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Facebook stalling report on human rights impact in India, allege whistleblowers

Papers leaked by Frances Haugen revealed users in India were inundated with fake news and anti-Muslim posts

YouTube is major conduit of fake news, factcheckers say

Platform is not doing enough to tackle spread of falsehoods, claims letter signed by 80 groups

Chinese media in fake news claims over Swiss scientist critical of US

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Five Of The Worst Things Viktor Orban Has Done

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban is unlike most state leaders Downing Street rolls out the red carpet for.

Eurovision Winner Did Not Take Drugs During Live Final, Test Results Confirm

Eurovision bosses have confirmed that this year’s winner Damiano David – of the Italian band Måneskin – has undergone a voluntary drug test following this year’s live final, the results of which came back negative.

Nothing Like BBC's Diana Interview Must 'Ever Happen Again', Says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has said the BBC must take “every possible step” to make sure “nothing like” its interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, “ever happens again”.

Prince William and Prince Harry Blast BBC In Scathing Statements Over Martin Bashir’s ‘Deceitful’ Princess Diana Interview

Prince William and Prince Harry have issued stinging attacks on the BBC over Martin Bashir’s Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales.

5 Things Missing From Boris Johnson's Queen's Speech

Boris Johnson has set out his programme for government in the latest Queen’s Speech.

Falun Gong-aligned media push fake news about Democrats and Chinese communists

The Epoch Times, believed to be linked to the Chinese religious movement, is part of an anti-CCP influence operation tapping into the US right, according to a media watchdog

Prince Harry joins US initiative to tackle fake news

Commission on Information Disorder aims to address ‘avalanche of misinformation’, says Harry

Blocking Australian news shows Facebook's pledge to fight misinformation is farcical | Belinda Barnet

In deciding to remove the main source of fact-checked information on its platform, the company has ensured that its product is suddenly less valuableFacebook blocks health departments, charities and its own pages in botched Australia news banIn the middle of a global pandemic and on the back of an announcement that it will ban fake news about vaccines, Facebook on Thursday announced that it is stopping Australians from sharing or viewing any real news in Australia.

Humour over rumour? The world can learn a lot from Taiwan’s approach to fake news | Arwa Mahdawi

Matt Hancock should spend less time watching Hollywood films and more time studying the Asian country’s innovative approach to misinformation

Is condemning GB News before it's started a good use of the left's energy? | Zoe Williams

It might seem the last thing we need, but if the channel avoids fake news we can live with it – it may not even be that popular

Channel 4 under fire for deepfake Queen's Christmas message

Broadcaster says video, showing digitally altered monarch reflecting on Prince Harry, intended as warning about fake news

News and How to Use It by Alan Rusbridger review – a captivating A to Z guide

The former Guardian editor offers a compelling tour of journalism and why it matters

The Crown's fake history is as corrosive as fake news | Simon Jenkins

The popular TV series about the royal family is reality hijacked as propaganda, and a cowardly abuse of artistic licence

Woolworths high street 'relaunch' turns out to be fake news

Several news organisations run stories after unverified Twitter account called @UKWoolworths said store would be returning

Trump tweets fake news story from satirical conservative website

President Trump on Friday tweeted a fake news story published by the Babylon Bee, a satirical website for Christian conservatives, mocking Twitter for blocking users from sharing an unconfirmed report about Joe Biden's son.

Bizarre Russian Disinformation Campaign Claims UK Covid Vaccine Will Turn You Into A Monkey

A Russian fake news campaign aiming to undermine the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine is claiming that it could turn people into monkeys.

Egypt journalist arrested over coverage of detainee's death

A prominent Egyptian journalist who reported on a young man’s death in police custody has been detained on charges of reporting fake news, his employer said Friday, the latest blow to press freedoms in the country.

Scouts to tackle fake news as part of UK badge relaunch

Being able to spot difference between facts and opinions is among skills required

BBC a bulwark against pandemic of fake news, Tony Hall to argue

Outgoing director general to say corporation can persuade UK public to take up vaccineCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe BBC plays such a critical role in countering misinformation that according to international health chiefs it could positively influence the take-up of any vaccine during the Covid-19 pandemic, the broadcaster’s outgoing director general is expected to tell television executives.

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White House Reportedly Asked How To Get A New President's Face On Mount Rushmore

A White House aide asked South Dakota governor Kristi Noem last year how an interested party might go about adding another giant presidential face to Mount Rushmore, a source told The New York Times.

Winston Churchill waged war on paper over 'fake news' photo caption

Depicted as a warmonger, the future PM had a very modern dislike of media criticism, reveals new book

WhatsApp launches factcheck feature aimed at viral messages

Users will be able to check truthfulness of messages that have come via five or more people

James Murdoch Quits News Corp Board Over Editorial Disagreements

James Murdoch has resigned from the board of his family’s news behemoth, News Corp, due to disagreements over editorial content published by the company’s notoriously right-wing outlets, The Daily Beast has confirmed.

