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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.

What's troubling about Veronica Guerin's death isn't that she took risks with her safety – many reporters do that – 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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Sudan’s 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 Sudan’s civil war began two years ago, on 15 April 2023, and more than 400 journalists have fled to neigh...

In the past two years of civil war in #Sudan, 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.

I wrote about my brother Charlie’s final 48 hours, and his increasingly desperate attempts to track down an emergency supply of medication from the NHS. It’s an upsetting read but one I’m proud of. He’d be delighted to have made the @financialtimes.com magazine front cover: on.ft.com/434zZqn

The Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards — 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 we’re amazed by the quality and variety of work ent...

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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 reut.rs/3CKgcC1

Wow. January has been the longest year.

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. go.bsky.app/RaopwNN

Infographic: There are currently 528 journalists and 25 media workers detained globally.

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: rsf.org/en

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.

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 reut.rs/3PrewQC

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.

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 reut.rs/3PsbOdy

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".

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' reut.rs/40gfjce

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.

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 reut.rs/426rYRx

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.

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 reut.rs/4a9hkLK

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.

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 reut.rs/405LtXL 1/8

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.

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 reut.rs/49X46Bu

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.

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 reut.rs/3DEDIR2

Exclusive: Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report Sudan’s withdrawal from the IPC system could undermine humanitarian efforts to help millions of Sudanese suffering from extreme hunger.

Sudan has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a report that’s expected to show famine spreading across the country, a step likely to undercut efforts to address one of the world’s largest hunger crises reut.rs/3DEPmuW

I was forced to give my baby away – 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 Ireland’s mother and baby homes. She talks about her long battle t...

I was forced to give my baby away – 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 Ireland’s mother and baby homes. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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.

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 reut.rs/4gaKa0o

Shelter condemns ‘shocking’ 14% rise in homelessness across England Charity says soaring private rents, rising evictions and lack of affordable social housing are to blame

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.

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Bashar al-Assad’s palace burned and ransacked – in pictures Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s presidential palace in Damascus has been overrun by rebel forces and now people are taking selfies in the grand reception rooms

Bashar al-Assad’s palace burned and ransacked – in pictures www.theguardian.com/world/galler...

YouTube video by Channel 4 News Syria war: how Assad’s allies have given rebels chance of victory

If you’re 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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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.

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 reut.rs/4iqNohN

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.

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 reut.rs/3D4k68A

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.

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 reut.rs/4eVkt2v

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.

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 reut.rs/49xRBMR

🔊 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 reut.rs/3ZvpM4d