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Journalists Awarded for Courage in Reporting Misconduct and War

1/29/2026

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Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne of The Guardian led an investigation into Noel Clarke's misconduct allegations.
They were named Women of the Year at the Women in Journalism awards.
Lucy Osborne dedicated the award to the women who provided evidence, after Clarke sued for libel.
A High Court ruling favored The Guardian, upholding truth and public-interest defenses.
Malak A. Tantesh was honored for courageous Gaza reporting, receiving multiple awards.

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Story summary

Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne of The Guardian led an investigation into Noel Clarke's misconduct allegations.
They were named Women of the Year at the Women in Journalism awards.
Lucy Osborne dedicated the award to the women who provided evidence, after Clarke sued for libel.
A High Court ruling favored The Guardian, upholding truth and public-interest defenses.
Malak A. Tantesh was honored for courageous Gaza reporting, receiving multiple awards.