The Take: Jamal Elshayyal – inside the war for journalism’s future
Director of Digital News Content Global Jamal Elshayyal joins The Take to discuss Al Jazeera’s next era of journalism.
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Al Jazeera to reinvent journalism for the digital age: Director general
AJ chief warns algorithms fuel polarisation, unveils ‘Core Project’ at Web Summit Qatar.
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CBS News’ Bari Weiss unveils new strategy amid backlash, viewership lags
The network is set lean into podcasters bringing on more controversial conservative leaning voices.
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Israeli woman watches TV report of her death in Iran protests
An Israeli woman was shocked to discover that Israeli media was falsely reporting about her death during Iran protests.
Published On 27 Jan 2026
Israeli air strike kills TV presenter in southern Lebanon
Lebanese minister calls on international community to take ‘urgent action’ to put an end to Israeli violations.
Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera’s operations by 90 days
Since May 2024, Israeli law has banned the network, citing threat to national security, an allegation Al Jazeera denies.
Paramount Skydance extends Warner Bros takeover bid offer
The Ellison-owned media giant will now give investors until February 20 to consider its bid.
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Netflix switches its Warner Bros offer to all-cash deal to quell Paramount
The switch in its offer comes as Paramount Skydance has campaigned that its bid is superior to Netflix’s.
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Vance defends ICE agent, calls media coverage ‘absolute disgrace’
US Vice President JD Vance defended the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis after a woman was fatally shot in her car.
Published On 8 Jan 2026
Warner Bros investors torn on Paramount Skydance bid
Some investors criticise WBD’s board’s rejection of Paramount’s offer, citing better chances of regulatory approval.
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Warner Bros again rejects latest hostile bid from Paramount
WBD board says the offer ‘remains inadequate’ as some investors push back.
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