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New film claims 'Napalm Girl' photo credited to wrong journalist

12 Sept 04:31 Key points summarised by AI

A new documentary, "The Stringer," alleges the iconic "Napalm Girl" photo, credited to AP's Nick Ut, was actually taken by a little-known Vietnamese freelancer, Nguyen Thanh Nghe.
The film's claims are supported by a former AP photo editor, Carl Robinson, who states he was ordered to attribute the photo to Ut, and by Nghe himself, who asserts he took the photo.
The Associated Press denies the allegations, stating its own investigation found no proof Ut didn't take the photo, but expresses readiness to review the film's evidence.
The controversy highlights long-standing power imbalances in journalism and raises questions about why the allegations are surfacing decades later, with Ut's lawyer threatening defamation.

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.