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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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In a strategic move to combat the rising tide of misinformation, the Indian government has launched an intensive training program for its top bureaucrats, teaching them to leverage modern media platforms for rapid and effective counter-messaging. The initiative, which began last week with a day-long conference for secretary-level officers, aims…
A groundbreaking study by Michigan State University researchers has revealed a concerning connection between problematic social media use and susceptibility to misinformation. According to findings published in the journal PLOS One, individuals who experience the most distress and impairment from excessive social media consumption are significantly more likely to believe…
Peruvian Journalist Transforms Media Literacy Education Amid Rising Disinformation When COVID-19 hit Peru, journalist Lucero Ascarza faced an unexpected challenge that would reshape her career path. As pandemic-related disinformation fueled Peru’s anti-vaccine movement, Ascarza recognized the urgent need for media literacy education in her community. “I realized how central the…
SEC Charges Trader for Social Media Stock Manipulation Scheme The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has frozen assets and filed fraud charges against a stock trader who allegedly used Twitter to manipulate stock prices, highlighting growing concerns about social media’s role in financial markets. On March 15, the SEC announced…
The video of Hurricane Melissa circulating on social media showing a dramatic “wormhole” cloud formation is entirely fabricated, according to an investigation into the footage’s origins. As Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a devastating Category 5 storm with unprecedented 185 mph winds, social media…
In a striking escalation of political rhetoric, concerns are mounting over the potential weaponization of federal agencies as budget negotiations reach a critical juncture in Washington. The ongoing debate surrounding a possible government shutdown has intensified in recent days, with accusations flying from both sides of the political aisle. Critics…
In a landmark legal battle that spans both sides of the Atlantic, French First Lady Brigitte Macron is taking unprecedented action against a wave of transgender conspiracy theories that have spread rapidly through social media channels and right-wing platforms. The case in Paris began last August when Macron filed a…
Elon Musk Launches AI-Powered Grokipedia as Wikipedia Alternative Elon Musk unveiled Grokipedia on Monday, an AI-written encyclopedia that directly challenges Wikipedia’s long-standing position as the internet’s go-to reference site. The platform, powered by Musk’s Grok AI, represents the tech billionaire’s latest venture into artificial intelligence and information dissemination. The newly…
Malaysia Tackles Digital Misinformation Crisis with New Legislation Malaysia’s Communications Ministry is developing comprehensive legal frameworks to combat the growing threat of misinformation in the country’s digital landscape, as officials report over 15,000 complaints related to harmful content, fake news, and cybercrime received last year alone. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi…
In a significant effort to bolster media literacy and European awareness, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the European Parliament’s Office in Bulgaria have launched a comprehensive training session for emerging journalists. The program, which commenced Monday and runs through October 29, features prominent speakers addressing crucial topics including disinformation…
The floodwaters of social media misinformation have risen yet again, this time in the form of a viral video allegedly showing a shark swimming through a flooded street in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa. The clip, which garnered over two million views within 24 hours, has been confirmed as artificial intelligence-generated…
Fans of The Outer Worlds 2 are discovering a side quest that sends them across the expansive Paradise Island region of Eden in search of rare collectibles. The mission, “In Pursuit of Purloined Propaganda,” has players tracking down scattered magazines and comic books for an NPC who appears to be…
