Stephen Colbert says CBS barred 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.
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Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game
The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on national security conviction
Lai’s case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.
Washington Post announces massive layoffs in blow to storied paper
Spokesperson says that cuts apply to about one-third of newsroom, with sport and international coverage largely gutted.
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Al Jazeera Director General calls for ethical tech and dialogue
‘This is the path we’re pursuing.’ Al Jazeera’s Director General at speaking at Web Summit Qatar.
Published On 3 Feb 2026
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Al Jazeera Director General outlines media vision at Web Summit Qatar
Al Jazeera Media Network Director General Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani addressed the Web Summit in Qatar.
Published On 3 Feb 2026
Al Jazeera to reinvent journalism for the digital age: Director general
AJ chief warns algorithms fuel polarisation, unveils ‘Core Project’ at Web Summit Qatar.
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CBS News’ Bari Weiss unveils new strategy amid backlash, viewership lags
The network is set lean into podcasters bringing on more controversial conservative leaning voices.
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Israeli woman watches TV report of her death in Iran protests
An Israeli woman was shocked to discover that Israeli media was falsely reporting about her death during Iran protests.
Published On 27 Jan 2026
Israeli air strike kills TV presenter in southern Lebanon
Lebanese minister calls on international community to take ‘urgent action’ to put an end to Israeli violations.
