Jonathan Munro to become BBC News Global Director
Currently Director of Journalism and Deputy CEO of BBC News, Jonathan Munro will take up the post of BBC News Global Director from September.
BBC World Service reveals for the first time that 310 of its journalists are working in exile
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, the BBC is announcing for the first time that over 300 World Service journalists are working in exile.
PMA board member Liliane Landor resigns
Liliane Landor will step down from the board of the Public Media Alliance in July, in line with her decision to leave her executive role at the BBC.
UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran reports on the threats faced by BBC News Persian journalists and their family members
UN report raises concern that Iranian authorities harassed, threatened and intimidated journalists working outside the country, including BBC Persian.
BBC World Service announces Emergency Radio Service for Gaza
The programme will provide the latest information as well as safety advice on where to access shelter, food and water supplies.
BBC World Service launches emergency radio service for Sudan
The programme, which will be broadcast live in London with input from teams in Amman and Cairo, will air on short wave in Sudan and be available on radio, online and across social media
BBC Chairman on the role of the World Service
BBC Chairman examines the continuing role of the BBC World Service in providing impartial and trustworthy news to global audiences.
Insight | Let’s unleash the BBC’s potential to combat fake news and help Global Britain
BBC Director Tony Hall writes about the importance of the BBC in combatting misinformation and ensuring fair and free news worldwide.
Fran Unsworth appointed BBC Director of News and Current Affairs
Congratulations to PMA board member Fran Unsworth on her new role.