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Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to remember journalists who have lost their lives pursuing the truth.
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Belarus eyes Western ties as it frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut
President Alexandr Lukashenko is hoping to improve relations with the West once more.
After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner
Professional organisations call on attendees to ‘speak forcefully’ at annual event, which will not feature a comedian.
Milei administration in Argentina blocks journalist access to Casa Rosada
Press advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei.
From: NewsFeed
Funeral held for journalist killed in targeted Israeli strike
Mourners attended the funeral of Amal Khalil, a journalist who was killed in an Israeli attack in south Lebanon.
Published On 23 Apr 2026
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Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon
Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil.
Published On 23 Apr 2026
What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil
Khalil was killed and her colleague injured in what Lebanese officials are calling a ‘double-tap’ strike by Israel.
Russian police raid book publisher accused of pushing ‘gay propaganda’
Raid is part of Moscow’s hardline social conservatism and clampdown on political life.
FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for ‘false’ reporting on drinking
The Atlantic defends its reporting as Kash Patel denies allegations and files a $250m US defamation lawsuit.
Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups
Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a ‘flagrant attack’ on basic rights.
From: NewsFeed
Gaza’s new generation of journalists face challenges, but stay resilient
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud finds a new generation of journalists who are stepping in, young and untrained but determined.
Published On 16 Apr 2026
