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Many presidents have had a bad press – but Donald Trump’s decision to ban selected media from the White House is extreme
Donald Trump’s fight with the media has escalated with the news that five major broadcast networks, ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC, have suspended their pool coverage of the White House. Their decision comes after the Trump administration banned CNN, along with MS Now and Politico, from the White House for alleged “fake news” and “negative news” reporting. CNN was due to be the White House broadcast network responsible… Read complete article © The Conversation -
Many presidents have had a bad press – but Donald Trump’s decision to ban selected media from the White House is extreme
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Many presidents have had a bad press – but Donald Trump’s decision to ban selected media from the White House is extreme Original
Donald Trump’s fight with the media has escalated with the news that five major broadcast networks, ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC, have suspended their pool coverage of the White House. Their decision comes after the Trump administration banned CNN, along with MS Now and Politico, from the White House for alleged “fake news” and “negative news” reporting. CNN was due to be the White House broadcast network responsible for covering the White House for the week beginning September 21.
New Trump book will have readers playing the parlour game: who blabbed?
WITH their latest book, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Australian-American Jonathan Swan have written an “inside-the-beltway” account, as they say in Washington, for political nerds and Trump obsessives. It covers in intricate detail the first year of Trump’s second term in office. And, as one would expect from two journalists of their calibre, it is scrupulously researched and thoroughly sourced.
New Trump book will have readers playing the parlour game: who blabbed? Original
With their latest book, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Australian-American Jonathan Swan have written an “inside-the-beltway” account, as they say in Washington, for political nerds and Trump obsessives. It covers in intricate detail the first year of Trump’s second term in office. And, as one would expect from two journalists of their calibre, it is scrupulously researched and thoroughly sourced.
New Trump book will have readers playing the parlour game: who blabbed?
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Why has the BBC’s director general resigned and what could happen next?
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Why has the BBC’s director general resigned and what could happen next? Original
Just when the BBC should have been basking in its success at the record 12 million viewers who watched the Celebrity Traitors finale, the corporation has been brought to its knees. Tim Davie, BBC director general, and Deborah Turness, the CEO of news, resigned following a leaked memo concerning alleged bias in BBC programming.
Israel is still not allowing international media back into Gaza, despite the ceasefire
THE world’s media are currently busy recording the tales of released Israeli hostages, freed Palestinian prisoners and their families after a ceasefire came into effect for the war in Gaza. But they are doing so while still being held at a distance from the centre of the story. Foreign journalists have been banned by Israel from entering the Gaza Strip independently since the start of the war.
Israel is still not allowing international media back into Gaza, despite the ceasefire
Colleen Murrell, Chair of the Editorial Board, and Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University. The world’s media are currently busy recording the tales of released Israeli hostages, freed Palestinian prisoners and their families after a ceasefire came into effect for the war in Gaza. But they are doing so while still being held at a distance from the center of the story. Foreign journalists have been banned by Israel from entering the Gaza Strip independently since the start of the war.
Israel is still not allowing international media back into Gaza, despite the ceasefire
The world’s media are currently busy recording the tales of released Israeli hostages, freed Palestinian prisoners and their families after a ceasefire came into effect for the war in Gaza. But they are doing so while still being held at a distance from the centre of the story. Foreign journalists have been banned by Israel from entering the Gaza Strip independently since the start of the war.
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Trump’s budget cuts could shut down local news outlets and reduce reporting on emergencies
Donald Trump’s campaign against the “fake news” media continues largely unchecked, with a decision that is expected to reduce reporting and close down some local news stations around the US. This follows a House of Representatives decision on July 18 to agree with the Senate and slash US$1.1 billion (£813 million) funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which manages the money for National Public Radio (NPR), the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and their member stations.
Trump’s attack on the BBC is part of an endless campaign to undermine public trust in information Original
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, recently gave a press briefing about Palestinians killed close to an aid distribution centre in Gaza on June 1. A key question, she suggested, was whether the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) were really to blame, as had been reported. “Unlike some in the media, we don’t take the word of Hamas as total truth,” she said.
