Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Monday 16th 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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Times reports (behind paywall) ‘BBC journalists in Middle East appear to justify Hamas attacks on civilians.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1713656740896776349
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Guardian reports: ‘Teenage journalist removed from Republican event by police. Quinn Mitchell, who had credentials for New Hampshire political summit, says he was accused of being ‘tracker’ and ‘disturbance.’” See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1713984896585134086
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice
Former US model Gail O’Neill who became a broadcast and print journalist has died aged 61 after suffering a serious illness for the past two years. See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7119736169147322369?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Eleven journalists have been killed and over 20 injured since the start of the Israeli airstrikes on the besieged Gaza Strip, a Palestinian journalists’ group said in a new report. See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7119753626239029248?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 reports (behind paywall) 'BBC journalists in Middle East appear to justify Hamas attacks on civilians.' See: https://t.co/I5Xw4Xpfnc
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 15, 2023
Telegraph reports (behind paywall) "Guardian cartoonist sacked over ‘anti-Semitic’ Netanyahu drawing. Steve Bell’s cartoon in the wake of Hamas’s attacks on Israel sparked a backlash." See: https://t.co/VlczIK7rz3
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 15, 2023
Josh Rom writes for Jewish News: 'I won’t contribute to the BBC again until it calls a terrorist a terrorist.' See: https://t.co/FTG6eT2gXx
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 15, 2023
Michael Cole writes for Express: 'Orwellian Newspeak of BBC is disgraceful cop-out, says Michael Cole
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 15, 2023
The BBC's mealy-mouthed refusal to call the Hamas murderers "terrorists" disgusts me, says former BBC correspondent.' See: https://t.co/24acIOhSiH
Sky News Press Preview: Monday's papers. 15 Oct 2023 #skynews We take a look inside Monday's papers. See: https://t.co/XyNFwU0HIW
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 15, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Israeli journalist Oded Lifshitz, 83 among hostages abducted by Hamas.' See: https://t.co/q18u7Ak3oe
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 15, 2023
Mail Online reports: "Guardian sacks their own cartoonist Steve Bell who had worked at the paper for over 40 years over 'anti-Semitic' Benjamin Netanyahu cartoon." See: https://t.co/lO51wsCM0b
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'A regional publisher has downsized one of its hubs in a move to a new city centre office. Reach plc is leaving its Scottish headquarters in Glasgow at Anderston Quay.' See: https://t.co/AOuHcaedHc
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'An annual campaign highlighting the importance of trusted journalism is set to focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry.' See: https://t.co/UuwzLnWXty
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: "The deadline for ‘early bird’ entries to this year’s Regional Press Awards is set to expire this week." See: https://t.co/YwXHzv04Oy
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Former US model Gail O'Neill who became a broadcast and print journalist has died aged 61 after suffering a serious illness for the past two years.' See: https://t.co/xs6mpvRN2u & https://t.co/Zc9Mgd51Cx
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: '13 journalists’ bodies have urged government of Malta to make substantial changes to mark 6th anniversary of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder.' See: https://t.co/pL627oFhUW & https://t.co/4r2d2bLY1X
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
CIoJ LinkdIn news by Liz Justice reports: '11 journalists have been killed and over 20 injured since the start of the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza- Palestinian journalists’ group said in a new report.' See: https://t.co/go4LU4RVgS & https://t.co/qQm1u2h9O5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
BBC News reports: "Trump seeks 'vindication' in UK courts over ex-spy's dossier on alleged Russian sex bribes." See: https://t.co/b8zn5Jdnbm
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
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 202 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 876 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 Monday 16th October 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'A photographer who originally made his name as a champion boxer before going on to work for a regional daily for 40 years has died aged 63. Tributes have been paid to Hugh Russell.' See: https://t.co/OSZuuED3bg
