It started with a Russian influence campaign and a canceled vote. Then the American right showed up.
Tag: News and News Media
Philippe Labro Dies at 88; Restless Chronicler of the French Condition
As an author (often blurring the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction), a film director, a lyricist and a host of TV and radio shows, he sought to capture his epoch.
Jury in El Salvador Convicts 3 Ex-Officers in 1982 Killings of Dutch Journalists
A jury convicted the former military officers for the murder of four Dutch television journalists who were covering the Salvadoran civil war.
E.U. Offers Emergency Funding for Radio Free Europe After Trump Cuts
The European Union said it would provide short-term financing for Radio Free Europe, but the amount falls short of what the news outlet says it needs to stay afloat.
Hong Kong Journalists Say Their Taxes Are Now Under Scrutiny
Several news outlets have been unreasonably subjected to tax investigations, according to the city’s journalists’ association, adding to pressures on press freedom.
How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War
During the conflict between India and Pakistan, even some long-trusted outlets reported unverified information and fabricated stories.
Documentary Identifies Israeli Soldier as Shooter of Palestinian American Journalist
After Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in 2022, the Israeli military never revealed the identity of the soldier who fired at her. A documentary said it had confirmed his name.
As Election Nears, Canadians Confront News Void on Facebook and Instagram
Hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing pages such as Canada Proud is thriving on Facebook as the election nears.
Its Journalism Challenged Autocrats. Trump Wants to Silence It.
Journalists at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty who have been imprisoned for their work are dismayed by the effort to close the outlet.
In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom
Cambodia’s authoritarian dynasty had silenced almost all of the country’s independent media. The remaining few are facing extinction because of an executive directive from President Trump.