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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Stubb's message suddenly changed - Expert fears it is a danger to Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb's recent statement claiming Ukraine will win the war has drawn criticism for excessive optimism, potentially misleading perceptions of the situation.

Feb 28 • 05:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in the U.S.: Walmart will pay $100 million in a settlement with the FTC to delivery drivers in 11 states

Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations from the FTC regarding misleading payment practices for its delivery drivers in the Spark Delivery network.

Feb 27 • 18:14 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Has Coles been caught with its pants ‘down down’ over its prices promotion?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is challenging Coles over allegedly misleading price promotions in a high-profile court case.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Stupid Manual for Registering with the No Front

The article discusses strategies and talking points for the opposition to the proposed judicial reform in Italy, suggesting misleading interpretations to sway public opinion against it.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Claude is not a weapon: the dangerous illusion of attributing intentions to artificial intelligence

The article debates the misleading perception of artificial intelligence tools, exemplified by Claude, as intentional agents or weapons following a recent cybersecurity incident involving hacking.

Feb 27 • 09:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expensive 'dom' fish was actually cheap 'octopus'... 15 Jeju companies caught misleading origin

Fifteen companies in Jeju have been identified for mislabeling seafood and agricultural products, including selling cheaper varieties as premium products, during a special police crackdown.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

What to know as ASIC takes Budget Direct owner to court

Australia's financial regulator is suing Auto and General, the underwriter of Budget Direct, over allegations of misleading advertising that resulted in financial losses for thousands of customers.

Feb 27 • 02:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT remains PDP stronghold, says Olawepo-Hashim

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a presidential aspirant from the PDP, claims that the recent APC electoral victories in the FCT are misleading and that the PDP continues to hold significant influence in the region.

Feb 27 • 00:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How Fake News and AI-Created Images Amplified Panic After the Death of Mexico's Most Powerful Drug Lord

The death of CJNG leader 'El Mencho' sparked violence and disinformation in Mexico, with social media becoming a crucial but misleading source of information for the public.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ex-BBC boss insists organization doesn’t have anti-Trump bias amid lawsuit over misleading edit

Former BBC News CEO Deborah Turness defended the organization against allegations of anti-Trump bias following her resignation linked to a misleading edit in a documentary.

Feb 26 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A fatal reading mistake caused the customer more than an additional 600 euros

An Estonian consumer faced a costly experience due to a misleading error in the bus operator's information systems, resulting in over €600 in extra expenses.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish clothing brand in the midst of controversy – Expert: "Deceit"

A Finnish clothing entrepreneur, Pia Erlund, faces serious allegations regarding her leadership style and the misleading marketing practices of her brand, Bypias.

Feb 26 • 17:09 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)
Crime & Justice

Gaeco targets gang in RJ that sold fake health plans using name of operator from the interior of SP

A criminal organization in Rio de Janeiro has been dismantled for selling fraudulent health insurance plans, misleading victims by using the name of a legitimate provider from São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Krzysztof Bosak to Radosław Sikorski: You Misled the Sejm

Krzysztof Bosak criticized Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski's recent exposé in the Sejm regarding Poland's diplomatic priorities, claiming it was misleading.

Feb 26 • 12:43 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New classification system helps AI identify spreaders of misinformation

Researchers at Tallinn University have developed a new classification system to help artificial intelligence distinguish between intentional manipulators of information and those who share misleading content unknowingly.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

State of the Union: Trump makes false, misleading claims about immigration, economy

During his State of the Union address, President Trump made several statements that were later categorized as false or misleading regarding immigration, the economy, and military engagements.

Feb 25 • 22:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Media: Finnish Success Brand Faces Serious Accusations

The Finnish clothing brand Bypias is currently under serious accusations regarding misleading marketing practices and poor workplace conditions, as reported by media outlets such as Taloussanomat and Yle.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is true and what is false: Trump’s claims in his State of the Union address

The article analyzes the misleading assertions made by Donald Trump in his recent State of the Union address regarding the economy, immigration, tariffs, and foreign policy.

Feb 25 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'State of the Union': Trump made false or misleading statements, says agency; see which ones

A fact-checking report revealed that President Donald Trump made several misleading statements during his State of the Union address, as highlighted by the Associated Press.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

RBI Bans Hidden Charges: Alert for Banks, Know...

The RBI has ordered banks to remove dark patterns from mobile apps and websites by July 2026, focusing on issues like hidden charges and misleading notifications to enhance transparency in digital banking.

Feb 25 • 13:19 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Trump Made Factually Incorrect Statements and Clashed with Democrats

The article discusses Donald Trump's misleading statements and confrontations with Democratic leaders.

Feb 25 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'No more hidden charges...', RBI orders banks to remove misleading tricks from apps

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated banks to eliminate misleading practices from their apps to enhance transparency in digital banking by 2026.

Feb 25 • 11:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Newsweek: 5 Reasons That Make It Difficult to Repeat the Venezuela Scenario in Iran

An analysis warns against the misleading comparison between potential regime change in Iran and Venezuela, highlighting the significant differences in political and military structures between the two countries.

Feb 25 • 07:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Scream fans spot 'huge red herring' character return after 'leaks turn out real'

Fans of the Scream franchise are divided over a potential character return in Scream 7, believing it may be a misleading hint after film leaks surfaced.

