News From bullied autistic kid to TikToker: a journalist who went viral by being himself Nicholas Fearn was told as a child that autism would stop him from achieving anything. Now he's a freelance journalist with a TikTok following to rival some broadcasters - and he's only just getting started By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Quick reads £50k crowdfunder for trauma support of women journalists The Marie Colvin Journalists’ Network is raising £50,000 to provide urgent mental health support for women journalists, aiming to meet its goal by 12 January 2027. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Axel Springer to acquire Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal German media giant Axel Springer SE has announced a deal to acquire the Telegraph Media Group (TMG), publisher of The Daily Telegraph, from RedBird IMI for around £575 million. The move is part of Axel Springer’s strategy to expand its international media portfolio and strengthen its presence in the English-speaking world. Both companies say the agreement will help maintain the Telegraph’s editorial independence and support its continued development as a leading voice in British journalism. Ax By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Top: Rachel Duffy, Harriet Meyer, Kassy Cho, Anita Zielina, Erika Marzano. Bottom: Leona O'Neill, Mili Semlani, Sofia Delgado, Kiran Nazish, Luba Kassova News IWD: 25 stand-out women in journalism The theme of this year's International Women's Day is "Give to Gain" - celebrating the power of generosity. We take a moment recognise those who have given so much to us, our community and the news industry By Jacob Granger • 12 min read
Quick reads The Guardian updates its AI policies around training, trust and in-house tools "Lived experience is our unique contribution, and an authentic response is what our readers, supporters and staff expect and deserve" By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
News Why media were able to report the identities of Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and Peter Mandelson as they were arrested UK privacy law generally protects the identities of people arrested or under police investigation, but public interest can override this — especially for powerful figures By Polly Rippon • 4 min read
