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In a move to address the growing concern over online misinformation, RTÉ has announced the appointment of a “clarity correspondent,” a role specifically designed to combat false information circulating on digital platforms. The national broadcaster has selected Fionnuala Sweeney, a veteran journalist with extensive experience in international news reporting, to…
In an unexpected controversy surrounding Olympic merchandising, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come under scrutiny for selling T-shirts featuring artwork from the 1936 Berlin Games, an Olympics historically known for its exploitation as a Nazi propaganda platform under Adolf Hitler’s regime. The contentious item, which has already sold out…
Doctors Without Borders Withdraws from Gaza Hospital Amid Armed Presence Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has suspended its operations at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, citing security concerns due to the presence of armed personnel—a remarkable shift from the organization’s previous rhetoric regarding Israeli…
Former President Obama condemns Los Angeles homelessness crisis as an “atrocity” despite billions spent on solutions, arguing for a balanced approach that includes both compassion and accountability. Former President Barack Obama has criticized the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles as an “atrocity,” questioning the effectiveness of the billions of dollars…
Immigration Authorities Granted Power to Create Fake Social Media Profiles for Surveillance Internal documents from the Department of Homeland Security reveal that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers can now legally create fake social media profiles to monitor Americans online. The program, dubbed “masked engagement,” has quietly expanded the…
In a stark warning about artificial intelligence’s darker potential, Union Minister Jitin Prasada has highlighted the significant risks that AI-generated deepfakes and misinformation pose to democratic systems around the world. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit on Monday, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology addressed growing concerns…
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As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, the conflict has earned the grim distinction of becoming Europe’s bloodiest war since World War II. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), combined casualties on both sides have reached approximately 1.8 million and could surpass 2 million by spring 2026. In this war, casualty figures themselves have become weaponized. Both Russia and Ukraine classify information about their own losses while actively publishing data on enemy casualties. This creates a “fog of war” where numbers become instruments of information operations, making the pursuit of truth increasingly difficult.…
Federal authorities are ramping up fraud investigations into COVID-19 relief programs, with Massachusetts emerging as a key battleground in the nationwide crackdown. U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley has warned that recent prosecutions represent just “the tip of the iceberg,” signaling intensified scrutiny for companies, lenders, and individuals who received pandemic-related…
British and German Defense Chiefs Call for European Military Buildup to Deter Russia The top defense officials from Britain and Germany have issued a joint warning that Europe must strengthen its military capabilities to protect against potential Russian aggression beyond Ukraine. In a strongly worded opinion piece published in The…
In a curious political snub that caught the attention of Republican critics, the Democratic National Committee’s official Presidents’ Day message conspicuously omitted former President Bill Clinton from its celebratory image, triggering mockery and speculation about the reasoning behind the exclusion. The DNC’s social media post featured a collection of Democratic…
Malaysian Telecoms Regulator Drops Defamation Case Against Australian Resident in Thailand A defamation lawsuit brought by Malaysia’s telecommunications regulator against an Australian resident in Thailand was formally withdrawn Monday following successful mediation, marking the end of a contentious case that raised significant concerns about cross-border censorship. The Malaysian Communications and…
Misinformation Crisis: How Social Media Platforms Are Reshaping Political Information Social media platforms have fundamentally transformed how political information spreads, often “supercharging” the dissemination of problematic content, according to a comprehensive cross-platform study of online information environments. The research examined how misinformation manifests differently across seven major platforms in the…
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French police conducted raids Monday at the Arab World Institute headquarters in Paris as investigators probe potential connections between former culture minister Jack Lang and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The operation, carried out by the National Financial Prosecutor, targeted multiple locations seeking documentation relating to Lang, who resigned last month…
Montana’s governor and attorney general have launched an investigation into the capital city of Helena for potentially violating the state’s ban on sanctuary cities, marking a significant escalation in the state’s immigration enforcement stance. Governor Greg Gianforte and Attorney General Austin Knudsen, both Republicans, announced they will investigate whether Helena’s…
Historic Duomo Statue Finds New Home in Milan as Part of Innovative Restoration Program A 15th-century marble statue that once adorned Milan’s iconic Duomo cathedral has found a new home in the city’s urban landscape. The “Bearded Saint with Book,” recently restored under the cathedral’s “Adopt a Statue” program, is…
Entertainment enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to this week as a wave of fresh content arrives across streaming platforms, featuring both familiar faces in new roles and long-awaited returns from beloved artists. Emma Thompson takes center stage in the thriller “Dead of Winter,” premiering Friday on HBO Max. The…
Study Reveals Differences in Fake News Debunking Patterns on Chinese Social Media A comprehensive analysis of nearly 50,000 posts related to fake news on Sina Weibo, China’s Twitter-like platform, has revealed significant differences in how various types of misinformation spread and are debunked on Chinese social media. The four-year study,…
After a recent tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., disinformation experts are warning about the dangerous consequences of online rushes to identify suspects, following the RCMP’s need to address false accusations against an innocent Ontario woman. On Friday, RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald publicly released a confirmed photo of Jesse Van…
In a move addressing growing concerns about online misinformation, Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has appointed Kate McDonald as its new disinformation correspondent, a key position within the organization’s Clarity unit. McDonald, who has worked as a multimedia journalist with RTÉ since 2023, will take on this specialized role focusing on…
The viral video purporting to show audience reactions to Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show has been debunked as an AI-generated fabrication, despite gaining significant traction on social media platforms. The clip, which appeared on TikTok on February 10, 2026, under the username “@jimmemepage,” claimed to capture authentic stadium…
The decade-long dispute over 76 oil wells between Akwa Ibom and Cross River states has flared up again, with Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno accusing his neighboring state of deploying propaganda to challenge established Supreme Court judgments. Speaking in Uyo, Governor Eno dismissed renewed claims by Cross River authorities regarding…
A Kansas woman has been sentenced to federal prison for falsely claiming that her estranged spouse, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, illegally accessed her bank account while on the International Space Station. Summer Heather Worden, 51, will serve three months in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release after…
The surge in youth terrorism has security agencies worldwide on high alert as a disturbing trend emerges across Western nations. In 2024, terrorist incidents in the West climbed to 52, up from 32 the previous year, with the most concerning aspect being the increasingly young age of those involved. The…
Immigration Enforcement Officers Defend Use of Masks Amid Rising Threats Senior Trump administration officials are defending the use of masks and facial coverings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, citing an alarming increase in threats and assaults against officers involved in the administration’s immigration enforcement operations. White House border…
