New UNESCO report reveals global evidence of independent journalism’s economic and security value

‘Let facts be submitted to a candid world’: Thoughts on journalism, fact-checking and the US at 250

Facts for ‘a candid world’: Journalism and the US at 250

Journalism has become democratic infrastructure, not just the fourth estate – Shamima Muslim

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim says journalism has evolved beyond its traditional role as the fourth estate and should now be recognised as a critical pillar of democratic infrastructure. Speaking on behalf of Minister of State for Government Communications Felix Ofosu Kwakye whilst addressing participants at the inaugural CJID Ghana Media Summit in Accra, she argued that independent journalism has become indispensable to democratic governance in an increasingly complex information environment.

International Sikh Federation stresses media's role in spreading solidarity

International Sikh Federation stresses media's role in spreading solidarity

Report accuses UNESCO of honoring Hamas terrorists as journalists

A new investigation by the Geneva-based NGO UN Watch accuses UNESCO of repeatedly honoring Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists as journalists—even after the terror groups publicly identified several of them as members of their military wings. According to the report, UNESCO has refused to correct or withdraw statements memorializing individuals as members of the [] The post Report accuses UNESCO of honoring Hamas terrorists as journalists appeared first on World Israel News.

Report finds UNESCO repeatedly identified Hamas, Islamic Jihad operatives as journalists

UNESCO action to defend press freedom around the globe has tremendous potential, but has been squandered, UN Watch stated.

Media Insider: ‘Inappropriate’, ‘appears to be contrary to law’ - Chief Ombudsman censures MBIE over staff sharing of NBR paywalled journalism

Media Insider: ‘Inappropriate’, ‘appears to be contrary to law’ - Chief Ombudsman censures MBIE over staff sharing of NBR paywalled journalism

Report: UNESCO’s Misidentification of Terrorist Operatives as Journalists in Gaza

UNESCO’s Misidentification of Terrorist Operatives as Journalists in Gaza How UNESCO Repeatedly Identified Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad Operatives as Journalists—and Failed to Correct the Record A Report by UN Watch 8 July 2026 I. Summary and Call to Action In the wake of the Hamas-led terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, UNESCO has repeatedly [] The post Report: UNESCO’s Misidentification of Terrorist Operatives as Journalists in Gaza appeared first on UN Watch.

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy

The Media Quest for the Dominant Narrative

All the force of authority.

Mehdi Hasan: Disrupting democracy’s decline

With democracy on the decline in both the UK and US, Mehdi Hasan makes the case for independent journalism.

Politico understands Lavrov’s article effect, refuses to publish it — MFA

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that such an approach is far from being called journalism

Oren Weisfeld on declining media access and in-house content replacing sports journalism

Sports journalism has never been more challenging. With diminishing access, the rise of social media, and the rise of in-house content, thorough reporting on teams and players has suffered. It also doesn’t help that traditional media outlets spend less on journalism than they used to, and that trust in the media is at an all-time

Minnesota journalism group honors woman charged in Cities Church invasion case

Journalism awards are often handed out after a reporter exposes corruption, uncovers wrongdoing, or shines light on a story others missed. This year, one of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists’ (MNSPJ) highest honors was awarded to a reporter facing federal felony charges. The MNSPJ named Georgia Fort the recipient of the 2026 Peter S. []...Click to read more

Responsible journalism imperative for national unity: DG PID Lahore

Responsible journalism imperative for national unity: DG PID Lahore

TPM Readers Tell Us Why They Contribute #1

From TPM Reader JB I contribute to the Journalism Fund for the same reason I am an Inside Member. Over the...

The New York Times has a Nicholas Kristof problem

The Committee to Protect Journalists recently voted not to exclude from its list of journalists those who are either in militant groups or backed by state-sponsored media. The question of trust and reliability when it comes to news and information from conflicts involving terrorists continues. Just a few weeks back, Nicholas Kristof wrote a dubiously []

Nearly 400 local newspapers sue OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright

A coalition that owns nearly 400 local US newspapers has sued OpenAI and Microsoft. The publishers call AI training on their reporting a death knell for local journalism. It is the largest copyright case the local press has brought yet. Local newspapers report the meetings no algorithm attends. The council vote, the school board row, [] This story continues at The Next Web

Azerbaijan’s Meydan TV and AbzasMedia Win 2026 Free Media Pioneer Award

The International Press Institute (IPI) and International Media Support (IMS) ... Read more The post Azerbaijan’s Meydan TV and AbzasMedia Win 2026 Free Media Pioneer Award appeared first on MEYDAN.TV.

