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Russian Entertainment Television Normalizes War in Ukraine

Since February 2022, Russian entertainment television, including popular shows like "Field of Miracles," has increasingly incorporated pro-war propaganda, featuring soldiers and normalizing war-related content, even showcasing soldiers from brigades accused of war crimes.

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Romania's Presidential Runoff: Nationalist vs. Pro-EU

Romanians vote in a tense presidential runoff between nationalist George Simion, opposed to Ukraine aid, and pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan; the result will significantly influence Romania's geopolitical direction, with concerns about disinformation and foreign interference.

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Russian Hacking Alleged in Poland's Presidential Election

Two days before Poland's presidential election, Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia of hacking his coalition's websites; authorities are investigating Facebook ads flagged as potential electoral interference, and the election could impact Poland's relationships with the EU and NATO.

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Disinformation Threatens Romania's Presidential Election

Romania's rerun presidential election is threatened by a persistent disinformation campaign, mainly spread via pro-Kremlin Telegram channels and TikTok, aiming to undermine public trust and manipulate the outcome, with the tight race between ultra-nationalist George Simion and pro-EU Nicușor Dan.

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BBC Announces Plan to Tackle UK's Crisis of Trust

BBC director-general Tim Davie will announce plans to combat a crisis of trust in UK society by expanding fact-checking, countering disinformation, enhancing local journalism, and using AI in education, aiming to become a global leader in trusted information and improve digital access by 2030.

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India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Disputed Claims of Downed Jets

Following Indian airstrikes on Pakistan on May 7, 2023, Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets, a claim India neither confirmed nor denied, while both countries reported casualties on their sides. The conflicting narratives highlight the difficulty of verifying battlefield claim...

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Problematic Social Media Use Linked to Increased Belief and Sharing of Misinformation

A study of 189 individuals aged 18-26 found a correlation between problematic social media use, characterized by dependence and mood swings related to its use, and a higher tendency to believe and share fake news; researchers suggest social media platforms could help mitigate this.

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Trump's Defunding of VOA and RFA Silences Crucial News Sources in Authoritarian Regimes

President Trump's executive order defunding Voice of America and Radio Free Asia has silenced broadcasts, impacting access to independent news in authoritarian regimes like Cambodia and Myanmar, where these stations provided a crucial source of unbiased information.

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AI-Generated Propaganda Boosts Burkina Faso Leader's Image Across Africa

AI-generated videos portraying Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traoré as an anti-imperialist hero are spreading rapidly across social media in Sub-Saharan Africa, garnering millions of views and influencing public opinion despite documented human rights abuses under his regime.

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Germany's Coalition Targets Disinformation, Upholding Free Speech

Germany's new coalition government, formed by the CDU/CSU and SPD, plans to combat disinformation and foreign interference in elections, building upon existing legal frameworks that limit the spread of demonstrably false information while upholding free speech protections, responding to concerns and...

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False Cocaine Claims Against European Leaders Part of Russian Disinformation Campaign

A viral video falsely claiming French President Macron, German Chancellor Merz, and British Prime Minister Starmer used cocaine in Ukraine is part of a larger Russian disinformation campaign to undermine support for Ukraine and its allies; the objects in question were identified as a tissue and a st...

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US Aid Cuts Cripple Armenian Media and Democracy

The Trump administration's drastic cuts to US aid have severely impacted USAID programs in Armenia, halting projects supporting independent media, educational platforms, and civil society, leaving experts fearing serious consequences for the fragile democracy.

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