Press freedom

Al Jazeera rejects Israeli accusations against journalist killed in Gaza

Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli strike on June 17, 2026.

Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump’s UFC event

Jane Fonda heads the Committee for the First Amendment, a group her father formed in 1947.

Photo and video journalists in Gaza to receive ‘Golden Pen’ award

Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Mohammad Weshah, who was killed in an Israeli strike in April 2026.

Ex-head of Hong Kong journalist union jailed 5 days for obstructing police

Journalist Ronson Chan wears a black shirt that reads “Free Press” speaks to reporters at Hong Kong’s High Court.

Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strain

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican, May 3, 2026. Vatican Media/Mario Tomassetti/Handout via REUTERS

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: Report

The share of the world’s population living in a country where the press freedom situation is considered “good” has plunged from 20 per cent to less than 1 per cent.

Trump, critic of the press, attends its annual celebration after years of boycotts

Every year since its inception, the WHCA has invited the sitting president to its annual celebration of press freedom. Except for Mr Trump, all have attended at some point during their presidencies.

Argentina blocks journalists from government house citing espionage with smart glasses

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Casa Rosada Presidential Palace, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo

Israel army withdraws West Bank battalion after CNN journalist assault

A Palestinian inspects a burnt-out car following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Deir al-Hatab in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on March 23, 2026.

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