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Marchers in Prague protest government's public media funding changes

Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026

News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said.
News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said.

Czech government's media revamp sparks criticism over independence

FILE PHOTO: People attend a protest rally in support of public media as the Czech government plans to revamp and cut funding for Czech TV and Czech Radio, in Prague, Czech Republic, May 24, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People attend a protest rally in support of public media as the Czech government plans to revamp and cut funding for Czech TV and Czech Radio, in Prague, Czech Republic, May 24, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo

French watchdog orders conservative news channel CNews to comply with pluralism rules

The logo of CNEWS, a French private national 24-hour news television channel, is seen on a microphone as journalists work at the National Assembly in Paris, France, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
The logo of CNEWS, a French private national 24-hour news television channel, is seen on a microphone as journalists work at the National Assembly in Paris, France, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez

A supporter of Peru's left-wing presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez uses a megaphone as supporters of Sanchez gather outside the National Jury of Elections (JNE) while vote counting continues in the presidential runoff between Sanchez and conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori, in Lima, Peru, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Stifs Paucca
A supporter of Peru's left-wing presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez uses a megaphone as supporters of Sanchez gather outside the National Jury of Elections (JNE) while vote counting continues in the presidential runoff between Sanchez and conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori, in Lima, Peru, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Stifs Paucca

Radio DJ Hazelle Teo marries musician James Wong, gets a haircut mid-ceremony

Local pianist James Wong (left) and DJ Hazelle Teo got married on June 8 at the JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach.
Local pianist James Wong (left) and DJ Hazelle Teo got married on June 8 at the JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach.

Konate opens up on depression after deaths of Jota and father

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate during the warm up before the Liverpool v Newcastle United match, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate during the warm up before the Liverpool v Newcastle United match, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident

Romanian law enforcement officers work on the site of an explosion at a residential block of flats following a drone hit close to the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, May 29, 2026. Inquam Photos/George Calin via REUTERS
Romanian law enforcement officers work on the site of an explosion at a residential block of flats following a drone hit close to the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, May 29, 2026. Inquam Photos/George Calin via REUTERS

US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/ Dedi Hayun/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/ Dedi Hayun/File Photo

EU queries Czech PM's moves to tackle conflicts of interest

FILE PHOTO: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis speaks during a press conference with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, on the day of a joint meeting of the governments of the Czech Republic and Slovakia at Nova Horka Castle in Studenka, Czech Republic, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis speaks during a press conference with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, on the day of a joint meeting of the governments of the Czech Republic and Slovakia at Nova Horka Castle in Studenka, Czech Republic, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.