Macron takes on ‘French Murdoch’ in battle against disinformation French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire from the political right for suggesting that news outlets be labelled to distinguish those that comply with journalistic ethics from those that do not. Right-wing parties and media outlets owned by billionaire tycoon Vincent Bolloré are leading the charge, accusing Macron of seeking to establish an Orwellian “Ministry of Truth”.
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DRC-Rwanda accord: 'Another episode of Trump comedy show disconnected from reality on the ground' US President Donald Trump is hosting the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for a deal-signing aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo and opening access to the region's critical minerals for the US government and American companies. The moment provides Trump, who has repeatedly and with a measure of exaggeration boasted of brokering peace in some of the world's most entrenched conflicts, another chance to tout himself as a dealmaker extraordinaire on the global stage and make the case that he's deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard welcomes Thierry Vircoulon, Associate Researcher in the Africa Centre at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI). Mr. Vircoulon warns the pomp and circumstance in Washington is strikingly detached from reality, namely the political-military landscape in Kivu, where fighting continues and local actors reject the relevance of the so-called peace deal.
https://www.france24.com/en/vi....deo/20251204-drc-rwa

US envoys to meet Ukrainian negotiators for peace talks in Florida US envoys will meet with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks on Thursday in Florida to press ahead with a plan to end the war as President Donald Trump eased economic pressure on Russia by removing some sanctions on the Russian oil giant Lukoil.
https://www.france24.com/en/eu....rope/20251204-us-env

From 'Mamdani' to 'Louvre': Most mispronounced words of 2025 revealed Language-learning company Babbel and The Captioning Group have released their 2025 list of most mispronounced words and names, highlighting terms from politics, medicine, and popular culture. Notable entries include Zohran Mamdani, Louvre, acetaminophen, and Mounjaro. Experts note social media amplifies pronunciation errors worldwide.
https://www.france24.com/en/vi....deo/20251204-from-ma

Hugs and greetings: Vladimir Putin has just arrived in India for talks with Modi There were warm hugs on the tarmac as Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on December 4, with both leaders breaking protocol to signal the importance of the visit. The Russian president is in India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with economic ties and their wider geopolitical partnership high on the agenda. Navodia Kumari has more from New Delhi.
https://www.france24.com/en/vi....deo/20251204-hugs-an