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Social Media Giants Are "Silent Allies" of Russian Bots and Kremlin Intelligence, Poland Warns
united24media.com/world/social-media-giants-are-silent-allies-of-russian-bots-and-kremlin-intelligence-poland-warns-23749
Vladimir Putin sees Africa as fertile ground for seeding his poisonous ideas. We explain why Russia’s disinformation efforts are like matryoshka dolls ... Show more
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Key FactsTrump Targets Ilhan Omar With Citizenship Allegations
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- According to the article, Homeland Security officials raided Omar’s Minnesota home on Monday.
- The administration alleges that Omar and her family falsified documents for her U.S. citizenship when she was 17.
- A previous search for evidence was eventually abandoned because of insufficient proof, the Washington Post reported.
- According to the article, Somali Americans have above-average labor participation and contribute an estimated $8 billion annually to Minnesota’s economy.
the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies.— Ilhan Omar described the raid on her Minnesota home as 'the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies'.
The Bulwark 17h
JD Vance Is a Sociopath: Oh, I’m sorry. Is my rhetoric imperfect?
thebulwark.com/p/jd-vance-is-a-sociopath
The Insider Oct 21
Putin’s “Doppelgängers”: The Insider gets inside the operations of the Kremlin's foreign disinformation network
theins.press/en/inv/298359
Fox News Relentlessly Mocked For Blaming Talarico For MAGA Conspiracy Theories: Plenty of people on social media didn’t think it was Talarico’s job to protect ...
huffpost.com/entry/fox-news-thinks-james-talarico-should-have-stopped-maga-from-spreading-conspiracy-theory-about-him_n_6acfed4ce4b0bfd256545d4e
"I would never play for Germany again!" Former DFB player voices explosive conspiracy theory
spox.com/fussball/news/ich-wuerde-nie-wieder-fuer-deutschland-spielen-ehemaliger-dfb-kicker-aeussert-brisante-verschwoerungstheorie/bltd245e00ff2706c4f
Key FactsKerem Demirbay says he regrets Germany appearances
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Speaking to Turkish YouTuber Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the 33-year-old said he would reject another call-up because of his Turkish heritage.
- He represented Turkey at youth level and said he had unsuccessfully sought a senior call-up for 18 months.
- He debuted against Denmark in 2017 and scored against Cameroon during the Confederations Cup in his second appearance.
- After Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen, he joined Galatasaray Istanbul in 2023 and has played for Kasimpasa since January 2026.
If they called me again today, I wouldn’t go.— Kerem Demirbay, in an interview with Turkish YouTuber Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, about his DFB call-up
internazionale.it Oct 21
Poland says social media firms are ‘silent ally’ of Russia, threatens fines: WARSAW, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Social media platforms are a “silent ally” of Russia in a ...
internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/10/21/poland-says-social-media-firms-are-silent-ally-of-russia-threatens-fines
The Insider Oct 22
“Write like a 38-year-old Israeli woman”: The Kremlin used fake media and fabricated “experts” to spread disinformation in Israel
theins.press/en/inv/298619
NZ First candidates float 'great replacement' conspiracy theory: References to a white nationalist conspiracy theory from NZ First politicians are ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/21/nz-first-candidates-reference-great-replacement-conspiracy-theory/
MAGA Conspiracy Theory Flops In Spectacular Fashion: 'Such S**t Work, Bro': Experts argue the debunked claims still used up critical preelection airtime.
huffpost.com/entry/maga-backfires-debunked-james-talarico-mental-health-conspiracy_n_6acd4871e4b0447f8d475277
Covert Russian Group Targets James Talarico With Baseless Claims in Texas Senate Race
nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/texas-senate-race-russia-influence.html
The Bulwark Oct 12
MAGA’s Talarico Mental Breakdown Conspiracy Implodes—Instantly: The holes in this one were evident pretty quickly. Now the big question is will there be lawsuits ...
thebulwark.com/p/maga-james-talarico-mental-breakdown-conspiracy-theory-implodes-sortor-amacher-lindner
MAGA Conspiracy Theory on Dem Star Takes Devastating New Hit: It’s the second enormous dagger stabbed into the bizarre theory’s heart.
thedailybeast.com/maga-conspiracy-theory-on-james-talarico-takes-devastating-new-hit
Russia Is Using an Army of Bots to Push Fake US Election Videos: State-backed Matryoshka campaign targeting Democrats inflates view counts of fabricated stories ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-10-16/russian-bots-manipulate-view-counts-on-fake-videos-ahead-of-us-midterms
Paid articlePaywall Dem Star Mocks MAGA’s Wild Conspiracy Theories: James Talarico reemerged this weekend at Austin City Limits.
