Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Friday 22nd September 2023
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Sky News Press Preview: Friday’s papers. 21 Sept 2023 #presspreview #skynews Gillian Joseph takes a first looks at Friday’s headlines, with Daily Express’s political editor Sam Lister – and New Statesman’s associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe. See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1705032812380753937
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Press Gazette letters page: ‘Is regional press approaching print decline tipping point? Former ITV Central News editor Dan Barton on print decline, online clickbait and BBC cuts.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1705275178731634869
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice
Pope Francis greeted journalists aboard his flight to Marseille for the conclusion of the “Mediterranean Meetings”, marking his 44th Apostolic Journey abroad. See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7111005921119461376?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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One of Canada’s top journalism schools is inaugurating an award in honour of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, whose killing by Israeli forces last year sent shockwaves around the world. See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7111007328849510400?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
CIoJ X (formerly known as Twitter) news feed at: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist
CIoJ LinkedIn news feed edited by Liz Justice at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/63500/
CIoJ Facebook news feed at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077475452242
CIoJ LinkedIn news stories, Hold The Front Page news stories, Guardian media news stories, Press Gazette news stories, Arab News media stories and other stories from miscellaneous sources
Sky News Press Preview: Friday's papers. 21 Sept 2023 #presspreview #skynews
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Gillian Joseph takes a first looks at Friday's headlines, with Daily Express's political editor Sam Lister – and New Statesman's associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe. See: https://t.co/nGMpUXuQ77
Times reports (behind paywall) 'Editors take aim at proposal to bar reporters from covering rape trial.' See: https://t.co/l7BwvHCUsQ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Sam Neil writes for the Times (behind paywall) 'Closed-door trials are an assault on transparent justice.' See: https://t.co/VNhbERsGSp
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Times (behind paywall) 'Mike Berkofsky obituary. Magazine photographer of stars from Jimi Hendrix to Jane Birkin who went on to make celebrated commercials in America.' See: https://t.co/VK585phpio
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Trevor Kavanagh writes for Sun: 'Rupert Murdoch has two key characteristics which make him most phenomenal news man of modern age.' See: https://t.co/JaefJmLYwE
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guido Fawkes reports: 'Rory Stewart Admits to Editing His Own Wikipedia Profile…' See: https://t.co/54sgFBkTrV
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Mail Online reports: 'Massacre of the innocents: More than 330 people – including 186 children – died at Beslan. Reporting on it gave journalist Tom Parfitt nightmares which he finally overcame by trekking through the region's mountains.' See: https://t.co/wnw3ZnvUKF
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Luke Gittos writes for Spiked Online: 'The Russell Brand case reveals the dangers of trial by media. However awful the allegations, a rush to judgement is always a recipe for injustice.' See: https://t.co/11vqNOE8AH
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guardian reports: 'What fate awaits Rupert Murdoch favourites in the new Lachlan era? Rebekah Brooks and Robert Thomson may lose out alongside old-school media in push for new-media growth.' See: https://t.co/zbjpf4NFwq
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guardian reports: "Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says Rupert Murdoch’s ‘anger-tainment’ damaged the democratic world." See: https://t.co/BaNvPYFKIS
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Journalists calls on China to release Australian broadcaster Cheng Lei from detention which now stands at 1,135 days since 13th August 2020 See: See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-65530105. And https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/10/cheng-lei-journalist-detained-in-china-says-she-longs-for-sunlight-outdoors-and-family-in-love-letter-to-australia
The CIoJ calls on Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. His detention is wholly unjustifiable and political state hostage-taking. He has been deprived of his liberty for 177 days since 29th March 2023 #FreeEvan
The CIoJ remains concerned about the trials and sentencing of Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich and his friend Sofia Sapega following their abduction from a diverted Ryanair flight 23rd May 2021 which is now 852 days ago. Sofia should be released immediately from her 6 year jail sentence. Despite the mixed signals over Roman’s position in Belarus before and after his pardon, he should be allowed to leave the country of his own free will. See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65670820
The CIoJ calls on all governments and states unjustly detaining journalists for doing their professional work to respect freedom of expression, the right to liberty and free them immediately. See: https://rsf.org/en/new-record-number-journalists-jailed-worldwide
North American Newspapers for Friday 22nd September 2023
Guardian reports: 'New York Times writer draws ire for blaming Biden’s economy for $78 airport meal. After David Brooks posted a photo of his burger and whiskey, many pointed out the cost of the drink probably pushed up the tab.' See: https://t.co/2b08GTvqMC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guardian and PA Media report: 'BBC investigates claim Russell Brand exposed himself to woman in Los Angeles. Incident allegedly happened in 2008 and comedian is understood to have laughed about it on radio show .' See: https://t.co/CVpItNUO6q
