Press Review

'He bangs' are back: Lockdown locks that are no longer fringe

IN THE PRESS - Thursday, 22.10.2020: Following a national tribute in Paris to slain teacher Samuel Paty, we look at how the French press is covering his legacy. We also look at the massacre of peaceful protesters in Nigeria, Pope Francis's call for civil unions for same-sex couples, and broken apart families in the US. On a lighter note, we giggle about the latest hairstyle that's trending among men: "he bangs".

AI technology raises fears of 'new age of fabricated revenge porn'

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, October 21, 2020: As France prepares to hold a ceremony honouring slain history teacher Samuel Paty, papers focus on the struggle teachers face in addressing Islamist extremism. We also look at Canada's "lobster war" between commercial and indigenous fishermen, plus reports that artificial intelligence is being used to create fake nude photos of thousands of everyday women. And in a rare show of US bipartisan camaraderie, rival candidates running for governor of Utah release a joint campaign ad calling for "civility".

The brutal murder of a history teacher and France's 'Islamist grey zone'

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, October 20, 2020: After Monday's tributes to slain teacher Samuel Paty, Tuesday's French papers dive into what Libération calls the government's "radical" response to radical Islam. Catholic paper La Croix focuses on the "Islamist grey zone" - people who could be considered complicit in violence for publicly sharing militant views. We also look at the thwarting of a Russian cyberattack on the Olympic Games, which papers say was revenge for doping allegations. And the Quebecois town of Asbestos changes its name to the less toxic Val-des-Sources.

'Liberty, I teach your name': French papers pay tribute to slain teacher

IN THE PRESS – Monday, October 19, 2020: We look at reactions in the French papers to the brutal beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty. Libération references the famous Occupation-era poem "Liberty" by Paul Éluard with the headline "Liberty, I teach your name". Despite calls for unity, Le Parisien reports that there's already division, with right-wing politicians pushing for a response that goes beyond tributes. Papers are also examining the role played by a radical Islamist who was a known terror threat.

Cartoonists go to town with Covid

IN THE PRESS - Friday, 16.10.2020: We take a look at how the latest coronavirus restrictions are inspiring cartoonists across Europe. We also find out about a Brazilian politician who was caught with dirty cash in his underpants. And, we discuss out how a prized Italian wine may not really be what it seems.