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War in Ukraine: What support do people with disabilities need?
Activists say the disabled community is being ignored by the government and humanitarian orgs
Chris Wallace: working at Fox News became ‘unsustainable’ after election
Journalist’s new show begins on archrival CNN’s streaming service after nearly 20 years with the right-leaning cable channel
Chris Wallace has said working at Fox News became “increasingly unsustainable” before he jumped ship to CNN last December after almost 20 years with the right-leaning cable channel.
His departure dealt a blow to Fox’s news operation at a time when its opinion side had become preeminent. The veteran journalist’s new show begins on archrival CNN’s streaming service this week and the 74-year-old spoke to the New York Times.
Continue reading...Should Russian public figures take a stand on the Ukraine war?
Russian public figures face growing pressure to condemn the Ukraine war or risk being cancelled in the West.
What is China’s strategy on Ukraine?
US President Joe Biden warns China of consequences if it helps Russian forces in Ukraine.
Chris Cuomo seeks $125m from CNN over alleged wrongful termination
Ex-TV host, fired after assisting brother Andrew amid sexual harassment allegations, files request for arbitration
The former CNN primetime host Chris Cuomo filed a request for arbitration on Wednesday, seeking $125m in damages for alleged wrongful termination.
The network fired Cuomo in December, following an inquiry into his efforts to help his brother, the former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who was accused of sexual harassment.
Continue reading...How is the media viewing Russia’s war in Ukraine?
Competing narratives fight for coverage in print, on air and online.
Fox News journalist injured outside Kyiv, network says
Foreign affairs correspondent, Benjamin Hall, injured ‘while newsgathering’ and is hospitalized, says network
A Fox News journalist has been injured outside Kyiv, the network reported on Monday.
In a statement sent to its employees on Monday afternoon, Fox News said that its foreign affairs correspondent, Benjamin Hall, “was injured while newsgathering outside of Kyiv in Ukraine. We have a minimal level of details right now, but Ben is hospitalized and our teams on the ground are working to gather additional information as the situation quickly unfolds.”
Continue reading...Could China help end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
Beijing under pressure to condemn Ukraine war, while it also seeks to preserve ties with Moscow.
What’s the impact of foreign fighters on the war in Ukraine?
Russia and Ukraine have called for foreign volunteers to join their sides.
Is Facebook abandoning its hate speech policy?
Some users can now call for violence against Russian soldiers.
Putin propagandist news host has British home and citizenship
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock calls for Sergei Brilev of state-controlled Rossiya 1 to be banned from UK and have assets frozen
• Russia-Ukraine war: latest news
One of Russia’s most popular television news presenters, who has been accused of being a propagandist for the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has British citizenship and a family flat in west London.
Sergei Brilev has been reporting on the war in Ukraine on the state-controlled Rossiya 1, which tightly follows the Kremlin’s messaging. The channel describes the war as a “special military operation” launched to protect Ukrainian citizens from “abuse and genocide”.
Continue reading...Boris Johnson praises ‘astonishing’ courage of UK journalists shot by Russian hit squad
Prime minister says press reporting conflict will not be cowed after Sky News team ambushed near Kyiv
Boris Johnson has praised British journalists who were hit by bullets in Ukraine and said press reporting on the conflict “will not be intimidated or cowed”.
The prime minister commended the “astonishing” courage of the Sky News journalists, who he said were “putting themselves in terrifying and dangerous situations”.
Continue reading...Can Ukraine defend itself?
President Zelenskyy calls for more support as Russian invasion intensifies.
What’s driving up food prices worldwide?
The UN's food agency warns that higher prices are putting people in developing countries at risk.
Who should control Afghanistan’s foreign cash reserves?
The US moves to redistribute $7bn held in New York and keep it out of the Taliban's hands.
How does climate change affect your health?
Scientists warn a warming planet means more risk of illness.
What’s fuelling Canada’s trucker protest?
Blockade in central Ottawa triggers a state of emergency.
What’s next after ISIL leader’s death in Syria?
Abu Ibahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi reportedly blew himself up during US military operation in Idlib province.
Can Europe be weaned off Russian gas?
European leaders are concerned Moscow may cut gas supplies if Ukraine tensions worsen.