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- Media · United States
Trump vetoes CNN, Politico, MS NOW; networks boycott coverage
President Donald Trump vetoed CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, impacting audiovisual coverage of his UN trip. In response, CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox halted their joint television coverage of Trump, citing solidarity with the banned outlets.
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Politics · United StatesNews Outlets Sue White House Over Press Credential Revocation
Three major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights after their White House press credentials were revoked. The outlets seek immediate restoration of access.
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Politics · United StatesWhite House fires back at journalist over 'blonde Trump flunkie' comment
Journalist Aaron Rupar posted a video of a White House press wrangler directing photographers away from President Donald Trump in Ireland, calling her a 'blonde Trump flunkie'. The White House Rapid Response account responded by calling Rupar 'gutter trash' and stating the wrangler was 'doing her job'. Rupar claims the White House's response led to harassing messages.
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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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PoliticsRAI removes investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci from 'Report'
Italian state broadcaster RAI has removed Sigfrido Ranucci as presenter of its flagship investigative programme 'Report'. The move has ignited a political debate, with opposition parties calling it an attack on press freedom and government allies approving the decision.
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Media · United StatesSeattle Times columnist Matt Calkins resigns over spiked transgender athletes column
Matt Calkins resigned from the Seattle Times on 20 August 2026 after the paper declined to publish his column on transgender athletes in women’s sports. Calkins said the decision followed interviews with student-athletes opposing transgender participation in female sports, and that the paper had rejected other proposed columns. The Seattle Times has not commented.
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Media · AfricaTwo French journalists detained in Togo on visa charges after filming near restricted zone
Two French journalists filming for France 5’s 'Les routes de l’impossible' were arrested in northern Togo on 27 July and charged with 'false statements' regarding their visas. Their production company insists their permits were valid, while the French foreign ministry confirms a judicial investigation is underway.
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Politics · United StatesTrump tells CNN reporter to be quiet during North Korea briefing
Donald Trump interrupted CNN White House correspondent Kristen Holmes during an Oval Office briefing, calling her "a loud, boisterous person" and telling her to be quiet. The exchange followed her question about whether Kim Jong Un had asked Trump to reduce U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
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Politics · AfricaMali junta sentences critics Ras Bath and Rokia Doumbia to ten years in prison
A Malian court sentenced Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and Rokia Doumbia to ten years in prison, with three suspended, for criticising the ruling junta. The case highlights the junta’s crackdown on dissent since seizing power in 2020.
Africa5 min readTrust 64 · Craft 95 · Hype 25- Politics · Middle East
Iran parliament criminalises interviews with US and Israeli media
Iran’s parliament approved legislation on 16 August 2026 that bans interviews and other communications with US or Israeli media, punishable by up to two years in prison. The bill must still be reviewed by the Guardian Council before becoming law.
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Media · European UnionValter Lavitola arrested over 2025 bomb attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci
Italian businessman Valter Lavitola was arrested on 10 August 2026 and accused of commissioning a bomb attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci in October 2025. A court order states the attack was meant to increase Ranucci’s popularity ahead of a potential political candidacy. Lavitola denies involvement.
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Amal Khalil killed in Israeli strike: rights groups call it a war crime
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and Lebanese rights groups say an Israeli strike that killed journalist Amal Khalil and wounded her colleague Zeinab Faraj in southern Lebanon was a deliberate attack on civilians. The Israeli military says its strikes targeted Hezbollah members.
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