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Yonhapworld2 days ago
South Korea and U.S. Hold First Joint Exercise on Wartime Information Operations
South Korea and the United States conducted their first joint tabletop exercise to counter foreign disinformation campaigns during wartime. The drill took place Friday at the Joint Chiefs of Staff headquarters in Yongsan with participation from multiple commands and ministries.
ai4 days ago
AI Video Falsely Claims Clash at Iglesia ni Cristo Rally That Drew Over 15,000 and Disrupted Traffic
An AI-generated video posted July 2 claimed a confrontation between protesters and police at Liwasang Bonifacio. Rappler reported the third day of the rally remained peaceful with no such incident.
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
Researchers Identify 49 Fake Videos and 12 Altered Covers Mimicking German Media Brands
Euronews reported a campaign using at least 49 fabricated videos and 12 falsified newspaper covers that impersonate major German outlets. The material pushes narratives of unfair treatment of eastern Germans and false statistics on support for restoring East Germany. Researchers…
Yonhapworld7 days ago
South Korea's Revised Network Act Takes Effect to Address Online False Information
An amendment to South Korea's Network Act went into effect Tuesday, imposing new obligations on large online publishers and platforms. The changes require certain publishers and platforms to address repeated false information and to report their actions.
The Independentworld8 days ago
Facebook page with AI videos on UK issues reaches millions without labels
A Facebook page called Life in Britain has posted AI-generated videos on immigration and government policy that have drawn millions of views. The page's managers are listed in Sri Lanka, and the platform has not added warnings after the content was flagged more than a month ago.
en.globes.co.ilworld30 days ago
French Authorities Say Forsane Alizza Hoax Linked to Israeli Firm, Targeted Both Left and Far-Right Candidates
Viginum tied an October 2025 email campaign impersonating the banned group to a digital operation against La France Insoumise candidates. The report named Blackcore as the Israeli private entity behind both actions.
middleeasteye.netpolitics31 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…
streetartutopia.comworld34 days ago
France Identifies 13 CGTN-Linked News Websites Launched in 2025 Promoting Positive China Coverage
Viginum linked the sites to CGTN and documented coordinated promotion of Chinese positions across languages. The network targeted young audiences on multiple platforms.
manilatimes.netpolitics40 days ago
Imee Marcos Alleges Quiet Charter Change to Extend Brother’s Term, Later Withdraws Claims After Majority Pushback
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected claims that he seeks to suspend the 2028 elections. Rappler reported the denial followed a May 22 video alleging his son Sandro would replace him.
bloombergquint.comworld44 days ago
Generative AI tools expand political content production in the Philippines
Generative AI allows users to create political images and videos with a smartphone. Established networks are using the technology to increase output volume. The change follows earlier social media tactics used during past election cycles.
abcnews.go.comworld47 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…
sabcnews.comworld49 days ago
Johannesburg Police Say Viral Video of Traffic Light Arrest Is Two Years Old
Social media posts in May 2026 claimed Johannesburg metro police had arrested five foreign nationals found with stolen traffic lights. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department stated the video dates to an operation two years earlier and shows no arrests.
macrumors.compolitics50 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…
france24.comtechnology54 days ago
Philippine Senate Building Locked Down After Gunshots on May 13
Gunshots inside the Senate building prompted a lockdown on May 13. Congressman Kiko Barzaga posted claims of multiple deaths and an assassination attempt before deleting them. Social media accounts later amplified the posts.
westernjournal.comworld55 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 Postworld55 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.
manilatimes.netpolitics60 days ago
Marcos Says No Order Issued to Arrest Dela Rosa
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated there was no executive order to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and that government forces played no role in a shooting incident at the Senate. The denial follows social media claims linking the administration to the event, which occur…
securityaffairs.coworld61 days ago
French Authorities Investigate Israeli Firm BlackCore Over Alleged Election Smear Campaign
French authorities are investigating Israeli firm BlackCore for its alleged role in a smear campaign targeting left-wing candidates before March's municipal elections. The probe centers on whether the company engaged in coordinated online efforts to influence the vote. BlackCore…
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longwarjournal.orgworld61 days ago
Kurdistan Freedom Party Denies Link to Video of Stolen Starlink Equipment in Iran
The Kurdistan Freedom Party, known as PAK, told The Jerusalem Post that a viral video showing stolen Starlink equipment in Iran is fake. The group said the footage was created as propaganda by monarchist groups and denied any involvement or connection to an individual named Ebrah…
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manilatimes.networld63 days ago
Lacson Senate Panel Releases Partial Report on Flood Control Corruption Scandal
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson stated he would not shield President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if evidence directly implicates him but clarified he made no call for resignation. A YouTube video falsely claiming otherwise had reached 6,200 views by May 11, 2026. Lacson delivered a partia…
Rapplerworld66 days ago
No Free Electricity or Subsidies Available for National ID or Vaccine Card Holders, PSA Says
The Philippine Statistics Authority and PhilSys on May 7 stated that possession of a national ID does not automatically qualify recipients for financial aid. Rappler reported that viral Facebook posts promising benefits for national ID or COVID-19 vaccine card holders after onlin…
Rapplerpolitics66 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Takes No Action on Duterte Petition to Stop Impeachment Proceedings
The Supreme Court did not issue a temporary restraining order on the renewed impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, allowing the House to advance the complaint. A false Facebook post claiming the court blocked the proceedings spread widely on April 28, 2026. The Ho…
koreaboo.comworld68 days ago
Foreign Actors From Russia and US Interfere in Alberta Separatist Debate
A new report states that actors from Russia and the United States are interfering in Alberta's separatist debate by amplifying grievances on social media. The interference exploits western alienation and is described as a threat to Canada's democratic integrity. A citizen-led pet…
manilatimes.netpolitics69 days ago
Sotto Says Senate Will Convene as Impeachment Court if House Transmits Duterte Articles
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III affirmed the chamber’s constitutional duty to convene as an impeachment court if the House transmits articles against Vice President Sara Duterte. Two pro-Duterte YouTube channels circulated false claims that Sotto had withdrawn, videos t…
Euronewsworld69 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…
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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…