Reuters Digital News Report 2026 Finds Young People Abandoning Traditional News In Favor Of Social Media

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford has released its 2026 Digital News Report, the largest annual survey on global news consumption of its kind. The report, presented at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, surveyed roughly 100,000 people across 48 countries, examining how audiences find, consume, and [] The post Reuters Digital News Report 2026 Finds Young People Abandoning Traditional News In Favor Of Social Media appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Newspaper groups seek 'serious sanctions' against OpenAI as deception alleged in copyright lawsuit

The New York Times, The New York Daily News, The Chicago Tribune and other media outlets are asking for “serious sanctions” against OpenAI, saying the company destroyed evidence and intentionally hid its ability to locate stolen news stories ...

Paul Vallas: Chicago media is laboring to convince us the Broadview 6 are the new Chicago 7 – Chicago Contrarian

When the press prioritizes the performative theatrics of a few political actors over the rescue of two dozen children and the dismantling of international gang cells, it isn’t just biased reporting. It is a profound disservice to a city desperate for real safety, exposing a media elite completely intoxicated by manufactured valor.

Hideo Kojima Finds It Really Sad That Sony Is Killing PlayStation Game Discs

The Death Stranding 2 director warns about a world without physical media

New report reveals: UNESCO identified dead terrorists as journalists

A UN Watch report accuses UNESCO of repeatedly misclassifying slain Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists as journalists and failing to retract the statements.

Media shouldn’t be a megaphone for terrorists – Tinubu

At the time when our nation is tackling security threats, neutralising thousands of criminal elements, and rescuing hostages, the media should not become an amplifier for those who wish to harm us. The post Media shouldn’t be a megaphone for terrorists – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Western media distorting Ukraine battlefield reality – Dutch journalist (VIDEO)

Western media is misleading the public by ignoring Ukraine’s devastating battlefield losses, Sonja van den Ende has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

From visibility to viability: Lessons from the Samir Kassir Foundation’s approach to media sustainability

One year after the launch of BRAVE Media to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of independent journalism worldwide, the initiative’s peer-learning webinars, organised by WAN-IFRA, have highlighted practical solutions to today’s media challenges. A recent webinar featured the Samir Kassir Foundation’s innovative approaches to helping independent media diversify revenue and build long-term sustainability. The post From visibility to viability: Lessons from the Samir Kassir Foundation’s approach to media sustainability appeared first on WAN-IFRA.

Backing the Press: Sekunjalo and partners inject millions to rebuild local media

Backing the Press: Sekunjalo and partners inject millions to rebuild local media

New York Times says OpenAI hid evidence in ChatGPT copyright trial

News publishers say OpenAI hid tools and datasets that could identify copyrighted journalism in ChatGPT outputs, escalating their lawsuit with a new motion for sanctions.

Tara Palmeri’s ‘My Notes Disagree’ Defense After Betraying Kat Cammack Is Peak Media SUCKAGE

Tara Palmeri’s ‘My Notes Disagree’ Defense After Betraying Kat Cammack Is Peak Media SUCKAGE

CTV ordered to air correction after inaccurate Mexico violence claim

CTV National News breached broadcast ethics standards by airing an unverified and inaccurate eyewitness claim about violence in Mexico, according to a ruling by the Canada Broadcast Standards Council.

Podcast: Resist digital hegemony!

Voices from within the academy are now raising the alarm about the decline of literacy under the relentless assault of totalized digital immersion—finally catching up to what CounterVortex blogger and ranter Bill Weinberg has been saying for years (although sneering denialism about the problem remains fashionable). Worldwide, the humanities are being abandoned in favor of STEM, while social media overtakes legacy media as a source of news—or (as is more often the case) sinister propaganda. In Episode 333 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill takes stock of this grave and still under-appreciated threat to the survival of democracy and humanity itself—and looks for signs of practical resistance. (Image: Earth First! Newswire)

Media is collapsing in the regions. Its a breeding ground for misinformation, rife for One Nation’s rise

As traditional media engagement withers, so too does investment in regional news outlets. The result is a proliferation of misinformation and a rise in algorithm-fed news, an environment in which parties like One Nation thrive. The post Media is collapsing in the regions. Its a breeding ground for misinformation, rife for One Nation’s rise appeared first on Crikey.

