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The Code of Silence: These Clauses That Silence Journalists (French)
RSF: What if… journalists were forced into silence by an increasingly widespread practice? In this documentary directed and produced by Studio RSF, you will discover an alarming reality: how certain media outlets force journalists who want to leave, following a takeover by a new shareholder, to remain silent.
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Media Freedom in Focus: Independent journalism in Austria faces a far-right threat
MFRR: Independent journalism and media freedom in Austria are facing a simmering far-right threat. In the country’s legislative elections in September 2024, the Russia-friendly Freedom Party, or FPÖ, became the largest party, claiming just under 29% of the vote. Though a coalition was ultimately formed which excluded the FPÖ from government, the party’s victory at the polls was unprecedented and raised fresh concerns about the threat a future far-right administration could pose to the country’s media freedom environment.
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ESWATINI: eSwatini TV signs historic deal to bring sign language to more viewers (22 August)
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ETHIOPIA: Surge in Arrests of Journalists, Media Workers
HRW: Ethiopian security forces have arbitrarily arrested several journalists and media professionals since August 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should end their harassment of independent journalists and immediately release all those detained for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and opinion.
ETHIOPIA: Workshop highlights urgent need for support in investigative journalism
Capital Newspaper: On Thursday, September 25, a workshop convened media professionals to discuss the current trends, challenges, and future of investigative journalism in Ethiopia. This event highlighted the urgent need for increased institutional support to facilitate this critical form of reporting.
GHANA: Move beyond gov’t subventions – GIBA advocates sustainable financing for public broadcaster
Citi Newsroom: Prince Hari Crystal, a member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), has called for urgent reforms to strengthen public service broadcasting in Ghana.
GHANA: Ghana Ends Free DTT Operations for Broadcasters
News Ghana: Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Innovation and Technology, Sam George, has declared that government can no longer shoulder the complete financial burden of operating the country’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) network, signaling a major shift in broadcasting policy that could affect over 45 television stations.
KENYA: Media Council of Kenya proposes Sh1.5 billion AI system to tackle ethical violations
The Eastleigh Voice: In a bid to strengthen oversight of media ethics, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has proposed allocating Sh1.5 billion for an AI-powered monitoring system, amid widespread financial challenges in the sector.
Broadcast Media Africa: The Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr Stephen Isaboke, EBS, engaged in a productive dialogue recently with the Complaints Committee, along with the staff and management of the Media Council of Kenya.
KENYA: The Hidden Trauma: Mental Health and Safety Challenges Facing Journalists in Kenya
Nairobi Leo: The safety and protection of journalists and media practitioners, physical, digital, and psychological, is becoming a critical issue in discussions on press freedom and performance in Kenya. This goes beyond labour and occupational health rights; it also concerns the fundamental human rights of this group.
MOROCCO: Morocco’s Human Rights Council Demands Overhaul of Press Regulation Bill
Morocco World News: The National Council for Human Rights issued 55 recommendations, warning that the current draft threatens press freedom and democratic principles.
NAMIBIA: High Court rules against NBC bonus report
The Namibian: The High Court has thrown out a report by the parliamentary standing committee that criticised the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) for paying N$5.4 million in bonuses to its top executives.
NAMIBIA: Louw calls for probe into NBC bosses’ payouts
New Era Live: Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member of parliament John Louw Mouton has brought the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) under scrutiny following revelations in its 2023 audit report, which highlighted the financial constraints gripping the national broadcaster.
Global Investigative Journalism Network: Investigative journalists across Africa, working with limited resources, are pioneering community-rooted strategies in geospatial analysis, data collection, and open-source verification, and in doing so, are filling critical blind spots that global institutions too often overlook.
SOMALIA: Somalia’s government accused of using bots to silence critics and media outlets on X
Somali Guardian: Somalia’s federal government is facing mounting accusations of deploying bot networks on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to target critical voices and independent media amid rising public discontent.
