The UK High Court has postponed a decision on whether to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to further appeal his pending extradition to the United States, requesting U.S. authorities to first provide additional guarantees about his treatment. The decision effectively means Assange cannot be immediately extradited. The court indicated it would grant further appeal unless […]

Have you ever wondered if your rain jacket or the non-stick pan you cook with could harm you? Most people have never heard of PFAS, short for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances, a class of toxic, human-made chemicals that have been used around the world for industrial purposes and in common consumer products for decades. “They are […]

A report published by the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity at Birmingham City University in May 2023 provided insight into what it is like to be an LGBTQ+ journalist in the UK — and the situation leaves plenty to be desired. Over three-fourths of the respondents agreed that “it is becoming more dangerous to […]

The most successful podcasts break down the boundaries between local news and global affairs and bring listeners closer to the journalism process itself, three experts in the format explained at IPI’s 2023 World Congress and Media Innovation Festival. “People come [to podcasts] for a deeper understanding of the story and to engage with our journalists. […]