Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Friday 15th December 2023.
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Sky News Press Preview: Friday’s papers. 14 Dec 2023 #presspreview. We take a first look at Friday’s front pages with the broadcaster and commentator Ali Miraj and the political correspondent for Politics Joe, Ava Santina Evans. See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1735442827864076403
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FT Media reports (behind paywall): ‘Axel Springer’s OpenAI deal sets new template for media ties with Big Tech. Publishers want to avoid repeat of early internet era when US giants built ad-based empires using freely available content.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1735761170726871527
CIoJ LinkedIn news service edited by Liz Justice
FOX News Media (FNM) has promoted three senior executives on its digital leadership team as it revamps the number one network.’ See: https://linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7141152853171044354?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Prince Harry has said his £140,600 damages award after bringing a phone hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) was a “great day for truth as well as accountability.” See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7141453600148373504?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
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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. 14 Dec 2023 #presspreview. We take a first look at Friday's front pages with the broadcaster and commentator Ali Miraj and the political correspondent for Politics Joe, Ava Santina Evans. See: https://t.co/djj6i3L7B8
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 14, 2023
Times reports (behind paywall): "Vladimir Putin raises prospect of releasing Evan Gershkovich. President tells televised news conference of possibility of prisoner swap deal and how war in Ukraine can end only when country is ‘de-Nazified.’" See: https://t.co/bzUNwq112U
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 14, 2023
Times reports (behind paywall): 'New York Times intolerant of half the US, former opinion editor says
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 14, 2023
James Bennet resigned in 2020 after a backlash to the publication of a column by a Donald Trump ally.' See: https://t.co/ZG28U8s85n
Times reports (behind paywall): 'Eddie Linden obituary
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 14, 2023
Illiterate labourer turned poet who, after founding Aquarius magazine, published the works of Seamus Heaney and Carol Ann Duffy.' See: https://t.co/C0waYh6okS
Pia Sarma writes for Times Law (behind paywall): 'Slapp debate dogged by entrenched views on both sides.' See: https://t.co/4Ru3ZrSQ9U
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 14, 2023
David Mamet writes for Unherd: 'How the Democrats betrayed the Jews. The sick thrill of antisemitism has a price.' See: https://t.co/TScb8xns0V
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Jake Wallis Simons writes for Spectator Magazine: 'Hamas is trying to go global.' See: https://t.co/JOfQCbbgEE
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Prince Harry wins partial victory in phone-hacking case against Daily Mirror. Duke awarded £140,600 in damages after judge rules articles were the product of hacking or unlawful information gathering.' See: https://t.co/zcNMN3bdNV
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
BBC News: 'Harry was victim of hacking by Mirror Group papers, judge rules. Prince Harry Wins Landmark Mirror Hacking Case.' See: https://t.co/t1R9V3UQmM
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
High Court ruling in The Duke of Sussex and others -v- MGN Limited. https://t.co/FWfkh59pmd Summary pdf at https://t.co/KkwL4YSI0o & full ruling at: https://t.co/2wHLHBI25Q
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian and BBC reports: 'Piers Morgan denies knowing of phone hacking after judge rules he did – video.' See: https://t.co/lhee1gs1L7
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: "MPs raise concerns over government choice of Samir Shah as BBC chair. Cross-party Commons committee questions ‘strength and character’ and highlights failure to express views on key issues." See: https://t.co/PiVsnMgLBe
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: 'More than words: the rise of the clapback T-shirt. Celebrities and models are expressing themselves by showcasing pithy statements.' See: https://t.co/afPiJhDmFU
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian analysis: 'Prince Harry v Mirror Group: key findings of the phone-hacking case.' See: https://t.co/7AafP3v4CC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
James Hanning writes for Guardian: 'You may not like Prince Harry but his win against the Mirror is huge – and he’s not finished yet.' See: https://t.co/8PW5Yj4QJQ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Guardian named news provider of the year with awards for four reporters. Judges commend newspaper for campaigns on environmental change and social justice, including investigation of its own past.' See: https://t.co/341fZ3hKfa
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: "US rightwing media begins to show signs of ‘impeachment fatigue.’ Some networks and figures are taking more skeptical approach to Republican bid to impeach Biden despite no evidence." See: https://t.co/vM3yZTZln1
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian expert panel. Armando Iannucci, Jane Martinson, Pat Younge, Marcus Ryder, Sophie Chalk, Patrick Barwise, Peter York and Joe Lycett on 'Troublesome talent and meddling ministers. As BBC chair, Samir Shah, here’s what you’ve got to do.' See: https://t.co/S27qJFtPZj
