Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Friday 8th December 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 of Israel report: “AFP probe into October strike on journalists in Lebanon points to Israeli tank shell. HRW alleges ‘apparent deliberate attack on civilians’ in death of Reuters reporter; IDF has said it is ‘looking into the incident.’” See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1732883371523445131
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Honest Reporting briefing: ‘What You Missed While Palestinian Prisoners Were Being Released.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1733207103911653811
CIoJ LinkedIn news service edited by Liz Justice
A Reuters investigation has determined Israel forces killed one of their journalist in southern Lebanon on October 13 in an incident in an active combat zone. See: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-reuters-finding-its-forces-killed-lebanon-journalist-says-area-combat-2023-12-08/
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CIoJ LInkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: Specialist groups linked to Russian FSB have targeted journalist and others in a protracted campaign, according to Leo Docherty, the FCDO minister with responsibility for Europe. See: https://linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7138918780285378560?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Many congratulations to Northern Ireland journalist and local democracy reporter Tanya Fowles who received the inaugural CIoJ- Journalist of the Year award at London’s Reform Club Thursday 26th October. She received her award from leading UK broadcast news presenter Nick Ferrari to a huge round of applause from members of the Institute who had gathered for its annual general meeting. Tanya has been recognised for her outstanding campaigning for Open Justice and challenging judges imposing unjustifiable reporting bans in the Northern Ireland judicial system. See: https://cioj.org/award-for-court-reporter/
Images in slideshow. 1st image CIoJ President Michael Hardware (2022-24) [right], Tanya Fowles [centre] and awardwinning LBC broadcaster Nick Ferrari [right], 2nd image Northern Ireland Local Democracy journalist and court reporter Tanya Fowles being interviewed by CIoJ Council member Caroline Roddis in the Reform Club 26th October 2023. See filmed report https://janbogdan.co.uk/review/559c137050145747c9b2a44570c16803/version/4
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 of Israel report: "AFP probe into October strike on journalists in Lebanon points to Israeli tank shell.
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 7, 2023
HRW alleges ‘apparent deliberate attack on civilians’ in death of Reuters reporter; IDF has said it is ‘looking into the incident.’" See: https://t.co/FLTWKGbP6h
Guardian reports: "Russian spies targeting UK MPs and media with ‘cyber interference.’ Foreign Office minister tells MPs that FSB is ‘behind sustained effort to interfere in our democratic processes.’" See: https://t.co/9Gf8cFug5J
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 7, 2023
Sky News Press preview: Friday's papers. 7 Dec 2023 #presspreview #theousherwood #belfasttelegraph
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Anna Botting takes a look at Friday front pages, with political journalist & broadcaster Theo Usherwood, and Belfast Telegraph columnist Allison Morris. See: https://t.co/3Puy3AvlL6
Mail Online reports: "Phillip Schofield could be offered a new job role on commercial radio after being given a 'fresh chance' following ITV 'whitewash' report into his This Morning affair, sources say." See: https://t.co/JlLVdHoSZP
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Jewish Chronicle reports: 'Three quarters of UK Jews say BBC is biased against Israel. Only 11 per cent said the BBC was impartial, the poll commissioned by the JC also reveals.' See: https://t.co/F6ZJpRJogH
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Jewish Chronicle reports: 'Social media influencer who has worked for BBC says no women were raped by Hamas.' See: https://t.co/Lu3hhx3sGB
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Jewish Chronicle reports (story covered also in mainstream media): 'Academic specialist in inclusion calls for ‘evil’ Jewish conference to be ‘blown up.’" See: https://t.co/1h5LEwykv3
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Veteran and award-winning journalist Nick Cohen writes for Jewish Chronicle: 'Find me an Oxford college that says it is a safe place for Jews.' See: https://t.co/18he1d7oM9
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Jewish Chronicle reports: "Crowd tells student speaker on Israel to ‘f**k off’ who is ‘escorted away for his safety.’" See: https://t.co/RNG6vLYiwW
