News agencies are often seen as stepping stones to bigger careers, but for Shantanu Guha Ray, who had already worked for some of the biggest names in the business, working for an agency meant freedom to do the stories he…
Europe’s most read and most talked about news agency is making a bold bid to change the way information is traded and exchanged in the media industry. As a result Central European News is going to be off air for…
A few years back, I wrote a book that was an international bestseller after signing up with a major publishing house. Being a signed author is in a different league to being a journalist, I went back to London after…
The Asia Editor for a British newswire agency has won a prestigious award for his campaigning work in fighting sports corruption. New Delhi-based editor and author Shantanu Guha Ray has been awarded the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award for a series…
A Turkish TV presenter who appeared during a live broadcast with a Starbucks cup has been fired after she was accused of supporting a brand regarded as ‘pro-Israeli’. News anchor Meltem Gunay, as can be seen in this video, appeared…
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has shown he is still stuffed with cash after blowing GBP 5,000 on a tip for a kebab after judges rejected his plea to unfreeze his assets. The former Chelsea football boss had been hosting a…
Newly appointed Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico who is in open warfare with local media outlets has hinted at potential restrictions on their access to government officials. Taking office in October as part of a coalition government led by his…
The Telegraph has officially communicated its policy regarding the use of generative AI to its staff, emphasizing a “permissive” stance for employing the technology in “back office” tasks. However, the newspaper has imposed strict restrictions on incorporating AI-generated text into…
Microsoft that is a key player in the provision of news is under scrutiny for allegedly amplifying false and bizarre stories through its AI-driven approach. The company’s homepage, including MSN.com and Microsoft Start, is a major news source for millions…
A superior court judge indicated during a hearing on Thursday the likelihood of dismissing a libel lawsuit brought by celebrity attorney Mark Geragos against the Los Angeles Times. The lawsuit revolves around articles published by the Times regarding settlement funds…