Who gets to tell the world’s news?
A look back at the Global South’s early efforts to challenge Western dominance of international news.

A look back at the Global South’s early efforts to challenge Western dominance of international news.




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Network calls move ‘assault’ on press freedom, warns of ‘dangerous pattern’ that undermines ability to report facts.
The anniversary coincides with a significant restructuring of Al Jazeera Media Network’s Arabic-language news services.
AJB’s return is a ‘reaffirmation’ of the network’s mission to go where the story matters, says its digital director.

Russia’s most prominent investigative newspaper is closing, with staff accusing the government of killing it off.
Fabricated surveys are adding to tensions in the country’s increasingly polarised political environment.
Marking three decades, Al Jazeera unveils a new structure: three channels, 33 programmes, and tech-driven innovation.
Serbians stormed a TV studio and confronted its editor-in-chief after a student-led protest movement swept into power.
President Vucic called the incident an attack on free speech and the freedom of journalism.
Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel’s inclusion.
News organisations are challenging the law, arguing it could hamper investigative journalism and endanger sources.