French Investigation Uncovers Complex Web of Cash Payments and Foreign Influence
French investigators are unraveling a complex scheme involving cash payments, shell companies, and alleged bribery of journalists and politicians, with links to Qatar and Israeli lobbying firms, prompting indictments against two lobbyists.
French Investigation Uncovers Complex Web of Cash Payments and Foreign Influence
French investigators are unraveling a complex scheme involving cash payments, shell companies, and alleged bribery of journalists and politicians, with links to Qatar and Israeli lobbying firms, prompting indictments against two lobbyists.
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60% Bias Score
Romania Election: Leaked Report Exposes Massive Pro-Russia TikTok Influence Campaign
Leaked Romanian intelligence documents expose a massive TikTok campaign boosting pro-Russian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu to first place in the first round of voting, using paid influencers and fake accounts to manipulate public opinion in a manner reminiscent of Russian tactics.
Romania Election: Leaked Report Exposes Massive Pro-Russia TikTok Influence Campaign
Leaked Romanian intelligence documents expose a massive TikTok campaign boosting pro-Russian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu to first place in the first round of voting, using paid influencers and fake accounts to manipulate public opinion in a manner reminiscent of Russian tactics.
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44% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Election Following Evidence of Paid Campaigning
The European Commission is investigating TikTok's potential role in the Romanian presidential elections after evidence emerged of a paid campaign supporting the far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round. The Commission is ordering TikTok to preserve relevant data.
EU Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Election Following Evidence of Paid Campaigning
The European Commission is investigating TikTok's potential role in the Romanian presidential elections after evidence emerged of a paid campaign supporting the far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round. The Commission is ordering TikTok to preserve relevant data.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Agent Accused of Lying to FBI Spoke at Parliament Hill
Nomma Zarubina, a Russian political consultant charged in the US with lying to the FBI about her alleged ties to the FSB, spoke at a Nov. 19 forum on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, interacting with Canadian MPs before her arrest on Nov. 21.
Russian Agent Accused of Lying to FBI Spoke at Parliament Hill
Nomma Zarubina, a Russian political consultant charged in the US with lying to the FBI about her alleged ties to the FSB, spoke at a Nov. 19 forum on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, interacting with Canadian MPs before her arrest on Nov. 21.
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36% Bias Score
High Voter Turnout in Romanian Legislative Elections Amidst Controversial Presidential Results
Romanian legislative elections are underway with 23.6% voter turnout by midday, exceeding previous years, following a controversial presidential election where populist candidate Călin Georgescu advanced to the second round amidst fraud allegations and investigations.
High Voter Turnout in Romanian Legislative Elections Amidst Controversial Presidential Results
Romanian legislative elections are underway with 23.6% voter turnout by midday, exceeding previous years, following a controversial presidential election where populist candidate Călin Georgescu advanced to the second round amidst fraud allegations and investigations.
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40% Bias Score
Foreign Interference Targeting European Universities
European universities are increasingly targeted by foreign powers like China and Russia, which exploit academic partnerships for technology theft, espionage, and influence operations; this has prompted calls for improved transparency, funding, and intelligence coordination.
Foreign Interference Targeting European Universities
European universities are increasingly targeted by foreign powers like China and Russia, which exploit academic partnerships for technology theft, espionage, and influence operations; this has prompted calls for improved transparency, funding, and intelligence coordination.
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40% Bias Score
EU Orders TikTok to Preserve Data Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission ordered TikTok to preserve data related to the Romanian presidential election after Romanian intelligence revealed evidence of a coordinated campaign, potentially state-sponsored, to manipulate the election through TikTok, involving nearly €1 million in spending and potential...
EU Orders TikTok to Preserve Data Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission ordered TikTok to preserve data related to the Romanian presidential election after Romanian intelligence revealed evidence of a coordinated campaign, potentially state-sponsored, to manipulate the election through TikTok, involving nearly €1 million in spending and potential...
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56% Bias Score
Romanian Intelligence Exposes State-Linked Campaign Boosting Far-Right Candidate
Declassified Romanian intelligence reports expose a coordinated social media campaign, likely state-sponsored, that significantly boosted far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's first-round performance; approximately €1 million was spent on the campaign, with TikTok confirming receiving a...
Romanian Intelligence Exposes State-Linked Campaign Boosting Far-Right Candidate
Declassified Romanian intelligence reports expose a coordinated social media campaign, likely state-sponsored, that significantly boosted far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's first-round performance; approximately €1 million was spent on the campaign, with TikTok confirming receiving a...
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44% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of EU regulations concerning paid political campaigning during the Romanian presidential elections, following evidence of a large-scale operation supporting the extreme-right candidate Calin Georgescu who unexpectedly won the f...
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of EU regulations concerning paid political campaigning during the Romanian presidential elections, following evidence of a large-scale operation supporting the extreme-right candidate Calin Georgescu who unexpectedly won the f...
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44% Bias Score
Romanian Presidential Election Result Casts Shadow on Upcoming Parliamentary Vote
Călin Georgescu, a populist candidate who ran his campaign exclusively on TikTok, won the first round of Romania's presidential election with 23% of the vote, sparking concerns of foul play and foreign interference due to his pro-Putin stance; this outcome overshadows the upcoming parliamentary elec...
Romanian Presidential Election Result Casts Shadow on Upcoming Parliamentary Vote
Călin Georgescu, a populist candidate who ran his campaign exclusively on TikTok, won the first round of Romania's presidential election with 23% of the vote, sparking concerns of foul play and foreign interference due to his pro-Putin stance; this outcome overshadows the upcoming parliamentary elec...
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48% 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
Foreign Interference in European Universities Raises Concerns
The European Parliament debated the growing interference of countries like China, Russia, and Iran in European universities, focusing on technology transfer, espionage, and influencing debates; the Parliament recommends increased transparency, awareness, and funding.
Foreign Interference in European Universities Raises Concerns
The European Parliament debated the growing interference of countries like China, Russia, and Iran in European universities, focusing on technology transfer, espionage, and influencing debates; the Parliament recommends increased transparency, awareness, and funding.
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44% Bias Score