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GB News criticised for platforming 'dangerous climate change deniers'

The brand new UK news channel has only been going for two weeks, yet has managed to rack up the complaints.

Malaysia

French conspiracy theorist and kidnapping suspect arrested in Malaysia

Malaysian police have arrested French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann, who was wanted over the kidnapping of a young girl in April.

France

Malaysian police search for man linked to kidnapping of French girl

France has issued an international arrest warrant for the suspect who allegedly helped organise eight-year-old Mia's abduction on April 13.

Green News

What do veganism and conspiracy theories have in common?

Christopher Sebastian gives us his take on one of Germany's "most dangerous conspiracy theorists".

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Green News

Conspiracy theorists are setting snow on fire ‘to prove it’s not real’

As massive snowstorms devastate parts of the US, some social media users are trying to claim the weather is a hoax.

USA

Republican extremist Marjorie Taylor Greene voted off House committees

Nearly all Republicans voted against the Democratic move but none defended her lengthy history of endorsing outlandish conspiracy theories and violent, racist views.

Europe Decoded

How did conspiracy theorists react to Joe Biden's inauguration?

Supporters of the baseless QAnon theory believed that Donald Trump would remain US President to fight against supposed enemies in the "deep state".

World News

Pro-Trump supporters who stormed Capitol Hill arrested and charged

Police in the US have detained and charged a number of pro-Trump supporters who took part in the Capitol Hill riots.

Europe Decoded

French coronavirus film gives floor to 'usual suspects of conspiracy'

French politicians and NGOs have severely criticised a new film "Hold Up" which features several debunked conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany

Berlin museum artefacts damaged with mysterious stain

More than 60 artworks and artefacts at some of Berlin's best-known museums were smeared with an oily liquid earlier this month. Police have launched an investigation but say the motive for the vandalism was a mystery.

Europe Decoded

YouTube bans conspiracy theories that justify real-world violence

YouTube becomes the latest social media platform to take action against QAnon and other conspiracy theories, prohibiting content that targets users and has been used to justify real-world violence.

Europe Decoded

Facebook bans QAnon accounts across all platforms

Facebook says it will ban QAnon accounts across all platforms including pages that "do not contain violent content".

France

The 'anti-mask' movement: who are they and is one of them you?

Man or woman? Conspiracy theorist or libertarian? Right or left wing? Here is the typical profile of people refusing to wear a mask in France.

Europe Decoded

How to have a conversation with a coronavirus conspiracy theorist

You may have family or friends who believe in unfounded coronavirus conspiracies. So how can you engage in a conversation with them?

Romania

Romania's highest scientific body slammed for quoting 5G conspiracies

The World Health Organization (WHO) says there are no adverse health effects linked to wireless technologies and no consequences for public health regarding 5G. The Academy's press release was later taken down.

Europe Decoded

QAnon theories are merging with European conspiracies: report

A report by NewsGuard has found that QAnon conspiracies are being shared online by 'Yellow Vests' in France and far-right groups in Germany.

Europe Decoded

What is QAnon and should Europe be worried? | #TheCube

Conspiracy theory group QAnon has been around for years but we've been hearing about them a lot more in recent weeks.

Europe Decoded

QAnon: Twitter bans 7,000 accounts linked to conspiracy theory group

In a statement to The Cube, Twitter confirmed that they have permanently removed seven thousand QAnon accounts to date for violating Twitter guidelines in relation to spam as well as platform manipulation.

Europe Decoded

Twitter says Trump conspiracy theory tweet does not violate its rules

The US President had suggested, without any evidence, that a 75-year-old demonstrator, who was pushed to the ground by police officers, could be an "Antifa provocateur".

World

What is the truth behind the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory?

Conspiracy theorists believe 5G is to blame for the rapid spread of COVID-19. Are they right?