16 h. ago ‘A cocktail for a misinformed world’: why China and Russia are cheering Trump’s attacks on media

Today on World Press Freedom Day, there are warnings that US attempts to withdraw from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effectsAs Donald Trump’s executive order in March led to the shuttering of Voice of America (VOA) – the global broadcaster whose roots date back to the fight against Nazi propaganda – he quickly attracted support from figures not used to aligning themselves with any US administration.Trump had ordered the US Agency for Global Media, the federal agency that funds VOA and other groups promoting independent journalism overseas, to be “eliminated to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law”. The decision suddenly halted programming in 49 languages to more than 425 million people. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Trump orders funding cut for public broadcasters NPR and PBS in fresh attack on media – US politics live

President accuses radio and TV channel of bias and pulls taxpayer fundingFormer national security adviser John Bolton has called on defense secretary Pete Hegseth to step down, citing concerns for his personal safety.Speaking on CNN, Bolton – who also served as US ambassador to the United Nations under President George W Bush – was asked whether Hegseth should remain in his position. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago 'My daughter was attacked by a classmate as 40 other kids filmed it for Snapchat'

Skye Storrar was set upon by another girl outside Whitburn Academy in West Lothian with the attack filmed and shared on social media, her disgusted mum Jennifer claims

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42 h. ago Mum hits out after '40 pupils' watch and film attack on daughter at school

The sickening attack was filmed and shared on social media leaving Skye terrified of going back to school for the rest of the week.

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61 h. ago Man arrested in Japan after allegedly driving car into schoolchildren, say reports

Seven children returning from school injured in suspected deliberate attack in Osaka, according to local mediaA man has been arrested in the Japanese city of Osaka after allegedly driving his car into seven schoolchildren in a suspected deliberate attack, local media said.The children, who were on their way home from school, were injured and taken to hospital but all seven remained conscious, according to the public broadcaster NHK and other outlets. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Press freedom and pluralism face ‘existential battle’ across EU, report finds

Exclusive: Several governments are attacking or weakening media independence, Civil Liberties Union for Europe saysMedia pluralism in many EU member states is being increasingly strangled by a high concentration of ownership, even in countries with traditionally free media markets, according to a report that concludes press freedom is crumbling across the bloc.The report, produced by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) based on the work of 43 human rights groups from 21 countries, said several EU governments were attacking press freedom or weakening media independence and regulation. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘Everyone’s scared’: little appetite for mirth before White House correspondents’ dinner

Annual event likely to prove gloomy affair amid Trump attacks on press and rise of Maga media ecosystemIt is no laughing matter. The annual dinner for journalists who cover the White House is best known for American presidents trying to be funny and comedians trying to be political. But this year’s edition will feature neither.Instead the event in a downtown Washington hotel on Saturday night will, critics say, resemble something closer to a wake for legacy media still trying to find an effective response to Donald Trump’s divide-and-rule tactics and the rise of the Maga media ecosystem. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Steep rise in shark attacks linked to social media stars doing one thing on the beach

Social media stars have been slammed by shark experts in France, who think they've worked out a link between the amount the predators attack and what influencers are doing

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8 d. ago Trump news at a glance: president berates Putin; judge blocks changes to voting rights

US renews push to end Ukraine war, reportedly on terms favourable to Russia – key US politics stories from 24 AprilDuring his election campaign Donald Trump had promised to end the war in 24 hours. But almost 100 days into his second term the US president has appealed directly to Russian president Vladimir Putin, telling him on social media: “Vladimir, STOP!”Trump’s remarks referred to the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv this year, which killed 12 people and injured at least 90 on Thursday. The attack comes as Trump has made a renewed push to end the Ukraine war, reportedly on terms favourable to Russia. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Pete Hegseth’s children cringe as father attacks media over Signalgate 2.0

Pete Hegseth’s children appeared to cringe as they listened to the defense secretary hit out at the media over Signalgate 2.0.

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1 week ago Megyn Kelly launches blistering attack on the Pope just hours after his death

Megyn Kelly issued a scathing attack on Pope Francis just hours after the Catholic Church announced his passing.

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1 week ago The Last of Us’ Abby voice actor says HBO was wise to change controversial death after backlash

Laura Bailey was targeted by waves of attacks on social media, including death threats against her newborn son

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1 week ago Snapchat used to 'hunt' girl, 13, before teens launched sickening attack

Sofia Todd's was the victim of a horrifying attack that went viral on social media

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2 w. ago Trans celebrities and activists vow to defy Supreme Court gender ruling and continue to use single sex toilets as they claim to be victims of 'blatant discrimination'

A string of high profile figures from Britain's trans community have used TV interviews and social media posts to brand the judgment 'an attack' and 'blatant discrimination'.

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2 w. ago Trump and El Salvador leader attack 'preposterous' media in epic showdown over deported Maryland man

President Donald Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele led a united defense in the Oval Office as they defended keeping a Maryland man in a notorious megaprison.

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3 w. ago Moment bomb explodes at British tourist hotspot after device detonates outside train firm involved in catastrophic rail disaster

Anonymous calls warning of the attack were made to Greek media just moments before the blast on Friday night.

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3 w. ago Banned Grand National jockey deletes all social media after horse's death sparks attacks

The horse died on Tuesday having clearly struggled towards the end of the race

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last month Italian director Nanni Moretti in intensive care after heart attack

The 71-year-old director of Dear Diary and The Son’s Room underwent surgery in Rome and is said to be in a stable conditionItalian film director Nanni Moretti is in intensive care at a Rome hospital after suffering a heart attack, according to local media reports.The 71-year-old director, actor and screenwriter – best known outside Italy for 1993’s Caro Diario (Dear Diary) and 2001’s The Son’s Room – was taken to hospital on Wednesday afternoon. He underwent surgery and is in intensive care, with Italian news agency Ansa reporting that he is in a stable condition. Continue reading...

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