Daily brief
French President Macron accused a journalist of engaging in Russian state propaganda, escalating tensions over media influence.
Melinda French Gates published an opinion piece arguing that women deserve better societal and institutional support.
France ordered two additional Canadair firefighting planes, though firefighters say the number is insufficient.
An image claiming to show Israeli soldiers seizing a medieval castle in Lebanon was confirmed as AI-generated by AFP Fact Check.
Footage of a brawl at an Indian temple was falsely linked to clashes over Eid celebrations, according to AFP Fact Check.