NMC urges Brighton to reinstate Guardian access and uphold press freedom
The News Media Coalition has called on Brighton & Hove Albion to reverse its decision to exclude Guardian reporters and photographers from formal attendance at the Amex Stadium, warning that excluding independent journalists from organised sports events undermines press freedom and public-interest reporting.
Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards 2025: celebrating UK public-interest journalism
The annual Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards took place yesterday (12th November 2025) to celebrate ‘truly extraordinary journalism’ newsrooms and reporters.
Warning against “rights-grab” credential terms after U.S. college sports dispute
A fresh row over event credentials has reignited concerns about attempts to strip photographers and newsrooms of rights in exchange for access — with implications for Primary Source Journalism (PSJ) well beyond one organiser or one country.
Defence reporters walk out of the Pentagon after rejecting new press rules
More than 30 members of the Pentagon press corps turned in their badges and exited the building together on Wednesday, after refusing to acknowledge the Defense Department’s new reporting restrictions.
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union: strong signals in support of independent media
In her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a clear political message: the health of independent journalism is critical to the health of democracy.
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.