SOMALIA: Violations against the Press in Somaliland rises sharply as 10 cases were reported in 3 weeks
Horn Observer: The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses concern over the growing arrests, intimidation, and censorship of journalists in Somaliland, noting that 10 journalists have been arrested in the past three weeks.
SUDAN: ‘Fostering independent media a top priority for Sudan’s future’
Radio Dabanga: Two and a half years of unrelenting war in Sudan has caused massive devastation, affecting all aspects of life in Sudan, including the media sector.
TANZANIA: Tanzania’s social media clampdown and the elections – what’s at risk
The Conversation: Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and X have transformed political dialogue and activism in Tanzania. The democratisation of political expression has especially empowered young voters and activists to challenge government actions and champion causes such as human rights, the release of political prisoners, and electoral reforms.
Webdo Tunisia: This Tuesday marks a painful milestone for Tunisian journalism: 500 days have passed since the arrest of journalist Mourad Zeghidi and the animator Borhène Bsaïesarrested on May 11, 2024. The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) denounces what he describes as “arbitrary arrests” and claims their Immediate and unconditional releaseas well as that of all journalists detained for their opinions.
UGANDA: Powering Uganda’s Media Future: MBC TV’s Nagawa Irene & Ssegujja Ivan
SoftPower News: Uganda’s broadcasting industry is in constant motion. New stations rise, promising to redefine the media space, only to fall under financial strain, political pressure, or shifting audience habits. Yet some not only endure but become influential voices shaping public discourse. Among these is MBC TV Uganda, a young station that has carved out a space in a crowded market.
UGANDA: UBC, NFA clash over Arapai land as Museveni gives away 224 acres to American NGO (11 September)
The Observer: Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) and the National Forestry Authority (NFA) are locked in a dispute over the ownership of 374.8 acres of prime land in Arapai, Soroti district.
ZIMBABWE: High Court refers ZBC copyright lawsuit to Registrar
NewsDay: THE High Court has referred to the Registrar, a case in which a Dillian Prinsloo, a cinematographer, is suing the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation for US$363 400 after the broadcaster aired an original audio visual work he claims belongs to him.
AFGHANISTAN: Afghanistan Marks International Day for Universal Access to Information
Tolo News: Several journalists say that challenges in accessing information still exist and that greater attention is needed in this area.
AFGHANISTAN: AMSO: 92% of Female Journalists in Afghanistan Forced to Alter or Censor Their Reports
8am Media: The Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) has reported that 92 percent of female journalists in the country have been forced to alter or censor their reports.
AFGHANISTAN: Nationwide internet blackout hits Afghanistan: AFP journalist
LBCI Lebanon: A huge internet blackout hit Afghanistan on Monday, weeks after Taliban authorities began severing fiber optic connections in multiple provinces.
ARMENIA: Armenian Media in Grippe of Criticism: The Anatomy of a Conflict Between the Press and Society
ARKA News Agency: A recent meeting of leading representatives of one of the most important industries took place—an event that follows a virtually identical template. After the meeting, many expressed dissatisfaction with the local media’s alleged ignorance of their work.
BANGLADESH: Country in urgent need of law to protect journalism
The Daily Star: Bangladesh urgently needs an independent media commission and laws to protect journalism and journalists in order to strengthen press freedom, speakers said at an event yesterday.
BANGLADESH: The Role of Social Media in Bangladesh Politics
JagoNews24: … Used responsibly, social media can strengthen democracy; misused, it deepens division. Ethical leadership and public engagement are vital for national unity and progress, writes Dr HL Neel Wasantha and Md Amran Hossain.
MYANMAR: Rebel forces abduct journalist over civil war coverage
International Federation of Journalists: Journalist Mu Dra was abducted from her home in Myanmar’s Rakhine state by the rebel Arakan Army on September 20. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Myanmar Journalists Network (MJN), in calling for her immediate release and urges all parties to prioritise the safety of media workers reporting on Myanmar’s civil war.