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Mail Online reports: 'Prince Harry loses latest stage of legal battle against Mail on Sunday as judge refuses Duke's request for case to be decided without a public trial.' See: https://t.co/rDeoZJbVvC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Probe by rights groups, wire services finds Israeli attack on journalists in Lebanon was likely to have been intentional. Evidence suggests that the military had knowledge that the individuals were civilians.' See: https://t.co/Ew9Uw7atX5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: "Hollywood criticized for dropping pro-Palestinian A-listers. Hamzah Semaan, a member of the Casting Society of America, tells Arab News: ‘The industry is racist and it’s just the way it is.’" See: https://t.co/8tBbc9Cw42
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Committee to Protect Journalists appoints vice chair and 4 new members of board of directors.' See: https://t.co/nvCp7k8nkW
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News, Reuters & AFP report: 'Blinken welcomes Israel probe on reporters killed, wounded in Lebanon.' See: https://t.co/H4hT5xI4lG
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Israel says Reuters journalist Abdallah was in a combat zone when he was killed.' See: https://t.co/Ej1BVqVGLg
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: 'TikTok makes people 17% more antisemitic, claims ex-South Carolina governor.' See: https://t.co/hOafwku8Gm
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Axel Springer to close Upday in shift towards AI-based news. Upday to close at end of the year, relaunch expected for summer 2024.' See: https://t.co/ijW4100YGE
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Media watchdog calls for release of Gaza correspondent amid growing press safety concerns. Diaa Al-Kahlout detained at gunpoint on Thursday along with family members.' See: https://t.co/jsQAsNMh8q
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: "‘Four Daughters’ wins inaugural Asharq Documentary Award. Prize marks company’s commitment to film industry, nurturing talent." See: https://t.co/lqsvWmbcKD
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Hadar Sela reports for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis) : 'BBC News once again erases UNSC resolution 1701 from a Lebanon story.' See: https://t.co/kQPx7Fv4LQ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Adam Levick writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'Financial Times peddles myth that most Arab-Israelis identify as ‘Palestinian.' See: https://t.co/9IggH6urgS
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Hadar Sela writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'Omissions in BBC report on congressional hearing.' See: https://t.co/DfNoIPtma3
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Professor Gerald M. Steinberg writes for Quilett: 'Bias and Betrayal. The extensive rot at the heart of Human Rights Watch.' See: https://t.co/hGW6EOaghP
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Rinat Harash writes for Honest Reporting: 'Media Legitimize Hamas As Peace Partner Despite October 7 Atrocities.' See: https://t.co/8auUVfhADq
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Honest Reporting briefing: 'What You Missed While Palestinian Prisoners Were Being Released.' See: https://t.co/75eMkRclgb
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'A Reuters investigation has determined Israel forces killed one of their journalist in southern Lebanon on October 13 in an incident in an active combat zone.' See: https://t.co/qc3z84liGi & https://t.co/pClpOKnY1v
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'ITN Productions' first feature-length scripted film, Girl in the Video, will premiere on Lifetime in the US on 13th January 2024.' See: https://t.co/lIpeRYfOAR & https://t.co/d5zmqSF65j
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Former reporter and war correspondent John Koopman speaks about how he went from covering the war in Iraq to working at a strip club, driving for Uber, and smuggling marijuana.' See: https://t.co/RTpjAuTTXE & https://t.co/PXtkVP2cYE
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'The Duke of Sussex has taken ANL to the High Court over a 2022 article about a battle over his UK security arrangements seeking summary judgement in his favour.' See: https://t.co/9mVZ5zDOmw & https://t.co/zyaiEpCRa5
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
CIoJ LInkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Specialist groups linked to Russian FSB have targeted journalist and others in a protracted campaign, according to Leo Docherty, the FCDO minister with responsibility for Europe.' See: https://t.co/ty1q2aBG8O & https://t.co/owknJOcl2r
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 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 254 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 929 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 Friday 8th December 2023
Mail Online reports: 'Bristol University withdraws emeritus status of professor, 78, who called for 'somebody to blow up the venue' while Jewish Labour Movement hosted its annual conference.' See: https://t.co/xVKztkwu2Z
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Telegraph reports (behind paywall): "Prince Harry loses latest legal challenge against Mail on Sunday. Newspaper may make the case that Duke’s team engaged in a ‘masterclass of spin’ to ‘mislead’ the public about his security, judge rules." See: https://t.co/K4C9cx0Hse
