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The Journal Investigates
4 months ago
Deadline is today!
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The Ditch
5 months ago
What's troubling about Veronica Guerin's death isn't that she took risks with her safety ā many reporters do that ā but that she worked in an industry that made her the star of personality-driven stories, likely placing her in greater danger than necessary
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Veronica Guerin: the dangers of making journalists the story
'I think we live or die by the market,' said Sunday Independent editor Aengus Fanning.
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A shepherd tends to his flock on GorĆ©e Island, Senegal. šø by me
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RSF
7 months ago
In the past two years of civil war in
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, more than 400 journalists have fled to neighbouring countries, especially Egypt. RSF urges host countries to allow them to regularise their situation so that they can continue their work, and calls on UNHCR to reinforce protection measures.
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Sudanās exile media - fragile sources of news about a forgotten war
At least ten Sudanese exile media outlets have been founded or have continued to operate since Sudanās civil war began two years ago, on 15 April 2023, and more than 400 journalists have fled to neigh...
https://rsf.org/en/sudan-s-exile-media-fragile-sources-news-about-forgotten-war
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Madison Marriage
9 months ago
I wrote about my brother Charlieās final 48 hours, and his increasingly desperate attempts to track down an emergency supply of medication from the NHS. Itās an upsetting read but one Iām proud of. Heād be delighted to have made the
@financialtimes.com
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Covering Climate Now
9 months ago
Submit your reporting to the fifth annual Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards! We're looking for exceptionally reported stories in fifteen different categories, including disinformation, health, and solutions. Learn more and apply by March 31:
coveringclimatenow.org/projects/awa...
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The Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards ā Covering Climate Now
Entry submissions are OPEN for the 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards. This is the fifth year for our annual awards program, and every year weāre amazed by the quality and variety of work ent...
https://coveringclimatenow.org/projects/awards/
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Reuters
9 months ago
BREAKING: A car has driven into a group of people in the German city of Munich, leaving several people injured, police said. Officers are working to verify what has happened, a spokesperson said
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Alicia Wanless
10 months ago
Wow. January has been the longest year.
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sianushka.bsky.social
10 months ago
I believe as a feminist investigative journalist, it's vital to promote and support women's work, so I finally got around to making this starter pack.
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Chris Houston
10 months ago
It's good to see that Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed by Iran. BBC reporting:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@rsf-inter.bsky.social
document that there are currently 528 journalists and 25 media workers detained globally. Reporters Without Borders:
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Reuters
10 months ago
Tibet's earthquake that killed 126 people and damaged four water reservoirs this week highlights the risks from a hydropower building spree by Asian giants China and India in one of the world's most remote, quake-prone regions, experts say
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Tibet quake highlights earthquake risk for dams on roof of the world
Tibet's earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that killed 126 and damaged four water reservoirs this week highlights the risks from a hydropower building spree by Asian giants China and India in one of the world's most remote, quake-prone regions, experts say.
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Reuters
10 months ago
The United States has no current plans to increase its military presence in Greenland, the US embassy in Copenhagen said, after President-elect Donald Trump expressed renewed interest in acquiring the vast Arctic island
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US says it has no plans to increase military presence in Greenland
The United States has no current plans to increase its military presence in Greenland, the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen said on Thursday, after President-elect Donald Trump expressed renewed interest in acquiring the vast Arctic island.
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Reuters
10 months ago
Pope Francis stepped up his recent criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave 'very serious and shameful'
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Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope calls situation in Gaza 'shameful'
Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave "very serious and shameful".
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Reuters
10 months ago
Lebanon's parliament looks set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun head of state, three senior political sources said, ending a presidential vacuum which has persisted since 2022 and showing the diminished sway of the Iran-backed Hezbollah
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Lebanese army chief edges towards presidency, Lebanese sources say
The parliament looks set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun as head of state, ending a presidential vacuum which has persisted since 2022 and showing the diminished sway of the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Reuters
10 months ago
The Kremlin said Russia had strategic national interests in the Arctic when asked to comment on US President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland, absorbing Canada and taking control of the Panama Canal
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Kremlin, on Trump remarks on Greenland and Canada, says Russia has Arctic interests
The Kremlin on Thursday said that Russia had strategic national interests in the Arctic when asked to comment on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland, absorbing Canada and taking control of the Panama Canal.
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Reuters
10 months ago
On his public journey to embracing Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), Elon Musk has frequently amplified the online content of one young supporter of the party - climate change and COVID-19 lockdown sceptic Naomi Seibt
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Meet the influencer who has Elon Musk's ear on Germany's far-right
On his public journey to embracing Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany, Elon Musk has amplified the online content of one young supporter of the party: Climate change and COVID-19 lockdown sceptic Naomi Seibt.
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Reuters
11 months ago
No one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people
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Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan
No one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.
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Reuters
11 months ago
Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine are set to end on New Year's Day, bringing down the curtain on Moscow's long period of dominance of supply in the European gas market
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Europe's Russian gas era comes to an end as Ukraine transit stops
Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine are set to end on New Year's Day, bringing down the curtain on Moscow's long period of dominance of supply in the European gas market.
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Reuters
11 months ago
Sudan has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a report thatās expected to show famine spreading across the country, a step likely to undercut efforts to address one of the worldās largest hunger crises
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Exclusive: Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report
Sudanās withdrawal from the IPC system could undermine humanitarian efforts to help millions of Sudanese suffering from extreme hunger.
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David Batty
11 months ago
I was forced to give my baby away ā and it was 40 years before I saw him again. Abused as a child, barely able to support herself as an adult, Maria Arbuckle was one of thousands of unmarried women who suffered in Irelandās mother and baby homes.
