cnews.fr media bias and reliability
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President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Russia launched over 2,000 attack drones, 1,700 guided aerial bombs, and 19 missiles against Ukraine in the past week. The attacks targeted civilian and critical infrastructure across multiple regions, including a drone strike on a monastery that killed a priest.
cnews.fr reported it asRussia: What We Know About the "Unprecedented" Attack of Ukrainian Drones on the Last Day of the Legislative Elections (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, targeting oil refineries and logistics facilities. The assault occurred on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, with reports differing on the number of drones used and casualties.
cnews.fr reported it asRussia: What We Know About the "Unprecedented" Attack of Ukrainian Drones on the Last Day of the Legislative Elections (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
cnews.fr reported it as"In the Beginning, We Didn't Believe It": Researchers Tell CNEWS About the Discovery of a New Feline, a First in 100 Years (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, juror Michael P. Desronvil was the sole holdout against an insanity acquittal, leading to an 11‑1 deadlock and a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. Desronvil maintains prosecutors proved Clancy knowingly killed her three children.
cnews.fr reported it asLindsay Clancy Case: the only Jury Who Opposed His Criminal Irresponsibility Took the Floor to Explain His Choice (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle bomb at a mosque within Kohat’s police headquarters on 18 September 2026. At least 20‑21 people died, most of them police officers, and dozens were injured. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
cnews.fr reported it asPakistan: Bloody Attack by a Police Headquarters Kills at Least 31 and Injured About 100 (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Cybersecurity researchers used Anthropic's Claude AI to access OpenAI's internal systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the company's community forum. The team gained access to an employee's ChatGPT account, which was linked to the code repository, and reported the findings to OpenAI, receiving a $6,500 reward.
cnews.fr reported it asResearchers Hacked OpenAI Using an Anthropic AI (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
cnews.fr reported it as"Permanent Control": What Is Known About the Agreement on Greenland Between the United States and Denmark (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal has proposed the creation of a 'United States of Europe'. He stated that the current 27-member EU has reached its limits and advocated for a two-speed model and joint European debt.
cnews.fr reported it asPresident 2027: Gabriel Attal Wants "United States of Europe" with the Disappearance of "Economic Borders" (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
cnews.fr reported it asNorth Korea: Donald Trump "Clearly" Wants to Dialogue with Kim Jong-UN, South Korean President Says (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
cnews.fr reported it asLegislative Elections in Russia: Nearly 100 Million Voters Called at the Polls This Friday (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
cnews.fr reported it asLegislative Elections in Russia: Nearly 100 Million Voters Called at the Polls This Friday (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b as the youngest exoplanet discovered to date, with an age of less than one million years. The Jupiter-sized planet, located 450 light-years away, is still within its natal disk of dust and gas, prompting a re-evaluation of planet-formation models.
cnews.fr reported it asElias 2-24 B: What Is This Planet Considered by Nasa as the Youngest Ever Observed? (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
A major scientific report indicates Greenland and Antarctica have lost between 11.3 and 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979. This loss has contributed to a global sea level rise of approximately 3 to 3.14 centimeters, primarily driven by accelerated glacier flow into the ocean.
cnews.fr reported it asAntarctica: 11,300 Billion Tons of Ice Melted in Less than Half a Century (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
cnews.fr reported it as2025 Was One of the Driest Years for Rivers (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
cnews.fr reported it asCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Deliver Thursday's Speech at the European Parliament (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
cnews.fr reported it asDonald Trump Ready to "Stop All Business with Europe" After the Announcement of an Expanded Partnership Project with Canada (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for "total mobilization" from his government to address fuel supply shortages and rising prices. Approximately 10% of gas stations are experiencing difficulties, with the majority affecting TotalEnergies. The government is exploring regulatory flexibility, including at the European level, to manage the situation.
cnews.fr reported it asFuels: Emmanuel Macron Asks the Government for a "Total Mobilization" on Supply and Prices (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
cnews.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky Plans to Meet Emmanuel Macron "Next" at UN (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
cnews.fr reported it asWashington Would Prepare a Large Delivery of at Least 40,000 Bombs to Israel (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
cnews.fr reported it asWars, Migrants, Climate, IA... Ursula Von Der Leyen's Speech on the State of the EU Scrutinised This Wednesday (opens cnews.fr in a new tab)
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- Official site
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What we have seen ourselves
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- Stories
- 137
- Reports listed
- 141
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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