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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

With a former Kirchnerist governor behind it, a propaganda factory for Delcy Rodríguez was set up from Argentina

An Argentine operation has created a network of YouTube channels that disseminate pro-Delcy Rodríguez propaganda, misleadingly presented as independent news.

Mar 22 • 21:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Strange Female Soldier Constantly Posed Next to Trump - Ultimately, a Scandalous Truth Was Revealed

An AI-generated character named Jessica Foster posed alongside prominent figures including Donald Trump on social media, revealing the pervasive use of deep fakes and misinformation.

Mar 22 • 17:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: How a Disinformation Network Is Destabilizing the Alliance of Sahel States

A disinformation network consisting of fake social media accounts is undermining the Alliance of Sahel States, targeting the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.

Mar 22 • 00:19 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Document to WP: Russian Idea of Fake Murder Attempt in Hungary

A report allegedly produced by the Russian SVR suggests a fake assassination attempt on Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán to shift election campaigning towards issues of security and stability, according to SVT Nyheter.

Mar 21 • 18:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Document: Russian idea of a fake assassination attempt in Hungary

A document reveals that Russian intelligence proposed staging an assassination attempt on Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to shift election focus toward security issues ahead of the upcoming vote.

Mar 21 • 18:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

"The Washington Post": Russian Intelligence Considered Staging an 'Assassination' of V. Orban

Russian intelligence reportedly considered staging an assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister V. Orban due to declining support ahead of parliamentary elections.

Mar 21 • 13:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Attack on Czech arms factory: the investigation continues, new findings are emerging

Investigators are probing the arson attack on an arms factory in Pardubice, Czech Republic, with a group claiming responsibility, while suspicions of disinformation grow.

Mar 21 • 10:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

No, Iran didn't publish a 'list' of 11 American cities to target

A viral claim suggesting that Iran published a list of 11 US cities to target militarily has been debunked as false.

Mar 20 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elections, economy, and disinformation: what astrology foreshadows for Brazil in 2026

The article discusses astrological predictions for Brazil, particularly regarding the 2026 elections, highlighting the potential impact of celestial events on the political landscape.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Images of girls' funerals in Iran shake the internet: warns that this is disinformation

A report claims that an attack on a girls' school in Iran resulted in numerous casualties, but there are questions about the accuracy of the figures and the narrative being promoted.

Mar 20 • 08:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Gabriel the Angel…’ President Yoon Criticizes Jeong Han-gil’s Broadcast as ‘Ridiculous’

President Yoon criticized a former teacher’s YouTube broadcast making absurd claims about his alleged plan for asylum in China, prompting a defense from the broadcaster.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Milei, President of Argentina, Creates Account to "Disprove" the Press

Javier Milei has launched a social media account aimed at countering disinformation from the Argentine press, which has drawn criticism for its potential to threaten journalistic freedom.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Did a group of migrants forcibly cross the Polish border? The Border Guard reacts decisively

The Polish Border Guard denies reports of around 150 migrants forcibly crossing the Polish-Belarusian border and attacking border officers, urging the public to refrain from spreading unverified information.

Mar 19 • 20:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

BBC World Service to get extra £11m a year in deal ending funding uncertainty

The BBC World Service will receive an additional £11 million per year in government funding over three years to address the rise of global disinformation.

Mar 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Threats to Hungarian community posed as police: Security Service exposes Russian operation in Zakarpattia

The Ukrainian Security Service has revealed a Russian disinformation operation targeting the Hungarian community in Zakarpattia by making threatening calls while impersonating law enforcement.

Mar 18 • 11:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

'Bibi John': A Debunked Deepfake That Became a Meme - Then Entered Reality

A video purportedly showing an Iranian crowd chanting 'Bibi John' following a joint US-Israel attack becomes a viral meme and influences public perception.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Russians lie that those avoiding the draft in Ukraine are being sent to secret prisons

A video alleges that individuals in secret prisons in Ukraine suffer severe mistreatment and are coerced into fighting.

Mar 18 • 10:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that the video of Benjamin Netanyahu in a cafeteria was created with artificial intelligence

A social media post falsely claims that a video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a cafeteria was generated by artificial intelligence.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

False messages from Israel were supported by platforms. Disinformation with millions of views in Poland

Polish-language propaganda films from Israel, disseminated during a campaign by the Israeli Government Advertising Agency, have garnered over 20 million views in Poland, despite misleading information about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Mar 18 • 06:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Leadership in the crosshairs, how will Iran fight the war?

Claims about the death of Iran’s security council head Ali Larijani due to Israeli attacks are proving unfounded amidst false reports regarding other Iranian leaders.

Mar 18 • 01:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

I thought cesium-137 was fiction, says Johnny Massaro about series theme

Johnny Massaro discusses the Netflix miniseries 'Emergência Radioativa,' which examines the 1987 cesium-137 disaster in Goiânia, Brazil, highlighting the dangers of misinformation.

Mar 17 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The EU blacklists nine Russian military officials implicated in the Bucha massacre

The EU has imposed sanctions on nine Russian military officials linked to the Bucha massacre during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Mar 17 • 17:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

No, AI agents are not engaging in smear campaigns. Aftenposten omits important details.

Aftenposten's reporting on an AI agent's actions has been criticized for lacking important context regarding its capabilities and responsibilities.

Mar 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Did Basij members really come under attack inside a school in Iran?

Social media is buzzing with claims of a drone strike targeting Iranian Basij forces in a school, but investigations reveal the video is fabricated.

