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Fake Ukrainian Assassination Attempt on Tucker Carlson Hits Millions on X via Russian Disinfo Laundering Scheme

Oct 14, 2024
The creators of the disinformation claiming Ukraine plotted to assassinate Tucker Carlson did not intend for it to be used inside Russia: they designed it specifically to target U.S. audiences. That is evident from the fact that no major Russian state-controlled news outlets reported the “breaking news” about the alleged plot despite their weeks-long fixation on every minor detail of Carlson’s visit to Moscow.
How Russian flag hoisting signals influence operations in Nigeria

How Russian flag hoisting signals influence operations in Nigeria

Oct 14, 2024
The #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria held in August 2024 took a new turn on its third day as some young Nigerians, particularly in the northern part of the country, were seen displaying the Russian flag, a move condemned by the federal government as “treasonable.”
GlobalFact 11: Fact-checkers critique tech giants’ efforts

GlobalFact 11: Fact-checkers critique tech giants’ efforts

Oct 14, 2024
Stakeholders at GlobalFact 11 have criticised tech platforms for their insufficient efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation globally.

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