film about the pitfalls of fame in the social media age

Cinema meets French filmaker Laurent Cantet to discuss his latest movie 'Arthur Rambo'.

Germany

'Unacceptable': EU slams Russia's expulsion of Deutsche Welle

Russia has announced retaliatory against broadcaster Deutsche Welle after Germany banned RT over licence issues.

Culture news

What next for Wordle after the New York Times buyout?

Wordle has completely captured the internet's imagination over the last month. What are the implications of a purchase by one of America's biggest mass media companies?

Japan

Tokyo Olympics: A sports photographer's take on the 2020 Games

From levitating athletes and dazzling wooden stadiums, Getty Images sports photographer Patrick Smith shares his highlights from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Japan

Tokyo Olympics: Sports reporter gives his highlights from the Games

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From a towering sky observation tower to famous martial arts stadiums, sports reporter Olivier Pron gives us a rundown of his favourite elements from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

Portugal

Hackers send fake news alert about Portugal president's removal

The hackers were able to access a Portuguese media conglomerate's email and text message system.

Home

'Taste your TV': This professor has invented a 'lickable' screen

The device uses a carousel of 10 flavour canisters to render different tastes on a lickable transparent film that slides down over images of food.

China

Hong Kong pro-democracy website Stand News closes after police raid

Stand News was one of the last remaining openly critical voices in Hong Kong following the shutdown of the Apple Daily newspaper.

Poland

Poland’s president vetoes controversial media law under US pressure

President Andrzej Duda said on Monday he decided to veto a bill that would have prevented any non-European entity from owning more than a 49 percent stake in a Polish broadcaster.

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Xinhuanet and the CCG release report looking at how Chinese cities can improve global communication

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Online news outlets and social media platforms have forever changed the ways in which cities’ reputations rise and fall.

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The Olympic spirit: a Tokyo 2020 legacy

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“After 18 months of uncertainty, every single Olympian should be extremely proud of the fact that they made it here,” said British diver Tom Daley after winning gold in the men’s synchronised 10m platform.

Poland

Poles protest across the country to defend media freedom

The protests were called after the parliament on Friday unexpectedly passed a bill that would force Discovery Inc. to sell its controlling share of TVN, Poland’s largest television network.