Vincent Bolloré, known as the “French Murdoch”, dominates media on the other side of the Channel
How a billionaire mogul pushed France’s media to the right
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We’re going on a bear hunt: Spitting Image challenged over Paddington satire
The recent litigation against the satirical TV programme raises questions as to the Peruvian immigrant’s meaning in British culture
The week in free expression 10 October – 17 October
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
Losing three years of your life to litigation abuse isn’t funny
The survivor of a sexual assault explains why her story proved impossible to tell
The legal system is being weaponised to silence survivors of sexual and gender-based violence
Index has published a new report showing how survivors are facing abusive strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)
Madagascar: President flees Gen Z protests but deep problems remain
Student leaders tell Index they are worried their revolution may end up being hijacked after the military take power
With hopes of a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, freedom of expression must be repaired
On both sides, the space for dialogue has shrunk dramatically – now it’s time to rebuild
Index on Censorship announces 2025 Freedom of Expression awards shortlist
Artists, campaigners and journalists from Palestine, Nigeria and Venezuela among those nominated for the Freedom of Expression Awards
The week in free expression 3 October – 10 October
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
Honour killings and the silencing of women in Pakistan
Index explores why this shocking treatment of women still takes place, particularly in tribal areas