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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Suspected of Cult Influence, a Guru Woman Incarcerated in Strasbourg

A woman, identified as Aurélia Aymé, has been arrested and charged in Strasbourg for creating a cult-like psychological influence over individuals and profiting from their financial ruin.

Feb 26 • 21:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Epstein's secret 'zombie plants': Were lethal poisonous angel trumpets part of a power game?

Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice reveal Jeffrey Epstein's interest in toxic plants, particularly the angel trumpet, which may have had sinister applications.

Feb 26 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

The Narcissist is a Master of Gaslighting – 4 Sentences that Shout Warning

This article discusses the concept of gaslighting, particularly in the context of narcissistic individuals, highlighting the signs and psychological impacts of such behavior.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Airlines hiked ticket prices arbitrarily despite stable costs, FCCPC says

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reported price manipulation by domestic airlines in Nigeria, particularly during the festive season in December 2025.

Feb 26 • 15:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Series of Mishaps in Public Broadcasting: ARD Chief Hager: "Mistakes Are Not Manipulation!"

Florian Hager, the head of ARD, defends the broadcaster against accusations of manipulation after a series of mistakes, notably regarding a misleading video featuring Angela Merkel.

Feb 26 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of CPI denies maneuver for approval of confidentiality breach of Lulinha; government officials question

The President of the INSS CPI, Senator Carlos Viana, denied any procedural manipulation to approve the breach of bank and tax confidentiality of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, as protests erupted from government members during the session.

Feb 26 • 15:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The founder of Gotham testifies in the National Court for the attack that caused Grifols to collapse

Daniel Yu, founder of Gotham City Research LLC, is being questioned in Spain's National Court regarding allegations that his firm published misleading information about Grifols, leading to a decline in its stock price.

Feb 26 • 10:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Kleptocracy in the USA

The article discusses former President Trump’s manipulation of the truth in relation to immigration policies and the socioeconomic challenges faced by white working-class voters in the U.S.

Feb 26 • 09:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Humiliations, irreversible damage, and an impossible stigma: what the documentary about America’s Next Top Model exposes

A new Netflix documentary revisits the cultural impact of 'America’s Next Top Model', highlighting serious allegations of manipulation and the extreme pressures faced by contestants.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Psychologist advises: what everyone should tell their parents and grandparents about scammers?

A psychologist emphasizes the importance of educating both children and adults about the tactics used by scammers to protect against emotional manipulation and financial loss.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] The Supreme Prosecutor's Office issues a warning to Han Moon-hyuk, head of the investigation team who met with Deutsche Motors stock manipulation suspect at a drinking party

Han Moon-hyuk, the head investigator in the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation case, received a warning from the Supreme Prosecutor's Office for failing to report a past meeting with a key suspect, Lee Jong-ho.

Feb 26 • 07:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Absurd Accusation Against Ahn Gyu-ryeong’ Former Colonel Kim Hyun-tae Reflects on His Subordinate's Armament Incident

Former Colonel Kim Hyun-tae claims that soldiers from the 707th Special Mission Group are victims of manipulation, while reflecting on his role in the controversial military incursion at the National Assembly.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Ornament to Cow Bell

The article discusses how certain elite public servants in Brazil manipulate the Constitution to unlawfully increase their salaries through various forms of financial 'ornaments.'

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Družba traps: Will Europe allow Orbán to blackmail himself with the Russian oil pipeline?

The article discusses Hungary's blockade of an EU sanctions package against Russia, linking it to the resumption of Russian oil supplies via the 'Družba' pipeline, raising concerns about political manipulation within the EU.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB tried to overturn recommendation against the acquisition of Master made to the Central Bank

The former president of BRB sought to appeal a recommendation to the Central Bank that aimed to prevent the bank's acquisition of Master due to allegations of fraud and manipulation.

Feb 25 • 21:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

RTL Direct on Surrogacy: Ideological Manipulation and Omission of Key Information

The RTL Direkt program discussed surrogacy, highlighting its controversial aspects and the public reaction in Croatia, ahead of a parliamentary round table on the topic.

