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Three Stars and Stripes journalists have sued the US Defense Department over their firings, alleging violations of First Amendment rights and an effort to undermine the paper's independence. The lawsuit cites censorship efforts and retaliation for reporting on military conditions.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with terrorism facilitation, issuing an international arrest warrant. The agency accuses Durov of failing to remove content used by Ukrainian agencies and extremist groups to plan attacks inside Russia. Durov has not commented, but Telegram's official X account posted an image of Durov giving the middle finger after the announcement.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's army commander and son of President Yoweri Museveni, ordered the closure of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda on January 19, stating he does not believe in a free press. Armed forces blocked the Daily Monitor building, while NTV Uganda and other outlets ceased broadcasting. The move has drawn concern from media watchdogs.
The New Delhi High Court has rejected Telegram's appeal against a temporary ban in India, citing the platform's alleged sale of leaked medical exam questions. The ban prompted Telegram's removal from Indian app stores, affecting over 150 million users. Telegram has criticized the ruling, stating it harms users and questioning the government's account of events.
The founder of an online satirical political movement 'Cockroach Janta Party' accuses the Indian government of taking down its website and hacking Instagram accounts. The movement, launched in response to a Supreme Court judge's remarks, has amassed over 22 million followers and is calling for the education minister's resignation amid exam scandal protests.
The founder of the online political satire movement 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) has accused the Indian government of taking down the group's official website. Dipke also says both his personal and the movement's Instagram accounts have been hacked, with CJP's Instagram page amassing over 22 million followers in its first week.
Pro-Israel media outlets are accused of preventing the public from accessing information about the President, sparking a debate over press freedom. Critics say the censorship undermines trust and informed decision-making, while media defenders cite national security and anti-misinformation goals. Human rights groups are urging respect for free information access and independent journalism.
Iran is expanding tiered internet access for approved individuals amid a nationwide blackout that has disconnected most of its 90 million citizens for nearly three months. The government has created a new cyberspace body to manage the system but experts say it violates digital rights and may become permanent.
'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack,' a documentary the BBC refused to broadcast over impartiality concerns, won a BAFTA in the Current Affairs category. Its producers criticised the BBC during the ceremony, accusing it of censorship. The film, later aired by Channel 4, highlights attacks on healthcare workers in Gaza.
