Near-Success of Kremlin-Backed Candidate in Romanian Election Highlights EU Vulnerability
A pro-Russian candidate in Romania's presidential election nearly won after a sophisticated social media manipulation campaign, costing millions and orchestrated since 2016 by a state actor, involving Sputnik, was only stopped by the Constitutional Court annulling the second round.
Near-Success of Kremlin-Backed Candidate in Romanian Election Highlights EU Vulnerability
A pro-Russian candidate in Romania's presidential election nearly won after a sophisticated social media manipulation campaign, costing millions and orchestrated since 2016 by a state actor, involving Sputnik, was only stopped by the Constitutional Court annulling the second round.
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52% Bias Score
Conspiracy Theories Target Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Leader
Conspiracy theories alleging that Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, is of Jewish origin are spreading rapidly across social and traditional media in the Middle East, fueled by Iranian and Assad regime supporters, despite lacking evidence.
Conspiracy Theories Target Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Leader
Conspiracy theories alleging that Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, is of Jewish origin are spreading rapidly across social and traditional media in the Middle East, fueled by Iranian and Assad regime supporters, despite lacking evidence.
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52% Bias Score
Spain proposes bill to correct online misinformation from influencers
Spain's government introduced a bill allowing citizens to correct online misinformation, especially from influencers with over 100,000 followers, replacing a 1984 law and aiming to combat false news across traditional and digital media.
Spain proposes bill to correct online misinformation from influencers
Spain's government introduced a bill allowing citizens to correct online misinformation, especially from influencers with over 100,000 followers, replacing a 1984 law and aiming to combat false news across traditional and digital media.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Vows Retribution After Assassination of Top General in Moscow
On December 17, 2024, a bomb hidden on an e-scooter killed Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, in Moscow; Ukraine claimed responsibility, prompting Russia to vow retaliation.
Russia Vows Retribution After Assassination of Top General in Moscow
On December 17, 2024, a bomb hidden on an e-scooter killed Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, in Moscow; Ukraine claimed responsibility, prompting Russia to vow retaliation.
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24% Bias Score
FBI Informant Pleads Guilty to Fabricated Biden Bribery Claim
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying about a fabricated bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter, a claim that fueled a Republican-led impeachment inquiry; he faces 4-6 years in prison.
FBI Informant Pleads Guilty to Fabricated Biden Bribery Claim
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying about a fabricated bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter, a claim that fueled a Republican-led impeachment inquiry; he faces 4-6 years in prison.
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16% Bias Score
EU Launches Formal TikTok Probe Over Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission formally investigated TikTok on Tuesday for suspected election interference in Romania's presidential election, examining its advertising policies, recommendation algorithms, and data handling; the Commission previously ordered TikTok to freeze election-related data on Decemb...
EU Launches Formal TikTok Probe Over Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission formally investigated TikTok on Tuesday for suspected election interference in Romania's presidential election, examining its advertising policies, recommendation algorithms, and data handling; the Commission previously ordered TikTok to freeze election-related data on Decemb...
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36% Bias Score
TikTok's Role in Romanian Election: Far-Right Candidate's Viral Success
Far-right candidate Kalin Đorđesku's unexpected success in Romania's presidential election, despite minimal traditional campaigning, is attributed to a highly effective TikTok strategy involving hashtag manipulation and possible bot activity, exploiting widespread public dissatisfaction and low medi...
TikTok's Role in Romanian Election: Far-Right Candidate's Viral Success
Far-right candidate Kalin Đorđesku's unexpected success in Romania's presidential election, despite minimal traditional campaigning, is attributed to a highly effective TikTok strategy involving hashtag manipulation and possible bot activity, exploiting widespread public dissatisfaction and low medi...
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44% Bias Score
Moscow Bombing Kills Russian General Kirillov
On December 16, 2024, Russian General Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed by a bomb placed on an electric scooter in Moscow; Russia blames Ukraine, but Ukraine denies involvement; a suspect has been detained.
Moscow Bombing Kills Russian General Kirillov
On December 16, 2024, Russian General Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed by a bomb placed on an electric scooter in Moscow; Russia blames Ukraine, but Ukraine denies involvement; a suspect has been detained.
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52% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok for Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Elections
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of EU law related to alleged Russian interference in Romania's presidential elections, where pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu used the platform extensively, leading to the first round's annulment.
EU Investigates TikTok for Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Elections
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of EU law related to alleged Russian interference in Romania's presidential elections, where pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu used the platform extensively, leading to the first round's annulment.
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48% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission is investigating TikTok's role in the Romanian presidential election after the Constitutional Court annulled the first round due to alleged Russian interference via over 25,000 created accounts promoting a pro-Russian candidate, also highlighting paid Telegram channels.
EU Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission is investigating TikTok's role in the Romanian presidential election after the Constitutional Court annulled the first round due to alleged Russian interference via over 25,000 created accounts promoting a pro-Russian candidate, also highlighting paid Telegram channels.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine's Alleged Drone Support for Syrian Rebels: Conflicting Reports and Implications
The Washington Post reported that Ukraine sent approximately 20 drone operators and 150 FPV drones to assist Syrian rebels, contradicting prior denials and highlighting the difficulties of verifying information in active conflict zones.
Ukraine's Alleged Drone Support for Syrian Rebels: Conflicting Reports and Implications
The Washington Post reported that Ukraine sent approximately 20 drone operators and 150 FPV drones to assist Syrian rebels, contradicting prior denials and highlighting the difficulties of verifying information in active conflict zones.
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32% Bias Score
EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok's Role in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of the Digital Services Act following allegations of foreign interference in Romania's presidential election, which was subsequently annulled; the investigation focuses on TikTok's recommendation systems, political ads, and con...
EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok's Role in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of the Digital Services Act following allegations of foreign interference in Romania's presidential election, which was subsequently annulled; the investigation focuses on TikTok's recommendation systems, political ads, and con...
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36% Bias Score