Feb 25 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Yanis Varoufakis: Being tried for 'incitement and advertisement of drugs'

Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis faces charges for drug-related offenses, with his party claiming this is a sign of the judiciary's manipulation by the government.

Feb 25 • 12:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Dangers of Social Media: 'What is emotional gets clicked more often'

Darmstadt computer scientist Christian Reuter discusses how social media manipulates users and shares his views on youth bans.

Feb 25 • 11:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Legislation Announcement to Abolish Limits on Whistleblower Rewards for Stock Manipulation... President Yoon Says 'Stock Manipulation Leads to Ruin! Well Done'

President Yoon praised the decision to eliminate the maximum cap on rewards for reporting stock manipulation, allowing rewards up to 30% of the illegally obtained gains.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Zoe Bogach went to Big Brother and spoke with Santiago del Moro about the entry of her ex-partner

Zoe Bogach addressed Santiago del Moro on Big Brother regarding her ex-partner Manuel Ibero's participation and her decision to send him a legal notice.

Feb 25 • 11:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin Deranque: The lawyer for the parents of the identity militant condemns political exploitation

The lawyer representing Quentin Deranque's parents criticized political manipulation of their son's memory following recent comments from Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet.

Feb 25 • 10:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"I cut off my little toes on both feet." A series is being made about the events in a sect in Kutná Hora

A new series is being produced based on the investigation into a closed sect in Kutná Hora, which has sparked a broader societal debate about belief and manipulation following a tragic case.

Feb 25 • 07:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From now on, reporting stock price manipulation = a turnaround in life... a reward of 24 billion won is not just a dream

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced the removal of the cap on rewards for reporting stock market manipulation, enabling potential rewards of up to 30% of recovered illegal gains or penalties for whistleblowers.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fake news and propaganda. Here’s how Moscow’s 'troops' manipulate the conflict

The article discusses the manipulation of narratives around the Ukraine conflict by Russian propaganda, highlighting an event in Italy that aims to expose these false narratives.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Margaret Mitchell, the AI dissident who challenged Google: "If you place in a chatbot the trust you should place in your peers, you will be manipulated"

Margaret Mitchell, a prominent figure in AI ethics, criticized the trust placed in AI chatbots, arguing that it invites manipulation.

Feb 24 • 13:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Simon Kollerup: It is not the Prime Minister, but Mitchel Oliver, who is guilty of manipulation

Simon Kollerup criticizes Dansk Folkeparti strategist Mitchel Oliver for displaying hypocrisy and manipulation in political discourse.

Feb 24 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The percentage of young people declaring themselves feminists falls to 38.4% and 49.2% perceive it as a "manipulation tool," according to Fad Youth

A recent study reveals a decline in the number of young people in Spain identifying as feminists, with nearly half viewing feminism as a tool of political manipulation.

Feb 24 • 12:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

We know how he fell, but not how he started. Jeffrey Epstein: the story of the manipulator who deceived the elites

The article explores Jeffrey Epstein's rise from a struggling teacher to a multimillionaire and symbol of systemic corruption, while highlighting the key relationships that fueled his manipulation of elite circles.

Feb 24 • 12:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

More Than Half of Young Spanish Men See Feminism as a ‘Political Manipulation Tool’

A survey reveals that over half of young men in Spain view feminism as a tool of political manipulation, while a significant portion of young people identify as feminists has decreased since 2021.

Feb 24 • 12:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The manipulation and interference of justice sentenced in four corruption cases amount to $5.3 million in fines and economic reparations

Ecuadorian courts imposed economic reparations and fines totaling $5.3 million in four corruption cases involving manipulation and interference by economic and political powers.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fake Signatures: How Election Fraud Can Occur in Local Elections

The Frankfurt public prosecutor is investigating allegations of election fraud related to the 'Frankfurt - Social' list led by former Mayor Peter Feldmann, amid ongoing concerns about potential electoral manipulation.

Feb 24 • 09:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutors Raid Daishin Securities...Former Executive Accused of Involvement in Stock Price Manipulation

The prosecution has raided Daishin Securities due to allegations that a former executive colluded with stock price manipulation forces to manipulate the stock price of a KOSDAQ-listed company.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

They are so nice that it is suspicious. It is a fake, dishonesty, and control

The article discusses concerns about apparent niceness being potentially a form of manipulation or control.

