Press freedom

Venezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people's social media.

A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat.

The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.

Dimitris Legakis said he "absolutely does not regret" calling the fire officer a coward.

Termination notices have been issued to more than 500 employees of VOA and its parent agency.

Governments from 27 countries, including France and Germany, say journalists in Gaza must be protected.

The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative.

There's been an "alarming" rise in the targeting of staff's family members inside Iran, says the broadcaster.