The murder of Samuel Paty has highlighted the role of social media in spreading misinformation and hate speech. Rasha Nagem, researcher at Toulouse II University, says while it is almost impossible to eliminate hate...
Sombre mood prevails at Paty tribute in Sorbonne
FRANCE 24 senior reporter Catherine Norris-Trent says a sombre mood prevails outside the Sorbonne university, as dignitaries and the public gather for the national homage to Samuel Paty. Many have been moved and shocked...
Truths, half-truths, and misinformation, as Nigeria protests turn bloody
Several protesters were killed by Nigerian security forces in Lagos on Tuesday, Amnesty International said, after witnesses reported armed men opened fire on demonstrators defying a curfew order. Antony Goldman...
Report links air pollution to half a million baby deaths
A study has revealed the devastating impact of global air pollution on babies. The report found that in 2019, indoor air pollution, such as from fuels used for cooking, led to the premature deaths of half a million...
Film show: ‘Last Words’ director Jonathan Nossiter on portraying a post-apocalyptic world
The year is 2086 and the planet’s last inhabitants are grappling with submerged continents, a lethal virus and barren soils. That’s the premise for “Last Words”, Jonathan Nossiter’s latest...
Analysis: misinformation on social media contributed to Paty killing
French anti-terrorism prosecutor Jean-François Ricard on Wednesday revealed that seven people stand accused as accomplices into the murder of teacher Samuel Paty, two of whom were minors aged 14 and 16.