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Telegraph reports (behind paywall) "Elderly Gazan accuses Hamas of stealing aid in rare criticism [to Arab television interviewer], telling group ‘shoot me if you want.’" See: https://t.co/ynS8P19zgU
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Brendan O'Neill writes for Spiked Online: 'Why Ivy League universities are so blasé about genocide. On the 21st-century campus, everyone is protected from offence. Except the Jews.' See: https://t.co/Lpz3Qr7o7R
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Times reports (behind paywall) "Palestinians mourn Gazan poet Refaat Alareer killed in airstrike. Writer refused to move from the northern part of the Strip, posting a poem ‘If I must die.’" See: https://t.co/B1M6f1ottn
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Staff at the regional daily, Wolverhampton’s Express & Star, have hailed the “end of an era” after they left their historic home for new offices.' See: https://t.co/sCgcadcevs
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'A long-serving former boss of the Press Association, Jonathan Grun, has been awarded a prestigious accolade by fellow editors.' See: https://t.co/qu38PBHOqW
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Six new journalism jobs are being created with the launch of a new subscription-only title on a former daily editor’s old patch.' See: https://t.co/AOF2yjo1l3
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'One of the longest-serving editorial leaders in Reach plc, Marc Reeves, is leaving the business in the wake of its announcement of 450 job losses.' See: https://t.co/1mKpneStSm
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'News diary 11 – 17 December: Sunak at Covid inquiry, COP28 end.' See: https://t.co/vm5JGFyaYQ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Rozina Breen writes for Press Gazette: '63 journalists killed in as many days: Silence from newsrooms is deafening .' See: https://t.co/vogHH3DaBk
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
French Newspapers Friday 8th December 2023
Guardian reports: "UK accuses Meta of empowering child sexual abusers with encryption rollout. Tech firm says it has developed ‘robust’ safety measures after home secretary and campaigners condemn move." See: https://t.co/HAPSXnLpCK
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Guardian reports: "Phillip Schofield’s ‘patronage’ assisted lover’s ITV career, review finds. Head of investigation tells broadcaster it should set clear guidelines to ensure ‘good behaviours.’" See: https://t.co/nfldqwWIno
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Guardian reports: 'BBC condemns low licence fee rise warning of impact on creative sector. Lucy Frazer says annual fee for public broadcaster’s services will rise by 6.7% not by 9% inflation rate.' See: https://t.co/jPhGMgIvvi
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
The Guardian view on 'the BBC licence fee deal: a vendetta masquerading as sympathy.' See: https://t.co/YOycp0Twkv
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Almost 100 journalists killed and 400 imprisoned in 2023, says report. International Federation of Journalists says 68 killed covering Israel-Hamas war, more than in any other conflict in over 30 years.' See: https://t.co/z8ct4RKtPn
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Guardian Australia reports: 'An alleged rape in Parliament House is in court again – and Australia can’t look away.' See: https://t.co/i09x7E7T0q
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Guardian reports: "Elon Musk says Disney boss should be ‘fired immediately’ amid X ad boycott. Billionaire launches broadside against Bob Iger after Disney became latest firm to pause advertising." See: https://t.co/qOJN7T9tXl
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Millions of young people exposed to vape posts online, charity says. Report claims posts promoting smoking alternatives have been viewed more than 3.4bn times across social media.' See: https://t.co/VBSGKt26ZQ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Prince Harry loses bid to throw out Mail on Sunday owner’s libel defence. Duke of Sussex’s case against Associated Newspapers will proceed to trial with defence of honest opinion.' See: https://t.co/jnKOMaQbQ2
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Tory MPs divided over social media attack on Labour using pic of BBC presenter. Party’s X account uses picture of presenter raising middle finger to deride Labour, winning both condemnation and praise.' See: https://t.co/O96CMlUsWh
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Google set to overtake ChatGPT with launch of AI model, Gemini. The multimodal Gemini model is optimized for three sizes.' See: https://t.co/spScDsbaf3
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023
Montage of world newspapers for Friday 8th December 2023


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