After the recent attack in Magdeburg that resulted in five deaths, the perpetrator, Taleb A., has become the subject of numerous speculations regarding his motives, particularly within extremist circles online. While some attribute Islamist motives to his posts, a closer…
The U.S. State Department announced the closure of the Global Engagement Center (GEC), its primary agency combating foreign disinformation, due to budget cuts. Created eight years ago, the GEC faced criticism for alleged domestic surveillance. This closure reflects influences from…
The U.S. Congress has decided to cut funding for the Global Engagement Center (GEC), an agency tasked with combatting foreign disinformation, as part of efforts to avert a government shutdown. This closure comes after eight years of operation and has…
In the aftermath of the Magdeburg Christmas market attack, misinformation and false claims have proliferated online. Austrian far-right figure Martin Sellner was among those spreading incorrect death tolls and baseless accusations about the assailant’s motives. The perpetrator, Taleb A., shared…
In the aftermath of a terror attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, right-wing extremists proliferated false claims on social media, including exaggerated victim counts and the alleged identity of the suspect. Prominent figures, such as Martin Sellner, spread misinformation…
Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov, head of radiation, chemical, and biological protection for the Russian armed forces, was killed in a powerful explosion in Moscow. The attack, which also claimed the life of his assistant, is being investigated as a possible act…
Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops, was killed in an explosion in Moscow, believed to be orchestrated by Ukraine’s SBU as part of a special operation against him. Known for overseeing chemical weapon use in…
The European Commission has opened an investigation into TikTok for potential violations of the Digital Services Act related to election integrity, especially amid concerns raised by the recent Romanian presidential elections. The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, will assist…
The Romanian Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of the presidential election, citing Russian interference on TikTok and a coordinated disinformation campaign on Facebook. A report by CheckFirst reveals that over 3,600 misleading political ads targeted pro-European candidate Elena…
Shawna Hennessy, a young mother originally from Jamaica, has become the target of racist abuse on social media after her appearance on RTÉ’s ‘Upfront with Katie Hannon’ was manipulated to distort her story. Following the broadcast, an edited video misrepresented…
The EU Commission has mandated TikTok to preserve data linked to the Romanian presidential election, amid suspicions of a Russian disinformation campaign supporting the populist candidate Calin Georgescu. Romanian intelligence reports indicate that social media accounts on TikTok and Telegram…
Sander van der Linden, a psychologist at the University of Cambridge, explores how to immunize people against fake news. His research started with climate change misinformation and has evolved into creating experiments and educational tools, including videos and video games,…
