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Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela surprised political observers when he called a snap general election on 27th April, scheduling the vote for 30th May. The decision came a full year before his Labour Party administration’s term was set to conclude, triggering an urgent mobilization of election monitoring systems across the…
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Ukraine has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting Russian judges, media outlets, and organizations accused of participating in politically motivated legal proceedings against Ukrainian citizens and spreading Kremlin propaganda. The sanctions package encompasses 29 individuals and 17 legal entities, marking another step in Kyiv’s efforts to hold accountable those…
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A forthcoming webinar will examine the critical role of LGBTQ+ journalism in Latin America, bringing together prominent voices from the region to discuss how queer media outlets are combating misinformation and reshaping narratives about sexual and gender minorities across the continent. The online event, which will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available, comes at a time when LGBTQ+ communities throughout Latin America continue to face significant challenges in how they are portrayed by mainstream media. Despite growing visibility in recent years, misinformation, harmful stereotypes, and outright invisibility remain widespread problems that affect how these communities are understood and…
A photograph claiming to show a massive turnout at a Cockroach Janta Party protest in New Delhi has become the subject of widespread misinformation on social media, with users falsely claiming the image was artificially generated to inflate the party’s popularity. However, a detailed fact-check reveals a more complex picture…
Ukraine has imposed a sweeping new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities connected to the persecution of Ukrainian citizens in Russia and occupied territories. The measures, enacted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, take particular aim at those linked to the case of journalist Viktoria Roshchina, who died while held in…
FC Barcelona has taken decisive legal action against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, announcing plans to file a lawsuit over inflammatory comments he made during a recent press conference. The move marks a significant escalation in tensions between Spain’s two most storied football clubs, potentially adding a legal dimension to…
Former reality television star Spencer Pratt, who recently finished third in Los Angeles’s mayoral primary election, has released a combative social media video claiming he possesses damaging recordings that could force one of the two remaining candidates to resign if elected. The announcement marks what Pratt calls “Phase III” of…
Philippine officials are crediting years of disaster-preparedness training for helping to minimize casualties after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern region on Monday, marking one of the strongest tremors to hit the archipelago nation in half a century. The offshore quake, which originated near Sarangani province, claimed 46…
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Diplomatic efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine have intensified as U.S. officials conduct back-to-back meetings with both nations amid cautious optimism but significant hurdles. The latest round of discussions, spearheaded by the Trump administration, represents the most substantial push toward resolving the conflict in recent months. Ukrainian officials…
Hong Kong authorities announced Monday that their investigation into last week’s devastating fire that killed at least 151 people has found evidence of substandard safety materials. Officials revealed that seven out of 20 samples of netting covering scaffolding at the Wang Fuk Court complex failed to meet fire safety standards.…
On the occasion of World AIDS Day on December 1, the AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Helpline will extend its hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering an extraordinary day of service to the public. The toll-free number, 800861061, provides anonymous counseling to anyone seeking information about…
AfriForum has strongly rejected claims that it engages in spreading disinformation, following recent criticism from government officials and civil society organizations. The lobby group, known for its advocacy of minority rights in South Africa, issued a statement on Tuesday defending its information-sharing practices amid growing scrutiny of its public communications…
The video circulating on Facebook purportedly showing protesters demanding President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s resignation has been confirmed as fraudulent, according to digital forensic analysis. The deceptive footage, which garnered over 1,100 reactions and hundreds of shares since its November 20 posting, depicts individuals holding placards while a man chants…
Russia Expands Global Influence Through Language Programs Across Africa and Asia Russia is strategically deploying Russian-language teaching initiatives throughout Africa and Asia as part of a broader effort to expand its geopolitical influence, according to recent findings from Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation. The Center, which operates under Ukraine’s National…
Trump’s Claims About White South African Farmers Resettling in U.S. Lack Evidence of Genocide President Donald Trump recently made headlines by allowing 59 white Afrikaner farmers to resettle in the United States as refugees, claiming they face genocide and land confiscation in South Africa. This move represents a stark reversal…
Pope Leo XIV Warns of AI Risks to Children, Calls for Digital Education Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers artificial intelligence poses to young people, emphasizing that children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to manipulation through AI algorithms that can influence their decisions and…
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Hasina to Five Years for Corruption A court in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison on Monday, finding her guilty of corruption related to a government land project. The verdict also implicated her niece, British Labour Party…
Missouri launched legal sports betting Monday, allowing residents to place wagers on professional athletes’ individual performances—except when it comes to players from Missouri colleges and universities. This restriction on “proposition bets” highlights growing concerns as legal sports betting expands to its 39th state since the Supreme Court’s landmark 2018 ruling.…
Gendered Disinformation Emerges as Growing Threat to Women Politicians in Central Europe Women politicians across Europe face an escalating challenge that transcends traditional political opposition: gendered disinformation campaigns that weaponize their identity to undermine their authority. New research focused on Czechia and Slovakia reveals how these targeted attacks combine falsehoods…
In the aftermath of Hong Kong’s most devastating fire in decades, social media platforms have become flooded with various forms of content claiming to depict the tragedy. Among these is a 16-second video purportedly showing first-person bodycam footage of firefighters battling the inferno, which has recently gone viral on Facebook.…