Good Night, and Good Luck: why AP’s battle for press freedom echoes the theme of George Clooney’s new play Original
George Clooney’s role as a veteran TV reporter in the play Good Night, and Good Luck has received general acclaim after the play opened on Broadway last week. A New York Times review proclaimed that it “makes Edward Murrow a saint of sane journalism for a world that still needs one”.
Israel has Haaretz newspaper in its sights as it tightens screws on media freedom
The Israeli government is putting pressure on the left-leaning newspaper Haaretz to line up in support of the government in its conduct of the war in Gaza. The communications minister, Shlomo Karhi, has suggested financial penalties be applied to the paper accusing it of lying, defeatist propaganda and sabotaging Israel in wartime. The proposal aims to cancel state subscriptions to the paper and forbid the publication of official notices.
How Jeff Bezos brought the Washington Post’s global reputation into question
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How Jeff Bezos brought the Washington Post’s global reputation into question Original
The Washington Post still conjures up, for some, the promise of fiercely independent investigative journalism that can unseat a corrupt president. In what became one of the biggest stories of the 20th century, Richard Nixon (1969-74) was forced to resign the presidency in 1974, halfway through his second term, following an investigation by Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward.
White House spat with AP over ‘Gulf of America’ ignites fears for press freedom in second Trump era
By Colleen Murrell, Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University A federal judge in the District Court of Columbia will shortly decide if the US president, Donald Trump, is allowed to dictate the terms of service of the Associated Press (AP), the US wire agency that proudly proclaims it is read by 4 billion people every day. In a (typically for this administration) knee-jerk decision on February 11, White House officials informed… Read complete article © The Conversation -
White House spat with AP over ‘Gulf of America’ ignites fears for press freedom in second Trump era Original
A federal judge in the District Court of Columbia will shortly decide if the US president, Donald Trump, is allowed to dictate the terms of service of the Associated Press (AP), the US wire agency that proudly proclaims it is read by 4 billion people every day.
Pressefreiheit im Westjordanland: Wenn beide Seiten Al Jazeera fürchten
Die Palästinensische Autonomiebehörde hat dem Sender die Lizenz entzogen. Ausgerechnet damit folgt sie dem Vorbild ihres Erzfeindes Israel. Ein Gastbeitrag. Die Palästinensische Autonomiebehörde (PA) hat Al Jazeera die Sendelizenz im Westjordanland entzogen, als Reaktion auf die Berichterstattung des katarischen Senders über Konflikte zwischen der PA und bewaffneten palästinensischen Gruppen in der Region.
Palestinian Authority joins Israel in attacking Al Jazeera raising concerns about press freedom
THE Palestinian Authority (PA) has suspended Al Jazeera from broadcasting in the West Bank in response to the Qatari network’s coverage of the conflict between the PA and Palestinian armed groups in the region. The closure follows Israel’s raid on Al Jazeera’s West Bank office last year and raises serious concerns about the ability of journalists to cover the conflict.
Palestinian Authority joins Israel in attacking Al Jazeera raising concerns about press freedom Original
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has suspended Al Jazeera from broadcasting in the West Bank in response to the Qatari network’s coverage of conflict between the PA and Palestinian armed groups in the region. The closure follows Israel’s raid on Al Jazeera’s West Bank office last year and raises serious concerns about the ability of journalists to cover the conflict.
Kamala Harris is suddenly embracing the media spotlight - but is it working?
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Kamala Harris is suddenly embracing the media spotlight - but is it working? Original
Kamala Harris appears to have drastically changed her media strategy for the final few weeks of the US election race. From largely avoiding media interviews, she has begun embracing them. The Democratic presidential candidate demonstrated she was a serious and consensus-building leader on 60 Minutes with Bill Whitaker.
Reporting on Gaza war is a challenge for journalists - here’s how the BBC and other broadcasters have handled the past year
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Reporting on Gaza war is a challenge for journalists - here’s how the BBC and other broadcasters have handled the past year
The past year of conflict in Gaza has been covered in the media with extraordinary bravery, mostly by local journalists. Israeli authorities have not allowed the foreign press inside the occupied territory, apart from via short media trips embedded with the military. According to Reporters without Borders (RSF) more than 130 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli forces.