thedailybeast.com/democrat-star-james-talarico-shrugs-off-maga-conspiracies
He followed a debunked conspiracy theory to claim a tax refund. So why did the CRA agree to a $40M payout?
cbc.ca/news/canada/sovereign-citizens-tax-refunds-9.7381911
At the White House: Katie Zacharia Ends Her First Appearance as Trump's New Spokesperson After Just a Few Minutes
spiegel.de/ausland/katie-zacharia-beendet-ersten-auftritt-als-neue-sprecherin-von-donald-trump-nach-wenigen-minuten-a-6043a857-30c4-4215-bea0-7dd0525fb44e
Trump’s New Mouthpiece Caught Pushing Jaw-Dropping Claims: The incoming White House press secretary’s old posts are coming back to haunt her.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-new-mouthpiece-katie-zacharia-caught-pushing-jaw-dropping-conspiracy-claims
Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories: Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-conspiracy-theorist-b3064907.html
Key FactsTrump Announces Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- President Trump announced the selection of 41-year-old Zacharia on Friday afternoon.
- Since June, Zacharia has advised Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social.
- She briefly served as spokeswoman for then-Secretary Kristi Noem and frequently appeared on conservative media.
- Efforts to bar three news organizations from White House grounds are being challenged in court.
She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning.— Donald Trump on Truth Social, praising Katie Zacharia after her appointment as White House press secretary.
Tomas Čeponis is a staff sergeant in the Lithuanian armed forces and an expert on strategic communication and hybrid threats ... Show more
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News & E-Mail at t-online | Politics, Sports, Entertainment & Advice
Trump’s press secretary Katie Zacharia has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/katie-zacharia-conspiracy-theory-trump-press-secretary-bananas-b3066027.html
Key FactsKalshi bettors wager on Zacharia leaving by year-end
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Kalshi gave Zacharia a two-percent chance of leaving within a week, but a 99-percent chance before January 1, 2027.
- At her debut, Zacharia praised Trump, answered only three questions, and partly read from a prepared script.
- Zacharia said the White House had asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, providing no further details.
- An administration official told MS NOW that Zacharia needed rapid improvement and referenced Anthony Scaramucci’s 10-day tenure.
"President Trump is fighting and delivering for American workers every minute of every day," Zacharia gushed about her boss.— Katie Zacharia, White House Press Secretary, during her inaugural press briefing.
Fake news debunked: Only 21 000 refugees receive social grants in SA, not 3 million
news24.com/politics/fake-news-debunked-only-21-000-refugees-receive-social-grants-in-sa-not-3-million-20261016-0903
Paid articlePaywall MAGA Governor Candidate Busted Hanging Out With QAnon’s Biggest Nut: Something is happening in New York which is surely not a coincidence, our must-read ...
thedailybeast.com/maga-candidate-bruce-blakeman-busted-hanging-out-with-qanons-biggest-nut
The Spectator Oct 12
Burnham’s Brexit conspiracy theory hits the buffers: Oh dear. Andy Burnham’s attempt to smear Brexit as the product of a sinister Russian disinformation campaign ...
spectator.com/article/burnhams-brexit-conspiracy-theory-hits-the-buffers/
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EWN Oct 12
Govt warns social media users over anti-migrant violence and disinformation: The committee expressed deep concern over the spread of inflammatory and misleading ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/12/govt-warns-social-media-users-over-anti-migrant-violence-and-fake-news
Republican fumbles Jack Smith conspiracy theory and calls Trump prosecutor ‘dirtbag’ in testy hearing
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/eric-schmitt-jack-smith-hearing-atlanta-text-messages-b3058418.html
Key FactsSmith Defends Subpoena of Lindsey Graham’s Phone Records
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- At a September 29 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Darline Graham clashed with Jack Smith over subpoenaed phone records.
- Smith said Lindsey Graham was not a target, but likely would have testified and found Trump’s claims false.
- The subpoena covered records from Republican lawmakers and groups, not call content; Cruz cited about 20 percent of Senate Republicans.
- Smith said secrecy reflected concerns that Trump and his allies might destroy evidence or intimidate witnesses.
