Iran protests and international coverage

Ongoing protests in Iran have prompted scrutiny of how international media organisations report events in a highly restricted environment, with criticism focused on prominence and framing of coverage. Behrang Tajdin of BBC Persian and Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent, set out the editorial constraints and considerations involved.

The UK government has announced new measures targeting AI-generated sexualised images, alongside an Ofcom investigation into Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok. The case has raised questions about platform accountability and the ability of national regulators to act on global technology companies. CNN’s AI correspondent Hadas Gold outlines the political and regulatory response in the US.

The film Hamnet has opened in UK cinemas following major awards recognition, drawing attention to how producers identify and secure projects at an early stage. Liza Marshall of Hera Pictures describes how she acquired the rights to a story that is now the toast of Hollywood.