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Russia threatens jail for 'fake' news about Ukraine conflict

23 Sept 04:29 Key points summarised by AI

Russia's parliament passed a law imposing jail terms of up to 15 years for intentionally spreading "fake" information about its armed forces.
The legislation aims to combat what Moscow casts as an "information war" over the conflict in Ukraine, with severe penalties for discrediting the military or advocating for sanctions.
This move significantly strengthens the state's power to control narratives, following previous restrictions on Western media outlets like BBC and Radio Liberty for alleged false reporting.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.