Former Fresno news anchor scammed out of more than 70K in text message scam: ‘It can happen to anybody’

A veteran journalist, who spent 22 years of her career anchoring news, became the center of a scam story herself after she was swindled out of a whopping 72,000. “I feel dumb, that I should have been smarter about it. I am in a very vulnerable place,” said long-time KSEE 24 news anchor, Alex Delgado, []

MNAwards: VON broadcaster warns Muslims against emotional response to media bias

* Says ethical, professional journalism is best response to negative narratives A Senior Broadcast Journalist with the Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Hussain Bin Hyacinth, has called on Muslims especially journalists and media organisations to resist responding emotionally to bias against Islam, insisting that the most effective response is ethical, evidence based and professional journalism rather [] The post MNAwards: VON broadcaster warns Muslims against emotional response to media bias appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

The Future of Media dinner

As mainstream media craters, a tsunami of mis-dis-information swamps social media, and governments hammer free speech, we examine the future of media.

Critics Claim Climate Media Coverage Distorts Scientific Data

(NaturalNews) A recent article on Watts Up With That argues that mainstream media outlets misrepresent climate science by ignoring data that contradict their narrat...

TRUMP ESCALATES PRESSURE ON MEDIA

TRUMP ESCALATES PRESSURE ON MEDIA (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:DOJ SUBPOENAS NYT JOURNALISTS

Media Funding Is a Business Issue,Not Just a Public Interest Issue

When discussions about media funding arise, they are often framed as a press freedom issue or the public’s right to know. This is true. However, it often overlooks a crucial reality: media funding is a business issue. For many executives or marketing practitioners, advertising budgets are viewed primarily through the lens of that well-known corporate [] The post Media Funding Is a Business Issue,Not Just a Public Interest Issue appeared first on The Namibian.

कसैले पनि प्रेस स्वतन्त्रताको हनन गर्न सक्दैन : सञ्चार मन्त्री

काठमाडौँ। सूचना तथा सञ्चार मन्त्री विक्रम तिमिल्सिनाले कसैले पनि प्रेस स्वतन्त्रताको हनन गर्न नसक्ने बताएका छन्। आइतबार नेपाल पत्रकार महासंघले ललितपुरमा आयोजना गरेको बदलिँदो परिस्थितिमा प्रेस स्वतन्त्रता: सञ्चार कानुन र जिम्मेवार पत्रकारिता विषयक कार्यक्रममा बोल्दै उनले सरकार प्रेस स्वतन्त्रताको संकुचन गर्नेतर्फ नलागेको स्पष्ट पारेका हुन्। उनले सरकारलाई लोकतन्त्रको आधार स्तम्भ नै प्रेस स्वतन्त्रता हो भन्ने []

DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters in Leak Investigation After Air Force One Story, Iran Assassination Plot

DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters in Leak Investigation After Air Force One Story, Iran Assassination Plot

NewsGuard revisited

NewsGuard is a brick in the wall meant to protect the reading public from “misinformation.” It is a danger to those such as us. It is the centerpiece of Rob Bluey’s Daily Signal column “Florida Just Showed Us How to Fight Back Against Media Blacklists.” Let us salute Rob Bluey and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for their efforst to guard against NewsGuard. Here let me reiterate a story I dug

Hong Kong Journalists Face Growing Pressure Under National Security Law, Oxford Report Finds

According to a report released by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford on June 16, Hong Kong’s media landscape continues to be reshaped by the National Security Law, with journalists increasingly facing intimidation, senior media figures such as Jimmy Lai receiving prison sentences, and online media increasingly providing []

Study finds nearly half of Americans want media to decide what is true

A troubling new study from the Center for Integrity in News Reporting has found that a majority of Democrats want the news media to tell them what is, or is not, true rather than simply reporting the facts. CFINR partnered with YouGov to conduct the study of trust in major national news organizations. Indeed, it is no surprise [] The post Study finds nearly half of Americans want media to decide what is true appeared first on The Sentinel.

New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns

The Department of Justice confirms that it's subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One.