Will Lewis gave a “green light” to delete emails during a major journalism scandal engulfing Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
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In Ukraine, Narrowing Press Freedoms Cause Growing Concern
Journalists say they are subject to increasing restrictions and pressure from the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky, adding that the measures go beyond wartime security needs.
Will Lewis Is Said to Have Used Stolen Records as Editor in U.K.
Years before becoming The Post’s publisher, Will Lewis assigned an article based on stolen phone records, a former reporter said.
Russian Prosecutors Finalize Indictment of Evan Gershkovich
The Wall Street Journal reporter will be tried on a spying charge in Yekaterinburg, the city where he was arrested more than a year ago. Mr. Gershkovich and his employer have denied the charge.
Christophe Deloire, Who Fought for Threatened Journalists, Dies at 53
As the leader and spokesman for Reporters Without Borders, he rescued some, sought refuge for others and lobbied for pluralism in the press.
Israel’s Military Says 3 Rescued Hostages Were Held in Home of a Hamas Member
The man’s death was confirmed by the Hamas-controlled Gaza media office, which identified him as an employee of the Hamas-affiliated news agency Palestine Now.
A Reporter’s Work Helped Topple Presidents. Now He Is Being Investigated.
Press freedom groups say the investigation of Gustavo Gorriti, a noted Peruvian journalist, is politically motivated and part of a growing campaign against the news media.
British TV Doctor Michael Mosley Found Dead in Greece
Dr. Mosley, a British medical journalist and documentary maker, disappeared last week while on a trip on the Greek island of Symi.
Vietnam Arrests Prominent Journalist for Facebook Posts
Truong Huy San was accused of “abusing democratic freedoms,” a charge that rights groups say has been frequently used against critics of the government.
Washington Post Shake-Up Renews Attention on U.K. Phone Hacking
The newspaper’s new publisher argued against coverage of British phone hacking. Instead, he has invited renewed scrutiny.