Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Friday 16th February 2024.
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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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Sky News Press Preview: Friday’s papers. 15 Feb 2024 #presspreview We take a look at what’s making Friday’s headlines with the journalist and author Rachel Shabi – and the political commentator Benedict Spence. See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1758268866449326297
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Press Gazette reports: ‘News diary 19 – 25 February: Final Assange extradition hearing, two years since Ukraine invasion.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1758575224260604259
CIoJ LinkedIn news service edited by Liz Justice
Always great to see trainee journalists like Sharin Hussain being able to work with the national press and read her story and be inspired. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
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Seventy-seven of the 99 journalists killed in 2023 were killed in the Israel-Hamas war, making the last 12 months the deadliest for the media in almost a decade. See: https://linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
Latest postings at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/63500/
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
An Israeli tour guide explains why BBC news lacks credibility in Israel: 'The THREE questions the BBC NEVER asks the Palestinians.' See: https://t.co/CY9TZcl5hK
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 15, 2024
Hadar Sela writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'BBC News website coverage of Rafah hostage rescue.' See: https://t.co/rPy3zxDxWL
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Gilead Ini writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'NY Times Entombs Criticism of UNRWA.' See: https://t.co/AdBvrM5VEZ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
David Litman writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'Another CNN Report on Gaza Based on Little Evidence, No Context, But Lots of Insinuation.' See: https://t.co/boJSIvu93T
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Times of Israel reports: 'IDF says Al Jazeera reporter wounded in Gaza is also a Hamas deputy commander
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Military alleges Ismail Abu Omar, who filmed himself inside Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, serves in Hamas’s East Khan Younis Battalion.' See: https://t.co/LN8ErtM1kf
Guardian reports: "Independent in talks to take over BuzzFeed and HuffPost in UK and Ireland. BuzzFeed founder and CEO Jonah Peretti told UK staff he was excited about deal, described as ‘strategic partnership.’" See: https://t.co/oF3OOzN3u0
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian reports: "Sora: OpenAI launches tool that instantly creates video from text. Model from ChatGPT maker ‘simulates physical world in motion’ up to a minute long based on users’ subject and style instructions." See: https://t.co/BIatfxa97l
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian reports: 'TNT Sports agrees four-year deal for live FA Cup coverage from 2025-26 season. TNT will share TV rights with a free-to-air channel. Broadcaster will also show Community Shield and Youth Cup.' See: https://t.co/puqqm8VNbi
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian and Reuters report: 'US regulators clear path for Trump’s Truth Social merger. Trump Media & Technology Group to merge with Digital World after SEC approval, with ex-president to hold 58% company stake.' See: https://t.co/sVnntCcn5A
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian reports: "‘Breathtaking’ media layoffs continue with job cuts at Vox Media and Intercept. Intercept management announces 15 staff reductions, and Vox Media NowThis Union reveals whopping 50% of staff laid off." See: https://t.co/K5BNwvQieC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
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 324 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 999 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 16th February 2024
Guardian reports: "New York sues TikTok, Instagram and YouTube over ‘addictive’ platforms for children. Lawsuit accuses tech companies of creating ‘addictive and dangerous’ products that are fueling mental health crisis." See: https://t.co/XnQsOIM8Q7
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian reports: 'Julian Assange to find out next week if he can appeal against extradition to US. London judges to decide whether WikiLeaks founder, who could face life in prison in US, has reached end of road in British courts.' See: https://t.co/rEIYILPDKv
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian reports: "Google stops notifying publishers of ‘right to be forgotten’ removals from search results. Move comes after Swedish court rules that informing webmasters about delisted content is breach of privacy." See: https://t.co/8ShRpCUn97
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian reports: 'Guardian writer and Observer critic longlisted for inaugural Women’s prize for nonfiction. Naomi Klein, Laura Cumming and historian Tiya Miles among 16 authors in contention for prize.' See: https://t.co/VBPjbwtnP8
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian Australia reports: 'Lisa Wilkinson told Ten boss she worried about losing Sydney home if network didn’t cover her legal fees.' See: https://t.co/iTB6OLHep8
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Guardian reports: "Authors ‘excluded from Hugo awards over China concerns.’ Leaked emails reveal organisers of leading science fiction and fantasy awards flagged works of a ‘sensitive political nature.’" See: https://t.co/HK4M0obBug
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Hold The Front Page reports: 'Would-be journalists from diverse backgrounds are being invited to apply for the latest round of funding to cover the costs of NCTJ course fees and living expenses.' See: https://t.co/pNghGlWQuJ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Hold The Front Page reports: 'A former regional daily journalist who once interviewed Sean Connery has died aged 70. Tributes have been paid to Allison Hunter.' See: https://t.co/NwO2ydK7zA
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Mail Online reports: "BBC chief Tim Davie issues warning to staff about 'anti-semitic behaviour by people who work with us' in internal email." See: https://t.co/QBoQlbCikd
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Always great to see trainee journalists like Sharin Hussain being able to work with the national press and read her story and be inspired.' See: https://t.co/aZ2DyC3fcQ & https://t.co/qTZRT3Z2Sx
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'The Independent is speaking to the owners of BuzzFeed and HuffPost in the UK to potentially take over the two online news brands.' See: https://t.co/xAhvoJ2KmI &https://t.co/bEIXDNEocS
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Former BBC head, Mark Thompson, is certainly making himself felt at his new home at CNN after star anchors are facing salary cuts.' See: https://t.co/zfQMa0GX8T & https://t.co/aEsCeG1Cwu
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
French Newspapers Friday 16th February 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been named as the permanent replacements for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on the ITV This Morning show from next month.' See: https://t.co/DH4pJ0K00Y & https://t.co/tPcaFNNO2K
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'An Irish-Palestinian man who was blocked from leaving the Gaza Strip has described his fear of never seeing his family again and how life in Rafah has become critical.' See: https://t.co/l7Bbfedsjt & https://t.co/hbIppYLYnn
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'As reported in Wednesday's edition of Truth or Fake, FRANCE 24 has been the victim of a deepfake.' See: https://t.co/FykbUzBdCU & https://t.co/PB0c9NFbuL
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
CIoJ LinkedIn news by Liz Justice reports: 'Seventy-seven of the 99 journalists killed in 2023 were killed in the Israel-Hamas war, making the last 12 months the deadliest for the media in almost a decade.' See: https://t.co/Sr6mhS2RSp & https://t.co/BzXcyQqPXG
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Hold The Front Page reports: 'One of the most senior editorial executives at a regional publishing group has announced he has left the business.' See: https://t.co/wJespPDJPC
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Dominic Young writes for Press Gazette: 'News media versus AI: What if we win? AI poses a dual challenge for the media industry: exacerbating decline – or a chance for revival.' See: https://t.co/8bthwCYDRY
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Press Gazette reports: 'News diary 19 – 25 February: Final Assange extradition hearing, two years since Ukraine invasion.' See: https://t.co/nLHjYhvpXt
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) February 16, 2024
Montage of world newspapers for Friday 16th February 2024
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