Media
The press itself: ownership, funding, press freedom and who is covering whom.
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Media · United StatesFederal judge asked to drop charges against Don Lemon over St Paul church protest
Don Lemon has asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal civil-rights charges related to his presence at an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church in January. His legal team claims the prosecution is politically motivated and violates the First Amendment.
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MediaHBO Max Reddit account hijacked to push malware
Hackers compromised the official HBO Max Reddit account, using it to spread malicious advertisements over approximately 48 hours. These ads employed a technique called ClickFix, tricking users into running commands that installed information-stealing malware on their devices.
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Media · United StatesJared Kushner disputes CNN report on Middle East work and investments
Jared Kushner has publicly challenged a CNN report that linked his diplomatic work in the Middle East to investments in Israeli defense companies. He claims the network's own reporting contradicts its main assertions, a dispute that has been noted across various news outlets.
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MediaToronto Film Festival 2026 documentary lineup includes Musk, Rapinoe and October 7 film
The Toronto International Film Festival announced its 2026 documentary lineup, including Alex Gibney’s four-hour film on Elon Musk and Avi Nesher’s October 7 drama. The 21-title slate includes 18 world premieres and films on Megan Rapinoe and Edward Said.
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Scarborough Links Election Day to 'Manosphere' and Pat McAfee
On Election Day, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough linked the day's voting to the 'manosphere' and criticized ESPN's Pat McAfee for 'ruining College GameDay.' The comments were made on the 'Morning Joe' program.
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Media · United KingdomEx-officer jailed for rape and abuse
A former police officer, Derek McNee, has been jailed for rape and abuse against two women. He drugged one victim before raping her on multiple occasions and was also found with a stun gun. Reports differ on the length of his sentence.
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MediaTelegram briefly removed from Apple App Store over child abuse material
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store globally on 4 August 2026 after finding child sexual abuse material, the company said. Telegram was restored hours later after removing the content and banning the user. Regulators in Britain and Australia have previously investigated the platform over similar concerns.
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Media · United StatesWilliam Mersey says Epstein called Donald Trump ‘white‑trash adjacent’
Former inmate William Mersey claims Jeffrey Epstein told him that Donald Trump described himself as “white‑trash adjacent” on a private‑jet trip with a French woman and that Bill Clinton made an explicit sexual comment in China. The stories remain unverified and have been reported across the political spectrum.
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Media · United StatesNewsGuard: X Community Notes missed 93.1% of false US election claims
A study by NewsGuard found that X's Community Notes system failed to flag 93.1% of false claims related to the U.S. midterm elections. Uncorrected posts generated millions of interactions before the November 3 elections.
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MediaDakota Johnson says she would kiss Anne Hathaway for life
Dakota Johnson has stated she would kiss her 'Verity' co-star Anne Hathaway for the rest of her life. The comment was made during a press tour for the psychological thriller, which is based on a Colleen Hoover novel and set for release on October 2, 2026.
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Ofcom investigates GB News over Pride and paedophilia remarks by guest Caroline Farrow
Ofcom has launched investigations into two GB News programmes after guest Caroline Farrow linked Pride parades to paedophilia and bestiality on air. More than 12,000 complaints were submitted about the 5 July broadcast, with an additional 3,000 about a June segment. The regulator confirmed the probes on 10 August 2026.
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Media · United StatesTrump threatens FCC action against NBC anchor Kristen Welker
Donald Trump has threatened to report NBC News anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission. The president took issue with Welker's characterisation of his primary endorsements as having 'mixed results'. NBC News has publicly defended its anchor.
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Media · Asia-PacificLachlan Young acquitted of raping teenager before murdering Hannah McGuire
Lachlan Young, serving 28 years for murdering Hannah McGuire, was acquitted of raping a 16-year-old girl in February 2024. The jury in the rape trial was not told of his murder conviction or that McGuire was his girlfriend at the time.
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Media · IsraelADL says Wikipedia failed to fix biased edits on Israel-related pages
The Anti-Defamation League claims Wikipedia has not corrected biased edits on Israel-related pages, a year after exposing a coordinated campaign. The report states that much of the problematic content, including the removal of details about October 7 atrocities, remains on live articles.
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Alan Kohler announces retirement from ABC after 31 years
ABC finance presenter Alan Kohler has announced his retirement after 31 years with the broadcaster, effective at the end of 2026. The 74-year-old cited a desire to spend more time with his six grandchildren.
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Media · United KingdomTeen pleads guilty to arson at Iran International offices
A 19-year-old has pleaded guilty to arson charges related to an incident at the London offices of Volant Media, the parent company of Iran International. The attack involved an ignited container being thrown, which landed in a car park and extinguished itself.
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Media · United StatesABC News spiked 2021 COVID lab leak story after Fauci review, says ex-correspondent
Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran says the network censored his 2021 investigation into COVID-19 potentially leaking from a Wuhan lab after the script was reviewed by Anthony Fauci. The claim coincides with Fauci refusing a Senate subcommittee interview, as right-rated outlets lead on the allegation while no left- or centre-rated outlet covered it.
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Bob Woodward memoir names sources for 'The Brethren'
Bob Woodward's upcoming memoir, 'Secrets,' identifies confidential sources from his 55-year career. The book names five Supreme Court justices who spoke to him for his 1979 book 'The Brethren' and details how he obtained a key document related to the U.S. v. Nixon case.
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Media · Middle EastTrump attacks Fox News reporter; Baier defends him
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt's report on Iran was inaccurate. Anchor Bret Baier responded on air, defending Hunt and clarifying the network's reporting on US-Iran relations.
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Media · United StatesBorder Patrol Rescues MS NOW Crew, Then Gets Stuck
A reporting crew from MS NOW became stuck in the Texas desert and required rescue by eight Border Patrol agents. During the operation, three of the Border Patrol's four trucks also became trapped in the terrain.
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