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This year, World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media

World Press Freedom Day 2025: The impact of AI on media and press freedom

#Cannes2025 awarding juries include 20 creatives from Africa

By Danette Breitenbach 23 Apr 2025

Warc research shows that globally, newsbrand ad spend is forecast to fall to $32.3bn this year, a 33.1% decrease from 2019, as hard news stories – from trade wars to armed conflicts – draw audiences but not ad dollars. (Image supplied)

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WIN gives YouTube streaming ultimatum

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22 May 2014

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100 arrests in global raids on 'BlackShades' hackers

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Google's Kent Walker says the investigation by the European Commission was "very thorough". Image:

Digital companies demand new Google anti-trust probe

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A Norwegian mother and her British lover were sentenced to jail after the woman killed her child during a video chat. Image: Sattva

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Princess Catherine's phone was hacked 155 times by News of the World according to evidence at the London trial. Image:

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15 May 2014

A group of Iranian women flouting the strict dress code demanded by morality police in Iran. Image: Facebook

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14 May 2014

The Imperial War Museum is setting up a free digital archive of the lives of soldiers who fought in the First World War. Image: Wikipedia

British museum launches online archive of WWI stories

13 May 2014

Inmarsat is to offer a free tracking service for all flights using its GPS satellite. Image:

Inmarsat offers global airline tracking service after MH370

13 May 2014

Rupert Murdoch is working on plans to create a Pan-European major television broadcasting company. Image: Wikipedia

Murdoch targets creation of pan-European pay TV company

13 May 2014

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British online piracy deal close

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Europe's cyber-security policy under attack

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Orange says it has staunched sales drop

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