From New York Times Chairman and Publisher A.G. Sulzberger’s seemingly seminal speech criticising tech giants, to moments like the awarding of the Golden Pen of Freedom to visual journalists working in Gaza, to media leaders across the globe sharing their successes, failures, and lessons learned, the Congress and report captured the key issues facing our…
Marchel Espina, a prominent member of WAN-IFRA’s global Women In News (WIN) and SaferMedia programme teams, is facing criminal charges of ‘cyber unjust vexation’ in relation to an opinion article written by an external contributor and published in December 2024, during her tenure as editor in chief of SunStar Cebu. Four other individuals connected with…
What happened? On Wednesday, the Trump administration formally concluded what’s called a “123 Agreement” to work with Saudi Arabia on the development of its civilian nuclear power infrastructure. This kind of deal allows the United States to provide another country with nuclear fuel and equipment on the condition that they submit to safeguards against building…
In 2024, 800 publishers stood together for World News Day. In 2025, that number grew to 1,000+ across 108 countries and 17 languages. This growth is proof that when we unite, our voice grows stronger. World News Day 2026, on 28 September, is our moment to show the world that journalism remains essential, resilient and united….
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The first thing you need to know about the UK’s new prime minister is that he’s previously moonlighted as a DJ. Okay: probably not the first thing you needed to know….
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. President Donald Trump seemed visibly irked when asked about his plans for Iran on Tuesday. “You don’t know anything,” he snapped at a reporter who said Iran showed no signs of…
Last week, House Democrats voted on an amendment that would have cut $3.3 billion in annual US military aid to Israel from a State Department funding bill. The amendment was brought to the floor by Rep. Thomas Massie, an outgoing Republican from Kentucky. It failed 314-104, but 103 Democrats — nearly half of the House…
Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump announced giant new tariffs on Canada, which are scheduled to start in 30 days. Now negotiators from both countries are scrambling to see if they can be avoided. Previously, these goods had been covered under the USMCA, the trade deal Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico in his…
The World Press Trends survey features questions on what revenue streams are driving publishers’ strategies, cost allocations, financial and strategic forecasts, as well as AI adoption across newsroom workflows, monetisation, and search discovery. The survey also explores pressing challenges like press freedom threats, climate change, and evolving relationships with tech platforms and news creators. Click…
The EBRA Group is in the process of refining its roadmap for a multi-year transformation, according to Sophie Gourmelen, who started her tenure as the group’s president in 2025. During her presentation at our World News Media Congress in Marseille, she shared the key principles that will guide this process. EBRA Group is France’s leading regional…