Press freedom1 day agoUS-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog saysAhmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.1 day ago7 days agoAl Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in GazaThe Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.7 days ago21 Mar 2026Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rulesThe Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.21 Mar 202626 Feb 2026'I can't breathe any more': Inside the night a mob burned a newspaperA journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.26 Feb 20262 Feb 2026'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from RussiaThe BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.2 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Israel court hears appeal over ban on independent media access to GazaThe Israeli government has stopped foreign journalists from entering the strip since the start of the war, citing security concerns.26 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Philippine journalist found guilty of financing terrorismFrenchie Mae Cumpio's conviction on a 'fabricated' charge is a 'travesty of justice', human rights groups say.22 Jan 202614 Jan 2026FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probeAttorney General Bondi accused the journalist of reporting classified information allegedly leaked by a federal contractor, who she said has been arrested.14 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisationsVenezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people's social media.6 Jan 2026...
