Press Review: Russian elections deemed "rotten," war crimes accusations targeting Trump administration, and Zidane's first roster picks

France 24's press review broadcast on Friday, September 18 highlights three news stories occupying prominent space in newspapers that day, according to the outlet.

The first topic covered concerns the legislative elections held in Russia. According to the phrasing picked up by France 24 in its press review headline, the vote is described as "rotten to the core" by part of the cited press, though more details about the criticisms raised or voting results are not provided in the available excerpt.

The second theme addressed by the press review deals with accusations of war crimes leveled against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. France 24 indicates this subject is among newspaper front-page headlines, though the exact nature of the accusations, their sources, or their context are not specified in the information provided.

Finally, the press review touches on speculation surrounding the first player roster to be announced by Zinedine Zidane as the new coach of the French national football team. Again, no player names or specific call-up dates are mentioned in the excerpt provided by France 24.

These three topics, mixing international political news with sports coverage, illustrate the diversity of themes addressed daily in the press according to France 24's selection for its show "In the Press."