Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper gets lengthy sentence under Beijing’s national security law.
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Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties
Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
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Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.
Published On 29 Jan 2026
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 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.
Two popular Tunisian journalists handed three-year jail terms
Press rights campaigners slammed the case against Bohran Bssaies and Mourad Zghidi as “legal persecution”.
US judge bars government from reviewing seized Washington Post materials
The Washington Post has demanded the immediate return of materials seized from reporter Hannah Natanson.
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Three Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli air strike
Three Palestinian photojournalists have been killed after an Israeli air strike targeted their car in central Gaza.
Published On 21 Jan 2026
FBI conducts raid on Washington Post reporter’s home, seizes electronics
Press freedom groups warn that the warrant to search reporter Hannah Natanson’s home establishes a dangerous precedent.
Australian writers’ festival cancelled after Palestinian author axed
Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled following wave of speaker withdrawals and board resignations.
