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World Mental Health Day spotlights support for those covering crises It’s World Mental Health Day today (Friday 10 October), and this year’s theme is “Access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.”

On #WMHD25 a reminder to freelancers to prioritise self-care. YOU are your business. Routinely reporting and writing about human suffering can take its toll on your mental health.

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Recommended reading for all freelance journalists trying to get to grips with the French idea of what a freelance journalist is. @nujparis.bsky.social

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Conservatives Accused of ‘Trumpian’ Tactics After Barring Second Byline Times Journalist From Conference The National Union of Journalists described the bans as a threat to media freedom which "undermines the Conservative Party leader’s repeated pledge to fight for free speech"

“The Conservative Party should properly communicate and clarify the specific reasons for not granting these journalists access to its conference. Once again, the NUJ calls on all political parties to uphold media freedom and democratic accountability.”

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📆 Taking place this eve! Don't miss the monthly branch meeting of the Paris NUJ.:) Hope to see you there 👌

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🔊 It’s (nearly) that time again! This is your friendly reminder that our next meeting of the NUJ Paris branch, for all NUJ members throughout France, will take place via Zoom on Tuesday September 30 from 6:30pm. Check your inbox for details and hope to see you there! 💻

Stop the freelance rip-off All freelancers in the UK should respond to government's consultation on late payments and poor payment practices. It's time for urgent change.

📣 Freelancers - respond to the UK govt's consultation on late payments and poor practices. We have responses to support your submission. This is an important opportunity for every freelance media worker. Please share!

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The Times announces the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award - News UK The Times and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) today announce the launch of the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award, created to honour one of Britain’s bravest…

The Times and NCTJ have launched the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award in memory of the "tenacious" reporter. The award offers a year-long paid internship at The Times to support the next generation of investigative reporters www.news.co.uk/latest-news/...

New DSA Complaint Against Google AI Overviews in Germany | Thomas Höppner Yesterday, an alliance of media associations and NGOs submitted a formal complaint against Google’s AI Overviews (#AIOs) for breaching the Digital Services Act (#DSA). The complaint was filed with the...

An alliance of NGOs and media associations, including German Journalists' Association and European Federation of Journalists, have submitted a formal complaint against Google’s AI Overviews for breaching the Digital Services Act www.linkedin.com/posts/thomas...

Alan Rusbridger to leave Prospect after four years as editor The editor-in-chief of Prospect Alan Rusbridger has announced his departure from the magazine after four years.

Alan Rusbridger to leave Prospect after four years as editor pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...

Why The Economist isn't doing AI deals but has launched on Substack The Economist president Luke Bradley-Jones shares his three Ds: differentiation, direct relationships, discoverability.

Why The Economist isn’t doing AI deals but has launched on Substack
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Stop the freelance rip-off All freelancers in the UK should respond to government's consultation on late payments and poor payment practices. It's time for urgent change.

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Royal cleaner stories removed by Times and Sun after authenticity questions Stories featuring a ‘royal cleaner’ who claimed to have worked for the Royals have been withdrawn over questions about their authenticity.

Royal cleaner stories removed by Times and Sun after authenticity questions. Dozens of stories published based on questionable press releases. pressgazette.co.uk/news/royal-c...

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🔊 We are delighted to announce our all-singing, all-dancing new website! Take a look here and let us know what you think: nujparis.fr Thanks to our chair, @alidabbs.bsky.social, for all his brilliant work in making this happen. 🙌

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Mental Health in Journalism Summit 2025 Save the date and register for Mental Health in Journalism Summit 2025, a global and open online event!

You are a journalist and you are wondering how to take care of your #mentalhealth? You would like to improve the #wellbeing of your team?

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Open letter on protecting journalists and defending truth in Gaza The NUJ, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) are among signatories of open letter urging action to protect journalists and truth in Gaza.

📣 Open letter on protecting journalists and defending truth in Gaza - please sign.
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Journalistes à Gaza : les visages du carnage Dans le cimetière à ciel ouvert qu’est devenue la bande de Gaza, reposent les âmes de plusieurs dizaines de journalistes, tués en bravant le blocus médiatique imposé par Israël. Mediapart a reconstit…

Another 5, add them to the previous, er, how many? If you have lost count, it can help to humanise the journalists being systematically killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. Photos and bios updated daily by Médiapart here: www.mediapart.fr/studio/panor... @nujparis.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social

Palestine: hospital killings by Israeli forces show need for global action The airstrikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in which at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists and media workers, underlines the need for global action to end the Israeli…

From 26-27 Aug NUJ members will join sister unions around the world in 48 hours of solidarity action in support of journalists working in Gaza. Please join us 🙏

Virtual solidarity vigil at 12.30 pm tomorrow followed by our event at 5.30 pm opposite Downing St.

Vanity Fair Will Boost Focus on Core Areas Like Hollywood While Cutting Back Some Coverage, Says New Editorial Director Vanity Fair will scale back certain areas of coverage, including shutting down The Hive, to focus on entertainment and culture, editorial director Mark Guiducci said.

Vanity Fair is cutting back on "news aggregation, reviews and trade coverage" and concentrating on ents, celebs, culture, money, politics and style under its new editorial director. This includes phasing out business, politics and tech vertical The Hive variety.com/2025/digital...

Safety | Rory Peck Trust

A reminder for all journalists that we have useful safety resources on our website which are free to access and cover physical, digital and psychological safety guidance rorypecktrust.org/get-help/saf...

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Recommended: an unfussy and (IMHO) reasonable guide to replacing some questionable classic IT terms ("blacklist" etc) with friendlier alternatives, written by a Linux group. Distribute to tech writers and subs. @nujparis.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social www.aswf.io/inclusive-la...

Nearly 1,000 journalists sign new petition urging end to Gaza 'information blackout' Nearly 1,000 journalists sign new petition calling for immediate access to journalists amid warning media workers are starving to death,

Nearly 1,000 journalists sign new petition urging end to Gaza ‘information blackout’
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The UK government must press for an end to the embargo on foreign media reporting from Gaza and for an investigation into the targeted killing of Palestinian journalists and media workers by Israeli forces.

Please sign this open letter: www.warchild.org.uk/protecting-j...

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