‘Cosying up to Donald Trump’: Zuckerberg ditches fact-checking on social media

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 9: The commander-in-chief of the army, Joseph Aoun, emerges as a favourite in Lebanon’s election for president. It’s the country’s thirteenth attempt in two years to find a leader. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to kill fact-checking on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram sparks outrage but also support. Donald Trump continues to roil – and worry – Europe over his threat to take over Greenland by force, if necessary. Plus: French coach Dider Deschamps says he’ll step down after the 2026 World Cup.