NEPAL: Communication Minister Kharel urges Radio Nepal to uphold legacy, adapt to competition
Radio Nepal Online: Newly appointed Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, today inspected the central office of the Public Service Broadcasting Nepal (Radio Nepal) at Singha Durbar.
NEPAL: The Gen Z uprising in Asia shows social media is a double-edged sword
BBC: It was the wedding of the daughter of a Nepalese politician that first angered Aditya. The 23-year-old activist was scrolling through his social media feed in May, when he read about how the high-profile marriage ceremony sparked huge traffic jams in the city of Bhaktapur.
PAKISTAN: Journalists walk out of NA over mistreatment of colleague
Associated Press of Pakistan: Journalists walked out of the National Assembly proceeding on Monday to protest against the alleged misbehavior of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader with senior journalist Aijaz Ahmed at Adiala Jail.
PAKISTAN: Journalist Imtiaz Mir dies following attempted assassination in Karachi
Daily Pakistan: Senior journalist and television anchor Imtiaz Mir has died in a private hospital after battling for his life following a targeted gun attack in Malir last week.
VIETNAM & LAOS: Vietnamese, Lao media forge stronger cooperation in digital era
Vietnam Plus: VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang affirmed that cooperation between the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Pasaxon newspaper stands as a symbol of enduring friendship and loyalty. The two sides have carried out practical joint activities, including information exchange, delegation visits, support for reporting, technical assistance and journalism training.
AUSTRALIA: ABC and the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue join forces on Alofi building upgrade (Press release)
ABC: The Prime Minister of Niue Hon. Dalton Tagelagi has officially reopened the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue’s (BCN) Alofi headquarters after a major refurbishment undertaken in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
AUSTRALIA: ABC ordered to pay $150,000 fine for unlawfully sacking journalist and presenter Antoinette Lattouf
ABC: The ABC has been ordered to pay a fine of $150,000 to journalist Antoinette Lattouf for her unlawful termination. The national broadcaster has now been ordered to pay Ms Lattouf a total of $220,000 after she was previously awarded $70,000 in compensation for non-economic loss.
AUSTRALIA: How a radical three-month experiment changed Australia’s TV landscape forever
SBS: Celebrating five decades on air, a landmark SBS documentary shows how a radical idea evolved into a national platform for Indigenous and multicultural storytelling.
AUSTRALIA: Journalists censored for reporting on Gaza
IFJ: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Australian affiliate, the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), condemn these attempts to silence journalists and call on media outlets and regulatory bodies to ensure the fundamental rights to freedom of expression and access to information are upheld.
NEW ZEALAND: Trump vs comedy & free speech, TVNZ & RNZ’s trust, Black Ferns blowback (Listen)
RNZ: Trump’s aggression puts media on the back foot; good news for RNZ on public trust – and for TVNZ after a spot check for bias; blowback for the Black Ferns after lack of coverage claims; local current affairs and drama back on TV
PACIFIC & JAPAN: Journalists dive into Japan’s solutions to climate, disaster and sustainability threats
PMN: A group of newsmakers from the Pacific and Caribbean are immersed in Japan’s real-world responses to these challenges as part of a unique media fellowship.
REGIONAL: Pacific Islands media face challenges in navigating geopolitical influence and funding (Listen)
ABC: Among the many victims of Donald Trump’s raft of funding cuts earlier this year were a thousand journalists employed by Voice of America, the oldest international broadcaster in the country, but those same cuts also impacted the Pacific, with US aid recipients Radio Free Asia and the Benar news agency forced to suspend many of their employees as were multiple local independent news services.
AUSTRIA: ORF, Newspaper Association, private broadcasters with wish list for media policy (German)
Der Standard: Stricter regulation of digital platforms and facilitation of cooperation between media companies called for.
