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Disinformation
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London Mayor Launches £7 Million Campaign to Counter Online Disinformation
Sir Sadiq Khan announced a £7 million campaign to promote London and address social media posts portraying the city as dangerous. The effort, set to launch in September, targets audiences in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
middleeasteye.netpolitics10 days ago
French Service Reports Israeli Firm BlackCore Suspected in Multiple Election Operations
France's disinformation detection service Viginum said Thursday that Israeli firm BlackCore is suspected of interfering in France's March local elections and operations in New York City, Scotland, Angola, and Togo. The service cited digital influence methods including fake accoun…
nbcnews.comworld16 days ago
Hundreds of Libyans Protest UN Migration Agency in Tripoli, Block Offices
Hundreds of demonstrators blocked the UNHCR office in Tripoli on Thursday. The United Nations condemned the protests and blamed social media for spreading disinformation.
abcnews.go.comworld26 days ago
Paris Prosecutors Open Probe Into Alleged Foreign Interference in French Local Elections
Paris prosecutors opened an investigation on May 27 into possible foreign interference in recent municipal elections after three La France Insoumise candidates reported disinformation campaigns. The probe examines claims that an Israeli company was involved in spreading false acc…
macrumors.compolitics29 days ago
Leaked Documents Detail Russian-Linked Disinformation Operation in France
Internal documents from firms conducting campaigns for the Kremlin describe a September 2025 operation that placed pig heads at mosques and Muslim cultural centers in Paris. French police arrested eleven people in Serbia and convicted three for acting on behalf of a Russian intel…
politics33 days ago
Iran Accuses U.S. of Disinformation at UN Security Council
Iran's UN mission accused the U.S. of spreading lies about Iran's nuclear program during a Security Council session. The statement followed reports of a U.S. claim regarding a missile strike on a school in Iran.
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westernjournal.comworld34 days ago
Nigerian Lawmaker Makes Statement On Disinformation Before 2027 Elections
A member of Nigeria's House of Representatives cautioned against the spread of false information ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker urged journalists and political actors to verify information and maintain integrity.
South China Morning Postworld34 days ago
Indonesian Authorities Used Online Disinformation to Label Critics as Foreign Agents
Amnesty International reported that Indonesian authorities and the military ran online disinformation campaigns targeting activists and journalists. The report said the campaigns labeled critics as foreign agents and sometimes led to physical threats.
Al-Monitorworld40 days ago
French Investigation Probes Alleged Role of Israeli Firm in Online Smear Campaign Targeting Far-Left Candidates
French intelligence agencies are investigating whether obscure Israeli firm BlackCore carried out a disinformation campaign targeting three France Unbowed candidates ahead of the March 2026 municipal elections. The operation involved deceptive websites, social media accounts and…
Washington Examinerpolitics45 days ago
French Prosecutors Open Criminal Investigation Into Elon Musk’s X and xAI
Paris authorities escalated a probe begun in 2025 into a formal criminal investigation on May 6, 2026, targeting Elon Musk, Linda Yaccarino, X.AI Holdings Corp, X Corp and X AI. The case centers on alleged distribution of child sexual abuse images, deepfakes, disinformation and d…
Euronewsworld47 days ago
Study Reveals Disinformation on Wind Power Across Europe, with Sweden Most Affected
A new analysis identified thousands of social media posts spreading disinformation about wind energy in Europe, particularly in Sweden. The study, conducted by WindEurope and CASM Technology, examined posts from May 2024 to February 2026 and found over half involved false narrati…
BBC Newsworld48 days agoUpdated
Armenia Hosts European Summits
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two summits focused on security, trade, and regional ties. The events highlight Armenia's pivot toward the EU following conflicts with Azerbaijan and tensions with Russia. Discussions addressed energy dependence, peace processes, and count…
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Influencer Carlos Eduardo Espina Collaborates with Democratic Figures Ahead of 2028 Election
Carlos Eduardo Espina has emerged as a key influencer among Latino audiences, collaborating with multiple Democratic officials considered potential 2028 presidential candidates. A 2025 Pew Research study ranked him among the top influencers for news consumption. Experts note his…
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Euronewsworld70 days ago
Disinformation Tactics Identified in Hungary's Parliamentary Election
Hungary's parliamentary election on April 11, 2026, featured various disinformation tactics, primarily from domestic sources. Peter Magyar's Tisza party secured 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure as prime minister. Analysts reported fabrica…
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan Calls for Government Unit to Combat Social Media Disinformation
London Mayor Sadiq Khan stated that the city faces a surge in disinformation portraying it as in decline, linking it to offline harm. He urged the creation of a central government body to enforce rules on social media platforms. Civil liberties groups expressed concerns over pote…