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Major Norwegian publishers, including NRK, TV 2 and Schibsted, have turned to the Oslo District Court demanding a suspension of Meta's new commercial terms, which, in their view, allow the company to collect their content. The publishers fear the materials could be used to strengthen the platforms and call the terms a violation of competition law.
Otabek YusupovThe German feminist journal Emma will cease publication after nearly half a century of existence. The publication's founder Alice Schwarzer told Der Spiegel that the final two issues will come out on October 27 and December 8, 2026. According to her, the decision is not related to economics — the editorial team is 'tired'. The journal's archive will be transferred to the Literary Archive in Marbach in the summer of 2027.
Javlon TursunovTelegraph Media Group staff received notice of a new round of job cuts several months after the publication was bought by German media group Axel Springer for £575 million. The exact number of redundancies has not been disclosed; a merger of editorial teams and expansion into foreign markets is planned.
Javlon TursunovThe Al Ghurair Voice Lab partnership is designed for five years and covers seven programs — from basic media skills to internships and employment. It expands the collaboration under the Nomu Al Ghurair Siraj program, which has trained 450 graduates. The launch is in the UAE, with further regional expansion planned.
Sevara AzamovaA coalition of 10 Austrian non-governmental organizations presented its annual report: the democracy index fell to 54.1%, one percentage point below last year's value and close to the 2019 low (53.8%). The main causes are deterioration in the areas of justice, fundamental rights, and the media.
Javlon TursunovCNN's chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour announced she is leaving the network after 43 years. She will continue hosting a weekly show until June 2027, and the PBS program will end in December. The departure was announced weeks after CNN came under the control of Paramount Skydance, which observers say raised questions about the newsroom's independence.
Otabek YusupovAs part of State Language Week, a PhD dissertation by Shakhobiddin Musayev on the principles of media activity in implementing the law 'On the State Language' was defended at UzJMCU. The work analyzed the role of media in language policy and journalists' responsibility, and developed recommendations for raising the prestige of the Uzbek language.
Madina UsmonovaUS President Donald Trump on Monday accused Fox News of devoting too much airtime to defending Democrats and their views, called the channel's editorial approach 'ridiculous,' and urged supporters to watch his rally in Kansas via Right Side Broadcasting Network.
Aziz KarimovAstana hosted the 8th meeting of media agency heads of the Organization of Turkic States countries. An OTS action plan through 2027 was approved, and the venue and dates of the 9th meeting were set. In parallel, the Astana Media Week 2026 media forum discussed AI in journalism: growth in the number of media outlets in Kazakhstan, the risks of fakes, the problem of media 'invisibility' to audiences, and the new AI law.
Otabek YusupovBBC has asked a federal court in Florida to compel Donald Trump to set a date for sworn testimony in his $10 billion (€8.6 billion) defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. The corporation's lawyers noted that after nearly eight months of discovery and seven witness depositions, the deposition of the plaintiff himself has still not been scheduled. The matter is to be considered at an October 22 hearing. Trump's team did not explain the reason for the delay, repeating its accusations against the broadcaster.
Aziz KarimovOn October 15, presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov announced a series of personnel appointments at the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan. Aziza Kurbanova became first deputy head of the Communications Department, and Khushnud Khudayberdiev became deputy head. Previously they worked at the Media Content Preparation Center and the National Information Agency UzA respectively. Akramjon Fozilov was transferred to the post of first deputy to the president's adviser, and Farrukh Omonov was relieved of his post as deputy head of the department.
Aziz KarimovBBC has launched a trial streaming of its news channel on YouTube in the UK and US, expanding access to 'trusted, impartial journalism'. This is part of a strategy to attract young digital audiences amid audience fragmentation and debate over the corporation's future funding after 2027.
Aziz KarimovCulture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she is 'minded to intervene' in Sky's deal to buy ITV's media and entertainment division for £1.6bn ($2.1bn), citing risks to news pluralism and broadcasting diversity. She is considering issuing a public interest intervention notice, which would trigger Ofcom and CMA reviews. The parties have until 20 October to respond.
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