#IFJLondon: We need to resist the dominance of the US and Chinese markets, says BBC director general
Tim Davie told the IFJ conference that individual countries need to fight to be able to tell their own stories and news.
NUJ expresses deep shock at stabbing of Iran International presenter
The union expressed its shock and outrage at the stabbing of presenter Pouria Zeraati, who was set upon by a group of assailants as he left his London home earlier today. Early reports say he is in a stable condition in hospital after suffering multiple knife wounds.
NUJ response to the BBC director general’s speech
The union welcomed Tim Davie’s commitment to journalism, but is concerned about the rapid move of operations to BBC Studios and the decline of the public service BBC operation.
NUJ condemns as abhorrent Iran’s “convictions” of 44 journalists working on Persian-language media outlets
The union calls for action to be taken against Iran following revelations that the Tehran Revolutionary court in absentia tried the journalists on the charge of "propaganda against the Islamic Republic".
NUJ welcomes UN commitment to investigate threats against BBC News Persian journalists and their families
The confirmation was announced on 5 July during the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council.
Iran's targeting of journalists raised at UN Human Rights Council
Iran’s extra-territorial targeting of journalists in the UK, Germany and across Europe has attracted criticism and concern at the 52nd session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva.
NUJ urges BBC to use additional World Service funding for BBC Persian radio
The union has called on the BBC to reverse cuts to services and jobs at the station, follwing government's £20m injection.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 2022
The NUJ sent a message of solidarity to the women taking part and reporting on the protests in Iran, following the killing of Mahsa Amini by the "morality police".
UN raises ‘grave concern’ with Iran over harassment of BBC News Persian staff
The United Nations raised the concerns in a formal communication requesting Iran’s response and explanation.