EPA Images Launches New Academy for Future Photojournalists
The European Pressphoto Agency (EPA Images) has announced the launch of the EPA Academy, a new 12-month Advanced Programme in International News Photography aimed at nurturing the next generation of photojournalists. Designed for aspiring visual journalists, the course blends theory with practice—offering in-depth monthly seminars, hands-on workshops, and a two-month internship. With a focus on news and sports photography, students [...]
Journalists in Gaza Face Starvation, Warn Global News Outlets
Experienced war reporters are being stopped by a lack of food from providing independent coverage of the Gaza conflict, news organisations warn. The BBC, AFP, Associated Press, and Reuters have issued an urgent appeal drawing attention to the deteriorating humanitarian conditions faced by journalists reporting from Gaza. In a rare joint statement, the four organisations warned that their local reporting [...]
Ethical Event Hosting and Better Conditions for Women in Sport
With the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 captivating fans in Switzerland and across the world, delegates from a broad spectrum of disciplines gathered in at the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) headquarters in Geneva on Wednesday (July 16) to spotlight a different, yet equally vital, aspect of women’s sport: the working conditions of female athletes and the ethical hosting of major sporting [...]
Reporters Must Be Enabled To Perform Their Jobs Without Impediment – UEFA Press Freedom Declaration
UEFA has put in place a robust declaration in support of press freedom and freedom of expression. The wording is part of a larger commitment to human rights which was announced by the football governing body in November 2023, ahead of the men’s European championship and this year’s women’s ‘Euros’. The Human Rights Declaration for UEFA EURO 2024 states: ‘We [...]
Oasis Tour Photo Restrictions Impact Scope and Visibility of News Coverage
News coverage of Oasis’ Live '25 comeback tour has been notably affected following the introduction of restrictive editorial conditions by the band’s management. From the Manchester concerts onwards, leading international and national news agencies have suspended their professional photo coverage of the performances. The decision follows the imposition of a condition requiring media outlets to stop using press photographs from [...]
Over 4,000 Fake AI News Sites Gaming Google Discover
The News Media Coalition is raising a red flag over a surge of over 4,000 AI-generated fake news websites exploiting Google’s Discover and search platforms for ad revenue—an alarming revelation uncovered by investigative journalist Jean-Marc Manach These predominantly French-language websites—plus at least 100 in English—are produced by SEO specialists and rely on two main scams: backlinking to boost SEO for [...]