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CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.
September 26, 2026How Trump's media ban sparked a broadcaster boycott
The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?
September 22, 2026Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban
Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
September 22, 2026CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
The US media outlets say they are defending "the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes".
September 21, 2026Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.
September 19, 2026Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.
September 18, 2026Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.
August 24, 2026US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired
Erik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a red line".
August 22, 2026Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says
Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.
August 20, 2026Pakistan restricts international media reporting
Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.
August 5, 2026Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.
July 25, 2026'Security was tighter this time': Inside the room at Trump press dinner
The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr attended the rearranged dinner after the first was disrupted by a gunman.
July 25, 2026Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
June 28, 2026Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters - Reuters
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters Reuters
May 3, 2026Stellantis sinks on weak cash flows as tariff refunds lift profit - Reuters
Stellantis sinks on weak cash flows as tariff refunds lift profit Reuters
April 30, 2026'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting
Correspondent Tom Bateman was in the dining room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump and other officials when gunshots were heard.
April 28, 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
April 7, 2026US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote - Reuters
US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote Reuters
March 31, 2026Pentagon adopts new press restrictions after court order against previous limits - Reuters
Pentagon adopts new press restrictions after court order against previous limits Reuters
March 23, 2026Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules
The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.
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White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN had been scheduled to fly with Trump on Air Force One US broadcaster CNN has been barred from travelling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee on Saturday. The mov
Major US outlets suspend shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban
Trump's comments at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday were streamed by the White House but were inaudible Major US television networks suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump on M
What is the White House pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
A network boycott affected live TV coverage of Trump's ribbon-cutting event at the White House When Donald Trump unveiled a helipad at the White House on Monday, his remarks were barely audible in li
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
Trump announced the ban on Friday, accusing the organisations of writing "fiction or lies" about his administration CNN, Politico and MS NOW have said they will sue the Trump administration after the
Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets from White House is "because they're fake news" Politico, CNN and MS NOW journalists have been denied access to the White House after US President Donald Tr
Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets from White House is "because they're fake news" US President Donald Trump has announced that he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the W
Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros has pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest, saying that the competition can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved
US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired
Watch: Stars and Stripes editor Erik Slavin speaks to the BBC after his dismissal The editor-in-chief of US military newspaper Stars and Stripes has told the BBC of his concern over censorship a day
Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says
The two filmmakers were arrested while working in Kara, in northern Togo, last month The two French journalists detained in Togo since last month have been charged with "false declarations" despite h
Pakistan restricts international media reporting
Recent tensions in Kashmir have led to demonstrations, and police crackdowns, like this one in Lahore Pakistani authorities have imposed new restrictions on international media reporting in the count
'Security was tighter this time': Inside the room at Trump press dinner
US President Donald Trump hosted a second attempt of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after the first event in April was interrupted by a gunman opening fire near a security checkpoint. A feder
Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
Watch: 'The show must go on' says Trump at second White House correspondents dinner US President Donald Trump has taken swipes at the media at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinne
Pope remembers journalists who lost their lives due to violence and wars
Vatican News Following the recitation of Sunday's Regina Caeli, Pope Leo XIV recalled that today May 3rd marks World Press Freedom Day, the annual day promoted by UNESCO, the United Nations Education
On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones
The pope urged the rememberance of journalists who lost their lives pursuing the truth, particularly in conflict areas. Save Share Pope Leo has marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning violat
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican, May 3, 2026. Vatican Media/Mario Tomassetti/Han
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Stellantis reports return to profit in first quarter of 2026
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World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner
US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe. Save Share The United States is taking stock of a shooting at the White House correspon
Iraqi armed group releases abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson
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Hungary Orders Investigation of Journalist on Espionage Accusation
Click to expand Image A man holds a banner showing the eyes of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during