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News readers often mix up actual news and opinion pieces.

Journalists believe news and opinion are separate, but readers can’t tell the difference

With many readers coming to news sites from social media links, they may not pay attention to the subtle clues that mark a story published by the opinion staff

An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Traditional media: A block against deadly pathogens and people

Several polls since the start of the pandemic show a majority of people checking the news several times a day and turning to trusted news sources and state broadcasters rather…

Discarded plans: Last week the government mulled using Thaba Nchu as a quaratine and screening area for evacuated citizens. It has now decided to keep citizens in China. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Stay in China, government tells homesick South Africans

As ‘impisoned’ children at epicentre cry to be reunited with their parents, top official says families mustn’t be ungrateful

City of pain: Celebrations in Cairo after Hosni Mubarak was ousted in 2011. (Mahmoud Khaled/AFP)

The city wins — but Egypt loses

A novel inspired by Arab Spring activists is brutally honest about what happened — and what keeps happening

The allegation regarding Prince Mohammed’s possible direct role in Khashoggi’s execution last October was detailed in a new report by the UN. (Reuters)

‘Credible evidence’ linking Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi murder: UN expert

Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor and critic of Prince Mohammed, was murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2

Attorney General Bill Barr. (Reuters/Jonathan Ernst)

Mueller criticised Barr’s depiction of Russia probe: reports

Mueller reportedly complained that Barr’s letter did not capture ‘context’ of Trump probe

The scrupulously tight-lipped Mueller will appear at back-to-back hearings on July 17 of the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

Mueller report tops Amazon bestseller charts

Paperback versions of the Mueller report figure in the number one, two and five spots on Amazon US’s list of bestsellers

Cardinal George Pell. (Mark Dadswell/Reuters)

Australian media challenge ‘unprecedented’ contempt charges over Pell reporting

Twenty-three journalists and 13 media companies face fines and prison terms for allegedly breaching a gag order

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Salah Khashoggi family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)

Saudi Arabia gave Jamal Khashoggi’s children homes, money — report

Jamal Khashoggi’s children receive million-dollar homes, payments, from Saudi Arabia, according to the Washington Post

Saudi Arabia wants to move on from the global outcry sparked by Khashoggi’s killing. (Reuters)

Royal court adviser fired over Khashoggi killing ‘not on trial’

Saud al-Qahtani is reportedly not among those indicted by Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

The petition also looks beyond Khashoggi’s case, calling for the enactment of ‘binding laws that protect journalists, guarantee their right to work in freedom, and punish those who violate this right.’ (Reuters)

Saudis don’t know where Khashoggi’s body is: official

The dissident journalist was dismembered after his murder October 2 in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul but his remains have yet to be found

At the core of Trump’s message to his raucous, adoring supporters is the now near daily warning that America is literally under attack from an “invasion” of illegal immigrants. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters)

BuzzFeed story, video prompt media soul-searching, Trump attacks

Two events have been latched upon by US president Donald Trump to bolster his long-standing grievance that the press is biased against him

(Reuters)

‘We’re not in crisis’: New Saudi foreign minister takes the reins

Saudi Arabia’s new foreign minister says the kingdom is not in crisis over critic Jamal Khashoggi’s murder

Hip hop star Kendrick Lamar is nominated for best album for “To Pimp A Butterfly” and best rap performance.

#MeToo-era Pulitzers give Trump one on the nose

This year’s Pulitzer juries awarded prizes to works that highlight the notable pitfalls of Donald Trump’s presidency

The New Yorker was honoured for stories by Ronan Farrow
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Pulitzer Prize recognises journalism that unmasked sexual harassers

The Pulitzer Prize recognises achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States

(Reuters)

Forged in the fires of history

Biblical artefacts are dead in the water

Donald Trump addresses supporters after being declared by the television networks as the winner of the Nevada Repulican caucuses at his caucus night rally in Las Vegas

Trump forced into apology after disturbing remarks about women surface in leaked video

During the taped conversation, Trump talks about the ease of seducing women because of fame.

Closing Guantánamo ‘an Obama priority’

One of Barack Obama’s first acts as the new US president could be to order the closure of the controversial ”war on terror” detention camp.

Obama team working on overhaul of financial rescue

Barack Obama’s economic team is working on an overhaul of the -billion programme, with the aim of doing more to spur the flow of credit to the US.

US splits over race relations as Obama takes the lead

As Barack Obama moves his presidential campaign into traditionally Republican states, a new poll shows that race remains a potent issue for voters.