Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley won for innovative storytelling, while The Sydney Morning Herald's Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes. Other winners included ABC teams for women's leadership and reporting on violence against women.
Politicians are increasingly using short, shareable video clips from events like the National Press Club to reach wider audiences on social media. Pauline Hanson's recent appearance generated a highlight reel with double the views of the full speech, demonstrating the power of this strategy in the information age.
Politicians leverage social media by clipping long speeches into short, shareable videos. Pauline Hanson's 90-minute address generated a 2 minute 46 second highlight reel with over 1 million views on Facebook, doubling the views of the full speech. Experts explain this strategy capitalizes on limited audience attention spans in the information age.
Lionel Messi achieved a significant milestone, scoring three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals. The superstar's journey spans six tournaments and highlights his enduring excellence.
Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', starring Diljit Dosanjh and Sharvari, has collected Rs 10.05 crore net in India by its sixth day. The film, a partition drama, saw a 6.1% growth on Day 6, earning Rs 1.75 crore. Worldwide gross collection reached Rs 18.73 crore.
L'ancienne ministre nigériane Diezani Alison-Madueke a été déclarée non coupable de corruption au Royaume-Uni. Elle était poursuivie pour des faits présumés de pots-de-vin entre 2010 et 2015.
Mastodon introduces email newsletters in its latest release, allowing creators to send posts directly to subscribers' inboxes, aiming to solve audience growth challenges for the decentralized social web and reduce reliance on Big Tech platforms.
L'ancien président du gouvernement espagnol, José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, a été entendu par un juge pour trafic d'influence présumé, dans le cadre d'une enquête sur le sauvetage de la compagnie aérienne Plus Ultra et la découverte de bijoux d'une valeur de 1,3 million d'euros.
CNBC will simulcast 11 WNBA games this season, alongside the USA Network, as part of an 11-year media rights agreement. The move aims to expose the league to CNBC's affluent audience and ensure fans don't miss action during overlapping doubleheaders.
A new cricket ground, the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, has broken ground in Pomona, California. Set to host its first Major League Cricket match on July 1, the venue is slated to be cricket's home for the LA28 Olympics, marking the sport's return to the Summer Games.
BBC Director General Matt Brittin announced sweeping cuts, including programme scrapping and compulsory redundancies, to save £500m over three years. Around 2,000 jobs are expected to be lost as the corporation reviews its TV and radio network to adapt to digital audiences.
CNBC will simulcast 11 WNBA games this season as part of an 11-year media rights agreement between its parent company, Versant, and the WNBA. The games will also air on USA Network, aiming to expose the league to new audiences and capitalize on its growing popularity.
The UK's ban on social media for under-16s, effective next year, is projected to reduce digital advertising spending by over £1bn. Advertisers are expected to shift focus to streaming services and traditional TV to reach younger audiences.
M6 a largement dominé les audiences mardi soir avec le match de l'équipe de France de la Coupe du Monde 2026, attirant 13,9 millions de téléspectateurs. France 3 suit avec un téléfilm, et TF1 et France 2 complètent le podium.
BBC presenter Ashley Cain, known for a documentary series on dangerous places, has a history of making abusive and misogynistic remarks about women on social media. Tweets from before his BBC appointment used derogatory terms and offensive sexualized language, raising questions about the BBC's vetting process.
ChatGPT's dominance in the AI assistant market has waned, with its share dropping below 50% for the first time. Google Gemini and Anthropic's Claude are gaining traction, driven by distribution advantages and specific user preferences, particularly among crypto traders.
Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver, known for their short, sharp songs with ferocity and black humour, are set to play their biggest UK gig supporting Foo Fighters at Anfield stadium. Vocalist Accorinrin credits Dave Grohl's support for their growing popularity.
Russell Crowe stated the "Gladiator" sequel failed because it lacked a "moral core" and the studio "didn't understand why [the original movie] was successful." He cited his refusal to film a sex scene in the original as key to its emotional depth, noting that women were a significant part of its audience.
Released 40 years ago, Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly was a dark fantasy that bombed at the US box office but later became a cult classic. Cast and crew reflect on its making, reception, and enduring legacy.
Twitch streamers Aimsey and Sweet Anita discuss the challenges of growing up online, maintaining privacy, and the evolving landscape of content creation, while Twitch executives address safety and the platform's future with AI.
Les animateurs périscolaires parisiens manifestent ce mardi pour réclamer des centaines de recrutements face à un sous-effectif chronique et dénoncer un climat de suspicion lié aux affaires de violences sexuelles. Ils demandent des réponses concrètes et s'attendent à une mobilisation similaire à celle du 19 mai.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is broadening its program beyond traditional author talks, incorporating musical performances, Noh theatre at Greyfriars Kirk, and live cookery events to attract new audiences and explore literature's connections with other art forms.
La vittoria di Lewis Hamilton nel Gp di Barcellona ha registrato ascolti record su Sky Sport, con 1,6 milioni di spettatori medi e un +41% rispetto al 2025. Anche la differita su TV8 e i dati digitali hanno segnato numeri importanti.
Fox Corp is acquiring Roku for approximately $22 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. This move aims to enhance Fox's position in the online streaming market by combining its content with Roku's platform, which serves over 100 million households.