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guardian & PA Media report: "Former speaker John Bercow ‘to star in The Traitors US.’ British ex-politician, a cult figure in the US, will reportedly appear alongside Love Island’s Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu." See: https://t.co/zx0bYYQGi1
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guardian reports: 'TikTok has matchmaking service for staff to play cupid for co-workers. Meet Cute on company’s intranet allows employees to advertise family and acquaintances to colleagues.' See: https://t.co/iEytvIuMVn
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Warner Bros studios in Leavesden to expand, creating 4,000 UK jobs. Studios behind Harry Potter films to undergo 400,000 sq ft expansion by 2027, in boost to struggling industry.' See: https://t.co/mYhwGf7NrC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guardian reports: "‘Hail Rupe!’: how the Murdoch press reported on his reduced role. While one Times headline read like an obituary, the Sun focused on a new job rather than an ending." See: https://t.co/5NtWdJVISD
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Guardian reports: "‘Big Bird’s hands were on my shoulders!’: the psychology professor who teamed up with Sesame Street." See: https://t.co/UMOikGlCAN
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Huawei to launch voice and video call app.' See: https://t.co/tKqFyVyL1c
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News and Reuters report: 'Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp. Murdoch stepping down put an end to a more than seven-decade career.' See: https://t.co/q5GrJwTXGd
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News reports: 'French journalist arrested over document leaks of alleged France-Egypt spy operation.' See: https://t.co/ydx59fTl6A
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News reports: 'BBC Cairo staff reaches agreement on wages and benefits after multiple strikes.' See: https://t.co/dCyfI5O03H
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
French Newspapers Friday 22nd September 2023
Arab News reports: 'Spotify highlights rising talents by naming Zena Emad as September’s EQUAL Arabia Ambassador.' See: https://t.co/437JWKMGA8
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News and AP report: 'Morocco says the 2 French journalists it expelled did not seek accreditation.' See: https://t.co/zZTbCN7PXK
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News reports: 'StarzPlay reveals most-watched content in Saudi Arabia.' See: https://t.co/7WWdKrQBK2
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News reports: 'YouTube announces AI-powered tools to enhance content.' See: https://t.co/jP8nxLu6yU
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News and Reuters report: 'Tunisia frees cartoonist after his arrest over drawings mocking PM.' See: https://t.co/DXZNzESLSI
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Iranian filmmakers protest official Oscar entry, call for new submission.' See: https://t.co/xKBhRWD3sV
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Mail Online reports: 'Teenager Sudiksha Thirumalesh who bravely fought doctors' attempts to withdraw her life support until her dying moment can FINALLY be named as judge lifts gagging order.' See: https://t.co/HovXsjXsjM
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
BBC News reports: "Family of ill teen say they were 'brutally silenced' by courts." See: https://t.co/T9upXRySV2
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Readers were given rare access to a weekly newspaper’s archive when it held an open day for the public. The Hampshire Chronicle threw open the doors of its Winchester office for the city’s Heritage Open Days event.' See: https://t.co/Szx6GogGHK
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'An award-winning editor who led his newspaper to being one of the “best-selling” weeklies in the country has died aged 73. Tributes have been paid to John Pearn.' See: https://t.co/0YJJ5PVGAb
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Plans to restrict media access to courtrooms when complainants in sexual offence cases are giving evidence have been slammed by editors.' See: https://t.co/OnHFIG8pEB
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'A regional publisher has been accused of using generic front pages and outdated tributes to the Queen following strike action at its titles.' See: https://t.co/vY7bUOWyBz
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'An editorial chief who left a regional publisher amid recent cutbacks has landed a new national role. Andrew Quinn has joined the Irish Daily Mirror as a content editor.' See: https://t.co/hVQwmECwue
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'Journalists fear ‘secret justice’ over proposed one-reporter limit in sex trials
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Concerns raised over potential "secret justice for rapists."' See: https://t.co/mwknk0qqNl
Press Gazette reports: "Trust-focused Money Saving Expert builds AI chatbot but warns users it ‘may cock up.’" See: https://t.co/pflxrvmFtM
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Joanne Forbes writes for Press Gazette: "NCTJ’s fight to save Community News Project after ‘heartbreaking’ Meta decision." See: https://t.co/hQEFUFjXLk
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'News diary 25 September – 1 October: CPS mulls Letby retrial, Jimmy Lai’s 1000th day in prison.' See: https://t.co/sMw8qnc1kU
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'FT launches new app to recreate print edition for international readers.' See: https://t.co/9T3QdOEQmT
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Press Gazette letters page: 'Is regional press approaching print decline tipping point? Former ITV Central News editor Dan Barton on print decline, online clickbait and BBC cuts.' See: https://t.co/J0BYDgCV4m
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Pope Francis greeted journalists aboard his flight to Marseille for the conclusion of the “Mediterranean Meetings”, marking his 44th Apostolic Journey abroad. See: https://t.co/vtKZEAb8rZ & https://t.co/AzJoYWRWkH
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'One of Canada’s top journalism schools is inaugurating an award in honour of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.' See: https://t.co/59Bc0OJlyU & https://t.co/OH9RaldOCb
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) September 22, 2023
Montage of world newspapers for Friday 22nd September 2023