Evan Gershkovich prisoner swap was great news but it sets a worrying precedent for future hostage taking
Reporters Without Borders has welcomed the release of hostages by Russia, including Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal and Alsu Kurmasheva of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Evan Gershkovich prisoner swap was great news but it sets a worrying precedent for future hostage taking
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Evan Gershkovich prisoner swap was great news but it sets a worrying precedent for future hostage taking
Reporters Without Borders has welcomed the release of hostages by Russia, including Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal and Alsu Kurmasheva of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
How and where do young people in Ireland find their news?
Analysis: If you want to reach the 71% of young people interested in news, try making a podcast or a video This year’s Digital News Report Ireland reflects that young people are roaming widely in the online media landscape and are often only stopping briefly to graze and sample, before moving on and searching for the latest viral hit. News publisher websites need to hook them in quickly to retain their interest. Only 30% of 18-24-year-olds say they are very or extremely interested in news.
Opinion: Chinese journalist who raised alarm over COVID is in hiding: is the world noticing?
SEOUL, June 10 (AJU PRESS) - China has finally "freed" citizen journalist Zhang Zhan who was jailed in 2020 for filming and writing about the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan. The charity Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which had campaigned for her release, said it continued to be concerned by her situation, as she remains under strict surveillance by the authorities.
Chinese journalist who raised alarm over COVID is in hiding: is the world noticing?
By Colleen Murrell, Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University China has finally “freed” citizen journalist Zhang Zhan who was jailed in 2020 for filming and writing about the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan. The charity Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which had campaigned for her release, said it continued to be concerned by her situation, as she remains under strict surveillance by the authorities. RSF added that “partial freedom is not freedom at all”.
Chinese journalist who raised alarm over COVID is in hiding: is the world noticing?
China has finally “freed” citizen journalist Zhang Zhan who was jailed in 2020 for filming and writing about the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan. The charity Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which had campaigned for her release, said it continued to be concerned by her situation, as she remains under strict surveillance by the authorities. RSF added that “partial freedom is not freedom at all”. It called for diplomatic intervention “to ensure her full and unconditional release without delay”.
How Israel continues to censor journalists covering the war in Gaza
By Colleen Murrell, Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University Accusations about Israeli censorship of the media went mainstream in the US recently when the New York Times published an opinion piece headlined: The Israeli Censorship Regime is Growing. That Needs to Stop..
How Israel continues to censor journalists covering the war in Gaza Original
Accusations about Israeli censorship of the media went mainstream in the US recently when the New York Times published an opinion piece headlined: The Israeli Censorship Regime is Growing. That Needs to Stop..
Thousands of Irish viewers boycott licence fee after presenter salary scandal - what this says about the future of public broadcasting
By Colleen Murrell, Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University The future of free-to-air publicly funded television is currently under the microscope in Ireland, Great Britain, Australia and Canada. And it seems as though each country is struggling with answers about where funding will come from, whether the public needs it, and if it should survive.
Thousands of Irish viewers boycott licence fee after presenter salary scandal - what this says about the future of public broadcasting Original
The future of free-to-air publicly funded television is currently under the microscope in Ireland, Great Britain, Australia and Canada. And it seems as though each country is struggling with answers about where funding will come from, whether the public needs it, and if it should survive. This dilemma has been brought into sharp focus in Ireland because, for the past nine months, a scandal has engulfed the Irish public broadcaster, RTÉ.
Gaza: high numbers of journalists are being killed but it’s hard to prove they’re being targeted
By Colleen Murrell, Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University Wael Dahdouh, one of the most well-known faces of Palestinian journalism in the Gaza conflict, has this week started medical treatment in Qatar. Dahdouh was wounded in December in an Israeli drone strike that killed his camera operator. Al-Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief has also lost his wife, two children and a grandchild in an Israeli raid that hit his home.
Gaza: high numbers of journalists are being killed but it’s hard to prove they’re being targeted
Wael Dahdouh, one of the most well-known faces of Palestinian journalism in the Gaza conflict, has this week started medical treatment in Qatar. Dahdouh was wounded in December in an Israeli drone strike that killed his camera operator. Al-Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief has also lost his wife, two children and a grandchild in an Israeli raid that hit his home.