Mar 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Adam Zivo: The deepfake war on Tel Aviv

Iran is using AI-generated videos to falsely depict the destruction of Tel Aviv as part of its information warfare strategy.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Bild: Russia may invade Estonia and repeat the 'Donetsk scenario'

Russian social media has been promoting the idea of declaring a 'People's Republic of Narva,' raising concerns that it signals a potential invasion analogous to its actions in Ukraine in 2014.

Mar 17 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Foreign interference in Brazil's elections is concerning, warns intergovernmental entity

The potential for foreign interference in Brazil's upcoming elections has raised alarms, particularly regarding the influence of the United States.

Mar 17 • 07:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Disinformation - a new risk for the economy and democracy

The article discusses the rapid spread of disinformation and its effects on public opinion, investor decisions, and business relationships, highlighting the need for resilience against such manipulations.

Mar 16 • 19:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia’s disinformation campaign tests Canada’s support for Ukraine

The article discusses how Russia’s disinformation campaign is affecting perceptions of Canada's support for Ukraine.

Mar 16 • 18:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The EU activates a Rapid Response System to combat disinformation ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections

The EU has initiated a Rapid Response System to counter Russian disinformation aimed at supporting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 16 • 18:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is Benjamin Netanyahu dead? Violent rumors spread

Rumors of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's death have spread widely on social media over the weekend, fueled by Iranian state media claims and disinformation.

Mar 16 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Report: Nigerian network manufactured millions of likes for German far-right leader Alice Weidel

A report reveals that over a thousand TikTok accounts systematically spread supporting content for German far-right leader Alice Weidel, amassing millions of likes and followers, with a significant portion of the activity traced back to Nigeria.

Mar 16 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Another video from Netanyahu after online assassination rumors

Benjamin Netanyahu released a new 90-second video addressing conspiracy theories about his death, reassuring citizens as the conflict continues.

Mar 16 • 13:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Netanyahu is dead and Tel Aviv is in ruins. Disinformation about the war has taken over the networks

The article discusses the widespread disinformation surrounding the war in Israel, specifically false reports of Netanyahu's death and the state of Tel Aviv.

Mar 16 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump accuses Iran of using AI to forge false attacks and popular support

Donald Trump accused Iran of using artificial intelligence as a disinformation weapon to misrepresent its successes and support during the war.

Mar 16 • 04:52 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

X is cracking down, but AI-generated Middle East war content persists

X has announced penalties for posting undisclosed AI-generated war videos, amidst a surge in disinformation related to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 15 • 19:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Contrada died without a criminal record but they still try to "slander" him

Bruno Contrada, a former police officer who died at 94, continues to face slanderous accusations despite being exonerated from criminal charges.

Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

“This is a provocation”: a fake profile of Rokiškis social democrats on the social network with Russian pop

A fake TikTok profile claiming to represent the Rokiškis social democrats has raised suspicions due to its inauthentic name and poorly cropped profile picture.

Mar 14 • 08:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Estonia warns about Russia's information operation – the idea of the 'Narva People's Republic' suddenly started spreading on social media

Estonian authorities are concerned about the sudden rise of social media accounts promoting the establishment of a so-called 'Narva People's Republic', suggesting that Russian-speaking residents in Narva and East Virumaa deserve their own state.

Mar 14 • 06:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

In February, the Flow of Disinformation from the East Increased Sharply

In February, disinformation originating from the East surged by nearly 50% compared to January, according to a report from the Estonian government.

Mar 13 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conspiracy: The First Panel of the STF judges appeals against the conviction of a group that spread fake news

The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil is reviewing appeals from individuals convicted of participating in a 2022 coup attempt that involved spreading disinformation.

Mar 13 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

It is important to be one step ahead of disinformation distributors. RSU helps develop tools for recognizing false news

A European Commission-funded project aims to create tools for researchers, journalists, and fact-checkers to better identify disinformation, involving partners from Latvia and several other European countries.

Mar 13 • 07:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iranian regime spreading anti-Israel propaganda across dozens of social media accounts: report

A report reveals that Iranian social media accounts are disseminating anti-Israel and anti-U.S. propaganda, linked to the IRGC, to create online discord.

Mar 13 • 01:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Secret campaign, Kremlin agency and GRU. Is Russia interfering in the elections in Hungary?

A secret internet campaign, approved by the Kremlin, is reportedly being conducted by Russian political strategists to support Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Mar 12 • 13:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Further revelations about Russia's intervention in the Hungarian election campaign. Putin's agents utilize local influencers

The article discusses Russia's disinformation campaign aimed at supporting Viktor Orbán's government in Hungary using local influencers to spread pro-Kremlin messages.

Mar 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Professor - The Edge of Information Manipulations, Where Bots Test New Tactics

Recent studies indicate that artificial intelligence-driven bots are becoming increasingly difficult to identify, with a significant portion of social media users unable to distinguish between human and bot participation in discussions.

Mar 12 • 07:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Controversial priest from KUL in trouble. In the past, he defended Czarnek

A controversial priest from the Catholic University of Lublin, who has previously defended a Polish official, faces backlash after making claims about the 9/11 attacks being a 'media simulation.'

Mar 12 • 06:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Multiple sources report Russian interference in the Hungarian campaign, according to the Financial Times using local influencers

There are allegations that Russia is interfering in the Hungarian elections to support the Fidesz party, with claims of a disinformation campaign aimed at keeping Viktor Orbán in power.

Mar 11 • 17:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

How to navigate slopaganda. Here are the expert's best tips

The article discusses the challenges posed by AI-generated content during an election campaign and offers expert advice on how to avoid being misled by it.

Mar 11 • 16:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Russia begins an information support campaign for Orbán, claims media

The Kremlin has initiated a campaign to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his conservative party Fidesz ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to sources cited by the Financial Times.

Mar 11 • 14:13 UTC

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