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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Republican says he lied about racist posts on porn site to protect Trump

Mark Robinson, former North Carolina lieutenant governor, admitted misleading voters about racist comments he posted online in a bid to protect Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Mar 21 • 17:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

"I would have lied if I said it didn’t bother me"

Kishane Thompson, the world's fastest man, aims to prove himself at the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Torun, expressing his frustrations about not performing well under pressure.

Mar 19 • 17:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Disney Channel star admits lying about age to star opposite Miley Cyrus on Hannah Montana

Jason Earles, a former Disney Channel star, revealed he lied about his age to secure his role as Jackson Stewart alongside Miley Cyrus in 'Hannah Montana.'

Mar 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

I Never Touched the Girls. I Lied to End Their Interrogation Quickly, Said the Defendant of Rape

A defendant accused of rape admitted to lying during police interrogation to hasten its conclusion.

Mar 18 • 18:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Elisa Mouliaá: 'I might have been clumsy, but I haven't lied'

Elisa Mouliaá discusses her experience during the sexual assault case she brought against Íñigo Errejón, reflecting on her struggles with media exposure and personal contradictions.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

'They lied, of course' — Zelensky accuses Iran of deception in expanding Russia drone campaign

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Iran of deceiving Ukraine regarding its military support to Russia, particularly in the provision of drones used in attacks on Ukraine.

Mar 17 • 12:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik Deliberately Lied to Us. I Was Embarrassed by the Company Car with SFZ Stickers, Says Former Executive Committee Member Berdisová

Mária Berdisová, the only woman to serve on the Executive Committee of the Slovak Football Association, expresses her disappointment with the association's leadership under president Ján Kováčik, whom she accuses of dishonesty.

Mar 17 • 05:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Persistent, manipulative' paedo lied about age and tried to meet 13-year-old

Oliver Vause, a 30-year-old man from Riddlesden, has been jailed for nearly five years for grooming and attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl after lying about his age.

Mar 16 • 18:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

L-top leaves – wants to see a new party: "They have lied to us straight in the face"

Sara Wettergren, a leading member of the Malmö liberals, resigns her candidacy for parliament, expressing a desire to form a new party due to feeling deceived by party leadership.

Mar 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

If the Chamber did not say that Russia is an aggressor, I would not claim it, said Zůna. He lied about a trip to Ukraine

Czech Defense Minister Zůna is accused of misrepresenting facts during a recent interview regarding defense spending commitments and comments on Russia's aggression.

Mar 13 • 14:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Kelly Clarkson says 'American Idol' producers 'lied' about $1M prize

Kelly Clarkson claims she was deceived by 'American Idol' producers regarding the promised $1 million prize after winning the competition in its first season.

Mar 12 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum-of-ten's chilling lie before woman kept as slave for 25 years discovered

Amanda Wixon was sentenced to 13 years in prison for keeping a woman as a slave for 25 years, during which she lied about the victim's whereabouts.

Mar 12 • 18:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

He Paid Two Million for a City Apartment Near Charles Bridge. They Lied to Him About It Going into Privatization.

A man has expressed his frustration after spending two million on a city apartment near Charles Bridge, believing it would be privatized, only to find out he was misled.

Mar 10 • 08:25 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Why Noem was fired: 'Dead as a herring'

President Donald Trump announced on social media that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem would resign on March 31, following revelations that she lied to Congress about a $220 million advertising campaign.

Mar 7 • 00:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Asle Toje admits that he lied about contact with Holocaust denier

Asle Toje, deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, has confessed to lying about his previous contact with Holocaust denier David Irving during his student years.

Mar 3 • 21:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Asle Toje admits that he lied about contact with a Holocaust denier

Asle Toje, deputy leader of the Nobel Committee, has admitted to lying about his past contact with Holocaust denier David Irwing, claiming his intent was not malicious.

