RT News - January 12, 2020 (17:00 MSK)

The Middle East is plunged deeper into crisis, as Iran says it accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet. The disaster came after the Revolutionary Guards were put on full combat alert, following an exchange of hostilities with the US. Tear gas and turmoil - France continues to face violent anti-government protests, which were originally triggered by pension reform plans. Tech giant Apple reveals what many fear happens to our private photos - admitting it monitors them, the company says, to prevent child sex abuse. We heard from experts on the pros and cons.