"Do you know what I think? I just think you were trying to bully my brother and other allies of President Trump. You caused my brother and a lot of other senators a lot of stress, and that makes me sick," she claimed. "You should be ashamed of yourself."— Sen. Darline Graham during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Sept. 29, 2026
UK’s disinformation defence centre ‘will not get new powers’: A Whitehall source said the National Centre for Information Defence, announced by Andy Burnham last ...
thetimes.com/uk/technology-uk/article/andy-burnham-national-centre-information-defence-cybersecurity-cqd0fn22d
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Live: France summons Iran ambassador over 'disinformation campaign' on student protests
france24.com/en/france/20261007-live-france-suspends-stun-grenade-use-school-protests-after-15-year-old-loses-hand
US pressured EU to withdraw sponsorship of disinformation conference: That panel is called “USA as a FIMI threat: adapt, acknowledge, push back ...
premiumtimesng.com/foreign/world-foreign/915570-us-pressured-eu-to-withdraw-sponsorship-of-disinformation-conference.html
MAGA watches another conspiracy theory blow up in its face: Two weeks ago, GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri saw his conspiracy theory about former special ...
cnn.com/2026/10/12/politics/talarico-conspiracy-theory-maga-trump
Trump’s New Press Secretary Busted Peddling Bonkers Nazi Claim: The new White House press secretary spread a conspiracy about the abortion pill.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-new-press-secretary-busted-peddling-bonkers-nazi-claim
CyberNews Oct 12
Key FactsCloudflare Reports Sharp Drop in Yandex Bot Traffic
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: golem.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: golem.de
- Cloudflare monitoring indicates Russian bot traffic sharply declined in recent days after attacks damaged several Yandex data centers.
- After the Sasovo data center was attacked on October 8, the figure initially fell to about 57 percent.
- A subsequent weekend attack disabled Yandex’s larger Kaluga campus; at least 84 services are currently unavailable.
- The article describes Ukrainian airstrikes as a direct response to earlier Russian attacks on Ukrainian data centers, some causing outages.
Did Russia interfere with Brexit? Here’s what we know after Andy Burnham’s bombshell claim
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/russia-brexit-interference-andy-burnham-b3065121.html
Ukraine's security agency claims that Russia is impersonating official government sites to spread disinformation and collect personal data. #TheCube ➡️ l.euronews.com
"We are now being attacked" - | German intelligence services warn of Russia: Disinformation, attempted attacks, threat of war: Germany's intelligence ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/wir-werden-jetzt-angegriffen-deutsche-geheimdienste-warnen-vor-russland/100257696.html
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US lobbies allies to cut ties to anti-disinformation conference over panel critical of Washington, sources say
reuters.com/world/americas/us-lobbies-allies-cut-ties-anti-disinformation-conference-over-panel-critical-2026-10-07/
CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190 million, including gold bars
techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/cia-officer-admits-to-creating-fake-top-secret-government-program-to-steal-over-190-million-including-gold-bars/
Gianni Infantino's FIFA Accuses UEFA of a "Disinformation Campaign": In the battle for power in soccer, Gianni Infantino is pulling out all the stops ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball/gianni-infantinos-fifa-wirft-uefa-desinformationskampagne-vor-accg-201272031.html
Home affairs refers asylum disinformation fight to IEC: False claims about asylum ruling spark warnings of potential social unrest
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-07-home-affairs-refers-asylum-disinformation-fight-to-iec/
EWN Oct 07
Home Affairs rebukes 'disinformation campaign' over ConCourt asylum ruling: The department said false claims are circulating that Minister of Home Affairs Leon ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/07/home-affairs-rebukes-disinformation-campaign-over-concourt-asylum-ruling
Russian spies are forging Ukrainian government websites - | why this could be dangerous for you too
op-online.de/welt/ukraine-warnt-vor-gefaelschten-webseiten-russischer-geheimdienste-zr-94528279.html
Antisemitic conspiracy theories blaming Israel and Jews for Wednesday’s alleged attempt to crash an Israel-bound flydubai flight spread online within minutes ... Show more
Conspiracy theories about flydubai attack spread across social media, reports find | The Times of Israel
Conspiracy theories about flydubai attack spread across social media, reports find | The Times of Israel
Speaker Mike Johnson said opposition to data centers “is a Chinese psyop,” adding, “I really believe that. That’s not a conspiracy theory.”
