Calls mount to ban French TV channel CNews after racist killing

A petition to shut down CNews gained momentum after a racist attack led to the death of a Black man. The channel, likened to Fox News, faces accusations of promoting far-right views. Following the attack on October 23, which injured several others, signatures on the petition surged past 500,000. This could prompt a parliamentary debate. CNews denies promoting racism and claims to uphold free speech. The accused attacker targeted individuals perceived as Muslim or African. Green lawmakers have called for the channel's accreditation to be revoked to safeguard democracy. CNews has faced previous controversies, including expelling a Russian pundit for alleged propaganda.