Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Sunday 8th October 2023
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The Chartered Institute of Journalists remembers all the professional journalists and media workers murdered and killed while doing their work this year in all parts of the world and remember the immense sacrifice of those who gave their lives to the profession in the past. We send our condolences to their families, friends and professional colleagues.
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Jewish Chronicle reports: “Rachel Riley voices outrage over London ‘party’ to celebrate terror attack. TV presenter says she saw people ‘dancing’, adding: ‘This is a terrifying time for Jews.'” See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1710747010335174769
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CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: “Speaking about the Hamas attack on Israel, journalist Agam Kedi Levi said, ‘This is a very serious moment for us.'” See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1711041176818581572
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice
Irish journalist Fergal Keane has told how he found three jars of explosives at his home in west Cork leading to three controlled explosions being carried out at his farm in Baltimore on Thursday. See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7116480127374344192?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian scientist, journalist and human rights activist, for her principled and persistent campaign against the increasingly repressive regime in Iran. See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7116493686003126272?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
Times newspaper reports (behind paywall) 'Why leaving the BBC at 52 was the best thing that ever happened to me.' See: https://t.co/tZjDC4NWSB
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 7, 2023
Jewish Chronicle reports: "Rachel Riley voices outrage over London 'party' to celebrate terror attack. TV presenter says she saw people 'dancing', adding: 'This is a terrifying time for Jews.'" See: https://t.co/Cy7gMcdy2k
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 7, 2023
Mail Online reports: 'Shocking moment missile strike on Palestinian tower is captured on live TV broadcast of conflict with Israel – leaving distressed reporter screaming.' See: https://t.co/UYwk1avB7j
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 7, 2023
Sky News Press Preview: Sunday's front pages. 7 Oct 2023 #presspreview #skynews
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 7, 2023
Sky's Niall Paterson previews Sunday's headlines with The Sunday Mirror's Laura Armstrong and Executive Director of the Youth Endowment Fund, Jon Yates. See: https://t.co/vcpNq8RUiy
Charlotte Henry writes for Jewish News: "Media ‘balance’ gives cover to Hamas’ psychopathic bloodlust
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 7, 2023
There is absolutely no need to fill up airtime with people seeking to justify these grotesque assaults, yet it happened." https://t.co/RkIlyv2rg1
Honest Reporting has a highly critical view of UK and US mainstream media coverage of Hamas/Palestinian Arab killing and abduction of civilians in Israel. See: 'Israel Braces For Further Rocket Fire As Hamas Holds Hostages in Gaza Strip.' See https://t.co/59vg3rqJJ5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
Deccan Herald (ndian English language daily newspaper) reports: 'The Jerusalem Post website crashes due to 'multiple cyberattacks' amid Israel-Palestine conflict.' See: https://t.co/CSTIGuj9v9
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
Telegraph reports (behind paywall) "BBC criticised for refusing to call Hamas fighters terrorists. The broadcaster, which referred to the gunmen as ‘militants’, was condemned for a lack of ‘fair, balanced or reasonable’ reporting." See: https://t.co/W4TpOowe0S
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
Telegraph reports (behind paywall) "Times Radio presenter condemned for saying Hamas showed 'bravery.' Chloe Tilley commented on the 'incredible ability' of Hamas 'to go for Israel in such a way that we have never seen before.' See: https://t.co/FYM0iscRMu
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
Guardian reports: "‘Israel declares war’: What the papers say about the surprise Hamas attack and its aftermath." See: https://t.co/s93oyagvFn
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
The Chartered Institute of Journalists calls on China to release Australian broadcaster Cheng Lei from detention which now stands at 1,151 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 193 days since 29th March 2023 #FreeEvan
The Institute calls on Belarus to release 35 journalists detained including Maryna Zolatava and Liudmila Chekina each suffering 12 year jail terms. Belarus is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index. See: https://rsf.org/en/belarus-supreme-court-upholds-journalists-12-year-jail-terms
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 868 days ago. 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 Sunday 8th October 2023
Observer reports: "Poland’s TV’s ‘propaganda’ under scrutiny as bitterly polarised election looms. With the outcome of next week’s poll too close to call, critics fear the effect of a barrage of media support for populist ruling party." Se: https://t.co/ZgsnNft75h
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
Observer reports: "Sweden’s ‘queen of Noir’ Camilla Läckberg accused of using a ghostwriter. Crime novelist has been forced to deny claims that she tricked readers into buying books she didn’t write herself." See: https://t.co/tcsAENq5aH
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
Barbara Ellen writes for Observer: 'Once shamed, forever a slut: give up girls, you’re doomed to stay in the internet spotlight.' See: https://t.co/ERZOXHR9nD
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Media watchdog calls for investigation into killing of Palestinian journalist in Gaza.' See: https://t.co/uhAy072rXz
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
New York Times reports (behind paywall): 'Henri Dauman, Photographer of Postwar Celebrity Life, Is Dead at 90.' See: https://t.co/7a7U3pyBHh
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
New York Times reports (behind paywall) 'The Remaking of The Wall Street Journal. Emma Tucker, the top editor, is moving away from some of the organization’s traditions.' See: https://t.co/BrBAWTs2CX
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Irish journalist Fergal Keane has told how he found three jars of explosives at his home in west Cork leading to three controlled explosions.' See: https://t.co/5cvUDVgHul & https://t.co/C99ditGWZu
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian scientist, journalist and human rights activist.' See: https://t.co/p97I6CDbK4 & https://t.co/esZmzfaaDS
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: "Speaking about the Hamas attack on Israel, journalist Agam Kedi Levi said, 'This is a very serious moment for us.'" See: https://t.co/BtmwJQ249Y & https://t.co/VC1nf93f1R
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
Jerusalem Post online restored 'Israel at war: The names and faces of Israel's fallen heroes.' See: https://t.co/9al9UZOGUB
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 8, 2023
French Newspapers Sunday 8th October 2023
Montage of world newspapers for Sunday 8th October 2023
