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Misleading claims about 'rigged' postal votes before Italian elections

Users have falsely claimed that the polls will be marred by "voter fraud".

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Fact check: Did 1,200 climate experts sign viral misinformation?

A document claiming that 'there is no climate emergency' has been circulating on social media.

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Swiss police investigate fake online ad campaign about energy wasting

The unofficial posters urged citizens to report their neighbours if they overheat their homes this coming winter.

Sweden

Russia's actions in Ukraine see Sweden beef up disinformation fight

The national agency tasked with vigilance over external threats to Swedish society says they've been in demand from political parties and civil society for more information, ahead of the general election.

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Sweden

Why this viral image is not proof of 'climate hysteria' in Sweden

The post has been reshared online ahead of Sunday's general election.

Tech News

Twitter finally starts testing an 'edit' button. Would you pay for it?

“We’re hoping that with the availability of Edit Tweet, tweeting will feel more approachable and less stressful,” Twitter said in a statement.

World News

Twitter failed to tackle LGBTQ monkeypox hate speech, says study

False claims about the LGBTQ community have skyrocketed online after the virus outbreak in May.

Tech News

How short YouTube clips can ‘vaccinate’ users against disinformation

The study used short cartoons in YouTube’s advert slots to familiarise people with common manipulation techniques.

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This viral photo of the dry Loire riverbed is missing some context

The image shows a tributary near Loireauxence, where the river usually dries in hot summer weather.

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Five of the most viral misinformation posts since Ukraine war began

Misleading rumours about war crimes, refugees and Ukraine's president have all been widely spread online.

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Fact check: Do 25% of UK hosts want to kick out Ukrainian refugees?

Russian state media have claimed that many British families who are hosting Ukrainian refugees now want to kick them out.

Tech News

How RT misinformation on Ukraine is circumventing EU’s sanctions

The EU banned content from state-backed Russia Today from reaching Europe. Pro-Kremlin misinformation from RT is still easily accessible online.

The Cube

Misleading beer festival video claims to show Italian farmers' protest

The footage actually shows an organised tractor beer festival that celebrates the local agriculture industry.

USA

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones told to pay $49m over Sandy Hook lies

The parents of a child killed in the 2012 US school shooting said Jones' false claims that it was a hoax caused them a decade of trauma, threats and harassment.

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Does Spain's fake monkeypox victim highlight perils of social media?

As monkeypox cases continue to grow, some people with non-related skin conditions have been falsely accused of having the virus.

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YouTube to remove harmful or misleading abortion-related content

The big tech platform said it was to begin removing certain harmful or false abortion-related content.

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Fact check: Ukrainian protesters were not dragged off a road in Italy

A misleading video has falsely claimed that Italian citizens were physically removing Ukrainian refugees from blocked roads, "frustrated" with anti-war protests.

Culture news

Telegram has a Holocaust denial problem

A new survey by UNESCO has found a shocking amount of Holocaust denial and distortion across social media platforms, with Telegram the worst offender.

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Fact-check: 80,000 people did not protest Belgian support for Ukraine

Russian state TV misleadingly claimed that all protesting on 20 June wanted the Belgian government to stop sending aid to Kyiv.

USA

US lawmakers demand action from Google over 'fake abortion clinics'

A report has found that fake anti-abortion websites appear for Google users in key US states.