Gaza: high numbers of journalists are being killed but it’s hard to prove they’re being targeted
Wael Dahdouh, one of the most well-known faces of Palestinian journalism in the Gaza conflict, has this week started medical treatment in Qatar. Dahdouh was wounded in December in an Israeli drone strike that killed his camera operator. Al-Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief has also lost his wife, two children and a grandchild in an Israeli raid that hit his home.
Israel has Haaretz newspaper in its sights as it tightens screws on media freedom
The Israeli government is putting pressure on the left-leaning newspaper Haaretz to line up in support of the government in its conduct of the war in Gaza. The communications minister, Shlomo Karhi, has suggested financial penalties be applied to the paper accusing it of “lying, defeatist propaganda” and “sabotaging Israel in wartime”. The proposal aims to cancel state subscriptions to the paper and “forbid the publication of official notices”.
Newsonomics: Forget the link tax. Focus on one key metric to “save local news”
Is the link tax dead? The Canadian government, faced by heavy opposition from many news publishers, blinked Wednesday when regulators and Google agreed to an “exemption” from the controversial Online News Act, set to take effect Dec. 18.
‘Lying, defeatist propaganda’: Emergency regulations in place, Israel trains guns on daily ‘Haaretz’
The Israeli government is putting pressure on the left-leaning newspaper Haaretz to line up in support of the government in its conduct of the war in Gaza. The communications minister, Shlomo Karhi, has suggested financial penalties be applied to the paper accusing it of “lying, defeatist propaganda” and “sabotaging Israel in wartime”. The proposal aims to cancel state subscriptions to the paper and “forbid the publication of official notices”.
Gaza war: Israeli government has Haaretz newspaper in its sights as it tightens screws on media freedom
By Colleen Murrell, Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University The Israeli government is putting pressure on the left-leaning newspaper Haaretz to line up in support of the government in its conduct of the war in Gaza. The communications minister, Shlomo Karhi, has suggested financial penalties be applied to the paper accusing it of “lying, defeatist propaganda” and “sabotaging Israel in wartime”. The proposal aims to cancel… Read complete article © The Conversation -
Gaza war: Israeli government has Haaretz newspaper in its sights as it tightens screws on media freedom
The Israeli government is putting pressure on the left-leaning newspaper Haaretz to line up in support of the government in its conduct of the war in Gaza. The communications minister, Shlomo Karhi, has suggested financial penalties be applied to the paper accusing it of “lying, defeatist propaganda” and “sabotaging Israel in wartime”. The proposal aims to cancel state subscriptions to the paper and “forbid the publication of official notices”.
Perang Gaza: melaporkan dari garis depan konflik selalu menimbulkan pertanyaan etis yang sulit dijawab
Siapa yang mau menjadi jurnalis yang meliput konflik di Gaza? Setiap hari ada saja tuduhan-tuduhan tentang bias media yang muncul di media sosial. Pelaporan atau pemberitaan langsung memang rentan terhadap bahaya spekulasi, kesalahan, dan jebakan disinformasi, terutama bagi mereka yang tidak waspada. Jika kamu dihadapkan pada jadwal tayang yang sangat cepat di tempat berbahaya, tuduhan bias akan semakin meningkat.
Gaza war: reporting from the frontline of conflict has always raised hard ethical questions
Who would want to be a journalist covering the conflict in Gaza? It seems that every day a new accusation of bias surfaces on social media. Live reporting is prone to the dangers of speculation, mistakes and disinformation traps for the unwary. If you add in the most explosive dateline in the world, then the accusations of bias come thick and fast.
Gaza war: reporting from the frontline of conflict has always raised hard ethical questions
Who would want to be a journalist covering the conflict in Gaza? It seems that every day a new accusation of bias surfaces on social media. Live reporting is prone to the dangers of speculation, mistakes and disinformation traps for the unwary. If you add in the most explosive dateline in the world, then the accusations of bias come thick and fast.
changes in newspaper readership in Ireland
Analysis: the latest Reuters Digital News Report Ireland confirms that the number of people reading print papers continues to fall A flurry of headlines in the past few months reflect that the future of printed newspapers is still a hot topic in Ireland.
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