A United Nations commission published a 72-page report on Tuesday that concluded Israel has committed a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. “It is clear that there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention,” said Navi Pillay, chair of the commission. The…
“Democracy is in retreat across the world. Aspiring strongmen are undermining the laws, norms, and institutions that are the bedrock of free societies. A primary target of this project is the press – because when journalists are kept from providing independent information to the public, it becomes far easier for those in power to act…
The 33rd edition of the Indian Printers Summit, held from 15 to 16 September in New Delhi, featured two tracks – the Printing Summit and the Distribution Summit – spotlighting not only innovations in printing but also the pressing challenges in distribution. Mariam Mammen Mathew, Vice President of WAN-IFRA and CEO of Manorama Online, said in her…
By Cecilia Campbell What makes the Lookout model – “a good community newspaper that happens to be digital” – tick and what differentiates it from the hundreds of startups proliferating across the United States? Integrated tech stack, diversified revenue models, deep school programs and thorough community engagement – all supporting one another –…
Following its successful first edition in Latin America, which brought together 16 leading publishers, this new cohort will unite an additional 13 media organisations from the region for an intensive three-month accelerator. Sponsored by OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, the Newsroom AI Catalyst supports 128 newsrooms worldwide across four key regions:…
By Maja Maldini Amidst the ongoing pressures of war – from financial instability and loss of infrastructure to the constant threat of attacks – the Stronger Together programme has delivered direct support to help local and regional newsrooms adapt and sustain their vital work. Led by WAN-IFRA with partners Mediebedriftenes Landsforening (MBL) and the Association…
By Leanne McCarthy-Cotter, Programme Director for Politics and International Relations, Cardiff Metropolitan University Nepal’s prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, resigned on September 9 as his country reeled from some of its worst unrest in decades. A government ban on 26 social media apps, including Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and X, triggered widespread protests. The police responded violently,…
Nineteen suspected Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Monday, where they were intercepted by a joint operation that included Polish, Dutch, and Italian aircraft as well as German Patriot missiles. This marked the first time that NATO militaries had fired shots during the Russian war in Ukraine as well as the first time that NATO…
Israel’s attempted killing of Hamas’s senior global leadership on Tuesday was the clearest indication in months that the war in Gaza is unlikely to end in a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. The airstrike by the Israeli Air Force on a residential building in Doha, the capital of Qatar, a US ally, reportedly took…
Artificial intelligence continues to shape how publishers work, rapidly moving from pilot projects to practical applications in news publishing. WAN-IFRA’s latest report, Where publishers are seeing AI’s real value – so far, takes stock of that shift. Based on a Q2 2025 survey of more than 100 media leaders and 10 detailed case studies, the…