BELGIUM: Flanders axes major journalism grants in budget cuts (Paywall)
The Brussels Times: The Flemish Association of Journalists (VVJ) has lost a €125,000 subsidy for its VVJ Academy, the organisation’s journalism knowledge centre, according to a statement by its General Secretary, Charlotte Michils, on Thursday.
BELGIUM: “RTBF & you” (re)discover your public media (French)
RTBF: This new digital space was designed to answer your questions and address your interests regarding your public media outlet. It’s an opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover its history and current events.
BELGIUM: VRT’s STIP IT across borders: a united front against bullying (Press release)
VRT: With success – not only in Flanders is STIP IT an impactful initiative, but also other countries have adopted the campaign.
BELGIUM & FRANCE: The arrival of France Télévisions, a new source of tension in the French-speaking media landscape (Paywall – French)
L’Echo: The feud between RTBF and private media is back on. The takeover of France Télévisions’s channels in Belgium by RMB, a subsidiary of the public broadcasting service, is fueling tensions in the French-speaking media ecosystem.
BULGARIA: Press freedom undermined by political polarisation and delayed reforms
IPI: Urgent action needed from government and public authorities to implement domestic and EU-mandated reforms to safeguard media freedom.
ESTONIA: Media brands and amending the ERR Act (Listen – Estonian)
Vikerradio: The program then discusses the framework within which the Estonian Public Broadcasting operates. The Ministry of Culture has sent a draft bill to the discussion circle, which will amend the ERR Act. Andres Jõesaar, media advisor to the Ministry of Culture, will explain what this could mean for ERR.
FINLAND: Liisa Suvikumpu: A hundred years of bridges – Yleisradio, foundations and a strong civil society (Finnish)
Yle: Towards the next hundred years of public service. The series of articles will publish writings by thinkers outside Yle. Yle will be 100 years old in September 2026.
FINLAND: Merja Ylä-Anttila: Let’s take good care of our Yle (Finnish)
Yle: “Culture and the institutions that sustain it strengthen our society. Even those that we ourselves do not feel we need right now,” writes Merja Ylä-Anttila, Yle’s outgoing CEO.
FRANCE: MFRR condemn new resurgence of police violence against journalists
MFRR: At least six journalists have been injured since early September while covering the protests against the 2026 national budget plan.
FRANCE: Rima Abdul Malak, former Minister of Culture: “It is incomprehensible that so few voices are raised in support of public broadcasting.” (Paywall – French)
Le Monde: On the occasion of her appointment as head of the French-language Lebanese daily “L’Orient-Le Jour”, effective November 10, the former Minister of Culture expressed concern, in an interview with “Le Monde”, about the criticism of public broadcasting, intended to push for its privatization.
FRANCE: The Court of Auditors warns of a “critical” financial situation at France Télévisions (French)
France24: “France Télévisions is in a critical financial situation,” the Court of Auditors noted in a report on Tuesday. For its part, the public broadcasting group is warning of the risks threatening its operations, following years of cost-cutting plans.
GERMANY: Federal Constitutional Court will not decide on broadcasting fee until 2026 (German)
FAZ: The Federal Constitutional Court will not rule on the appeal filed by ARD and ZDF against the canceled increase in the broadcasting fee this year. The broadcasters will have to re-plan their budgets.
IPI: Police must respect press freedom and ensure that journalists can carry out their work without obstruction.
GERMANY & UK: BBC as a role model: Broadcasting Commission discusses reforms in London (Press release – German)
MDR: What can Germany learn from Great Britain for its own broadcasting reforms? Several members of parliament from Saxony-Anhalt gathered in London in September. The British public broadcaster was once a model for the ARD and is struggling with similar problems today.
IRELAND: New Digital Transformation Scheme opens (Opportunity – Press release)
Coimisiún na Meán: New Scheme aims to support the modernisation of infrastructure and digital tools
NORWAY: The Composers’ Association complains to the Norwegian Broadcasting Council about NRK again (Norwegian)
Ballade: This is not a defense of something old and conservative, but a yearning for something real, important, new, fresh and interesting, says chairman Knut Olaf Sunde.