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'The family of a student who fell to his death from an aqueduct have failed in a bid to censure five regional news brands who covered the tragedy.' See: https://t.co/5kDkDQP0yh
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Press Gazette reports: ' Israel-Gaza war: Reuters journalist among 12 killed in first week of fighting
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
The conflict is the deadliest for journalists since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.' See: https://t.co/Z49T7sViZQ
Press Gazette reports: "Homeserve founder plans to build ‘great British business magazine.’" See: https://t.co/nYQZwY6uwC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'Top 50 biggest news websites in the world: September slump for ten biggest names. Press Gazette's monthly ranking of the top 50 news websites in the world, using Similarweb data.' See: https://t.co/92Sr4O9d7Y
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'News diary 16–22 October: Dorries and Pincher seat by-elections, asylum seekers return to Bibby Stockholm.' See: https://t.co/WXsVvK3LA5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'Sky News director of content leaves to lead Ofcom regulation.' See: https://t.co/UEOUFoSwY9
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Jewish Chronicle reports: "Political cartoonist Steve Bell 'sacked' by the Guardian after rejected Netanyahu cartoon. Last week he tweeted about one of his pieces showcasing his take on the Hamas terror attack." See: https://t.co/inIDFlDZBo
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Israeli police officer threatens Al-Araby reporter live on air. "We’ll turn Gaza to dust" Israeli police officers yells at reporter on air.' See: https://t.co/vcr0MzWMpw
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Guardian reports: "Iran accused of threatening ‘terrified’ BBC staff in London. Journalists at BBC Persian say they're scared to go out alone as UK counter-terrorism police raise security levels & staff warned: ‘we can do whatever we want in London.’" See: https://t.co/TpfHWSe2o0
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Guardian reports: "X fined $610,500 in Australia first for failing to crack down on child sexual abuse material. Company formerly known as Twitter becomes the first online platform to be issued a fine under Australia’s Online Safety Act." See: https://t.co/HO20bKtxub
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Mail Online reports: "All former Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell's past controversies revealed -as he's sacked over 'anti-Semitic' Netanyahu drawing." See: https://t.co/8Ddqvjv9Hs
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
French Newspapers Monday 16th October 2023
Honest Reporting briefing: "Media Echo Hamas’ ‘Israeli Airstrike’ Claim." See: https://t.co/V7FrxpRdSo
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Adam Levick's CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'Round-up of media errors in coverage of the war.' See: https://t.co/vDr2xvHHh5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Mail Online reports: 'No 10 says Ofcom rules DON'T stop BBC from calling Hamas 'terrorists' and points out the corporation used the term about 9/11 and the Bataclan attacks.' See: https://t.co/MBcxweVsdV
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Mail Online reports: 'Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell takes aim at editors in series of tweets after his sacking over Netanyahu sketch.' See: https://t.co/kKgs6EHCgE
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Times reports (behind paywall) 'Trump to give evidence in London over ex-spy’s dossier.' See: https://t.co/oZEmcyUqfO
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Sun editorial: 'It’s clearer than ever that Hamas are not just the enemies of Israel but also of Palestinians – if only BBC could see it.' See: https://t.co/ezXsJgUZPd
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Jewish News reports: 'Ofcom suspends own director of online safety for anti-British and anti-Israel posts.' See: https://t.co/99N4CRI0O2
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Jewish Chronicle reports: "'Why I had to quit the BBC over its failure to call Hamas 'terrorists.'" See: https://t.co/cuMzgE7R0t
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Kidnapping children is despicable and wholly unjustifiable. For obvious reasons, this picture has hit home with me. May Noya and all hostages taken by Hamas be returned soon, safely, to their families. https://t.co/YIbf3egib4
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 16, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Barclay family table £1bn bid to regain control of Telegraph. Family that formerly controlled media group attempt to deter rival bidders with Abu Dhabi-backed offer.' See: https://t.co/XtnkuZbNrj
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Teenage journalist removed from Republican event by police. Quinn Mitchell, who had credentials for New Hampshire political summit, says he was accused of being ‘tracker’ and ‘disturbance.’" See: https://t.co/WOmLnIlJH5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) October 16, 2023
Montage of world newspapers for Monday 16th October 2023
