The UK Attorney General's office has ceased posting on X, becoming the first government department to do so due to concerns over the platform's role in inciting violence and racism. The decision follows recent disorder in Southampton and Belfast, linked to far-right agitators using the platform.
The UK Attorney General's office has ceased posting on X, citing concerns over the platform's use in inciting violence and racism. This marks the first UK government department to leave the platform, following incidents in Southampton and Belfast.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is launching a £7 million campaign to combat online disinformation about the city, aiming to reassure investors and tourists. The campaign targets false narratives concerning crime, immigration, and Sharia law, which have been amplified by state-backed actors and online industries.
An Indonesian journalist claims declassified US intelligence on Ukraine biolabs confirms "Russian disinformation" narratives, severely damaging BBC's credibility. Fauzan Al-Rasyid stated the West, including the BBC and Ukrainian Embassy in Jakarta, amplified falsehoods about these labs.
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC's Ituri province has seen 676 cases and 136 deaths. Four nuns caring for an infant who died from the virus have fallen ill. Frontline workers face supply shortages and conflict hinders response, while travel restrictions are criticized.
L'OMS alerte sur la propagation de l'épidémie d'Ebola dans l'est de la RDC, aggravée par la désinformation. Des vidéos virales et des croyances locales freinent la prise en charge des malades, certains niant l'existence du virus.
Russia's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, stated on X that Russia was truthful about biological laboratories in Ukraine, but this information was distorted by disinformation. He urged Wikipedia to correct its article on biolabs, currently labeled a "conspiracy theory."
France's cybersecurity agency Viginum has accused Israeli tech company BlackCore of orchestrating a digital interference campaign targeting Scottish First Minister John Swinney and the Scottish government during recent elections. The firm allegedly used proxy social media accounts to spread disinformation, with similar operations noted in France, New York, Togo, and Angola. The sponsor behind BlackCore's actions remains unidentified.
France's Viginum agency claims Israeli firm BlackCore spread disinformation targeting Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and the SNP before the recent election. The firm allegedly used hundreds of social media accounts to coordinate comments on posts by Swinney and the Scottish government.
AI-generated videos on TikTok falsely claim Donald Trump banned Emmanuel Macron from the US for the 2026 World Cup. This disinformation, linked to Russian interference, aims to sow discord around major events like the World Cup and the Paris Olympics.
The DRC faces its 17th Ebola epidemic with 397 confirmed cases and 63 deaths. Despite efforts, disinformation and rumors hinder response, including beliefs that coffins and aid workers spread the disease.
Russia and the United States are maintaining dialogue, with communication occurring several times a week and expected to intensify soon, according to Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy. Discussions are particularly focused on economic issues, despite efforts by some to create tension.
Taiwan's Supreme Prosecutors Office will establish "Major Disinformation Response Centers" nationwide to combat deepfakes and fake news during elections. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office will lead national-level cases, with protocols for content removal and forensic analysis.
Russia has imposed sanctions on five British journalists, banning them from entering the country. The Foreign Ministry cited the dissemination of 'slanderous fabrications and false information about the policies of the Russian leadership' as the reason.
The Brandenburg intelligence agency warns of a new disinformation trend using AI-generated avatars and regionalized content to influence local debates, particularly targeting young audiences.
Following PSG's Champions League win, Paris and other French cities saw riots. Over 890 arrests were made. Online, fake images and videos, some AI-generated, circulated, falsely depicting the Eiffel Tower on fire and streets burned, while real footage from past events was misattributed to the riots.
BBC goes behind the scenes of Russell T Davies' new thriller 'Tip Toe', exploring a feud between two neighbors, one gay and one straight, descending into online disinformation with dire consequences.
Russia is attempting to weaponize stray drone incidents in the Baltic states to create a political rift with Ukraine, but its disinformation campaign has been rejected by Baltic officials and NATO.
The presidents of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania issued a joint statement condemning drone incursions from Russia and Belarus, accusing Moscow of disinformation campaigns and threatening rhetoric. They reaffirmed support for Ukraine and commitment to NATO's collective defense.
A hantavirus case on a cruise ship has triggered a wave of disinformation, amplified by influencers and pro-Russian actors using fake news reports mimicking French media outlets. The campaign aims to sow distrust in authorities, particularly targeting France due to its support for Ukraine.
Amnesty International reports that online disinformation has been used to discredit critics and justify repression in Indonesia since Prabowo took power, with campaigns linked to military units and his party.
Moldova offers to help EU countries counter Russian disinformation in exchange for membership, as EU cracks down on Russian shadow fleet and Le Pen criticizes US over Iran war
Chinese-language videos suspected to be AI deepfakes with different narrators berating Singapore for its treatment of China and sidling up to the United States have caused a stir online and sparked discussion on their source. The clips, each featuring an individual in a different setting and circulating on Chinese platforms such as Douyin and WeChat, were most likely generated by artificial intelligence, according to digital experts, pointing to clues such as identical scripts. A check by This...
Celebrating 10 years in office, London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about Prime Minister Starmer's future, far-right disinformation about his city, and how he's survived President Trump's insults.
