Hacking the ‘Dictator’s Playbook’: How to navigate retaliation, selective access, and (self-)censorship

How can newsrooms respond in an era of escalating attacks? Legal advisers share practical strategies, plus: we offer a checklist every newsroom needs.

New report spotlights 12 cases of innovation excellence

The 12 case studies in the report showcase award-winning work from WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards Worldwide, highlighting excellence in digital media from across the global news industry.

Shaping the future of journalism: WAN-IFRA welcomes 2026

As we step into 2026, we would like to extend our warmest thanks to you for being part of the WAN-IFRA community. This year will certainly bring its own set of challenges, but we see numerous opportunities for our members and the industry, and are all hands on deck to support you. 

WAN-IFRA annual membership survey 2025: Reflecting, celebrating, and announcing the winner

2025-12-18. As December draws to a close and the calendar turns, we stand at a pivotal moment – one shaped by the voices, insights, and aspirations of our worldwide members.

Schibsted’s IN/LAB reimagines how young people engage with news

2025-12-17. As news avoidance grows among young people, Schibsted’s IN/LAB is exploring what a preferable future for journalism might look like, shaped by research and co-creation rather than assumptions.

Journalism is at a crossroads – and standing still is no longer an option

2025-12-17. If we want to defend reality itself, we must embrace AI while doubling down on original reporting, writes Peter Vandermeersch.

Mario García on embracing vertical design and mastering AI

2025-12-16. Renowned news design guru Dr. Mario García recently discussed the two major revolutions news organisations are currently facing, and offered some suggestions for addressing them. These twin existential challenges are the shift to mobile-first storytelling and the sudden, disruptive arrival of Artificial Intelligence.

‘The article as we know it is gone’: Norway’s VG charts a radical AI-accelerated future

2025-12-16. Facing the rapid transformation of digital distribution and news industry business models, Norway’s VG is experimenting with a fundamental, AI-driven product reinvention. This major overhaul builds on efforts to establish a more agile structure and a renewed company culture.

Stronger Together: A Year of Growth, Connection, and Forward Momentum

2025-12-15. In its first year, the Stronger Together programme empowered 40 Ukrainian media outlets with grants, training, and mentorship, boosting investigative reporting, newsroom leadership, and resilience. As it moves into year two, new international partnerships promise to drive further innovation, collaboration, and impact for independent journalism.

World Editors Forum President: “Free Jimmy Lai. Let him leave Hong Kong.”

2025-12-15. David Walmsley, President of the World Editors Forum and Editor in Chief of the Globe and Mail, responds to the guilty verdict handed down to Jimmy Lai, recipient of WAN-IFRA’s 2021 Golden Pen of Freedom, and urges authorities to let him leave the territory.