RUSSIA: The Propaganda Monitor: RSF releases new report on the geopolitics of Kremlin propaganda (Report)
RSF: Defending trustworthy news means knowing how to counter the propaganda tactics that oppose reliable reporting to further ideological goals.
SWEDEN: Inside Sweden’s fight to protect public-service broadcasting
Monocle: Across Europe, public-service media faces pressure from hostile commercial and ideological forces. We go behind the scenes in the Nordic nation’s newsrooms to see how its journalists are fighting back.
SWEDEN: More young people should know that P4 is the emergency channel for all of Sweden (Press release – Swedish)
SR: This week marks the start of the Preparedness Week, which since 2017 has brought together various actors with the goal of getting more individuals to prepare for a potential crisis.
SWEDEN: SVT conditions participation in ESC with requirements for European support and good security (Press release – Swedish)
SVT: SVT stands behind the basic idea of ESC – to be a competition that celebrates music and unites people across borders. For ESC to maintain its power and position, a broad European support for the competition is required.
SWITZERLAND: OKI. A new digital educational magazine for 10-12 year olds from RTS (French)
Les Outils Tice: Swiss Radio and Television (RTS) has just expanded its educational offerings with OKI, a brand new, innovative digital educational magazine aimed at children aged 10 to 12. This new weekly 8- to 10-minute format, available for a few days now, offers a modern approach to media literacy and digital learning.
UK: RSF calls on Nottingham County Council to stop restricting access to journalists
RSF: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is deeply alarmed that a local authority in the United Kingdom has restricted media access to political processes, councillors and mailing lists.
RSF: Ukrainian media urgently need stable, long-term funding to sustain their work, from covering Russia’s full-scale invasion to reporting daily national and local news.
UKRAINE: IPI concerned about new law on defamation
IPI: Changes to civil code would deal serious blow to independent journalism.
REGIONAL: Al Jazeera Balkans Shuts Down Abruptly, Leaving Over 200 Media Professionals Jobless
Balkan EU: The regional television channel Al Jazeera Balkans, a significant media presence in the Balkan region for 14 years, announced its sudden closure on July 12th.
ECPMF: Although most European countries have laws guaranteeing the right to information, journalists often face major obstacles in practice.
ARGENTINA: Javier Milei requested the reopening of the case against journalist Carlos Pagni (Spanish)
La Nacion: The claim has already been dismissed by a judge and a chamber judge, but the President has taken the case to the Supreme Court; the Fourth Chamber must rule.
ARGENTINA: Pullaro vetoed a Santa Fe media outlet, and doubts about press freedom during his administration are growing (Spanish)
Cronos: The governor of Santa Fe announced that he will not comment on a regional news website. The news site echoed the decision and compared the Pullaro administration to that of Omar Perotti, which never restricted interviews.
EL SALVADOR: Another Salvadoran media outlet, FocosTV, changes its headquarters to Costa Rica (Spanish)
El Mundo: The media outlet attributed his departure to the current government’s quest to silence critical voices.
HAITI: Seeking the Truth, in the Midst of a Country in Crisis: Haiti’s AyiboPost
GIJN: Since last fall, armed gangs have torched TV and radio stations, kidnapped at least one journalist, nearly lynched others, and killed or injured several more.
PARAGUAY: Journalists say Paraguay has “not made great efforts” to protect this union (Spanish)
El Nuevo Diario: The Paraguayan Journalists’ Union (SPP) denounced this Tuesday that its country “has not made great efforts” to protect this sector and denounced “more than 100 cases of aggression” against communicators since 2022.
PERU: Peruvian National Police announces legal action against journalist for reporting practices
LatAm Journalism Review: The National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP, by its acronym in Spanish) strongly condemns the sustained institutional hostility of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) against journalist Karla Ramírez, head of investigations for the Sunday TV program ‘Panorama,’ and her press team.
