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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS journalist Austin Tice's 2012 kidnapping planned by Assad regime, BBC investigation finds
A BBC investigation, citing former Syrian regime members and intelligence files, indicates US journalist Austin Tice's 2012 kidnapping was planned by forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad. His driver allegedly provided information to the regime, facilitating the abduction.
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PoliticsJournalist İrem Delice jailed in Turkey over 'Erdoğan died' report
Journalist İrem Delice has been jailed in Turkey after a social media post by her newspaper, Aydın Denge, with the headline 'Erdoğan passed away' referred to a local woman named Gülşen Erdoğan. The Committee to Protect Journalists states Turkey's disinformation law is being used to criminalise journalism.
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MediaCBC guidance on calling 9/11 'terrorist attacks' draws criticism
Canada's public broadcaster, CBC, has reportedly issued internal guidance advising journalists not to refer to the September 11 attacks as 'terrorist attacks' without attribution. The guidance, which suggests alternative phrasing, has drawn criticism from politicians and media watchdogs.
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Politics · United StatesLawmakers and activists protest bill impacting journalists
Republican lawmakers, journalist Nick Shirley, and activists protested a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Critics argue the law will hinder journalists reporting on immigration. No left-rated outlets covered the protest.
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Media · United KingdomRod Liddle, Sun and Spectator columnist, dies at 66 in Middlesbrough
The journalist and broadcaster, known for his columns in The Sun and The Spectator, died in hospital on Sunday. His children called him their guide on how to live an extraordinary life, while outlets across the political spectrum carried tributes.
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