AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Mark Mabasa, son of slain broadcaster Percy Lapid, has been held by US immigration authorities at an ICE facility in California since Sept. 21, with his asylum case still processing and his first hearing set for Oct. 2. Legal Aid for Journalists: Ghana’s MFWA secured GH¢544,000 to fund legal support for reporters facing lawsuits tied to their work. AI in Newsrooms: A new debate is pushing back on the “Did you use AI?” question, arguing readers should focus on how tools were used and why. EU Media & Tech Regulation: Google has appealed EU orders over search data sharing and Android AI access rules, saying compliance would harm privacy and security. Journalism Safety & Accountability: Belfast marked the 25th anniversary of Martin O’Hagan’s murder with renewed calls for justice and release of a long-awaited police handling report. EU Defence Push: The EU Council approved five major defence projects spanning drones, maritime protection, space, air and missile defence, and eastern border security. Sports Media Buzz: Barcelona’s Raphinha injury sparks fresh scrutiny in Catalan media ahead of the winter window.
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