His venture and another upstart by a rival group of investors will challenge the BBC and Britain’s efforts to guard against political bias in television news.
Tag: News and News Media
China Blocks BBC After CGTN Ban in U.K.
China cited complaints about BBC news reports, but the ban also came after a British regulator banned China’s main global broadcaster over license problems.
Cheng Lei, Australian Journalist for CGTN, Is Arrested by China
The case of Cheng Lei, a CGTN host who was detained in August, has added to tensions between China and Australia.
India’s Response to Farmer Protests Stirs Fears of Modi’s Power
Critics say Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approach to dissent increasingly involves stifling dissenting voices, blocking the internet and cracking down on journalists.
My Attempt to Prepare for a Future Without Google
After the tech giant threatened to take its search engine offline in Australia, I’ve been looking into some alternatives.
Top Pakistani Court Upholds Reversal of Conviction in Daniel Pearl Killing
The court ordered the release of Ahmed Omar Sheikh, a man previously convicted of being the mastermind of the American journalist’s abduction and murder.
An Australia With No Google? The Bitter Fight Behind a Drastic Threat
The big tech platforms are facing a challenge unlike any other as Australia moves to make them pay for news.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Says Russia Wants to Force It Out
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been threatened with fines and criminal charges for its journalists, forcing a tough decision on the Biden administration.
The Times’s 24-Hour Global Relay: New York to Hong Kong and Seoul to London
From New York to Hong Kong/Seoul to London, journalists can collaborate around the clock to report on a breaking story.
Reuters Journalist is Released by Ethiopian Police
Cameraman Kumerra Gemechu was detained for 12 days; several other journalists remain in custody, raising concerns about press freedom as the country faces regional unrest.