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A Guardian cartoon by Stephen Lillie marking the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war offers visual critique of the conflict and its main players, including Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the war continues to shape Europe.
A German-Israeli IDF sniper has filed a defamation suit against The Guardian and several German outlets for publishing his name and photo in a war-crimes story, alleging misidentification and manipulation of an interview in which the soldier didn’t intend for public release. The Guardian reportedly removed mentions after legal action, while German courts issued an interim injunction against Abendzeitung to stop publishing defamatory statements about a different individual linked to the case. The action highlights risks of doxxing and antisemitism-driven media coverage, with complaints filed by human rights groups and demands for compensation.
Archaeologists uncovered a 600 CE Zapotec tomb in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, revealing exceptionally preserved wall murals, guardian figures, and calendrical glyphs that illuminate elite ritual space and social hierarchy; found amid illicit excavation concerns, the site is under INAH oversight with conservation work ongoing and restricted public access.
A visual summary of the week's major events around the world through 20 pictures, provided by Guardian News & Media.
NASA's experimental GUARDIAN system detected atmospheric disturbances caused by a tsunami from a Russian earthquake in real time, providing 30 to 40 minutes of warning before the waves reached Pacific coastlines, demonstrating its potential to enhance early tsunami warning systems.
Actor Noel Clarke's libel case against The Guardian was dismissed, with the court ruling that the newspaper's allegations of sexual misconduct were substantially true and in the public interest. Clarke denied the accusations, but the judge found the evidence against him credible, emphasizing the importance of investigative journalism and the voices of the women involved. Clarke expressed disappointment and loss, while the Guardian defended its reporting as thorough and responsible.
UnitedHealthcare has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Guardian, accusing the publication of publishing false information to capitalize on the killing of its former CEO, while The Guardian defends its reporting as well-sourced and factual.
The Guardian has confirmed the sale of its sister newspaper, The Observer, to Tortoise Media. This acquisition marks a significant shift in the media landscape, as Tortoise Media expands its portfolio with the addition of the historic publication.
Journalists at The Guardian and The Observer are striking to protest the planned sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media, a small digital startup. The strike aims to slow the sale process, which journalists argue could harm the historic brand. The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, is being sold by the Scott Trust, which owns the Guardian Media Group. The sale has been criticized by former editors and union employees, who fear it could undermine the paper's legacy and financial stability.
The Guardian has decided to stop posting on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, citing concerns over "often disturbing content" such as far-right conspiracy theories and racism. The decision was influenced by the platform's handling of the US presidential election coverage. Despite withdrawing its official accounts, the Guardian will allow individual reporters to use X for newsgathering and will continue to embed X posts in its reporting. This move follows similar actions by other organizations like NPR and PBS, which have also distanced themselves from the platform.
The Guardian is preparing to intensify its journalistic efforts to hold Donald Trump accountable as he potentially returns to office, emphasizing the threat his presidency poses to press freedom and democracy. The publication highlights the need for independent, well-funded journalism to counteract Trump's history of undermining the media, and calls for public support to maintain a free press.
Wendy Williams received a $400,000 payday for her involvement in a Lifetime docuseries, with her guardian criticizing the contract as exploitative, claiming Wendy was impaired when she signed it. The guardian sued to block the release of the docuseries, alleging it portrayed Wendy in a demeaning manner and exploited her medical condition. Wendy was diagnosed with alcohol-related brain damage in 2019, and her guardian later revealed she had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia in 2023.
Wendy Williams' court-appointed guardian attempted to block the release of a Lifetime docuseries about the talk show host, expressing horror at the portrayal of Williams as a "drunkard" and a "laughingstock." The guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, obtained a temporary restraining order, but it was overturned on First Amendment grounds. The series, "Where is Wendy Williams?", aired despite objections from the guardian, who alleged that Williams' declining condition was exploited and mischaracterized. The show scored strong ratings but faced criticism for its portrayal of Williams' cognitive decline and emotional well-being.
Wendy Williams' guardian has challenged the validity of a contract for a docuseries, claiming that Williams was impaired when she signed it and that the portrayal in the series is demeaning. The guardian sought to nullify the contract and block the show from airing, but a judge dismissed the request for a restraining order. The guardian alleges that the production company exploited Williams' condition for entertainment value, while Williams' publicist also criticized the documentary. Williams, who has faced health struggles in recent years, was placed under a financial guardianship by her bank, and her guardian is now suing the production company.
Wendy Williams' temporary guardian has filed a sealed lawsuit against A&E Television Networks, the parent company of Lifetime, ahead of the release of a documentary about the talk show host. The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order, and it's speculated that it may be related to halting the documentary's release. This legal action comes amidst Williams' struggles, including a recent diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. The court documents were filed just before the documentary's release, and a hearing has been scheduled to decide whether they should remain sealed.