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Tariffs have funded empires, crashed economies, and now shape global power struggles. This resource traces their history from ancient tolls to Trump’s trade wars, and explains what journalists should watch for next: buff.ly/EAQhgRg

TikTok isn't just for influencers — it’s for journalists, too. In this article, @sophiasgaler explains how to build trust and reach on social, and how her new app, Sophiana, can help reporters translate real journalism into viral content. Read here: buff.ly/Q37pT4h

Stanislau Ivashkevich is the 2025 recipient of our Hans Staiger Award, which supports investigative journalism within the @OCCRP network. He led a collaborative investigation that identified nearly 1,000 Russian soldiers, some linked to alleged war crimes, who were secretly…

TikTok isn't just for influencers — it’s for journalists, too. In this article, Sophia Smith Galer explains how to build trust and reach on social, and how her new app, Sophiana, can help reporters translate real journalism into viral content. Read here: buff.ly/Q37pT4h

Powerful piece from The LatAm Journalism Review on our 2025 ICFJ Knight Awardee César Batiz. From founding El Pitazo to training citizen reporters, Batiz’s innovation and resilience in the face of censorship continues to inspire. Read the full story: buff.ly/rrse5Qh

Stanislau Ivashkevich has been awarded the 2025 ICFJ Hans Staiger Award for leading an investigation that exposed Belarus' covert medical care to nearly 1,000 Russian soldiers, including alleged war criminals. Through determination and collaboration, his work reminds us of the…

The award-winning @sophiasgaler was told TikTok wasn’t for journalists. Safe to say, she proved her skeptics wrong. And today, she has a new app that helps fellow journalists create their own video content that puts audiences first. Read here: buff.ly/Q37pT4h

🧠 Smarter economic reporting starts with smarter data. This guide helps journalists find trusted sources while avoiding misinformation pitfalls. Check it out now: buff.ly/Zakgeqq

💥 Powerful piece from @LatAmJournalism on our 2025 @ICFJKnight Awardee César Batiz. From founding @ElPitazoTV to training citizen reporters, Batiz’s innovation and resilience in the face of censorship continues to inspire. Read the full story here!

“We need to have journalism that connects with people,” said Sharon Moshavi, president of ICFJ, at a recent International Affairs Forum event. She highlighted promising trends like micro media, global collaboration and AI tools to fight disinformation, offering hope for the…

“This is evidence for the future. It’s critical to document these crimes now, even if justice is delayed,” said Maria Zholobova, a Russian journalist in exile and ICFJ Hoge Reporting Fellow. Zholobova investigated how the son of Ukraine’s ousted president is allegedly profiting…

“AI presents a lot of opportunities for journalists,” said Sharon Moshavi, president of ICFJ, during a conversation hosted by the International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College. She spoke on the impact of AI, the rise of micro media and why U.S. journalism has much…

📊 Business data is everywhere, but which sources can journalists trust? From the World Bank to the U.S. Census, this guide breaks down where to find credible economic data and how to use it in your reporting: buff.ly/W2ijyiX

We're #hiring for our Global Business Journalism Masters Degree program at Tsinghua University! Learn more and apply before July 31: buff.ly/fEpgIuB

“As incursions increased, so did public outrage,” said Aziza Nofal, a Palestinian freelance journalist and an ICFJ Jim Hoge Reporting Fellow. Nofal spent months investigating the lack of aid to West Bank refugee camps, where families displaced by violence now live without water,…

“We need to have journalism that connects with people,” said Sharon Moshavi, president of ICFJ, at a recent International Affairs Forum event. She highlighted promising trends like micro media, global collaboration and AI tools to fight disinformation, offering hope for the…

ICFJ joins @pressfreedom in calling for the release of Mzia Amaghlobeli, who has been imprisoned in Georgia since January. ICFJ had helped register her independent, award-winning media outlet in 2003. #FreeMzia

The world is constantly changing—and so is journalism,” says Facely Konaté, a journalist who won ICFJ's Award for Journalistic Excellence in Guinea, along with a reporting grant, emphasizing the importance of ongoing training. Read more: buff.ly/iGVjXC1

🎉 Congratulations to the recipients of our ASU Investigative Editing Program scholarships! Ten outstanding journalists from around the world will take part in a 12-week online course led by the award-winning faculty of ASU’s Walter Cronkite School and the Howard Center for…

Our @IJNet recently held a session with lawyers to hear their recommendations to foreign journalists traveling to the U.S. Check it out: buff.ly/BFtXUVj