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Fake news

Disinformation, misinformation and fake news are often intentionally spread for political purposes via social media platforms.

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AI-driven bot network trying to help Trump win US election

AI-driven bot network trying to help Trump win US election

A bot network has been drumming up support for Donald Trump on social media platform X shortly before the US elections.
PoliticsNovember 5, 2024
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Fact check: Truths and fakes about Harris and Trump 

Fact check: Truths and fakes about Harris and Trump 

From sexism, to agism and racism, DW Fact check looks at what narratives and claims have been spread about Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential election.
PoliticsOctober 31, 202408:46 min
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Fact check: AI images instead of real Beirut airport attack

Fact check: AI images instead of real Beirut airport attack

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is also a battle of images — and not everything is real.
ConflictsOctober 23, 2024
Fact check composite picture showing a sign with a mosque depicted on it lying on the ground. The image has the words "Disinformation against Muslims on the rise" and a blue tick mark.

Fact check: Disinformation against Muslims on the rise

Fact check: Disinformation against Muslims on the rise

Hate comments against Muslims and migrants have increased sharply. Here's a look at the most common narratives and who is behind them. 
PoliticsOctober 22, 202408:02 min
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Moldova backs EU course amid 'intimidation, disinformation'

Moldova backs EU course amid 'intimidation, disinformation'

Michael Gahler, head of the EU Parliament's election observer delegation, spoke of allegations of Russian interference.
PoliticsOctober 21, 202405:42 min
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Fact check: Black ribbon on UNRWA logo not mourning Sinwar

Fact check: Black ribbon on UNRWA logo not mourning Sinwar

Following Sinwar's death, X is awash with false claims that UNRWA added a black ribbon in mourning.
PoliticsOctober 18, 2024
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin is seen on the screen of a smartphone as he delivers a video address in 2023.

Russian disinformation is growing in Germany

Analysts say Russia's disinformation campaign is helping pro-Kremlin narratives seep into the country's politics.
PoliticsOctober 15, 2024
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Fact check: Are artificial hurricanes targeting Republicans?

Social media users claim hurricanes are being engineered to harm Republican strongholds and disrupt the US election.
PoliticsOctober 10, 2024
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Fact check: Viral claims on the Hurricane Helene disaster

Disinformation is spreading in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has killed over 230 people in six US states.
PoliticsOctober 8, 2024
A man with an umbrella walks by a Meta logo on a building in Davos, Switzerland

Why Meta is now banning Russian propaganda

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp no longer allow content from Russian state media. The timing is hardly coincidental.
Digital WorldSeptember 22, 2024
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Why you don't notice Russia's media manipulation

Here's how the Kremlin has worked its fake news into your feeds — without you even noticing.
Digital WorldSeptember 19, 202403:50 min
Matryoshkas, traditional Russian wooden dolls, including a doll of U.S. President Donald Trump, top, sit next to each other

Is Russia trying to influence the US election?

Ahead of the US election, Washington has accused Russia of influencing voters — and not for the first time.
PoliticsSeptember 10, 2024
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