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China's Interference Campaign Targets Canadian Conservative Candidate

A Chinese foreign interference operation, uncovered by Canada's election-threats watchdog, targets Conservative candidate Joe Tay on social media with disparaging content and a mock "wanted" poster due to his criticism of China's Hong Kong policies.

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US Shuts Down Foreign Disinformation Unit, Citing Free Speech Concerns

The U.S. State Department closed its agency combating foreign disinformation, citing free speech concerns and redirecting funds to promote a pro-American message, despite warnings of increased threats from China and Russia.

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Canada Warns of Disinformation Threats During Federal Election Debates

Canada's SITE Task Force warns of heightened disinformation risks during upcoming leaders' debates, citing past online activity surges and potential malign actor manipulation; they are monitoring for foreign interference and collaborating with tech companies to address concerns.

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TikTok Implements Changes to Prevent Foreign Interference in Romanian Election

Following a European Commission probe into its role in Romania's invalidated November election, TikTok has implemented internal changes to prevent foreign interference in the upcoming May election, including improved political account detection and increased staffing of Romanian experts.

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UK to Enhance Safeguards Against Foreign Political Donations

Following a public petition and parliamentary debate, the UK government is planning new measures to prevent foreign political interference, prompted by concerns over a potential \$100 million donation from Elon Musk to the Reform UK party; the new measures will focus on enhanced checks and tighter c...

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Liberal Party Defends Candidate Who Suggested Handing Opponent to Chinese Consulate

Liberal Leader Mark Carney defended candidate Paul Chiang, who suggested handing political opponent Joe Tay to the Chinese consulate for a bounty, despite Tay's rejection of Chiang's apology and ongoing concerns about Chinese interference in Canadian affairs.

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Romania's Presidential Rerun: A Test of Democracy

Romania holds a crucial presidential election rerun in May, following the annulment of last year's vote due to alleged electoral violations and Russian interference; the election's outcome will significantly impact Romania's democratic stability and its relationship with the EU.

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Trump Administration Shuts Down State Department's Disinformation Countermeasures Hub

The Trump administration closed the State Department's R/Fimi hub, responsible for countering foreign disinformation campaigns, despite warnings about increased vulnerability to foreign influence operations; the move follows an executive order focusing on free speech and right-wing criticism allegin...

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Canadian Liberal Candidate's Ties to Pro-Beijing Groups Raise Concerns

Peter Yuen, a Liberal candidate in Canada's Markham-Unionville riding with ties to pro-Beijing groups, attended a Chinese military parade in 2015, raising concerns about foreign interference in Canadian elections; his past associations with groups advocating for Taiwan's annexation and minimizing Ch...

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Liberal Candidate Resigns After Controversial Remarks About Conservative Rival

Paul Chiang, the Liberal MP for Markham-Unionville, resigned from his candidacy following controversy over comments suggesting his Conservative rival, Joe Tay, be handed to the Chinese consulate for a HK$1 million bounty offered by Hong Kong police for allegedly violating Hong Kong's national securi...

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Canadians Demand Transparency from Poilievre and Carney

A Nanos Research poll shows 66 percent of Canadians support Pierre Poilievre getting a security clearance and 62.5 percent want Mark Carney to disclose his blind trust assets, revealing public concern over transparency and accountability from both leaders.

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Russia's Hybrid Warfare in Catalonia: Documented Interference and a Russian-Catalan Network

Spain's Prime Minister identifies a hybrid threat from Russia, exemplified by the 2017 Catalan independence referendum where Russian state media and intelligence services interfered, aiming to destabilize Spain; evidence suggests a Russian-Catalan network involving GRU agents.

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