Twenty years is ‘a death sentence’, son of British media tycoon jailed by China says

The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has described his father’s 20-year prison sentence under the city’s national security law as effectively a “death sentence,” citing serious health concerns. Lai, a prominent pro-democracy figure and founder of Apple Daily, was convicted of national security offences, charges he has consistently denied, while supporters […]

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Trump backs FCC chair’s threat to pull licenses of news outlets over Iran war coverage

President Donald Trump has endorsed comments by Brendan Carr, who warned that news organizations could lose their broadcast licenses if they air what he called misleading coverage of the Iran conflict. Carr said regulators may accelerate license reviews or revoke them altogether, prompting bipartisan criticism citing First Amendment protections against government interference in the press. […]

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Record 129 press members killed in 2025, Israel responsible for 2/3s of deaths

A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists found that 129 journalists were killed worldwide in 2025, the highest number on record, with Israel responsible for nearly two-thirds of the deaths. The majority of those killed were reporting in conflict zones—particularly in Gaza—while dozens were deliberately targeted, raising serious concerns about violations of international law […]

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Launch of Lawyers for Reporters is a vital step forward in strengthening press freedom in Canada

The Canadian Association of Journalists, the University of King’s College, and the Canadian Media Lawyers Association have launched Lawyers for Reporters Canada, a new initiative offering pro bono legal services to support journalists and protect press freedom amid rising legal threats. The program will connect newsrooms with volunteer lawyers for services such as pre-publication review, […]

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FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home

The FBI executed a rare search warrant at the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, seizing her devices as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of unlawfully retaining classified materials, though Natanson is not accused of wrongdoing. The search, along with a subpoena served on The Post, has sparked serious First […]

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A shrinking landscape for transparency

New federal statistics show a sharp decline in Canadians’ use of the Access to Information Act, with requests falling by more than a third over two years, even as government spending on processing requests hit a record $118 million. Service has worsened, with legal deadlines missed more than 35 per cent of the time and […]

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ICYMI: Must-read stories

Parliament Hill journalists denounce ‘unprecedented’ lack of invitation for Carney’s Egypt trip Parliamentary Press Gallery denounces secrecy around Carney’s trip to Egypt; lack of notice and opportunity to travel with the Prime Minister “erodes access, transparency and accountability.” Read more  Trump threatens to sue BBC as broadcaster faces ‘fight for its survival’ U.S. President Donald […]

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Readers trust news less when AI is involved

Research from the University of Kansas found that when readers think AI is involved in news production, they have lower trust in the credibility of the news, even if they don’t fully understand what it contributed.

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Pushing back against ‘AI-generated slop’

Toronto lifestyle magazine, The Grind, caught seven freelance articles for a special edition that they believed were AI-generated stories about fake people and places.

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RCMP tried to get photojournalist Amber Bracken charged and detained without bail

The RCMP sought to keep photojournalist Amber Bracken in custody for months after alleging she assaulted a sheriff upon release from jail following her 2021 arrest at the Wet’suwet’en pipeline standoff. Court documents reveal police quickly failed in their attempt to have her charged and detained without bail, despite knowing she was reporting as a […]

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