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A Nigerian researcher based in the United States, Kemi Busari, advocates for merit-based recruitment in Nigerian newsrooms, emphasizing practical skills and experience over academic degrees.
UK content creators are protesting a government proposal to boost traditional broadcasters' content in YouTube and TikTok algorithms. They argue this unfairly disadvantages independent creators.
Google has introduced a new feature that allows readers to mark their favorite sources, which can drive more traffic to publishers' websites. This feature is part of Google's efforts to mitigate the impact of AI-powered search features on traffic-dependent businesses.
EU moves to ease subsidy rules for small media
The European Commission has proposed a revised state aid rulebook that would allow EU countries to fund small local media without asking Brussels for permission. The updated draft gives a leg-up to local and independent journalism by allowing governments to fund small- an…
More than 680 Chinese news organizations, including central and local media, have released their 2025 social responsibility reports. These reports detail their performance across nine areas, including political responsibility and service to the public.
Hollywood is shrinking due to mergers, AI extinction fears, and cord-cutting. Microdramas, vertically shot serials, are booming and generating $1.5 billion in revenue in the US this year.
The 15th International 100-Second Film Festival will organize specialized workshops in 9 countries to advance media literacy, filmmaking, and explain new narratives. The workshops will focus on modern documentary filmmaking, ideation in short films, and the application of…
ABC News has launched Searched, a weekday livestreamed show on ABC News Live that surfaces news based on trending web searches and social media discussions.
Thousands gathered in London to hold a vigil for Jason Arday, a black academic who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023. Arday was found dead on Friday after accusations of plagiarism.
Prediction market traders on Kalshi and Polymarket see roughly a 22-23% chance that Paramount Skydance's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery collapses by mid-2027, with 12 state attorneys general now suing to block the deal.
Iran's IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said the recent war against a major military power was not limited to the battlefield, with the media and the battle of narratives forming one of its most important arenas.
American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, US actress known for roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36. Her father confirmed the news in a statement.
BBC asks U.S. court for help in getting testimony from Trump family in defamation suit
The BBC has asked a Florida federal court to help it serve subpoenas on Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr. for testimony in Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a 2024 documentary edit of his Jan. 6 speech.
Iranian parliament votes to further criminalize interviews with ‘hostile media’
Iran's parliament approved a bill that would criminalize interviews and other communications with media deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic, including U.S. or Israeli media and outlets financed by either country.
Ulrich Siegmund is featured on the cover of SPIEGEL magazine. The article discusses his significance.
French press body demands action against Google AI summaries
A French press association, APIG, has filed a complaint with the country's competition authority against Google's AI-generated search summaries, claiming they reduce traffic to original news articles.
Burkina Faso: Journalists Now Forced to Undergo Military Training
Over 40 Burkinabe journalists recently completed mandatory military training focused on "patriotism" near Ouagadougou, an initiative by the ruling junta that has sparked significant concern among press freedom advocates like Reporters Without Borders.
A French press association, APIG, has asked France's competition regulator to intervene against Google's AI-generated news summaries, arguing they use content without permission or payment and reduce traffic to news websites.
President Donald Trump announced that White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany will leave her position at the end of August. McEnany has been a key figure in Trump's administration, known for her aggressive and confident style in dealing with the media. Her departure …
The head of Iran's Media Basij Organization says 353 media employees have been martyred in three imposed wars on the country in the 1980s, 2025, and earlier this year. The 1980-1988 Iraqi-imposed war left 333 Iranian media personnel dead, the illegal US-Israeli aggression…
Disagreements are escalating over the management of Iran's state broadcaster, IRIB, as its head's term nears its end, with the three branches of government criticizing its censorship and one-sided coverage.
Fifa has issued a new statement defending its under-fire president, Gianni Infantino, from allegations of a 'concerted effort' to undermine him. The governing body claims there is a 'concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president'.
Fox Corp reported a 28% increase in advertising revenue to $4.21bn, thanks largely to the FIFA World Cup.
Papi Jiang maintained career longevity by sidestepping live-commerce, course-selling, MCN management, and branded-product pitfalls that felled peers like Viya, Xinba, and Dong Yuhui.
Paramount CEO says politics fueling Warner Bros. merger battle
Paramount CEO David Ellison says politics, not market share, is fueling the legal battle over his proposed multibillion-dollar takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Ellison's remarks came as a federal judge set a March 2027 trial date for the antitrust challenges to the meg…
Former deputy bureau chief of The Guardian, Anietie Akpan, dies
Veteran Nigerian journalist and publisher Anietie Akpan, former deputy bureau chief of The Guardian, has died after a career spanning over three decades. His death is mourned by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, which praised his dedication and integrity.
Former Australian radio broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges as his Sydney trial begins with a champion athlete testifying about alleged abuse starting when he was 14.
Enugu launches ETTW TV to showcase investment opportunities
Enugu State has launched "Enugu to the World (ETTW) TV," a weekly program designed to highlight the state's ongoing transformation, emerging investment opportunities, and the policies driving its development.
Call for Applications: 2026 Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Scholarship Opens in Madagascar
RFI has opened applications for the 13th edition of the Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Scholarship, honoring two reporters killed in Mali in 2013. Ten Madagascar-based journalists and technicians will be trained in Antananarivo in October.
Iran's Ettela'at newspaper marked its centenary, a milestone largely overlooked amidst national crises, despite its historical significance as the country's first professional and modern newspaper.