REGIONAL: Latin America’s access to information laws shine on paper, pale in practice
LatAm Journalism Review: Latin America and the Caribbean has been at the forefront of recognizing the public’s right to request and receive information from authorities. A vast majority have even implemented Right to Information (RTI) laws enshrining it, enabling the work of journalists digging into public data.
ISRAEL: AP and Reuters demand answers from Israel over attack that killed journalists
PBS: Two major news agencies demanded that Israel explain what happened during a strike on a hospital in Gaza last month that killed five journalists, calling for concrete actions and accountability to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
ISRAEL: Major News Outlets Call on Israel to Allow International Journalists into Gaza
Democracy Now!: Major news outlets, the BBC, Reuters, the Associated Press and AFP, released a short film on Wednesday calling on Israel to allow international journalists into Gaza.
ISRAEL: The Fading Distinction Between Journalists and Influencers in Israel
Haaretz: Telegram and WhatsApp groups, plus social media, are increasingly popular as news sources for young Israelis. But journalists who prioritize the platforms are more likely to circulate disinformation and neglect proper fact-checking in favor of disseminating divisive content to earns likes
ISRAEL & EUROPE: Eurovision To Hold Vote On Expelling Israel From Song Contest
Newsweek: The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is holding a vote which could expel Israeli broadcaster Kan from the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, amid escalating calls for a boycott of the competition due to Israel’s participation.
LEBANON: Rights Groups Warn Proposed Lebanese Media Law Could Roll Back Press Freedoms
OCCRP: A draft law under consideration since 2023, meant to update Lebanon’s outdated Publications Law, could instead upend free expression and muzzle journalistic work through proposed amendments such as reintroducing pretrial detention for defamation-related charges.
TURKIYE: 8 Turkish journalists face jail for ‘insult’ and ‘false news’ over talk show comments
CPJ: The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Turkish authorities to stop prosecuting broadcasters for commentary after five journalists were charged and three were placed under investigation, accused of either spreading false information or insulting the president in three political debate shows.
TURKIYE: TELE1 television under investigation for subtitles
DW: An investigation has been launched against TELE1 television over a subtitle comparing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a program called “Türkiye’s Direction.”
REGIONAL: Setbacks and persistent challenges to the right to information
Article19: On the International Day for Universal Access to Information, ARTICLE 19 expresses its concern over the persistent setbacks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region regarding the right to information (RTI).
CANADA: CBC/Radio-Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Press release)
CBC/Radio-Canada: For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, CBC/Radio-Canada will be offering special programming on all its platforms.
Cision: The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), with support from the Google News Initiative, is proud to announce the launch of the CJF NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Program: Digital Catalyst, This new year-long training and mentorship program is designed to help emerging Canadian content creators build independent digital news organizations.
US: Corporation for Public Broadcasting Awards Grant to Public Media Infrastructure for Public Radio Interconnection (Press release)
CPB: New, independent nonprofit entity will sustain public radio distribution through 2030
US: Jimmy Kimmel’s show is back because money talks louder than politics (Opinion)
Poynter: Sinclair and Nexstar said it was about values, but contracts and football rights made it nearly impossible to keep Kimmel off the air
US: NJ PBS shutting down in 2026 after public television funding cuts
CBS: NJ PBS is shutting down. For the past 14 years, NJ PBS has been run by WNET, channel 13 in New York, which is licensed by New Jersey.
US: NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting clash as federal funding declines
NPR: NPR asked a federal judge to block the Corporation for Public Broadcasting from awarding a $57.9 million grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system for the next five years.
US: PBS Kids gets into gameplay video with ‘Odd Squad Gaming Unit’
Current: Ask an elementary school parent or teacher, and they’ll tell you: Kids these days absolutely love watching gameplay videos. PBS Kids says a full 50% of its viewers three to six years old routinely watch gamers running and building their way through Roblox, Minecraft or all manner of other popular video games.
