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Trump Keeps Losing in Court, Yet His War on the US Press Rolls On Regardless
Donald Trump keeps losing his lawsuits against US media outlets, but courtroom defeats have done little to slow a wider campaign of pressure, settlements, and regulatory leverage aimed at the American press.
Met Special Constable Caught Berating Al Jazeera Crew, Then Quietly Edited His LinkedIn
A Metropolitan Police special constable has been identified as the man filmed hurling abuse at Al Jazeera journalists covering the Hatzola ambulance arson in Golders Green. The Met has referred the matter to its professional standards team.
Japan Secures Release of Detained National From Iran, But a Second Prisoner Remains Behind Bars
Japan has secured the release of a national detained in Iran since June 2025, but NHK journalist Shinnosuke Kawashima remains imprisoned in Evin Prison following his arrest by the IRGC in January 2026.
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The Pentagon Tried to Muzzle the Press. A Judge Just Said No.
A federal judge has struck down the Pentagon's press credentialing policy as unconstitutional, ruling it discriminated against journalists based on editorial viewpoint and ordering press badges reinstated for New York Times reporters.
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When Real Footage Gets Called Fake: The Israeli Strike on a British Journalist That Proved Disturbingly Authentic
BBC Verify confirmed that footage of an Israeli airstrike landing metres from British journalist Steve Sweeney in southern Lebanon is authentic, highlighting how AI-generated misinformation has made even real war footage subject to doubt.
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When the Referee Picks a Side: Inside the FCC's Cosy Campaign Against Disney
Leaked emails reveal an FCC enforcement official privately offered to help Chair Brendan Carr target Disney, raising serious questions about regulatory impartiality in an already contentious campaign against American broadcasters.
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British Journalist Has Terrifyingly Close Call as Missile Lands Just Yards Away During Live Report from Lebanon
British journalist Steve Sweeney narrowly escaped injury when a missile struck just yards from his position during a live broadcast from Lebanon, highlighting the extreme dangers faced by conflict zone correspondents.