In ‘fake news’ era, reporters are back on screen as bringers of justice in The Post
Spielberg’s new film, telling the story of a female newspaper boss battling political corruption, gives the media a heroic face again in the age of Trump
Tory MP Anna Soubry submits dossier of violent threats against her
Document given to Speaker includes dozens of examples of threats, including calls for Brexit ‘mutineer’ to be hanged
Suddenly, the mighty Murdoch is just another middleweight
Reduced in size, but more importantly reduced in ambition, the former Fox/News Corp empire will be a much-changed presence in public life
The 50 top films of 2017 in the US: No 6 The Post
Our countdown of the year’s best continues with the Washington Post going into battle over the Vietnam war in Steven Spielberg’s exhilarating drama
The Guardian view on Rupert Murdoch: a man out of time
Editorial: The billionaire is leaving entertainment for news. That’s a worry since he indulges in trust-only-your-prejudice journalism. The UK regulator should call him out on it
If Disney buys Fox, could Sky News survive for long?
Disney ownership of 21st Century Fox would put the future of less lucrative parts of Rupert Murdoch’s empire, including News Corp, in jeopardy
The Post review – Streep and Hanks scoop the honours in Spielberg’s big-hearted story
Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep star as Washington Post bigwigs fighting to expose government lies about the Vietnam war in the director’s timely drama
Early steps to trace and block the trolls who spread fake news
Open door: For those journalists who seek truth and take seriously their role to facilitate democracy, it is imperative to expose deception and masquerading voices
Paperchase apologises for Daily Mail promotion after online backlash
Stationery chain vows to end relationship with newspaper after receiving hundreds of complaints over gift-wrap giveaway
A mission for journalism in a time of crisis
In a turbulent era, the media must define its values and principles, writes Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner
The Post: watch the first trailer for Steven Spielberg’s timely Pentagon Papers drama
Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep star in the director’s latest, which nods to current events in its tale of governmental cover-ups and crusading journalism
James Toback: 200 more women allege harassment by director, reports LA Times
Paper says it has received hundreds of stories of unwanted sexual attention from the Hollywood veteran, who has denied earlier allegations
First steps into a brave new world of virtual reality journalism
Open door: This pioneering form of journalism which the Guardian is increasingly offering its audience has implications for editorial standards that are worth considering
Time for papers to review dying art of the critic
Celebrity bloggers and “star” reviewers may have the kerching factor but they haven’t got the civilising touch and reader rapport of professional journalists
Fund launched to create independent media free from rightwing bias
Media Fund invites 21 outlets to become partners in cooperative, which aims to counteract ‘old system’