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A decade after the User Needs Model was first adopted, the Sports User Needs Model offers a new framework for this ‘emotionally charged, commercially pressured’ sector. @dmitryshishkin.bsky.social unpacks five common newsroom concerns about this audience-driven tool. wan-ifra.org/2026/02/intr...

"Expectations have fundamentally changed. We need to relook our fundamental relationship with those we serve, how we serve them, and why." @thestraitstimes.bsky.social editor Jaime Ho shares insights on embedding community-driven journalism into newsroom strategy. wan-ifra.org/2026/02/jour...

DHS calls whistleblowers a “threat to national security.” But without leaks to the press, the public wouldn’t know that ICE is entering homes without warrants, labeling protesters “domestic terrorists,” building mass surveillance tools with Big Tech, or pushing propaganda.

Dear media, stop acting like Trump means what he says open.substack.com/pub/margaret...

The unusual thing about Moltbook is its users. To join the online chat room, you have to be an artificial-intelligence bot. No humans allowed econ.st/4bzXn3y Illustration: The Economist

"Unfortunately, there is no way to film 'safely' right now — I think everybody may be taking a risk because of how aggressive and brazen and outright illegal ICE’s conduct has been," FPF's @trevortimm.bsky.social told @wired.com.

The Tarbell Center for AI Journalism is offering reporting grants from $1k–$20k for original, in-depth reporting on artificial intelligence and its societal impacts from experienced journalists. Writers, editors, producers – freelancers or staff – can apply by 8 March. www.tarbellcenter.org/grants

The new World Press Trends Outlook reveals a dire state of affairs, made grimmer with White House attacks on press, FBI raiding a @washingtonpost.com journalist's home, and this week's killing of three Egyptian journalists in Gaza. How to safeguard press freedom? wan-ifra.org/2026/01/frag...

@petervandermeersch.bsky.social took a closer look at what one year of Trump’s second term has meant for the media. Here’s his status report. wan-ifra.org/2026/01/one-...

WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has appointed Swedish journalist and media executive Lena K Samuelsson as Executive Strategic Advisor, reinforcing the organisation’s mission to be a leading and valuable global partner for news publishers. wan-ifra.org/2026/01/wan-...

‘Censorship today revoked credentials, restricted access, visa and border uncertainty for foreign journalists, explicit retaliation against editorial independence and abuse of financial, security, or privacy laws.’ Legal advisers share practical strategies for newsrooms. wan-ifra.org/2026/01/hack...

Award-winning US media entrepreneur @adrianalacy.com shares how newsrooms can thrive in an increasingly creator-driven online world: By combining investigative reporting with personality-led distribution – and building teams that reach audiences where they live. wan-ifra.org/2026/01/news...

Have you got 30 minutes to fight for #PressFreedom in 2026? Join the #SpotlightPressFreedom campaign to promote @unesco.org May 3rd #WorldPressFreedomDay. wan-ifra.org/2025/02/want... @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social #SDG16

'In the face of widespread information chaos, the most promising and durable solutions are not those imposed by governments, but those rooted in industry-led self-regulation, radical transparency, and the adoption of universal technical standards.' - Vincent Peyrègne wan-ifra.org/2025/12/a-fr...

The latest edition of our daily roundup on journalism is out, featuring new lawsuits against Perplexity AI for copyright infringement and readings on journalism in the new Syria, AI and climate, and so much more Click to read, share and subscribe www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-new...

Pioneering Paraguayan journalist, researcher and media entrepreneur Jazmín Acuña introduces Change-Centric Journalism, the next-level model that promises longevity beyond today’s content-centric approach. wan-ifra.org/2025/11/reth...

🛶 Prejudice often sows distrust across borders in Central and Eastern Europe. 👁️These stories investigate cooperation where environmental activists resist business interests, nationalist politicians, and cross-border complexities. Read more: t.ly/vCr4x #Investigations #Crossborder #Plupro

“I think investigative journalism has a huge opportunity… we can show how we create spaces of real freedom with verified information in the middle of a very disrupted world, where there is lots of disinformation.” — María Teresa Ronderos, director of EL CLIP. More:

'Instead of asking: “How do we get them to read more news?” Perhaps we should ask: “How do we build a news experience more people want – or even better, feel they •must• – be part of?” - Aftonbladet's Head of AI and Innovation and Deputy Publisher, Martin Schori wan-ifra.org/2025/11/when...

As attacks on news media professionals increase on all fronts and moral injury gains momentum, Anthony Feinstein, global expert on mental health in journalism, illustrates why newsroom wellness deserves priority – and outlines pathways to a culture of care. wan-ifra.org/2025/11/norm...

Who supports journalists and the editors who carry the newsroom’s emotional weight? Join trauma expert Prof. Anthony Feinstein for an interactive, one-hour webinar discussion on PTSD, moral injury & resilience in journalism, tomorrow at 15:00 CET. 🗓️ Nov 12 🔗 Register: twp.ai/9PWenz

"The public’s right to know is in jeopardy in the US. The country that once proudly lauded its commitment to a free press has adopted the behavior of autocrats to stifle reporting it does not like," writes @pressfreedom.bsky.social CEO @jodieginsberg.bsky.social. wan-ifra.org/2025/10/end-...

'It's the largest massacre of journalists in human history: 253 Palestinian journalists killed since Oct 2023. 'These killings remain unpunished – a stark example of the impunity that allows this to continue, writes @ajplus MD @Dima_Khatib. #EndImpunity wan-ifra.org/2025/10/end-...