Feb 24 • 06:21 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians are playing games: Zelenskyy urges Trump to recognise Kremlin manipulation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia is not genuinely interested in ending the war and is instead manipulating negotiations with the U.S.

Feb 23 • 23:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Economical or manipulative? Former mayor of Pardubice in court over possible manipulation of a public tender

The former mayor of Pardubice is facing court proceedings due to alleged manipulation in the public procurement process.

Feb 23 • 21:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hungary, an electoral laboratory of uncontrolled AI

The article discusses how Hungary under Viktor Orbán’s government is using AI-generated content to influence electoral campaigns, raising concerns about transparency and manipulation.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Surprising Announcement from the 'Eurovision' Selection Organizers – The Anger of the NØRA BLU Team

The NØRA BLU team expresses their outrage over alleged voting manipulation and smear campaigns during the Eurovision selection process.

Feb 22 • 15:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: PDP pressures INEC over pending Kuje results

The PDP is urging the INEC to promptly announce the pending results for the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election due to concerns over delays that could lead to manipulation.

Feb 22 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Beware — if a stranger tends to touch and hug you, there might be something horrifying behind it

A new study indicates that some individuals may use physical affection as a means of control, particularly those with dark personality traits like psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism.

Feb 21 • 16:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INC electoral chair dismisses rigging fears, vows fairness

The chair of the Ijaw National Congress electoral committee has addressed concerns regarding the credibility of its upcoming national elections, emphasizing a commitment to fairness and transparency amid allegations of delegate manipulation.

Feb 21 • 14:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Former Mayor Charvát and his deputy face trial for public procurement manipulation

Former Mayor Charvát and his deputy are set to face trial over allegations of manipulating public contracts.

Feb 21 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the show – R. Puchovičius and K. Žukauskas face-off: 'You think I'm an idiot'

The article features a heated exchange between communication expert Karolis Žukauskas and politician Robertas Puchovičius, addressing the manipulation of voters in Lithuania.

Feb 21 • 09:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Accusation of Manipulation: Who is a Foe of Humanity according to Francesca Albanese?

The article discusses accusations made by Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, regarding a manipulated video that supposedly misled France and Germany's foreign ministers regarding her work.

Feb 21 • 07:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Why do we love dictators in well-fitted suits? A new book describes the methods of leaders who exchanged fear for deception

The article discusses the changing nature of tyrannies in the 20th century as described in a book by economists Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman, highlighting a shift from overt violence to more subtle forms of manipulation in modern authoritarian regimes.

Feb 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Santa Cruz appeals to the Supreme Court

The province of Santa Cruz in Argentina is appealing to the Supreme Court amid a serious institutional crisis driven by judicial corruption and the manipulation of justice by political factions.

Feb 21 • 04:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Investigation of Pitty, the numerologist for alleged fraud and manipulation of vulnerable clients

Numerologist Verónica Asad, known as Pitty, is under judicial investigation for allegedly exploiting vulnerable individuals for personal gain, following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice in Argentina.

Feb 20 • 23:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After Country Boycotts – Organizers' Response: Accusing Manipulation

The organizers of an upcoming ceremony in Verona have responded to several countries' decision to boycott the event, claiming that the process was democratic and suggesting that the actions are more about media perception than actual boycotts.

Feb 20 • 17:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warns of active hostile states' intelligence and security services activities on social networks

Lithuania's authorities are alerting citizens about efforts by hostile states to recruit individuals for espionage activities via social media platforms like Telegram.

Feb 20 • 09:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

For Citizenship – Punished, for Dividing Society – Praised: Behind the Scenes of Bot Activities in Lithuania

The article discusses the manipulation of public discourse in Lithuania through coordinated bot activities that provoke fear and distrust among citizens.

Feb 20 • 09:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Scandal in the Turkish League: Betting Network and Match Manipulation Discovered

Turkish authorities have arrested 32 suspects, including football club officials, in an investigation into match-fixing and illegal betting in domestic professional football leagues.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC

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