More than 600,000 people support the closure of a French channel

An official petition to shut down the French TV channel CNews has surpassed 600,000 signatures, potentially leading to a debate in the French National Assembly. The petition gained traction after a racially motivated shooting in Trappes, which resulted in the death of a young man of African descent. Critics, particularly from the left, accuse CNews of fostering a climate of hatred against immigrants, citing its history of fines for propagating racist ideas. The petition highlights CNews as a propaganda machine rather than a news outlet. If the petition receives enough support, it may prompt a discussion in parliament, although it will not directly lead to the channel's closure.