An airstrike by the Myanmar military in the Sagaing region killed dozens, including civilians, during an event held by the People's Defense Force. The military acknowledged the airstrike but claimed it targeted terrorists. The National Unity Government condemned the attack, suggesting it could be a war crime, while Amnesty International criticized the military's tactics and called for a ban on aviation fuel supply to the junta. The United Nations reported over 600,000 people displaced in Sagaing due to the conflict.

The article discusses the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in Myanmar, exemplified by a sign in Thaungtan village barring Muslims from staying overnight or renting houses. This reflects broader religious tensions in the country, which have persisted despite the transition to democracy and the leadership of Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD. The NLD has not taken a strong stance against this discrimination, and recent nationalist activities, including protests against the use of the term 'Rohingya', have gone unchallenged. The Patriotic Youth Network in Thaungtan claims to protect religion and develop the village, but their actions have led to the ostracization and departure of a family wrongly suspected of being Muslim. The article suggests that without a counter-movement, religious discrimination and potential violence will continue. Human rights organization Fortify Rights warns of the consequences of unchecked extremism. The article also touches on the personal stories of those affected by the discrimination, including a Muslim taxi driver who was beaten and a family forced to leave their village.

Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo are serving a seven-year sentence in Myanmar for reporting on a massacre of Rohingya men by the military. Their work exposed the killings at Inn Din village, leading to the imprisonment of seven soldiers. Both journalists were charged under the colonial-era Official Secrets Act. Wa Lone's wife, Pan Ei Mon, and Kyaw Soe Oo's wife, Chit Su Win, are enduring hardships while supporting their husbands, who are held in Yangon's Insein Prison. The families hope for an appeal or a presidential pardon, with international figures like Amal Clooney and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres advocating for their release. Aung San Suu Kyi has defended the conviction, stating it was not because they were journalists but because they broke the law. The wives of the journalists have become friends, focusing on staying positive amidst the struggle.

The article discusses the #UseTheNews project, which aims to understand and adapt to the changing news consumption habits of Generation Z, particularly those under 30, in Germany. The project involves media organizations and media research institutes working together to develop contemporary news services that cater to the preferences and behaviors of young people. The focus is on creating information services that are relevant and appealing to the younger demographic, acknowledging the shift in how news is consumed by this age group.

State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar had prior knowledge of the guilty verdict for two Reuters reporters, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who were sentenced to seven years with hard labor for allegedly violating the Official Secrets Act. The reporters were arrested in December 2017 while investigating a massacre of Rohingya civilians by Myanmar troops. Suu Kyi's comments in a June interview with NHK suggested she believed in their guilt, which drew criticism from rights groups. Despite the NLD spokesperson's insistence on the party's non-involvement in the judicial process, the verdict has been widely condemned by the UN and foreign governments. Suu Kyi has remained silent following the verdict, and the Deputy information minister defended this stance to avoid contempt of court. Reuters Asia editor Kevin Krolicki has called the verdict an 'injustice' and urged the Myanmar government to rectify the situation.

Two Reuters journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, were sentenced to seven years in prison in Myanmar under a colonial-era state secrets law for their investigation into the military's attacks on Rohingya Muslims. Their conviction has been condemned by foreign diplomats, human rights groups, and press freedom advocates, as it is seen as a move to suppress independent reporting. Despite the global outcry, there is little sympathy for the journalists within Myanmar, where the majority supports the military campaign against the Rohingya. The United Nations has suggested that Myanmar military officials should face genocide charges, and the case has highlighted the lack of progress in human rights and press freedom under Aung San Suu Kyi's government.