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I was forced to give my baby away ā and it was 40 years before I saw him again
Abused as a child, barely able to support herself as an adult, Maria Arbuckle was one of thousands of unmarried women who suffered in Irelandās mother and baby homes. She talks about her long battle t...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/dec/11/i-was-forced-to-give-my-baby-away-and-it-was-40-years-before-i-saw-him-again
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Reuters
11 months ago
Syria's new interim prime minister said he aimed to bring back millions of Syrian refugees, protect all citizens and provide basic services but acknowledged it would be difficult because the country lacked foreign currency
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Interim Syrian leader vows to rebuild but faces cash crunch
Syria's new interim prime minister said he aimed to bring back millions of Syrian refugees, protect all citizens and provide basic services but acknowledged it would be difficult because the country lacked foreign currency.
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Nearly Legal
11 months ago
14% increase in homelessness in a year. 1 in 47 people in London are homeless, 1 in 61 in Birmingham. There are dreadful, frightening figures.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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Shelter condemns āshockingā 14% rise in homelessness across England
Charity says soaring private rents, rising evictions and lack of affordable social housing are to blame
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/dec/11/shelter-condemns-shocking-rise-homelessness-england
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David Batty
11 months ago
Bashar al-Assadās palace burned and ransacked ā in pictures
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Bashar al-Assadās palace burned and ransacked ā in pictures
Syrian president Bashar al-Assadās presidential palace in Damascus has been overrun by rebel forces and now people are taking selfies in the grand reception rooms
https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2024/dec/09/bashar-al-assads-palace-burned-and-ransacked-in-pictures
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Mark Little
11 months ago
If youāre trying to get your head around dramatic events in Syria, this quality explainer from
@channel4news.bsky.social
is a great place to start
youtu.be/oCPPveLwtUk?...
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Syria war: how Assadās allies have given rebels chance of victory
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
https://youtu.be/oCPPveLwtUk?si=sK1EfcPv8eUpEjiP
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Prashant Rao
11 months ago
š” UK JOURNALISM JOB ALERT š”
@semafor.com
is hiring an early-career journalist in its London newsroom. Details here:
boards.greenhouse.io/semafor/jobs...
Reach out if you've got questions!
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Newsroom Fellow (6-12 month Contract)
London
https://boards.greenhouse.io/semafor/jobs/4388252005
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Reuters
11 months ago
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in parliament after he imposed, then lifted martial law. Members of his party boycotted the vote
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South Korea's Yoon survives impeachment vote after his party boycotts
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in the opposition-led parliament on Saturday that was prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law this week, after members of his party boycotted the vote.
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Reuters
11 months ago
Bashar al-Assad used Russian and Iranian firepower to beat back rebel forces during years of civil war, but never defeated them, leaving the Syrian president vulnerable when his allies were distracted by other wars and his enemies rose up
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Iron-fisted Assad under threat as Syrian rebels draw closer
President Bashar al-Assad used Russian and Iranian firepower to beat back rebel forces during years of civil war but never defeated them, leaving him vulnerable when his allies were distracted by wars elsewhere and his enemies went on the march.
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Reuters
12 months ago
Georgian police arrested a prominent opposition leader after using water cannon and tear gas to scatter anti-government protesters who rallied outside parliament for the fourth straight night
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Georgian opposition leader arrested after fourth night of protests
Georgian police used water cannon and tear gas to scatter anti-government protesters who rallied outside parliament.
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Reuters
12 months ago
Israeli forces bombarded houses in overnight attacks in the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least 15 people in one of the buildings in the town of Beit Lahiya, Palestinian medics said
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Israeli army bombards homes in north Gaza, airstrike kills 15, medics say
Israeli forces bombarded houses in overnight attacks in the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least 15 people in one of the buildings in the town of Beit Lahiya, Palestinian medics said on Monday.
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Reuters
12 months ago
š Russian and Syrian jets have struck the rebel-held city of Idlib in northern Syria as President Bashar al-Assad vows to crush insurgents who swept into the city of Aleppo. Find out more on the daily Reuters World News podcast
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Reuters Pictures
12 months ago
A girl stands next to her house that was damaged by a Russian missile strike on the outskirts of Odesa, Ukraine. More pictures of the day:
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Reuters
12 months ago
Net migration to Britain soared far above original estimates in 2023, to a record 900,000, although tougher visa rules have started to reduce the number of arrivals, official data showed
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UK's Starmer pledges to reduce immigration with points-based reform
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Thursday to reduce the number of migrants coming to Britain, saying he would produce a plan for reform of the points-based immigration system that would put the onus on businesses to train British workers.
https://reut.rs/4fPvrYA
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Reuters
12 months ago
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah took effect at 0200 GMT on Wednesday after US President Joe Biden said both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France
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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
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Reuters
12 months ago
BREAKING: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon and would 'respond forcefully to any violation' by Hezbollah. Live coverage:
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Israel-Lebanon Live: Netanyahu says he will put ceasefire deal to full cabinet
President Joe Biden is to deliver remarks from the White House
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Smallpox has been eradicated worldwide since 1980 and is not held in check by vaccines, contrary to posts suggesting the deadly virus may circulate again if vaccines become optional.
www.reuters.com/fact-check/s...
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Fact Check: Smallpox is eradicated, not held in check by vaccines
Smallpox has been eradicated worldwide since 1980 and is not held in check by vaccines, contrary to posts suggesting the deadly virus may circulate again if vaccines become optional.
https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/smallpox-is-eradicated-not-held-check-by-vaccines-2024-11-21/
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