Journalism

Washington Post columnist rehired after being laid off for comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination

The ruling, made public by the Democracy Defenders Fund on Monday, comes as the Post's opinion section faces scrutiny following a push by owner Jeff Bezos to focus on personal liberties.

Washington Post Editor Karen Attiah leads a discussion on Saudi hacking techniques at the Oslo Freedom Forum 2019 on May 28, 2019 in Oslo, Norway.
A general view of the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, March 21, 2025.

Pentagon fires editor-in-chief of US military newspaper, reportedly for opposing censorship

Britain's Prince Harry leaves High Court on the day of the first week of a nine-week trial lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, which Britain's Prince Harry and others are suing over allegations of privacy breaches dating back 30 years, in London, Britain, January 20,

Prince Harry, other high profile claimants face multi million pound bill over failed lawsuit

A Police van is parked outside of a warehouse park housing offices of a the Persian-language TV station, Iran International, in Wembley, northwest London on April 16, 2026.

British teen pleads guilty over arson attack targeting Iran International offices in London


Austin Tice’s fate remains a mystery fourteen years following his disappearance in Syria

The longest-held US journalist in history disappeared near Damascus in 2012, and his family still believes he may be alive and may have been transferred to Iran after the fall of the Assad regime.

 A banner for journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared while reporting in Syria in 2012, hangs outside the National Press Club building in Washington, US, May 2, 2023.

Iranian parliament votes to further criminalize interviews with US, Israeli media outlets

Under the proposed bill, interviews or participation in discussions with such media would be banned, and violations would carry six months to two years in prison.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf looks on as parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli journalists attacked in N. Ireland while filming documentary on antisemitism - interview

In response, the man threw a large glass beer mug at Abbas, hitting him in the head and cutting it. 

Crew from i24NEWS attacked by a man in Belfast, Northern Ireland, August 16, 2026.

Press Council raises press freedom concerns over IDF restrictions in Kusra

The Press and Communications Council demanded responses from the IDF after a Channel 14 reporter entered the West Bank village of Kusra, while other reporters were denied access.

IDF soldiers in the village of Kusra, south of Nablus, West Bank, on August 14, 2026.

Reporters Without Borders removes Gazan terror operatives from its official media casualty database

Given the importance that it has played as a source of information, HonestReporting called on RSF to publicly explain why it has altered its records and withdrawn ICC complaints featuring terrorists.

A Hamas terrorist previously listed as a journalist by RSF.

Remembering Oren Nahari: The storyteller who brought the world into Israeli living rooms - comment

Oren had an extraordinary ability to teach, but above all, to convey one fundamental message: the most important thing is knowing how to tell a story. There is an audience for it.

Israeli journalist Oren Nahari speaks at the annual conference of the Budget Division in at Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on November 2, 2015.

Journalist Oren Nahari dies at 70 after battle with ALS

Nahari was a news editor for Channel One and hosted a radio program called “Saturday with Oren Nahari” on KAN’s Channel Two.

Television presenter Oren Nahari speaks at the Sapir Prize for Literature award ceremony in Tel Aviv on January 2, 2023.

Prosecutors signal indictment over vandalism attacks on Justice Ministry, Israeli media outlets

The suspect, in his 40s, was arrested on July 30 following a weeks-long investigation. Police linked him to attacks on buildings housing Channel 12, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, and the Justice Ministry.

Front door of Channel 12 News offices shattered by vandals in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2026.

Why has Pakistan introduced new guidelines for state oversight of foreign media? - analysis

Pakistani journalists working for foreign media organizations are also covered by the new guidelines.

Pakistani flags flutter near the Parliament House, as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026.

Killing of Malta journalist related to gov't corruption investigation, son says in court - report

Matthew Caruana Galizia had contacted the Guardian prior to his mother's murder to begin collaboration on the investigation, but instead began a project to bring her killers to justice.

Protesters hold pictures of the late journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia as they gather outside the prime minister's office to call for his resignation, in Valletta, Malta on November 20, 2019, the day Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was detained on his yacht after he tried to leave Malta.