Outrage has erupted in Lebanon after US special envoy Tom Barrack referred to journalists as “animalistic” during a press event, reflecting a broader hostility toward the media from the Trump administration. This incident raises questions about the implications of such rhetoric on press freedom both in the US and globally, as discussed by experts including Rami Khouri and Jodie Ginsberg.
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Met Police Officer Encounters BBC Undercover Reporter Filming
PC Phil Neilson of the Met Police was recorded making racist and violent comments during a meeting with an undercover journalist, expressing derogatory views about immigrants and discussing police brutality. The Met's leadership, including Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, condemned the officers' behavior, affirming a commitment to rooting out such attitudes from the force. Want More Context? 🔎
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