Turkish Mountaineer Faces Prison for Alleged Disinformation
A Turkish court will try Nasuh Mahruki, a mountaineer and writer, on December 26th for allegedly spreading false information about election fraud on social media, facing up to three years imprisonment.
Turkish Mountaineer Faces Prison for Alleged Disinformation
A Turkish court will try Nasuh Mahruki, a mountaineer and writer, on December 26th for allegedly spreading false information about election fraud on social media, facing up to three years imprisonment.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Under Scrutiny After Romanian Election
Following Romania's presidential elections, the European Parliament questioned TikTok about its content moderation practices amid concerns about the influence of the platform on the election outcome, which saw independent candidate Calin Georgescu win the first round with 22.95% of the vote thanks t...
TikTok Under Scrutiny After Romanian Election
Following Romania's presidential elections, the European Parliament questioned TikTok about its content moderation practices amid concerns about the influence of the platform on the election outcome, which saw independent candidate Calin Georgescu win the first round with 22.95% of the vote thanks t...
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32% Bias Score
Suspected Russian Hybrid Warfare Incidents Across Europe
Within one week, a DHL cargo plane crashed in Lithuania, two underwater cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea, and a pro-Russian candidate surprisingly won the first round of Romania's presidential election; Western intelligence agencies suspect Russia, but lack public proof.
Suspected Russian Hybrid Warfare Incidents Across Europe
Within one week, a DHL cargo plane crashed in Lithuania, two underwater cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea, and a pro-Russian candidate surprisingly won the first round of Romania's presidential election; Western intelligence agencies suspect Russia, but lack public proof.
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52% Bias Score
Culture War Erupts Over "Wicked" Film Adaptation
The film adaptation of the musical "Wicked" has ignited a culture war, with attacks on lead actress Cynthia Erivo amplified by coordinated online campaigns linked to far-right figures, revealing a concerning trend of weaponizing cultural moments for political gain.
Culture War Erupts Over "Wicked" Film Adaptation
The film adaptation of the musical "Wicked" has ignited a culture war, with attacks on lead actress Cynthia Erivo amplified by coordinated online campaigns linked to far-right figures, revealing a concerning trend of weaponizing cultural moments for political gain.
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60% Bias Score
TikTok Accused of Influencing Romanian Election
Romania's Supreme Council of National Defence accused TikTok of promoting far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu by failing to label his campaign content as political advertising, leading to allegations of electoral manipulation, a nationwide platform suspension request, and an unprecedent...
TikTok Accused of Influencing Romanian Election
Romania's Supreme Council of National Defence accused TikTok of promoting far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu by failing to label his campaign content as political advertising, leading to allegations of electoral manipulation, a nationwide platform suspension request, and an unprecedent...
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Accused of Influencing Romanian Election via Preferential Treatment of Pro-Russian Candidate
Romania's CSAT accused TikTok of giving preferential treatment to pro-Russian far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, whose campaign videos lacked required identification codes, leading to amplified visibility and impacting election results; the European Commission is investigating.
TikTok Accused of Influencing Romanian Election via Preferential Treatment of Pro-Russian Candidate
Romania's CSAT accused TikTok of giving preferential treatment to pro-Russian far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, whose campaign videos lacked required identification codes, leading to amplified visibility and impacting election results; the European Commission is investigating.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks interfering in Romania's election, including a pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers, after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's unexpected success fueled by a 92.8 million-view TikTok account.
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks interfering in Romania's election, including a pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers, after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's unexpected success fueled by a 92.8 million-view TikTok account.
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40% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: DW Fact Check Debunks Viral Misinformation
DW Fact Check debunked several viral social media posts related to the HTS offensive in Syria, revealing fabricated images and videos falsely depicting government airstrikes, rebel seizures of Russian jets, recent shelling, and Kurdish control of Aleppo airport.
Syria Conflict: DW Fact Check Debunks Viral Misinformation
DW Fact Check debunked several viral social media posts related to the HTS offensive in Syria, revealing fabricated images and videos falsely depicting government airstrikes, rebel seizures of Russian jets, recent shelling, and Kurdish control of Aleppo airport.
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32% Bias Score
Far-Right Populist Wins 22.9% in Romanian Presidential Election, Raising Concerns of Russian Interference
In Romania's first round of presidential elections, far-right populist-nationalist Călin Georgescu secured 22.9% of the vote, prompting a recount and raising concerns about Russian interference, given his anti-NATO, pro-Russia stance and use of TikTok to reach millions.
Far-Right Populist Wins 22.9% in Romanian Presidential Election, Raising Concerns of Russian Interference
In Romania's first round of presidential elections, far-right populist-nationalist Călin Georgescu secured 22.9% of the vote, prompting a recount and raising concerns about Russian interference, given his anti-NATO, pro-Russia stance and use of TikTok to reach millions.
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60% Bias Score
Romanian Election Fraud Allegations Spark Investigations
In Romania's surprise presidential election, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu advanced to a runoff, prompting investigations into cyberattacks, alleged TikTok bias, and a mandated vote recount amid concerns about Russian interference and potential election fraud.
Romanian Election Fraud Allegations Spark Investigations
In Romania's surprise presidential election, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu advanced to a runoff, prompting investigations into cyberattacks, alleged TikTok bias, and a mandated vote recount amid concerns about Russian interference and potential election fraud.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Minister Denies Russian Plot in Catalan Independence Movement
Spanish Minister Félix Bolaños denies the existence of a Russian plot to aid Catalan separatists, citing the closure of all related court cases; however, he acknowledges Russian disinformation efforts aimed at destabilizing Spain and the EU.
Spanish Minister Denies Russian Plot in Catalan Independence Movement
Spanish Minister Félix Bolaños denies the existence of a Russian plot to aid Catalan separatists, citing the closure of all related court cases; however, he acknowledges Russian disinformation efforts aimed at destabilizing Spain and the EU.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine dismisses reports of massive Russian attack as disinformation
Initial reports of a massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine prompted several embassies in Kyiv to close, however, the Ukrainian government later dismissed the reports as a disinformation and psychological warfare campaign.
Ukraine dismisses reports of massive Russian attack as disinformation
Initial reports of a massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine prompted several embassies in Kyiv to close, however, the Ukrainian government later dismissed the reports as a disinformation and psychological warfare campaign.
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40% Bias Score