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09/19/2026September 19, 2026
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Trump vs. the press: Who controls the story?
Trump vs. the press: Who controls the story?
A major showdown is unfolding between President Donald Trump and the US news media.Press Freedom09/23/2026September 23, 202611:57 min
US President Trump bans media outlets from White House
US President Trump bans media outlets from White House
Trump has banned CNN, Politico, and MS Now from the White House, citing what he calls biased coverage.Press Freedom09/19/2026September 19, 202608:51 min
As pipeline nears finish, resistance in Uganda holds firm
As pipeline nears finish, resistance in Uganda holds firm
In Uganda, protesters continue to battle an oil pipeline and crude oil drilling in ecologically sensitive areas despiteNature and Environment09/16/2026September 16, 202605:16 min
Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted in journalist’s murder
Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted in journalist’s murder
Almost nine years after the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the question of who ordered her death remains unanswered.Press Freedom09/04/2026September 4, 2026
‘Under siege’: Uganda’s army chief clamps down on the press
‘Under siege’: Uganda’s army chief clamps down on the press
Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.Press Freedom06/30/2026June 30, 2026
Jimmy Lai’s daughter: ‘All my father did was journalism’
Jimmy Lai’s daughter: ‘All my father did was journalism’
At the Global Media Forum 2026, Claire Lai spoke about her imprisoned father’s health and struggle for press freedom.Politics06/23/2026June 23, 202608:25 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
Zambia’s media freedom under scrutiny ahead of 2026 election
Zambian media rights groups warn of mounting legal, economic and political pressures ahead of the August ballot.Politics05/18/2026May 18, 2026
How Serbia’s government controls much of the media
With an election expected soon, experts fear authorities will try to eliminate independent reporting.Politics05/03/2026May 3, 2026
Who is Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai?
Jimmy Lai, who has been awarded DW’s Freedom of Speech Award, built arguably Hong Kong’s most fearless newspaper.Politics04/30/2026April 30, 202602:09 minAll content (642) on this topic
