The French movie that arrived on Netflix this week, has been met with controversy. Critics of the film say it sexualizes young women, while many argue that the initial marketing of the film doesn’t do it justice. In other news, big tech names announced major changes to their platforms this week. Efforts from Google, Twitter and Facebook in avoiding misinformation before the upcoming elections in the US.

A woman has been denied entry to Paris's Musée d'Orsay due to a plunging neckline. The museum issued an apology on Twitter, after the young lady denounced the incident through an open letter on the social network. She was ultimately able to enter after putting on a jacket. Meanwhile, Britain's Got Talent receives more than 10,000 complaints over the group Diversity's BLM inspired-performance. Critics said the performance was "overtly political" and "inappropriate for BGT", while others viewed...

A video of a man shooting himself originated on Facebook and has now been circulating on TikTok for days. The TikTok community is advising users to stay away from the platform until the video has been completely removed. Meanwhile, French daily newspaper L’Humanité has published and later unpublished a controversial cartoon - we tell you why.

American Airlines has created a new policy allowing staff members to wear Black Lives Matter pin badges while on duty. While many support the move, others consider it to be offensive. Meanwhile, there's a revival of the #BoycottMulan campaign, after the Disney remake was released this weekend. The boycott originated last year when the film's lead actress, Liu Yifei, voiced public support for the Hong Kong police.

As the trial begins of alleged accomplices in the 2015 Charlie Hebdo shooting, the satirical magazine has republished cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed - we take a look at reactions. Also, Emmanuel Macron awards Lebanese singer and icon Fairouz with the Legion of Honour - the diva is symbol of unity in a divided country. 

Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Beirut for his second visit since the massive blast there one month ago. Meanwhile, Lebanese Twitter users are not convinced by the new prime minister, saying the change is purely superficial. Elsewhere, the far-right French magazine Valeurs Actuelles is under fire for depicting a left-wing MP of African heritage as a slave with chains around her neck. Finally, British singer Adele is criticised for dressing up as a Jamaican for London's Notting Hill Carnival,...

As the rate of contagion of the coronavirus continued to speed up across much of the world, and the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic… some good news came in the form of a 23-year sentence for convicted sex offender, Harvey Weinstein. We take a look at online reaction to both.

Individual cases of those who have caught the Coronavius are grabbing headlines such as the Culture Minister here in France. As markets suffer a disastrous day in the US, we take a look at online reactions. Finally, the fear factor is expanding - we take a look at some examples. 

A fresh take on big and bizarre news in the newspapers, on news websites, blogs and social media. France 24 also looks at stories about how the media functions and how it's evolving in today's society

The "ideological poles of the party" have emerged as the frontrunners for the Democratic nomination: Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. We take a closer look at coverage.

It was wall-to-wall coverage of the coronavirus again today - we take a look at some of the ways the epidemic is being covered. 

It's a 'cri de coeur' written by French writer Virginie Despentes and published in the daily paper 'Libération'. In it, Despentes launches a blistering attack on the world of French cinema but also goes on to criticise a broader culture of impunity in France when it comes to the powerful and how they treat the weak.  Firstly though, we look at tensions between Greece and Turkey connected to the refugee emergency emerging from Idlib, Syria. 

The EU's border with Turkey is again a source of majors tensions  - we take a look at online reactions. Here in France an opinion piece slamming the decision to give Roman Polanski a prize as Best Director in the annual César Awards has generated a lot of debate. Finally, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he may quit social media. 

The Cesar Awards are France's equivalent to the Oscars, but they're mired in controversy this year. Roman Polanski's latest film has received 12 nominations, but many feel the convicted child rapist should not be honoured for his work. There are protests outside the ceremony in Paris. Polanski and his cast and crew have chosen not to attend. One French actress has accused the country of "missing the boat" when it comes to #MeToo. There are others, though, who believe art and crime should be...

Fears of a Coronavirus epidemic play into the hands of those who for political, ideological reasons would like to see a return of hard borders in Europe. Elsewhere, the virus is becoming a political football in the US. Finally, sales of Corona beer have slumped. 

In Iran, Italy, the US and elsewhere, a fear factor is spreading over risk of a coronavirus pandemic - we take a look at some online reactions and coverage. 

Narendra Modi's policies have sparked bitter divisions in India between Hindus and Muslims and this has spilled onto the streets of the capital. The lightning rod for the latest unrest is a citizenship law that discriminates against Muslims. 

In Iran, Italy, the US and elsewhere, a fear factor is spreading over risk of a Coronavirus pandemic - we take a look at some online reactions and coverage. 

Harvey Weinstein's conviction for rape has lit up social media - we take a look at some notable reactions. Meanwhile, it's all mutual love and backslapping in India as Donald Trump pays a visit although unrest on the streets of New Delhi has also generated a lot of reaction. Finally, a cat stands for local elections in Rennes, France.

A harrowing video of a 9-year-old boy - taunted because of his dwarfism - has produced a global reaction. The recording of Quaden Bayles, in a state of desperation, has prompted calls for kindness, celebrity support and epic crowdfunding success. Plus, what does Donald Trump have against "Parasite"? 

Not for the first time, a French Presient has launched a campaign against political Islam in the run up to elections. Some question whether the move is a bid to win over conservative voters ahead of upcoming local elections. Elsewhere, China has expelled three journalists for the Wall Street Journal in what appears to be retaliation for the US authorities listing five Chinese media as propaganda machines.

Reality TV presenter Caroline Flack ended her own last Saturday leading to an outpouring of grief in the UK; many felt they personally knew Flack because of her presence on social media. Yet this proximity with the public was a double-edged sword with recent turmoil in her private life playing out in the tabloids and on social networks. Elsewhere, a Syrian father has found a heroic way of preventing his daughter from experiencing trauma amidst shelling. Finally, a cartoon that speaks...

The shock resignation of Benjamin Griveaux from Paris's mayoral race continues to resonate here in France. Was Russia involved in bringing down an ally of Emmanuel Macron? Did Twitter censor some of the related content circulating on its platform last week? Also, we take a look at a blackface scandal on French TV.

The shock resignation of Benjamin Griveaux from Paris's mayoral race continues to resonate here in France. Was Russia involved in bringing down an ally of Emmanuel Macron? Did Twitter censor some of the related content circulating on its platform last week? Also, we take a look at a blackface scandal on French TV.

Benjamin Griveaux will not be standing in next month's Paris mayoral election. Thre President's chosen candidate has pulled out, condemning "ignoble attacks" against him, after a sex tape and other images were posted online. Opinion is divided over whether the married, father of three has a right to a private life, a long-held French belief that's protected many politicians in the past, or - if by sending such images - he's violated his own privacy. The man behind the revelations - a Russian...