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WATCH: Anger and misinformation fuel clashes near Downing Street

Violence erupted near British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence in London as hundreds of protesters clashed with police following the killing of three girls in Southport.

The Cube

Did Zelenskyy’s wife spend €4 million in aid money on a Bugatti?

Social media users are accusing Olena Zelenska, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wife, of using millions in taxpayers’ money to purchase a hypercar not yet released to the market. The Cube takes a look.

The Cube

Euro 2024-linked misinformation takes aim at minorities

The UEFA European Championship is entering its final stages, but what should be a celebration of European football has been clouded by false claims online designed to stir up hatred against marginalised groups.

Tech News

Leading AI chatbots are spewing Russian misinformation, study finds

“This unvirtuous cycle means falsehoods are generated, repeated, and validated by AI platforms,” the study said.

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The Cube

Operation Overload: Pro-Russians flooding newsrooms with fake news

A new report says that the scheme also seeks to amplify certain fake narratives by having reporters publish their debunks and share them far and wide.

Tech News

AI chatbots are ‘intentionally’ spreading election disinformation

An updated report has concluded that most tech companies have not made enough changes to their platforms to stop them spreading false information.

Tech News

Why do AI chatbots sometimes give false or misleading answers?

We take a look at why artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots show false or misleading information to users.

Tech News

How an 'anxious' Europe can stop foreign interference in elections

Weeks from the European elections, there have been many public instances of foreign interference. This is what is being done to limit its impact.

Tech News

Computer game could help students better spot fake news - study

A computer game where you play the bad guys can help students better spot disinformation techniques, a new study shows.

World News

Amnesty International warns of global disregard for international law

The human rights organisation said the world's most powerful governments have set at tone of disregard for international rules and values.

The Cube

European elections: Top tips to avoid misinformation

Ahead of the European elections, The Cube takes you through some of the ways to spot and protect yourself against dubious claims and harmful discourse online.

Tech News

US celebrities used in disinformation campaign against Maia Sandu

A new report outlines an effort to use US celebrities via Cameo to target the president of Moldova.

The Cube

Did Israel use misleading images to claim it wasn't blocking Gaza aid?

Israel published, then deleted, a controversial video in which it claims it is not blocking aid deliveries to Gaza. Euronews' Sophia Khatsenkova investigates.

Tech News

French agency uncovers pro-Russian propaganda network

A report from French authorities outlined a Russian disinformation network including at least 193 sites.

The Cube

Altered video shows Pope calling Catholic Church 'mother of harlots'

A decade-old video has recently resurfaced claiming to show the Pope revealing his secret agenda to control the world and chastising Christians for watching The Hobbit and Game of Thrones. The Cube takes a closer look.

Tech News

Meta gets tougher on AI-generated misinformation

Meta is getting tougher on misinformation as countries across the world hold elections this year.

Tech News

Meta's manipulated media policy is 'incoherent', oversight board says

A board set up to provide judgments on online freedom of expression for Meta urged the company to alter its policy on manipulated media.

Europe News

EU leaders 'alert' after Latvian MEP accused of spying for Russia

The European Parliament President has said EU leaders are ‘on the alert’ after a Latvian MEP was accused of spying for Russia.

Euronews Tech Talks

Can a single photo published on social media ruin our lives?

The speed at which AI deepfake technology generate fake news is concerning. They can recreate videos of politicians or television presenters, manipulating their mouths to utter words they've never spoken.

Climate

‘Information crisis’: Four ways climate lies are spreading in 2023

We’re grappling with a climate ‘information crisis’ on X, Facebook and Instagram, disinformation experts say.