We examine whether the increased concentration of media ownership will create a more restrictive narrative. Recent developments in United States tech and media have prompted concerns about media consolidation and its impact on free speech. The US government is pushing ByteDance to reduce its control over TikTok, with Oracle proposed to oversee the platform’s algorithm for … Read more
Erdoğan hails new page in Turkey’s history as Kurdish fighters lay down arms Financial Times Kurdish PKK Fighters Burn Weapons in Step Toward Peace With Turkey The New York Times Turkish president hails the start of disarmament by militant Kurdish separatists AP News PKK disarmament opens new page for Turkey, Erdogan says Reuters After decades of insurgency against Turkey, … Read more
Private Eye, the British satirical magazine, dedicated its latest cover to saying sorry to President Donald Trump in the most blisteringly sarcastic way. The publication’s front page was headlined, “Donald Trump: An Apology.” “In common with all other media organisations, we may in the past have given the impression that we thought Mr Trump was … Read more