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian Australia reports: "Lisa Wilkinson tells court she was ‘largely out of the picture’ in lead up to Brittany Higgins broadcast." See: https://t.co/paY3K8bFAP
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'The NCTJ has revealed its shortlist for its annual Awards for Excellence shortlist after being inundated with a record-breaking number of entries.' See: https://t.co/Y6BJtH7mmu
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Publisher Reach plc has merged four of its weekly titles in the West of England into two publications amid the ongoing cutbacks at the company.' See: https://t.co/TZKUebRcrz
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Hold The Front Page reports: 'York Press journalist Ed Horner has joined Harrogate Business Improvement District as a PR and communications officer.' See: https://t.co/2epJwmYnHY
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'British Journalism Awards winners 2023: Guardian wins big, Gabriel Pogrund of Sunday Times is Journalist of the Year.' See: https://t.co/bbruDMaywH
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'Prince Harry awarded £140,000 damages as judge finds Mirror phone-hacking was ‘extensive.’ The Duke of Sussex has been awarded £140,600 in damages.' See: https://t.co/8FF1rMmVNe
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'How Newsquest and its seven AI-assisted reporters are using ChatGPT. The company's head of editorial AI said it had published "thousands" of AI-assisted articles.' See: https://t.co/srb9df8jnb
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Jim Edwards writes for Press Gazette: 'Covid-19 origins: A media conspiracy of silence. Why did so many journalists dismiss as a conspiracy the idea Covid-19 leaked from a lab in Wuhan?' See: https://t.co/8vB6QPp7rF
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'This is Money founding team member Richard Browning dies aged 57.' See: https://t.co/8yq4oAW2Zy
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'Extinction Rebellion fails in IPSO bid against Charles Moore Telegraph climate criticism of BBC.' See: https://t.co/Y1E8idBFPp
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Press Gazette reports: 'News diary 18 – 24 December: Sunak at Liaison Committee, Jimmy Lai trial begins.' See: https://t.co/QQtg3cj6NC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Netflix’s head of sustainability talks company strategy and goals.' See: https://t.co/MBsUpNQsOG
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News reports: "CNN journalist defies Israeli entry ban to report on ‘absolute horror’ in Gaza. Clarissa Ward: ‘I can honestly say I don’t think we’ve ever seen it quite on this scale.’" See: https://t.co/f0bchpsQOP
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Saudi gamer reflects on reaction to his top-trending YouTube video about mental health struggle.' See: https://t.co/cazlOel4eJ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News and AP report: 'Prince Harry wins phone hacking lawsuit against Daily Mirror publisher.' See: https://t.co/JMDVJ8xwgD
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News reports: 'German foundation withdraws journalist’s award over controversial Gaza-Jewish ghetto comparison. Masha Gessen’s essay ‘In the Shadow of the Holocaust’ criticizes Germany’s policies toward Israel.' See: https://t.co/YRmQ25E5j1
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News and Reuters report: 'Britain weighs new consultation on social media impact on teens.' See: https://t.co/qTQvzFsp22
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News & Reuters report: 'Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023. News sparked concerns about freedom of speech, rise in scrutiny of online content.' See: https://t.co/amEo8cEWpY
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Italian media watchdog probes Lebanese TV channel over alleged unauthorized broadcasting.' See: https://t.co/TNxqgSvXEf
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News reports: 'Communications group The Independents announces two new acquisitions.' See: https://t.co/UDgnjimprT
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Arab News reports: 'US senator questions Zuckerberg over alleged Meta censorship of pro-Palestinian content. Letter from Elizabeth Warren seeks details of content moderation methods employed by Meta platforms.' See: https://t.co/fW4xsieNXM
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
FT Media reports (behind paywall): "MPs flag ‘serious reservations’ over new BBC chair. Report expresses concerns about Samir Shah’s ‘ability to provide ." See: https://t.co/Dzm6Vwq9UG
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
FT Media reports (behind paywall): 'Prince Harry awarded £140,600 damages in Mirror Group hacking case. Judge rules 15 of 33 articles prince complained about were the product of phone hacking or other unlawful information gathering.' See: https://t.co/Y5kwd8CDS7
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
FT Media reports (behind paywall): 'Meta forced to apologise to Qatari billionaire over crypto scams. US tech giant promises Janet Jackson’s former husband extra protection after false ads used his image on Facebook.' See: https://t.co/LHCwBkMRkl
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
FT Media reports (behind paywall): 'Axel Springer’s OpenAI deal sets new template for media ties with Big Tech. Publishers want to avoid repeat of early internet era when US giants built ad-based empires using freely available content.' See: https://t.co/i4xqaAOoa0
