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Washington Post told to rehire columnist sacked after Kirk killing

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Belarus joins Russia’s war on freedom of information

Belarus’ obscure decision to ban Euronews’ website on its territory follows Russia’s blocking of all Euronews content, as both nations continue to clamp down on the media.

Europe News

Belarus ban of Euronews sparks debate and support across Europe

Earlier this week, the Belarusian information ministry placed Euronews’ website on its "Republican List of Extremist Materials," according to Belarus-based media.

Tunisia

Tunisia marks Saied's 2021 takeover anniversary amid deadly blackouts

Between 150 and 200 people are reported dead after more than a week of blackouts during an exceptional heatwave, as Tunisia marks five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament and concentrated power in the presidency. The authorities have not confirmed the death toll.

South Korea

South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect

South Korea saw a surge in online misinformation following the botched 2024 martial law attempt, including unsubstantiated allegations of Chinese interference in the electoral system.

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Europe News

Hitmen took €150,000 in cash to murder journalist, Malta court hears

Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's business and political elites.

Europe News

Trial begins for suspected mastermind of Malta journalist killing

Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's business and political elites.

Europe News

Row between Elon Musk and Germany's ZDF sparks major controversy

German broadcaster ZDF has reacted to a cease-and-desist suit from Elon Musk, deleting a line from a programme intro over his links to UK right-wing activist Tommy Robinson.

USA

Trump storms out of tense NBC interview after 'rigged election' clash

The interview, filmed on Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers. A tractor and hay bales served as a backdrop.

Europe News

Niger suspends nine French media over 'threat to public order'

On Tuesday Burkina Faso, an ally of neighbouring Niger and Mali within the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), all led by military juntas, banned the broadcast of TV5 Monde.

Europe News

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, RSF report shows

In its latest report, RSF has warned that press freedom is at a 25-year low, with over half the world in “difficult” or “very serious” status and few “good” countries.

Culture news

Grasset: authors call for 'conscience clause' as Bolloré strikes back

French billionaire Vincent Bolloré says Grasset "will go on" and has dismissed the "uproar of a small caste" after the mass exodus of authors from the famous publishing house on the rue des Saints-Pères in Paris.

United Kingdom

Three charged over arson attempt on Persian-language TV channel in UK

Iran International is one of several Persian‑language outlets critical of Iran's clerical leadership operating from abroad.

Europe News

UK government approves German takeover of Telegraph newspaper

Axel Springer, which owns German newspapers Bild and Die Welt, last month announced it would pay £575 million in cash for The Telegraph's print and online versions.

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Gaza mourns Al Jazeera reporter Mohammed Wishah killed iin Israeli drone strike

Gaza was mourning Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah on Thursday after he was killed in an Israeli drone strike that hit his car west of Gaza City a day earlier.

Turkey

French journalist detained at pro-Kurdish rally in Istanbul released

Raphael Boukandoura, who works for French publications including Liberation and Courrier International, was detained on Monday at a protest against a military operation targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.

USA

In a blow to press freedom, White House launches media 'Hall of Shame'

The portal's launch comes as Trump ramps up his campaign against what he labels as 'fake news,' and as the US President faces mounting criticism for repeatedly lashing out at journalists.