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US Election 2024: Election Experts Warn of Potential “Red Mirage” in 2024; Delayed Mail-In Ballot Counting Could Fuel Misinformation

As the U.S. heads into the 2024 presidential election, experts are sounding the alarm on the phenomenon known as the "red mirage" or "blue shift." This trend, where an early Republican lead on election night can disappear as mail-in ballots are counted, has become a focal point for misinformation. With...

What Misinformation Sparked Riots In England and Northern Ireland Following A Dance Party Attack?

A single LinkedIn post that was later removed for spreading false claims has been linked to widespread riots across England and Northern Ireland. This unrest was triggered by a stabbing incident at a children’s dance party on July 29, which was amplified by misinformation alleging that the suspect was an...

Fake Accounts Using Stolen Photos to Promote Trump on X

Trier, Germany — A recent CNN investigation has uncovered a deceptive online campaign involving fake social media accounts using stolen photos of European influencers to promote former President Donald Trump and his 2024 running mate, Senator JD Vance. The probe, conducted in collaboration with the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR),...

UK Unrest: Far-Right Protests Lead To Violence And Clashes Across Multiple Cities

Protests organized by far-right groups have erupted across several UK cities in reaction to false information about a stabbing incident in Southport. The unrest has spread to Liverpool, Manchester, Sunderland, Hull, Belfast, and Leeds, with escalating clashes between demonstrators and police throughout the day. Widespread Violence and Clashes In Liverpool,...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Asserts BJP’s Commitment to Constitution, Denounces Congress Allegations

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has categorically refuted all the allegations made by the Congress party regarding the BJP's alleged intentions to amend the Constitution. The Defence Minister asserted the BJP has no intentions of altering the constitution or abolishig reservation policies. These remarks by Singh came in response to Congress...