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 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 261 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 936 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 15th December 2023
Talk TV reports: 'A father grieving over death of his son by Hamas on October 7th tries to raise funds for a project in his memory at the RSA in London- RSA staff walk out in protest and Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside. See: https://t.co/HefRSnS6El
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Independent reports: "Prince Harry attacks Mirror’s ‘vendetta journalism’ and says Piers Morgan ‘clearly knew’ about hacking." See: https://t.co/5GYarD1aZB
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Telegraph reports (behind paywall): 'The five things the new BBC chairman must do to regain British Jews’ trust. From deeply flawed Israel-Hamas war coverage to antisemitism within the corporation, Dr Samir Shah has to make some much-needed changes.' See: https://t.co/FXDvPC4vNR
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Tim Adams writes for the Observer: 'The curious case of Captain Tom: how did the feelgood story of lockdown turn sour?' See: https://t.co/XiBd7lIV2M
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Mail Online reports: 'Prince Harry wins £140,000 from the Mirror's publisher after High Court rules he was the victim of phone hacking between 2003 and 2009.' See: https://t.co/4LLJOggvVE
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Mail Online reports: ' Google will turn off cookies for millions of people on January 4 – here's what it means for you. New tool will limit third-party cookies for a small sample of Chrome users.' See: https://t.co/z1YC2TJY2K
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'FOX News Media (FNM) has promoted three senior executives on its digital leadership team as it revamps the number one network.' See: https://t.co/PabDrhhpEZ & https://t.co/m1unnhVR8e
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Forty-five journalists were killed while on the job in the first 11 months of the year, media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has reported.' See: https://t.co/ps5zTsK0Ss & https://t.co/kQoQCb77ws
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich arrested in Russia lost an appeal on Thursday to be released from jail and will remain in custody at least until January 30.' See: https://t.co/TX7zfrQwUw & https://t.co/04a0fNnFhS
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Axel Springer, Germany’s biggest news publisher, has formally expressed interest in a takeover of The Telegraph – twenty years since it lost out to the Barclay brothers.' See: https://t.co/DDELVc9bph & https://t.co/20SvDTEVfD
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
French Newspapers Friday 15th December 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Sky News presenters had to be evacuated from the studio during a live broadcast on Friday (15 December.)' See: https://t.co/P0xqMzwlXc & https://t.co/xyDSJDNTAt
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Prince Harry says his £140,600 damages award against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) is a "great day for truth as well as accountability."' See: https://t.co/DmhhZ0O0e2 & https://t.co/3JlVrlbqNQ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Rishi Sunak considers curbing social media use for under-16s. Reports suggest a ban is among potential options to protect young people from online harm.' See: https://t.co/Edmm517wkM
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Josh Kerr ‘massively disappointed’ by BBC Sports Personality of the Year snub. British 1500m world champion left off end-of-year shortlist.' See: https://t.co/yx6zxLoz9F
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: 'Ofcom investigates TikTok over parental control information. Regulator to look at whether the platform broke the law by giving inaccurate information.' See: https://t.co/Sm808AI3Sp
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Stephen Bates writes for Guardian: 'So, farewell to The Crown. All of it was true, apart from the bits that weren’t.' See: https://t.co/zqeRFD1lVz
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: "Prince Harry hails phone-hacking case win as ‘great day for truth.’ Duke awarded £140,600 in damages after judge rules articles were product of hacking or unlawful information gathering." See: https://t.co/zcNMN3bdNV
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: "‘A warning to all media organisations’: Prince Harry’s statement on Mirror Group ruling. Duke of Sussex describes slow and painful road to justice as judge rules extensive hacking took place." See: https://t.co/s2HTLCQQdJ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian analysis: 'Which Mirror bosses knew about phone hacking, according to Prince Harry ruling? Judge names several former editors and executives in judgment that finds unlawful information gathering was widespread.' See: https://t.co/5VCytcZhIo
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian analysis: 'Prince Harry’s victory puts the spotlight back on nervous newspapers. The Duke of Sussex’s determination to have his day in court over phone hacking has once again lifted the lid on media standards.' See: https://t.co/oFbhE1iHqX
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Guardian reports: "‘Mission continues’ for Prince Harry in his legal crusade against UK media. Duke of Sussex has been burned by his battle with the press but will feel vindicated by phone-hacking verdict." See: https://t.co/JnDmnMYxCH
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 15, 2023
Montage of world newspapers for Friday 15th December 2023


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