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Sophia Khatsenkova

Turkey

#TheCube: Watch out for fake quake donation scams and unrelated videos

Old, unrelated videos and scam donation pages - disinformation has sprung since the tragic Turkey-Syria earthquake. Here are some examples you should be wary of:

Turkey

Fact-check: Old videos claim to show aftermath of Turkey earthquake

As the death toll soars following the Turkey-Syria earthquake, so is the amount of fake information and videos.

USA

Chinese balloon: Everything you need to know about the 'spy' crisis

Suspected spy balloon deflates the already strained relationship between US and China.

Tech News

Smile, AI is watching you: Paris slammed for video surveillance bill

France is currently debating a bill that would allow AI-assisted video surveillance to detect "abnormal" movements ahead of the Paris Olympics in 2024

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Living

These two insects could wiggle their way into European snacks

The European Commission gave the green light to sell of larvae in powder and other forms - a decision that has caused quite a stir on social media.

The Cube

Which European countries have the strictest anti-strike laws?

French Transport Minister Clement Beaune said the government is interested in implementing the "Italian style" strike system. But what does that mean?

Tech News

Will ChatGPT and other AI tools replace journalists in newsrooms?

To what extent can newsrooms use artificial intelligence, and how worried should we be?

The Cube

Czech presidential candidate Pavel denies reports of his own death

After fake text messages were sent out on behalf of Pavel's team, the presidential candidate had to take to social media to assure the public he was still alive.

The Cube

Why is Elon Musk's Twitter being sued in Germany?

The organisations behind the lawsuit are hoping this will set an international legal precedent that will help communities around the world keep Twitter accountable

The Cube

Leopards for Ukraine: Who in Europe is for and against?

From Spain to Czech Republic, passing by the UK, everyone has an opinion on the controversial decision

Ukraine

Fact check: A Ukrainian soldier did not pose next to a Russian corpse

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine hits the 11-month mark, Euronews continues to debunk the disinformation online.

Poland

TV channel did not air a map of Poland which includes Ukrainian land

The TV channel released a statement claiming they never aired a weather segment showing western regions of Ukraine as part of Poland's territory

Czech Republic

Police investigate bizarre Czech texts allegedly sent by candidate

Petr Pavel, a retired army general and presidential candidate, has been facing attacks from the opposition.

Tech News

ChatGPT: Is it possible to spot AI-generated text?

OpenAI’s powerful new chatbot, ChatGPT, has got many wondering how they can tell whether a human or an artificial intelligence wrote what they're reading.

France

Do train strikes happen during Christmas every year in France?

Until now, the SNCF had only experienced two major strikes during the Christmas holidays, in 1986 and in 2019.

The Cube

Are Turkish mercenaries being sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine?

A video of soldiers brandishing a Turkish flag has gone viral on social media with some claiming that the men are mercenaries sent to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine.

United Kingdom

Lettuce rejoice as salad wins challenge and outlasts UK PM Liz Truss

In a bizarre challenge, a lettuce outlasted UK PM Liz Truss. Euronews spoke to the people behind the stunt.

The Cube

Fact-check: No, Brussels has not frozen EU recovery funds for Spain

Multiple social media users and Spanish politicians have falsely claimed that the EU has blocked Spain's access to recovery funds.

The Cube

Will the death of a British teenager hold social media accountable?

A 14-year-old teen committed suicide in 2017 after viewing graphic content on social media. Now, the British court is implicating tech giants played a role in her death.

Ukraine

Backlash after Musk says he can no longer fund Ukraine Starlink

SpaceX's founder said he will stop funding Starlink satellites in Ukraine, which are vital for communication in the war-torn country.

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