🧠 Who supports journalists & the editors who carry the newsroom’s emotional weight? Join trauma expert Prof. Anthony Feinstein for a @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social webinar discussion on PTSD, moral injury & resilience in journalism. 🗓️ Nov 12 🔗 Register: https://twp.ai/9PWenz

'The pattern is clear: coordinated waves of digital abuse, aimed mainly at women and minority journalists, with almost total impunity for the perpetrators,' writes Peter Vandermeersch for International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. #EndImpunity wan-ifra.org/2025/10/end-...

The former Mediahuis Ireland CEO, shares insights into his new role as inaugural Fellow, Journalism and Society – and offers sage advice for journalists, editors and newsrooms working through a period of immense change. wan-ifra.org/2025/10/the-...

'Tech companies talk a lot about trust, but trust is not built on talk. We’re calling on the leaders of the AI revolution to get a handle on this problem now.' – @lizcorbin.ebu.ch and Vincent Peyregne for #WND2025. #ChooseJournalism this #WND2025 because #FactsMatter wan-ifra.org/2025/09/you-...

Our current environment of misinformation, mistrust, the spread of illiberal politics through influencer-style authoritarians, and the erosion of democratic norms, is “less an era of change than a change of era,” writes Fernando Belzunce. worldnewsday.org/times-of-dar...

#Germany: Full support to #TikTok strikers amid the social media company’s refusal to engage in collective bargaining after announcing AI will take over 150 jobs. They are defending not only their dismissal conditions, but also a quality content moderation model that respects freedom of expression.

In this op ed to mark #WND2025 Kenyan journalist Winnie Kamau calls out the alarming global trend of governments shutting down the internet in times of political crisis, with 294 such shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024 – 15, in Africa. #ChooseFacts #journalismmatters worldnewsday.org/shutting-dow...

Eleven of the world’s leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, urge governments to recognise and uphold the economic value of public interest media in the age of AI. worldnewsday.org/expert-opini...

As the world devolves into a lack of clarity and nuance, is divided by growing factionalism and supremacy, and lies and truth seem interchangeable, an independent news media is more relevant than ever, @news24southafrica.bsky.social editors write ahead of #WND2025. www.news24.com/opinions/edi...

'Most journalism movies, even the ones that aren’t exactly like the day-to-day lives of flesh-and-blood journalists, are still pretty entertaining. Many perfectly capture the journalistic experience.' www.poynter.org/business-wor...

Intolerance. Violence. Impunity. Stand with accountable journalism on #WorldNewsDay, 28 September, to #ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter #WND2025 wan-ifra.org/2025/07/worl...

Intolerance. Violence. Impunity. Stand with accountable journalism on #WorldNewsDay, 28 September, to #ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter #WND2025 wan-ifra.org/2025/07/worl...

Just one week to #WND2025, when global news media draw public attention to the vital role that journalists play in society. This is our final call to spotlight your newsroom. Sign up for campaign materials now. #ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter #WorldNewsDay docs.google.com/forms/d/1YA9...

Propaganda, disinfo and authoritarian clampdowns are rewriting the rules of newsroom engagement – so the need to champion the cause of journalism has never been stronger. #WND2025 urges the industry to join us in highlighting the importance of fact-based journalism. wan-ifra.org/2025/09/worl...

The countdown to @WorldNewsDay25 on 28 September starts now. If you’ve not yet signed up for our campaign materials, join us today. #ChooseTruth because #JournalismMatters docs.google.com/forms/d/1YA9...

M20 for G20: Media policy summit urges G20 to prioritise information integrity for the public good – and calls on media, society and all stakeholders to act on critical challenges for public good. wan-ifra.org/2025/09/m20-...

"Journalism, and the accountability it brings, matters – if it didn’t, the Israeli government wouldn’t be so hell-bent on restricting it." – Andy Heslop. wan-ifra.org/2025/09/enou...

South Africa is gearing up for November’s G20 Summit – and the country’s news media torchbearers are ensuring journalism is not just an afterthought. wan-ifra.org/2025/08/m20-

Calls are escalating for urgent action to protect journalists in Gaza; to allow international media access, and for independent investigations into targeted killings. Some 200 journalists have died – those who remain face hunger, displacement and inhumane conditions... wan-ifra.org/2025/08/norw...

'We really need to turn trust around. Global relations, strong communities ... and each person’s ability to help shape the world they hope to see entirely depends on it,’ says Sally Lehrman, Chief Executive of @thetrustproject.bsky.social. wan-ifra.org/2025/08/chec...

We are looking for 5 inspiring case studies from around the world to show journalism's impact ahead of #WorldNewsDay – stories that positively influenced an individual’s or community's future, or investigations that led to significant change. Please share links or examples. #journalismmatters

#Palestine: Israel kills five Al Jazeera staff in a targeted attack on a journalists’ tent in #Gaza City. We condemn the deliberate targeting of journalists and urge UN Member states to adopt a binding international convention for the safety of journalists. urgent action is needed!

The World Editors Forum condemns the targeted killing of Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif and four others in Gaza, urging immediate and unhindered access for reporters to the conflict zone. wan-ifra.org/2025/08/tell...

#Palestine: "After smearing Gaza's journalists with unproven allegations of being 'terrorists', Israel has killed five @aljazeera.com staff. The deliberate targeting of journalists is a war crime. Israeli leaders must be held accountable" says #IFJ General Secretary @abellanger.bsky.social.