China's United Front: Influence Operations and Global Concerns
The Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work Department (UFWD) is under increased scrutiny from Western governments due to its alleged influence operations, which include shaping public discourse, promoting favorable narratives about China, and engaging in activities that blur the lines between l...
China's United Front: Influence Operations and Global Concerns
The Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work Department (UFWD) is under increased scrutiny from Western governments due to its alleged influence operations, which include shaping public discourse, promoting favorable narratives about China, and engaging in activities that blur the lines between l...
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52% Bias Score
Romanian PNL Allegedly Funded Online Campaign Boosting Independent Presidential Candidate
An investigation alleges Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) secretly funded an online campaign boosting independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, using a strategy similar to Russia's pre-invasion Ukraine messaging, potentially diverting votes from other candidates and raising concerns ...
Romanian PNL Allegedly Funded Online Campaign Boosting Independent Presidential Candidate
An investigation alleges Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) secretly funded an online campaign boosting independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, using a strategy similar to Russia's pre-invasion Ukraine messaging, potentially diverting votes from other candidates and raising concerns ...
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52% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German Political Outcry
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on X, two months before the election, sparking criticism from German politicians who fear the influence of his 208 million followers and his past support of Donald Trump and potential donation to Nigel Farage.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German Political Outcry
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on X, two months before the election, sparking criticism from German politicians who fear the influence of his 208 million followers and his past support of Donald Trump and potential donation to Nigel Farage.
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60% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Shakes German Election
Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's AfD party on X, sparking widespread controversy during the election campaign; reactions ranged from celebration by the AfD to criticism from other parties and a cautious response from the German government citing freedom of speech.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Shakes German Election
Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's AfD party on X, sparking widespread controversy during the election campaign; reactions ranged from celebration by the AfD to criticism from other parties and a cautious response from the German government citing freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Fuels Concerns Ahead of German Election
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party, currently polling at 19% and classified as extremist in some states, raises concerns about foreign influence on the upcoming German federal election, especially given similar donations to a UK party and warnings of disinformation campaign...
Musk's AfD Endorsement Fuels Concerns Ahead of German Election
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party, currently polling at 19% and classified as extremist in some states, raises concerns about foreign influence on the upcoming German federal election, especially given similar donations to a UK party and warnings of disinformation campaign...
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64% Bias Score
Massive Data Breach Exposes 9,000 European Parliament Employees' Data
A massive data breach in May 2024 exposed the personal data of 9,000 European Parliament employees, including IDs, medical records, and other sensitive information, highlighting vulnerabilities and raising concerns about foreign interference and espionage.
Massive Data Breach Exposes 9,000 European Parliament Employees' Data
A massive data breach in May 2024 exposed the personal data of 9,000 European Parliament employees, including IDs, medical records, and other sensitive information, highlighting vulnerabilities and raising concerns about foreign interference and espionage.
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36% Bias Score
UK Ministers Resist Calls to Block Musk Donation to Farage
Amid growing calls for UK political donation reform, ministers are resisting demands to quickly block Elon Musk from potentially donating millions to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party through his UK-based companies, raising concerns about foreign influence in British politics and highlighting the need ...
UK Ministers Resist Calls to Block Musk Donation to Farage
Amid growing calls for UK political donation reform, ministers are resisting demands to quickly block Elon Musk from potentially donating millions to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party through his UK-based companies, raising concerns about foreign influence in British politics and highlighting the need ...
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60% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Stirs German Election Controversy
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on his social media platform X on Friday, potentially influencing the upcoming February 23rd elections; mainstream parties have rejected coalition with the AfD; the German government noted the statement.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Stirs German Election Controversy
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on his social media platform X on Friday, potentially influencing the upcoming February 23rd elections; mainstream parties have rejected coalition with the AfD; the German government noted the statement.
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60% Bias Score
California Campaign Manager Arrested for Allegedly Acting as Illegal Chinese Agent
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a 64-year-old Chino Hills, California man and campaign manager for a Southern California politician elected in 2022, was arrested for allegedly acting as an illegal agent of China, collaborating with Chen Jun to influence the politician and report to Chinese officials.
California Campaign Manager Arrested for Allegedly Acting as Illegal Chinese Agent
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a 64-year-old Chino Hills, California man and campaign manager for a Southern California politician elected in 2022, was arrested for allegedly acting as an illegal agent of China, collaborating with Chen Jun to influence the politician and report to Chinese officials.
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40% Bias Score
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election, Sparking Controversy
Two months before Germany's federal election, Elon Musk endorsed the AfD on X, prompting criticism from German officials who warned against foreign influence in the election, while the government cited freedom of speech.
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election, Sparking Controversy
Two months before Germany's federal election, Elon Musk endorsed the AfD on X, prompting criticism from German officials who warned against foreign influence in the election, while the government cited freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok for Potential Interference in Romanian Elections
The European Commission opened a formal investigation into TikTok for potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) related to the Romanian presidential elections, prompted by evidence of foreign interference that led to the annulment of the first round of voting; the investigation includes...
EU Investigates TikTok for Potential Interference in Romanian Elections
The European Commission opened a formal investigation into TikTok for potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) related to the Romanian presidential elections, prompted by evidence of foreign interference that led to the annulment of the first round of voting; the investigation includes...
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40% Bias Score
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