US: Public Media Organizations Unite To Chart Next Era For Public Radio
Inside Radio: Five leading U.S. public media organizations — American Public Media Group, PRX, New York Public Radio, Station Resource Group, and the National Federation for Community Broadcasters — have formed a coalition to help local public media stations nationwide meet the demands of a shifting landscape as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) winds down.
US: The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools (Press release)
The Atlantic: Starting today, The Atlantic is offering every public high school in the United States free digital access to its journalism and 168-year archive.
US: WFAE announces plans to exit uptown location amid funding cuts
WFAE: WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR News Source, announced Friday that it will exit its uptown location, in the historic Philip Carey Building next to First Ward Park, in spring 2026 as part of efforts to address the financial impact of federal funding cuts and declining corporate support.
US: WNYC offers free programs to stations affected by funding cuts
Current: WNYC in New York announced Wednesday that it will provide its nationally distributed programs at no cost to stations affected by federal funding cuts to public media.
US: YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24.5m to settle lawsuit over account suspension
The Guardian: Platform suspended the US president’s YouTube channel in 2021 after the January 6 Capitol riot.
CBC/Radio-Canada documents video authenticity with Content Credentials on AWS
AWS: With the rising danger of AI-created deepfakes and the erosion of trust in media, CBC/Radio-Canada needed a way to demonstrate the authenticity of its videos to maintain the confidence of the Canadian public.
Google Wins, We Lose (Opinion)
The New York Times: What a great time to be Google. Not only is it facing only the meekest of punishments for abusing its monopoly of the search market, it is actually now positioned to further entrench its dominance of our information landscape.
How AI and Wikipedia have sent vulnerable languages into a doom spira
MIT Technology Review: Machine translators have made it easier than ever to create error-plagued Wikipedia articles in obscure languages. What happens when AI models get trained on junk pages?
How Media Can Help Bring Indigenous Traditions Back to Life
The Walrus: Why Indigenous storytelling is essential to counter erasure and reclaim history
Journalism Faces Existential Crisis: Who Will Pay for it? (Opinion)
Balkan insight: Without a new model of financial sustainability, the journalistic profession – a cornerstone of democracy – risks disappearing, warns the president of the European Federation of Journalists ahead of World News Day.
More Americans than ever now get news on TikTok, Pew finds
Nieman Lab: One in five Americans say they regularly get news on TikTok, a dramatic uptick from just 3% in 2020, according to a Pew Research Center analysis published last week. “During that span, no social media platform we’ve studied has experienced faster growth in news consumption,” Pew researchers noted.
Most people want platforms (not governments) to be responsible for moderating content
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism: Our finding is consistent across countries and demographics. But many also want tech companies to be held responsible for falsehoods on their platforms.
Navigating the future of public service broadcasting
TVB Europe: As the EBU marks its 75th year, Jenny Priestley sits down with director-general Noel Curran to discuss its enduring mission and the critical challenges facing broadcasters today
Seven out of 10 women in creative industries experience bullying and harassment, survey finds
The Guardian: Only half of victims report incidents – and of those who do, 42% say response was insufficient.
She Was Fired for a Comment on Her Private Facebook Account
The New York Times: A look at how one state has turbocharged the crackdown on anyone who has criticized Charlie Kirk after his death.
Tim Berners-Lee Invented the World Wide Web. Now He Wants to Save It
The New Yorker: In 1989, Sir Tim revolutionized the online world. Today, in the era of misinformation, addictive algorithms, and extractive monopolies, he thinks he can do it again.
CJR: Some final reflections on seven years of writing CJR’s newsletter.
‘Together we see’: New DW campaign promoting dialogue (Press release)
DW: DW has launched a new global campaign, Together we see, focused on dialogue and creating an open forum for diverse perspectives.
Why Public Media Still Matters Today (Press release – French)
RTBF: We live in an era where anyone can access thousands of video or audio content with a single click. But faced with this abundance, a question arises: who ensures that this content is based on reliable information?
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