Parliament has blocked a press pass for a media outlet with a history of critical reporting on Israel's influence on British politics.
#Declassified UK said it was initially told its pass was rejected "due to limitations within the Parliamentary estate" but it later filed a freedom of information request that revealed its press pass was blocked due to its critical position of #Israel
#Corbyn has filed an EDM tonight with the intention to get the matter debated
"What worries me more is the lack of outrage, the lack of interest, and the lack of pushback by the general public." —Max Tani, with Jelani Cobb, Taylor Lorenz, and Jack Shafer for Harper's https://harpers.org/archive/2025/11/why-doesnt-anyone-trust-the-media-jelani-cobb-taylor-lorenz-jack-shafer-max-tani-establishment-journalism?src=longreads #journalism #localnews #pressfreedom #trust
UK journalist Sami Hamdi detained in the U.S. for criticizing Israel. Apparently, free speech is fine… until it’s inconvenient. #FreeSamiHamdi #PressFreedom #ChillingEffect
Trump ally Laura Loomer, who has called herself a “white advocate” and a “proud Islamophobe”, took credit for Sami Hamdi’s detainment in move denounced as ‘affront to free speech’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/26/ice-detains-british-muslim-journalist-laura-loomer
It's media literacy week in the US.
Hard to imagine a more pertinent topic ... learning about #pressfreedom, free and independent #journalism, authenticity, #platform power, #AI slob, media capture, media ownership, and empowering citizens.
Check out the program and resources ⬇️
mlw.namle.org
U.S. Media Literacy Week
Africa: African Journalists and Human Rights Defenders Are Turning to Encryption to Outsmart Surveillance, Safeguard Their Sources, and Keep Vital Stories Alive.: [IFEX] This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 26 October 2025. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNwWmF #AfricanJournalism #HumanRights #Encryption #DataPrivacy #PressFreedom
'Safeguarding media freedom in the age of big tech platforms and AI': Policy manual by the Representative on Freedom of the Media |
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
#media #press #concentration #policy #mediapolicy #pressfreedom #bigtech #online #misinformation #freedom #elections
"This concentration of media ownership under David Ellison is a worrisome instance of vertical integration in the AI age. Oracle is a technology company, not a media company, but its hosting, processing, and cloud services are very much embedded in the media chain of ownership.
Control of what counts as the news, and how content gets delivered and consumed, is a major geopolitical concern. Capture of that media leaves mass communication vulnerable to manipulation by vested interests. The US government under Trump is aggressively pursuing this centralization of control; the administration has made it abundantly clear that any attempt at regulating powerful US technology companies overseas is an aggressive affront to trade, and tantamount to “censorship.”
During a recent Open Markets Institute conference in Brussels called “The Future of Democracy: Speech, Thought, Sovereignty, and Power in the Age of Platforms and AI,” Roger MacNamee, an early Silicon Valley investor and now a critic of Big Tech, described ascendant AI companies as “breathing new life into old monopolies.” Big Tech companies have long wielded dominance over economic policy and culture, but the regulatory challenges are finally spilling over to issues surrounding media ownership."
https://www.cjr.org/analysis/bari-weiss-youre-being-captured-cbs-paramount-skydance-ellison.php
#USA #CBS #Oracle #Media #News #Journalism #Propaganda #Ideology #PressFreedom #Trump #BigTech
#CourageON: When news dies, tyranny wins
On this week’s Full Scottish, Brian Liddy and guest, Huw Marshall from Talking Wales discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news, including Ukraine, Gaza, Caerphilly, Labour Deputy Leader and Press Freedom.
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With enough public pressure, we can turn #Adani ’s attack on #journalism against them, and make the #bankers call it quits.
Sign the petition to cut off Adani’s money supply.
Together, we already stopped Scottish investor #Abrdn from investing in Adani bonds, and drove a notable reduction in financial support for Adani. It’s time to hold accountable those still bankrolling Adani, and defend #PressFreedom around the world.
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in a #Delhi court last month, as a gag-order against #journalists issued by a lower court was lifted.
The original gag-order even applied to individuals not named in the case – a chilling attack on #PressFreedom in #India and everyone’s right to information. #ReportersWithoutBorders (RSF) condemns this dangerous precedent, and calls for company’s complaints to be handled under the proper procedure.
India’s coal giant won’t leave it at that – and nor should we.
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Another full day at #IPIWoco25! Great talks on resilience, press freedom, and supporting journalists in exile.
Investigation launched as Taskforce Hawk faces scrutiny over journalist intimidation allegations. #TaskforceHawk #PressFreedom #Investigation #Journalism
RSF condemns a new Russian drone attack that tragically killed two Ukrainian journalists. 🕊️📰 The attack highlights the ongoing dangers faced by journalists covering the conflict in Ukraine. #PressFreedom #Ukraine #JournalismMatters Read more: https://rsf.org/en/rsf-condemns-new-russian-drone-attack-kills-two-ukrainian-journalists
#newz
📸 Sri Lanka's authorities must stop harassing Tamil photojournalist Kumanan Kanapathipillai, says Reporters Without Borders. Press freedom and journalist safety are vital for democracy. #PressFreedom #SriLanka #JournalismMatters #HumanRights 🕊️ Read more: https://rsf.org/en/sri-lanka-s-authorities-must-stop-harassing-tamil-photojournalist-kumanan-kanapathipillai
#newz
Tragic loss as Ukrainian journalists Olena Hramova & Yevhen Karmazin are killed in Russian drone strike while reporting in Donetsk. A stark reminder of the dangers journalists face covering the war. #PressFreedom #Ukraine #JournalismMatters 🕊️📰 https://cpj.org/2025/10/russian-drone-attack-kills-2-ukrainian-journalists/
#newz
RSF challenges the Israeli Supreme Court over the media blackout in Gaza, advocating for press freedom and transparency amid escalating conflict. 📰✊ #PressFreedom #Gaza #MediaRights Read more: https://rsf.org/en/rsf-appeals-israeli-supreme-court-against-media-blackout-imposed-gaza
#newz
Critics Denounce Pentagon Loyalty Pledge Signatories as “Propaganda Corps”
“That’s a lot of stenographers,” said one journalist.Where #PBS goes from here: CEO Paula Kerger reflects on funding cuts
#radio #TV #Pressfreedom #Congress #autocracy
https://s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?trackId=596afa3aade4e24119ab48d9&s=68f945d14be5454cd922429b&utm_campaign=wpfd&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=pr&linknum=2&linktot=31
Africa: Junta Must Stop Arbitrarily Detaining Journalists: [IFJ] On 14 October, Zawenmanogo Dieudonné Zoungrana, publishing director of Aujourd'hui Au Faso newspaper, was detained at his home by members of the National Intelligence Agency, before being released one day later. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNnxYD #Africa #PressFreedom #Journalism #HumanRights #MediaJustice