Mar 3 • 21:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Commanders pay $1m settlement over claims former ownership lied to team’s fans

The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay a $1 million settlement to the District of Columbia following allegations that their former owners misled fans regarding an investigation into sexual misconduct.

Mar 2 • 20:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The MAGA world chokes on the attack on Iran: "Trump has lied to his voters, has betrayed our country, and has dishonored his legacy"

The article critiques Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly in relation to military intervention in the Middle East, which has caused division within his MAGA movement.

Mar 1 • 13:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Trump supporters react after Iran attack: - He has lied!

Trump is facing backlash from his own supporters following military strikes on Iran, as prominent figures within his base express feelings of betrayal.

Feb 28 • 23:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Harmfulness of Social Media Has Finally Come to Light. Platforms Have Lied for Years

A report reveals that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has hidden damaging data regarding the harmful effects of its platforms for years.

Feb 27 • 05:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ICE detains Columbia University student in dorm and governor criticizes: 'They lied to gain access'

ICE agents detained a Columbia University student in a dorm by providing false information about looking for a missing person.

Feb 26 • 17:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Officers lied about death accident: Now several trials are on the way

Six police officers from Copenhagen have become the subject of serious allegations concerning misconduct, substance abuse, and false reporting, which have led to upcoming trials.

Feb 26 • 16:52 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Officers lied about fatal accident. Now several trials are on the way

Six police officers from Copenhagen are at the center of a significant case involving abuse of position, drugs, and false reporting following a fatal incident in which they left a heavily intoxicated man who subsequently died.

Feb 26 • 16:52 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"...never has the president lied so much..."

An Icelandic article discusses claims of deceit from the president, highlighting the political tensions in the country.

Feb 26 • 11:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Trump lied in his State of the Union speech and did not outline solutions to problems, say Democrats

Democrats criticized Trump for not providing solutions to the issues discussed in his State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hugo Wolf, the great revolutionary of 'lied', finally finds his reference book in Spanish

Acantilado has published a comprehensive monograph by Richard Stokes on Hugo Wolf, the Austrian composer known for revolutionizing German art song, featuring a prologue by tenor Ian Bostridge.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The policeman apologizes "I betrayed the other uniforms"

Italian policeman Carmelo Cinturrino admits to having lied about a murder case, implicating another officer and revealing details that could expand the investigation.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who was the young mother and braider murdered after being lured by someone who lied about finding her bag in MG

Luana Carolina de Melo, a 27-year-old single mother and known hair braider, was murdered in a case treated by police as feminicide in Araguari, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Mansouri fell face down. The policeman's version: "I lied out of fear"

A police officer's contradictory testimony about the shooting of Mansouri reveals critical details about the incident that may implicate another officer.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Am I Being Lied To? Keys to Detect That a Used Car Has Altered Mileage

The article discusses how to identify manipulated mileage when purchasing a used car in Argentina, highlighting the risks and financial implications of such deception.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Corruption in the AFA: The helicopter company hid information and the pilots lied in court

The investigative report reveals that Flyzar, a helicopter company involved in AFA's corruption case, failed to provide crucial information to authorities, contrasting pilots' statements with flight documentation.

Feb 22 • 22:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

A shocking move from Canada just before the Lions' match - the big boss lied

Canada's hockey team has stirred controversy by repeatedly closing its practice sessions to the media, contrary to initial statements made by GM Doug Armstrong.

Feb 21 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

He 'lied' to his mother and became champion: Mocidade's highlight talks about the family's euphoria after the 13th title in the SP carnival

Actor Leo Sobrinho surprised his mother by showcasing his performance with Mocidade Alegre, leading the school to its 13th carnival title in São Paulo.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Colleagues of the policeman: "He lied"

Carmelo Cinturrino, a Milanese policeman, is facing intensified scrutiny and accusations from his colleagues following the shooting of a Maghreb criminal, as government support for a tough investigation emerges.

