PARIS, France, Dec. 22 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * #FreeGleizes: French football world rallies for release of sports journalist detained in Algeria * The campaign for Christophe Gleizes' release is gaining momentum. Based on initiatives from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the So Press group, and the journalist's support committee, French football authorities are calling for the immediate release of the French journalist detained in Algeri  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 22 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Bulgaria: top TV anchor taken off air amid alleged political interference * A leading Bulgarian private TV channel, bTV, on Monday said it was firing a prominent political talk show host, Maria Tsantsarova, sparking protests. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its Bulgarian affiliate AEJ-Bulgaria in denouncing this act of censorship, and demands the immediate reinstatement of  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Dec. 22, 2025: * * * Big Labor's "conservative heart" isn't beating Some on the right gullibly believe Big Labor should be an ally in the battle against wokeism. By Michael Watson The nominal conservatives at American Compass have argued that Big Labor has a "conservative heart," and that strengthening unions would allow social policy to pursue the "common good," in the manner proposed by Pope Leo XIII mor  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 23 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary: * * * Sharing the Wealth Spain's famous Christmas lottery unites entire communities. By Mark Nayler Today, the biggest lottery draw in the world will take place in Spain, with a total prize pool of EUR2.59 billion ($3 billion). Officially called the Sorteo Extraordinario de Navidad (Extraordinary Christmas Lottery), it is usually referred to as El Gordo, or "The Fat One," the Spanish name g  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 22 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * New Mexico in Focus 2025 Rewind: Ruidoso Floods; Healing a Burn Scar * New Mexico in Focus revisits some of its most impactful field reports of the year, highlighting communities responding to disaster, recovery and change. Host Nash Jones travels to the Mescalero Apache Reservation for a community feedback meeting organized by the New Mexico Public Education Department. In the segment, which   more

PARIS, France, Dec. 23 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Peru: RSF alarmed by authorities' inaction after two attempts to assassinate journalists in December Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is alarmed by the Peruvian authorities' lack of public response regarding the growing violence against journalists in 2025. The last month alone has seen the murder of journalist Juan Fernando Nunez Guevara, along with the attempted killings of two other media   more

CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 22 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release: * * * Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra * ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon. Eight days ago, terrorists sought to divide our nation. They went to Bondi Beach to unleash mass murder against members of our Jewish community and to unleash the forces of hatred and antisemitism in our society. Last night, the Jewish community returned to Bondi, along with m  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, issued the following commentary: * * * Why Courageous Journalism Matters More Than Ever Author: Marina Walker Guevara, Pulitzer Center Staff By many counts, 2025 has been an excruciating year for journalism. Funding has shrunk; journalists continue to be targeted, harassed, and killed at record levels; and AI technologies have magnified the reach of disinformation network  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 22 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Tanzania: Journalist killed while covering post-election demonstrations * 22 December 2025 Kelvin Lameck Mwakangondya, a journalist who worked for Baraka FM radio station in Mbeya around 822 kilometres from the capital, Dar es Salaam was shot dead by security forces on 29 October while reporting on post-election demonstrations in Tanzania. The International Fe  more