Feb 25 • 07:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jobs, gas prices and ending wars: factchecking Trump’s State of the Union claims

The article factchecks President Trump's claims made during his lengthy State of the Union address, pointing out several misleading or untrue statements, particularly regarding jobs and the economy.

Feb 25 • 06:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Kaarzyna Batko-Tołć: Will there be punishment for greenwashing and fact-checking washing?

The article discusses the potential repercussions for practices like greenwashing and misleading fact-checking in journalism.

Feb 25 • 04:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail

A judge has raised doubts about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's case against Coles, which accuses the supermarket of misleading consumers with deceptive discount practices.

Feb 25 • 01:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Woolworths reports 16% jump in profits as ACCC prepares legal action over ‘illusory’ discounts

Woolworths has reported a 16.4% increase in profits ahead of a legal challenge from the ACCC regarding misleading discount practices.

Feb 25 • 00:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Joe Sugg forced to issue Dianne Buswell birth update after 'picture' reveal

Joe Sugg clarifies that Dianne Buswell is still pregnant after a misleading AI-generated image led to rumors of her giving birth.

Feb 24 • 20:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Israeli media targets Tehran with misleading videos

Israeli media has circulated a misleading video claiming to show recent protests in Tehran, which has been debunked as an old footage from previous years.

Feb 24 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes responds to Enel's CEO after comments about blackouts and says 'not even Jesus Christ' can save the energy company

São Paulo's mayor, Ricardo Nunes, criticizes Enel's CEO for saying that not even Jesus Christ could prevent power outages, attributing the company's failures to incompetence and misleading statements.

Feb 23 • 22:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It’s #FAKE profile on Instagram that pretends to be Tatiana Sampaio, researcher of polylaminin

A fake Instagram profile impersonating Tatiana Sampaio, a researcher from UFRJ, has been identified, misleading followers with false information about her work.

Feb 23 • 20:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tesla has engaged in false advertising - only stopped when a sales ban threatened

Tesla discontinued using the term Autopilot in its advertising in California following a threat of a sales ban from state authorities for misleading consumers.

Feb 23 • 19:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Image shows: Trump's ship that is 'on its way' to Greenland is stationary

Trump's claim that a hospital ship is en route to assist sick individuals in Greenland is contradicted by reports highlighting the adequacy of the island's healthcare system and the misleading nature of Trump's statement.

Feb 23 • 18:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It’s #FAKE: pre-sale announcement for the World Cup 2026 album; it's a scam

A fraudulent pre-sale announcement for the 2026 World Cup album is circulating on social media, misleading users into thinking they can purchase it early.

Feb 23 • 18:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ex-Mail on Sunday editor denies misleading inquiry over private investigator

The former editor of the Mail on Sunday, Peter Wright, denies misleading the Leveson inquiry regarding the newspaper's ties to corrupt private investigators.

Feb 23 • 18:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Dong-yeon strongly urges the cancellation of the 'March 1st Freedom Concert' at KINTEX organized by Jeon Han-gil

Kim Dong-yeon, the governor of Gyeonggi Province, has demanded the cancellation of a controversial 'March 1st Freedom Concert' organized by far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil at KINTEX due to misleading information about the event and its performers.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM Modi made this request to the country's media

PM Modi urged the Indian media to avoid misleading headlines, specifically those implying that he has overwhelmed the opposition.

Feb 23 • 02:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Legal Supervision: Hesse Asks ZDF About the AI Fake

The Hesse government is questioning ZDF about an AI-generated segment in its 'heute journal' following a misleading report about US immigration enforcement.

Feb 22 • 19:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bill Maher calls for complete end to State of the Union address ahead of Trump speech

Comedian Bill Maher has called for the abolition of the State of the Union address on his show 'Real Time', criticizing it as misleading and overly ceremonial before President Trump's upcoming speech.

Feb 22 • 17:12 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries – podcast

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court cancels consortium after false promise of credit letter in 60 days

A court in Campo Grande annulled a consortium contract due to misleading advertising regarding an immediate credit letter promise.

Feb 22 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain’s ‘best seaside town’ actually sits miles away from a beach

Dartmouth, recognized among Britain's best seaside towns, is located miles from the actual sea, making its designation somewhat misleading.

Feb 22 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gordon Ramsay’s Alleged Mistress ‘Angry’ Over This One Part of Netflix Documentary

Gordon Ramsay's alleged mistress, Sarah Symonds, criticizes his Netflix documentary for being misleading about their past affair.

Feb 22 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A photo on Facebook created the impression that the Tartu shopping center is on fire. In fact, it was a garbage house nearby.

A Facebook post alarmed Tartu residents with a misleading photo suggesting the Tartu shopping center was burning, when it was actually a nearby waste facility that caught fire.

Feb 22 • 10:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Anders Svensson: How Greenland, Covered in Ice, Got Its Misleading Name

The article discusses the ironic naming of Greenland and Iceland, highlighting how Iceland is lush and green during summer, whereas Greenland is predominantly icy and snowy.

Feb 22 • 09:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

A close look at the price patterns that landed Coles in court

Coles faces legal action from the ACCC over alleged misleading pricing practices tied to its 'Down Down' marketing campaign.

Feb 21 • 18:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debate on Ban: You Will Not Get Rid of Social Media

Many parents believe that banning social media would make their lives easier, but this assumption may be misleading.

Feb 21 • 17:12 UTC

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