The lingering Facebook malaise

Rumours persist about a supposed bug that rendered private messages public on Facebook. We take a look at a scandal that has cost Facebook a lot, both in terms of market value and reputation. Also, Air France could cancel its hefty order of newspapers for its fleet; Mitt Romney's flight-related gaffe and a Canadian romantic heads to Ireland to hunt down the girl he spoke to for just a few minutes a year ago.

MEDIAWATCH

By James CREEDON

James Creedon

Presenter

10/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Ségolène cries, Montebourg defies and DSK grows a beard

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 10/10/2011: The Socialist primary threw up some big surprises, not least of all Arnaud Montebourg's whopping 17% of the vote. The anti-globalisation candidate could now be the kingmaker in next Sunday's second round. Also: Ségolène Royal's tears and Dominique Strauss-Kahn's beard!

06/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Reaction to Steve Jobs' death

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs 6/10/2011: Eulogies and tributes abound across the media upon Steve Jobs' death. We take a look at the coverage online.

05/10/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Socialist primaries: who gets the trendy 'bobo' vote?

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed 5/10/2011: The Socialist presidential hopefuls hold a TV debate tonight for the third time ahead of the first round of primaries this Sunday. But out of the six candidates, who will get the "trendy" vote?

04/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Paris police accused of spying on François Hollande's girlfriend

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues 4/10/2011: Has the Paris police been spying on François Hollande's girlfriend. Current affairs magazine L'Express claims they have... Also a tale of bravery in the metro, with a sad ending.