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WHCA Dinner Re-staged at Waldorf with Tight Security

Hundreds of veteran journalists and eight press-freedom groups are urging the White House Correspondents’ Association to publicly defend the press and confront President Trump at the rescheduled WHCA dinner, citing intensified government actions against reporters since the April event. The coalition points to subpoenas for New York Times reporters, threats to revoke broadcast licenses, and other measures by the Justice Department and FCC as evidence of an eroding First Amendment landscape, while noting the event will proceed with enhanced security and a smaller guest list as Trump attends at the Waldorf Astoria.

Donald Trump

Jul 27, 2026

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France Bans Under-15 Social Media, Phones in Schools

France is pushing a bill to ban children under 15 from major social networks and mobile phone use in high schools, aiming for a September start though it must clear EU compatibility requirements and parliamentary votes. Lawmakers are negotiating between a universal ban and a blacklist approach, with President Macron backing the measure and enforcement hinging on an officially maintained list of banned platforms and age-verification rules, following an Australian precedent.

Emmanuel Macron

Jul 25, 2026

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IPT Finds MI5, PSNI Damaged Journalist Kearney

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland illegally obtained journalist Vincent Kearney’s phone records, with damages awarded in what is described as a landmark case for press freedom. Reports indicate the total damages amount to about £20,000, and Kearney welcomed the judgment as holding authorities to account.

The United Kingdom Police Service of Northern Ireland

Jul 23, 2026

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JioStar reports India rights for The Hundred 2026

JioStar has secured exclusive linear and digital rights in India for The Hundred 2026 from Sony Pictures Networks India, with all 68 matches streaming on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. The six edition begins July 21 at The Oval with a women’s double-header, and the season features rebranded franchises such as MI London and SunRisers Leeds alongside marquee international and Indian players.

Deepti Sharma Jemimah Rodrigues

Jul 21, 2026

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News Corp Sues Brave Over AI Article Theft

News Corp has filed countersuits against Brave Software accusing it of distributing and selling Wall Street Journal and New York Post articles to AI companies without permission, seeking injunctive relief and up to $150,000 per infringement as part of a broader clash over AI training content. Brave had previously sued News Corp claiming its practices were legal fair use, while News Corp argues Brave’s scraping and bundling exceed fair use, illustrating a surge of litigation between publishers and technology firms over copyrighted news content used for AI.

Rupert Murdoch

Jul 22, 2026

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Truth Against The Machine Elevates Independent Journalism

Truth Against The Machine reiterates its commitment to independent journalism, delivering timely reporting, public-interest stories, and in-depth coverage across public policy, community affairs, environmental issues, politics, and social topics to inform civic discourse and accountability. The platform emphasizes transparency, thoughtful reporting, and engagement with local communities to broaden awareness of topics that may receive limited attention.

United States

Jul 23, 2026

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Nigerian Defence Minister Musa Denies Resignation Rumours

Nigeria's Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa has repeatedly denied resignations rumors, with the Defence Ministry and his media aide calling the reports malicious and false while reiterating his commitment to national security and the defence agenda. Officials urge the public to disregard the fake news and verify information through official channels amid widespread misinformation on social media.

Jul 20, 2026

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YouTube Appeals Los Angeles Social Media Addiction Verdict

YouTube has appealed a landmark LA verdict in the social media addiction case, challenging the finding that the platform was designed to hook young users, with Meta also filing an appeal and both sides facing $3 million in compensatory damages plus a potential $3 million in punitive damages tied to Kaley KGM. The case continues to hinge on whether YouTube is a social media platform and on legal protections like Section 230, as investors watch the liability implications for design choices and future regulation.

Jul 15, 2026

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WHCA Dinner Re-staged at Waldorf with Tight Security

France Bans Under-15 Social Media, Phones in Schools

IPT Finds MI5, PSNI Damaged Journalist Kearney

JioStar reports India rights for The Hundred 2026

News Corp Sues Brave Over AI Article Theft

Truth Against The Machine Elevates Independent Journalism

Nigerian Defence Minister Musa Denies Resignation Rumours

YouTube Appeals Los Angeles Social Media Addiction Verdict

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