Analysts say Britain’s policy toward key issues like Ukraine, Gaza unlikely to change under Labour
A wrongfully detained journalist in Russia faces espionage charges in a closed-door trial. In Ecuador, an anchor is held at gunpoint live on air. Plus, how AI could impact the upcoming American election. This week on the Inside Story: A Free Press Matter.
Supporters of the journalist and political activist welcomed his release, but said the prosecution sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man Wednesday after agreeing to a plea deal with US prosecutors over espionage charges. Supporters welcomed his release but say his case sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Russia’s actions in Georgia should have been a warning of Moscow’s dangers, campaigners say
Russia’s actions in Georgia were preview of Moscow’s intentions, campaigners say. Henry Ridgwell reports from Tbilisi.
Georgian-born Soviet dictator Josef Stalin still venerated in his birthplace
Georgians are preparing for elections this year amid fears in the West that the government is straying from the country’s ambition to join the European Union. The nation appears to be caught in a struggle to reconcile its turbulent past with its West-aligned future. Henry Ridgwell reports.
As key deep-sea port project is awarded to Chinese-led consortium, questions remain over financing and debt
Critics say billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili is leading Georgia closer to Moscow — but the government insists it still wants EU membership
The European Union granted official candidate status to Georgia last year, but analysts say that, led by the country's richest man, the government has turned toward Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Critics warn that Georgia's democratic future is at stake in October's elections.
Foreign-funded organizations must register as ‘foreign agents’ or face fines, investigation. Henry Ridgwell reports from Tbilisi
Foreign-funded organizations must register as ‘foreign agents’ or face fines, investigations, according to newly- passed legislation
‘Foreign agent’ law takes effect, prompting comparisons to Russian crackdown
‘Foreign agent’ law comes into force, prompting comparisons to Russian crackdown
Chinatown sees influx of regional Chinese and Asian businesses in recent years, reflecting changing community
But US has yet to return to life expectancy level before coronavirus pandemic
US has yet to return to life expectancy level before coronavirus pandemic
Three European nations announced Wednesday that they intend to officially recognize Palestinian statehood, prompting a furious response from Israel, which is at war with Hamas militants in Gaza. Henry Ridgwell reports.
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