Tom Cotton Cries ‘Fake News’ When ‘Fox & Friends’ Directly Quotes Him on Slavery

The hosts of Fox & Friends waited until the final moments of their interview with Sen.

Exclusive: Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court on former employee's complaint

An Indian court has summoned Alibaba and its founder Jack Ma in a case in which a former employee in India says he was wrongfully fired after objecting to what he saw as censorship and fake news on company apps, documents seen by Reuters showed.

Donald Trump Cries 'Fake News' In Coronavirus Tweet Full Of... Fake News

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How Coronavirus Injected New Life Into The Anti-Vaxxer Movement

Scientists hoped the battle against coronavirus would be won in the laboratory. According to the latest updates, a vaccine could be ready to roll out to the public in a matter of months.

MMA and QAnon: How fake news and conspiracies permeated the octagon

As more conservative fans flock to a sport they view as MAGA-friendly, there has been a noticeable rise in fake news, fringe conspiracy theories and right-wing extremism around the UFC

What Is PizzaGate And Why Does Robbie Williams Think It Might Be True?

Up until 2016, a child trafficking and paedophile network was being run by a high-ranking politician from the basement of a pizza shop in Washington DC that also hosted satanic rituals using babies as their victims.

Twitter Slaps Donald Trump's 'Racist Baby' Post With Manipulated Media Warning

Twitter has flagged one of Donald Trump’s tweets with a ‘manipulated media’ warning after the president shared a fake news clip titled “Terrified todler [sic] runs from racist baby”.

Most Australians say social media platforms should block misleading political ads

Survey finds 64% of Australians are worried about fake news on the internet, while a quarter think determining truth is not the role of technology companies

Brazil police raid presidential allies in fake news probe

Brazil's federal police searched the homes and offices of allies of President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday in an investigation into alleged fake news attacks on social media against the country's Supreme Court.

Coronavirus: PM Under Pressure To Sack Top Aide Dominic Cummings, And Four Other Stories You Need To Know

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Nadine Dorries Shared Video That Doctored Keir Starmer's Child Grooming Remarks

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Rachel Riley Calls Out Eamonn Holmes’ ‘Ridiculous’ And ‘Dangerous’ Comments About 5G And Coronavirus

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David Tennant Takes Swipe At Eamonn Holmes While Guest Hosting Have I Got News For You

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Expose fake news by using a digital kitemark to guarantee quality, urges ITN

Broadcaster tells Lords that internet companies must face penalties for uploading potentially ‘lethal’ misinformation

We're Still In Danger Of Lockdown Riots Unless We Can Keep A Lid On The Tinder Box

Boredom, isolation, fake news and financial concerns – there’s a lot at play right now when it comes to the physical and mental wellbeing of the British public.

We're Still In Danger Of Lockdown Riots Unless We Keep A Lid On The Tinder Box

Boredom, isolation, fake news and financial concerns – there’s a lot at play right now when it comes to the physical and mental wellbeing of the British public.

How To Stay Physically And Mentally Fit During Lockdown

We’re all experiencing a very different time in our lives, with many of us having to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social media no longer tolerates toxic lies? Don't believe a word of it

Conspiracy theories put lives at risk. But how much do Google and Facebook care?

Bolsonaro Seen Tapping Ally to Head Justice Ministry Amid Crisis

(Bloomberg) -- President Jair Bolsonaro is expected to nominate a close ally to head Brazil’s justice ministry, replacing a previous cabinet member who accused him of trying to meddle in police investigations, according to Folha de S.

Trump says briefings 'not worth the effort' amid fallout from disinfectant comments

The president remained behind closed doors after advisers reportedly warned him that the briefings were hurting his campaignAfter more than a month of near-daily White House coronavirus press briefings, Donald Trump stayed behind closed doors on Saturday after advisers reportedly warned the president that his appearances were hurting his campaign.

Trump backs US health secretary, lashes media

President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed reports he was considering sacking health secretary Alex Azar as criticism mounts over the US response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump Attacks Media During Twitter Meltdown Following Disinfectant Remarks

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No, The First Volunteer In The UK's Vaccine Trials Hasn't Died

The government have been forced to debunk fake news stories circulating widely online amongst anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists which falsely claim that the first volunteer in a human trial of a coronavirus vaccine has died.

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New Zealand defends strict Covid quarantine after pregnant journalist ‘had to turn to Taliban’ for help

Charlotte Bellis, a journalist, says she was forced to return to Afghanistan after her application was met with ‘clauses and technicalities and confusion’

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After discovering the creative joys of collaborative vocal improvisation, the Suffolk singer wants to help people reach into their hearts and bring out their voices

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Singer shares letter from Congressmen Charlie Crist and Eric Swalwell on Instagram, saying she was ‘immediately flattered’

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