BBC chief rejects calls to leave X over global disinformation fight
BBC Director General Tim Davie says the broadcaster must remain on X to counter billions spent by Russia, China, and Iran on propaganda. He warns misinformation is 'utterly rife'.
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Maduro's AI-Generated Propaganda Images Exposed
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government is using AI to create fake images for state propaganda, raising global concerns about digital disinformation and political manipulation.
Finland teaches toddlers to spot fake news
Finland's national curriculum builds media literacy from age three to combat Russian disinformation. Experts now integrate AI literacy to tackle AI-generated fake content. Read how they protect democracy.
Labour MP Used by Communist Spies in Cold War Plot
Secret Cold War files reveal a Labour MP was used by KGB agents to spread disinformation and undermine Margaret Thatcher's defence policies. Read the shocking details.
Reading Decline Makes Kids Vulnerable to Russian Disinformation
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warns plummeting literacy rates threaten national security by leaving children exposed to sophisticated online disinformation from hostile states like Russia.
Reading Decline Leaves Children Open to Russian Disinformation
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warns plummeting literacy makes children vulnerable to sophisticated foreign disinformation online. A new national campaign aims to tackle the crisis.
2025: The Year Public Trust Finally Snapped
Kenny Campbell argues the real threat to trust isn't fake news scandals but relentless low-grade misinformation. As 2026 begins, we face a crisis of stamina, not just deception.
Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Countering Russian Influence
Bulgaria's historic adoption of the euro marks a major geopolitical shift, strengthening EU unity and directly challenging Russia's disinformation campaigns in the Balkans. Discover the economic and security implications.
Myanmar Preps Polling Machines for Controversial Election
Officials in Myanmar test voting machines ahead of a three-phase general election, the first in five years. Critics dismiss the vote as neither free nor fair amidst an ongoing civil war. Read the full report.
UK Disinformation Campaigner Targeted by US Visa Ban
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, accuses 'sociopathic' tech firms of corruption after being barred from the US. Read his exclusive interview.
UK Anti-Disinformation Chief Faces US Sanctions and Deportation
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, claims 'sociopathic' tech firms are behind US visa sanctions. He faces a crucial court hearing on 29 December. Read the full story.
British campaigner wins US deportation reprieve
Imran Ahmed, head of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, wins temporary US court order halting his deportation after visa was revoked. Read the latest on the transatlantic dispute.
British campaigner fights US deportation after sanctions
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, launches legal battle against US visa sanctions and deportation threat from Trump administration. Read the full story.
Trump Sanctions UK Campaigners in Free Speech Row
MPs accuse the Trump administration of 'bullying tactics' after US sanctions target British figures combating online hate. Read the latest on this diplomatic clash.
US bans British campaigners in free speech dispute
The US has banned two British campaigners against online hate speech. The UK, France and Germany condemn the move as a threat to free speech. Read the full story.
UK Reaffirms Free Speech After US Sanctions
The UK government asserts its commitment to free speech after the US bars five Europeans, including a former Labour adviser, for allegedly targeting American viewpoints online. Read the full diplomatic row.
US Sanctions UK Anti-Disinformation Figures
The Trump administration imposes visa-related sanctions on two British campaigners, drawing accusations of undermining free speech from a senior Labour MP and European allies. Read the full story.
AI Fake News on UK Taxes & Freedoms Hits 8.4M Views
A Full Fact investigation reveals millions are viewing AI-generated fake videos about bogus UK taxes and curbs on freedoms. Learn how to spot the disinformation.
Bondi Attack Misinformation Turbocharged by AI on Social Media
In the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack, AI-generated fakes and false claims swamped platforms like X, highlighting a dangerous new era for digital misinformation. Read the full analysis.
Pro-Trump X Accounts Operate from Asia
Network of pro-Trump accounts on X, operating from Asia, spreads election disinformation. Investigation reveals coordinated campaign targeting US voters ahead of election.
Hong Kong charges four over election boycott posts
Hong Kong authorities charge three men and one woman for social media posts urging boycott of 'patriots-only' legislative election. Discover the legal implications.
Influencer made £230k from Facebook disinformation
A Sri Lankan influencer generated £230,000 by running over 100 Facebook pages spreading anti-migrant and Islamophobic disinformation about Britain. Learn how he targeted the UK and the response from authorities.
Kentucky election official resigns in voting scandal
A Kentucky election official's abrupt resignation follows allegations of illegal voting in multiple states, raising questions about election integrity ahead of crucial contests.
Ex-CIA Chief: Hunter Biden Laptop Not Russian Disinfo
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan concedes the Hunter Biden laptop was authentic after previously suggesting it might be Russian disinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
California election chaos as voting overhaul backfires
Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.
Trump Subpoenaed for Georgia 2020 Election Records
Former President Donald Trump faces renewed legal pressure as Georgia officials subpoena his 2020 election records, revealing new details about efforts to overturn Biden's victory.
Kash Patel Admits Michigan Election Forensics Plot
Ex-Trump aide Kash Patel reveals coordination with Matthew DePerno in Michigan to access voting machines in what critics call an unprecedented attempt to challenge election results.
NATO and EU Counter Russia's New Grey Zone Warfare
Exclusive analysis reveals how Western alliances are developing unprecedented strategies to combat Russia's 'grey zone' warfare, blending cyber attacks, disinformation and political manipulation in a new era of conflict.
Turkish News Agency Faces Westminster Ban Over Disinformation
Exclusive: Anadolu Agency could be barred from Parliament after MPs raise alarm about state-sponsored misinformation campaigns targeting UK politics.
Cameroon's 90-year-old president extends 40-year rule
Paul Biya secures another term amid opposition boycott and allegations of electoral fraud in Cameroon's latest presidential vote.
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