Just because it's not CNN or the NYT saying it (they would never go against the state department unless public opinion has already massively shifted) doesn't mean it's a bad source.
Le monde is one of the most "reputable" sources in Europe and they're corroborating, is a good source only a US source? For a conflict on the other side of the world? There's literally video evidence of the kidnappings.
Everyone I don't like is a Russian asset, the Democrat's guide to political discussion
The CIA's war on terror. What's next, an MMA fundraiser against CTE?
Thatcher got lucky way too much, let's hope Netanyahu doesn't
I made a face reading that until you said "ideally cool overnight" and it immediately sounded like I want to try it as a pasta salad.
That does sound really good and sort of appropriate, like a curried beef or something. Idk why anybody gives you a look lol it's a protein in sauce served over rice, what's even weird about it?
"MEDIA PERSONALITIES LIKE" is a pretty important part of that sentence that you shortened to sound conspiratorial. It would do everyone well to read the entire article rather than look at the shortest quote for a gotcha.
That's like the fourth paragraph. So, yes, even if you don't know him, that's very influential. The article also goes over plenty of examples across Meta, CNN, NYT, Google and many others.