Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq: Interior Ministry
Iraq’s Ministry of Interior says one suspect arrested after ‘unknown individuals’ kidnap journalist.
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Israel kills more journalists than any nation on record: Media watchdog
Israel responsible for 84 of 129 journalist killings in 2025 tracked by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Warner Bros gets new offer from Paramount but still recommends Netflix bid
If Warner’s board changes course and deems Paramount’s latest offer superior, Netflix will be able to revise its bid.
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BBC criticised for nixing ‘Free Palestine’ tribute from BAFTA coverage
Part of award-winning filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr’s speech in which he says ‘Free Palestine” was not aired.
From: NewsFeed
Israel bans 5 Palestinian media organisations from occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued an order banning the work of five Palestinian local media organisations.
Published On 23 Feb 2026
Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups
Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.
Meta’s Zuckerberg pushes back on social media youth addiction claims
In a Los Angeles court, the Meta CEO was questioned about whether Instagram’s design contributed to addictive behavior.
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Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled interview with Texas Democratic candidate
US late-night show host says CBS pulled interview from Monday’s broadcast over fears it could violate new FCC guidance.
Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer
The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.
‘Zionist to the core’: Swiss commentator slams Israeli bobsleigh team
Stefan Reina’s commentary on the Israeli team’s run in Cortina focused on the athletes’ support of the genocide in Gaza.
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Why did Israel jail journalist who witnessed Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing?
Palestinian Ali al-Samoudi was with Global News Insight’s Abu Akleh when she was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in 2022.