Feb 21 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Brother of broker killed by superintendent speaks out: 'Premeditated, organized and lied'

The brother of a slain real estate broker criticized the superintendent for premeditated murder, alleging that new evidence contradicts his claims.

Feb 20 • 18:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

He was asking for protection money”, “he lied about the rescue”: what doesn’t add up regarding the policeman’s position who shot the drug dealer

The investigation into the death of Abderrahim Mansouri has intensified the legal troubles for police officer Carmelo Cinturrino, who is now being investigated for voluntary manslaughter after allegedly lying about the shooting incident.

Feb 20 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Grandfather of tortured and murdered child tells police that companion lied about bruises on granddaughter

A grandfather reveals to police that he noticed bruises on his granddaughter and questioned her mother, who allegedly provided false explanations about the injuries.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

FCC chair Brendan Carr says media were ‘lied to’ over Stephen Colbert controversy

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accused journalists of being misled regarding Stephen Colbert's claims of censorship by CBS, asserting that the network did not prevent the interview but provided legal advice.

Feb 18 • 19:36 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Open conflict between S and V: "Lied to the Swedish people"

The proposal to reinstate a measure to prevent deportations of teenage migrants was rejected by the Swedish parliament's social insurance committee, sparking significant controversy and accusations between political parties.

Feb 17 • 11:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec auto board lied about cost overruns for online platform, inquiry finds

An inquiry revealed that Quebec's automobile insurance board misled the government about escalating costs associated with its online platform.

Feb 16 • 18:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Trump's World (Days 390–392): FBI Report Proves President Lied When He Claimed He Didn't Know About Epstein's Crimes

A recent FBI report reveals that Donald Trump lied about his awareness of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, contrary to his prior statements.

Feb 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Senior police praised undercover officer who lied to court about identity, papers at spycops inquiry show

Secret documents from the spycops inquiry reveal that senior police officers praised an undercover officer for lying to a court about his identity during the prosecution of environmental activists.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Minneapolis: Two immigration agents placed on leave – They lied about the shooting of a migrant

Two U.S. immigration agents were placed on leave for giving false statements regarding the shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis.

Feb 14 • 06:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US officials investigate whether ICE agents lied about Minneapolis shooting

Federal authorities are investigating two ICE agents for potentially lying under oath regarding a shooting incident involving Venezuelan men in Minneapolis, with charges against those men being dropped.

Feb 14 • 00:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

ICE agents may have lied about shooting in Minneapolis, says ICE director

The acting director of ICE stated that two agents may have provided false statements regarding a shooting incident that occurred in Minneapolis.

Feb 13 • 23:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

2 ICE officers face probe into whether they lied about Minneapolis shooting

Two U.S. immigration officers are under investigation for potentially providing false testimony regarding a shooting incident involving a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.

Feb 13 • 20:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"They Definitely Lied to Us": They Told Her That Her Chihuahua Wouldn't Grow Much, But It Weighs Three Times the Average and Keeps Growing

An Ecuadorian woman shares her tale of adopting a chihuahua that has grown much larger than expected, highlighting the discrepancies in breed information provided by the shelter.

Feb 13 • 04:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Moment Leo Ross killer callously lied he was innocent and found body of boy, 12

Kian Moulton, the teenage murderer of Leo Ross, was recorded on police body camera misleading officers about his involvement in the discovery of the boy's body after fatally stabbing him.

Feb 12 • 14:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Zbigniew Bogucki: Donald Tusk lied or lied, there is no third possibility

Zbigniew Bogucki, the head of the President’s Chancellery, criticized Prime Minister Donald Tusk's statements regarding a recent National Security Council meeting, expressing doubts about Tusk's honesty.

Feb 12 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Madrid Court rejects investigating whether Cerdán lied in the Senate about his relationship with Koldo García

The Madrid Court decides not to investigate claims that Santos Cerdán lied in his Senate testimony regarding his relationship with Koldo García, following the prosecution's advice.

Feb 10 • 13:17 UTC

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