Press freedom
UN experts express ‘grave concern’ over detention of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong
Communication sent to Beijing government says media mogul’s prosecutions relate to his criticism of China
Amy Hawkins Senior China correspondent
31, May, 2023 @9:35 AM
‘You will be killed’: Iran’s female journalists speak out on brutal crackdown
Ahead of a trial of journalists who covered the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, reporters describe beatings and threats as government agents try to wipe out independent media
Deepa Parent
30, May, 2023 @6:00 AM
Hong Kong court rebuffs effort to dismiss Jimmy Lai national security trial
Lawyers acting for pro-democracy activist argued that proceedings could be biased due to judge selection
Amy Hawkins Senior China correspondent
29, May, 2023 @9:53 AM
Media shuns Tory party conference over demands for attendance fee
UK Conservatives are only party to charge press delegates for accreditation at annual gathering
Vanessa Thorpe Arts and media correspondent
28, May, 2023 @6:00 AM
Supporters of jailed Iranian journalists call for trials to be held in public
Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi reported on death of Mahsa Amini and face charges of conspiring with foreign powers
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
26, May, 2023 @1:04 PM
Russian court extends detention of Evan Gershkovich to August
Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested on espionage charges is being held in Moscow prison with no date set for trial
Shaun Walker
23, May, 2023 @4:36 PM
Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China
Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries
Helen Davidson in Taipei
23, May, 2023 @1:13 PM
Italian government accused of exerting ‘ruthless’ influence at state broadcaster
Source claims Giorgia Meloni’s coalition seeking to ‘cancel Italy’s antifascism footprints’ amid series of high-profile Rai departures
Angela Giuffrida in Rome
23, May, 2023 @4:00 AM
The Observer view on the high costs order against Carole Cadwalladr | Observer editorial
The court of appeal partially allowed Arron Banks’ appeal. The effect on public interest journalism could be chilling
Observer editorial
20, May, 2023 @3:48 PM
Observer’s Carole Cadwalladr facing heavy legal costs in Arron Banks case
Criticism over latest development in long-running libel dispute between the leading Brexit backer and the journalist
Mark Townsend Home affairs editor
20, May, 2023 @3:42 PM
Shireen Abu Akleh: friends and family call for justice on anniversary of killing
Israeli forces admit ‘high possibility’ Al Jazeera reporter was shot by sniper at West Bank refugee camp
Bethan McKernan in Ramallah
11, May, 2023 @4:00 AM
UK is a hostile environment for LGBTQ+ journalists, study suggests
Most respondents report receiving online abuse and harassment, with many seeing their role as dangerous
Kevin Rawlinson
08, May, 2023 @11:01 PM
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