Press freedom
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What booking a magician for the White House Correspondents’ dinner reveals about the state of press
Donald Trump has never been comfortable under scrutiny. The choice not to book a comedian at this year’s event said more than any punchline ever could.
On with the show
Amid media crackdowns in Iran, we hear from a broadcaster channelling its efforts into making the voice of a nation heard.
Inside Russia Today
A young journalist looks back on four years working for Russian state media.
Beyond a joke
In an era where comedy walks a tightrope between relevance and risk, satirists worldwide navigate the delicate balance of wielding humour as political weapon while avoiding cancellation or worse.
Korea change
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, global media have sought a new regional base. The natural choice? Seoul, a hi-tech megacity welcoming the world’s biggest publications.
The crime reporters
Despite threats and the killings of their counterparts, these journalists have become dogged pursuers of justice.
Between the lines
Reporting from the middle ground of a divided city, the ‘South China Morning Post’ treads a tricky path. But will it be able to continue its balanced reporting as press freedom is increasingly attacked?
The opener
How Toronto's 1,500 parks transformed into outdoor classrooms, homeless shelters and community hubs during the pandemic.
Diplomacy
Press freedom comes under the spotlight and the UK’s ambassador to Switzerland tells all.
Writing rights
‘The Last Column’, a collection of final dispatches by journalists who have been killed in the line of duty, reminds us of the importance of a free press.