arabtimes Oct 02
Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar Is a 'True Hero,' UAE Adviser Says — But Warns Against Conspiracy Theories
arabtimesonline.com/news/flydubai-pilot-smit-machchhar-is-a-true-hero-uae-adviser-says-but-warns-against-conspiracy-theories/
Manchester City CEO Soriano says guilty verdicts are ‘a Premier League conspiracy theory’
theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/29/manchester-city-ceo-soriano-says-guilty-verdicts-are-a-premier-league-conspiracy-theory
Mossad hand and more: How conspiracy theories on the flydubai hijack scare are taking off
firstpost.com/explainers/mossad-netanyahu-israel-conspiracy-theories-on-flydubai-hijack-are-taking-off-14049851.html
Katie Miller’s ‘Favorite Conspiracy Theory’ Backfires Spectacularly: The Trump official turned podcaster revealed her pick without a hint of irony.
thedailybeast.com/katie-millers-favorite-conspiracy-theory-backfires-spectacularly/
RFK Jr says he’s investigating ‘chemtrails’ conspiracy theory
UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
bbc.com/news/articles/c6rerlq99w30o
UK launches new agency to combat AI-amplified disinformation from Russia: Prime Minister Andy Burnham also announced plans for the new National Centre for ...
wionews.com/world/uk-launches-new-agency-to-combat-ai-amplified-disinformation-from-russia-1790167936444
The Prime Minister said the Kremlin had used a disinformation campaign to stoke “division” and sow “despair” in the UK during his first speech at the United ... Show more
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: "Reading newspapers is the best weapon against disinformation"
rundschau-online.de/80jahre/friedrich-merz-zeitunglesen-das-beste-mittel-gegen-desinformation-1373479
Patrick Clancy's New Wife Blasts 'Twisted' Narratives: 'I Was Just A Girl That Met A Guy'
huffpost.com/entry/patrick-clancy-new-wife-rachel-danis-twisted-narratives-60-minutes-clip_n_6aad3dfae4b07bc48dddd5a8
Charlie Kirk Was Shot a Year Ago. The Conspiracy Theories Are More Rampant Than Ever
wired.com/story/charlie-kirk-was-shot-a-year-ago-the-conspiracy-theories-are-more-rampant-than-ever/
Key FactsExperts Question Erika Kirk’s Appeal Among Gen Z Women
Sep 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- One week after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Erika Kirk reportedly assumed the organization’s chairmanship and chief executive role.
- Experts doubt a major influx of young women because Kirk’s messaging conflicts with their priorities.
- In 2024, young women favored Harris by 18 points, while young men favored Trump by 14 points.
- According to Corey Seemiller’s recent data, 23% of Gen Z men versus 13% of women wanted marriage to avoid loneliness.
Charlie Kirk came and converted the young men. Erika Kirk is coming to convert the young women.— Tyler Bowyer on X (Twitter), September 19, 2025
Putin exploiting Brexit to sow disinformation in Britain, Burnham tells UN: The prime minister unveiled plans for a new National Centre for Information Defence ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/burnham-russia-uk-online-activity-b3054706.html
On ‘60 Minutes’ Patrick Clancy says he and wife starting a family : Clancy addressed “the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/09/20/metro/patrick-clancy-60-minutes-interview/
Key FactsPatrick Clancy discusses forgiveness and starting a new family
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
- In his first television interview since September 4, Clancy discussed grief, forgiveness, and perinatal mental health.
- Through counsel, Lindsay Clancy admitted strangling the three children and argued she suffered from postpartum psychosis.
- Callan initially survived but died after four days in hospital in Clancy’s arms.
- Clancy also discussed starting a new family with Rachel Danis, whom he married in New York City in April.
"My life has changed since I met Rachel in such a positive way," Clancy said.— Patrick Clancy, speaking about meeting his wife Rachel Danis and starting a new life with her, during his '60 Minutes' interview.
Crowd Cheers as RFK Jr. Says the Government Will Investigate “Chemtrails”: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that the government will look into chemtrails ...
futurism.com/science-energy/crowd-cheers-rfk-government-investigate-chemtrails
Truth or Fake - US Midterms: Russian disinformation campaign targets Democrats: With US midterm elections now less than two months away, a series of videos have ...
france24.com/en/tv-shows/truth-or-fake/20260917-us-midterms-russian-disinformation-campaign-targets-democrats
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds: The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online ...
nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/russia-election-disinformation-us-intelligence.html
Biggest NFL Stories of Week 2! Plus, Billy Gil’s Pre-Facts.: Listen to this episode from The Ringer NFL Show on Spotify. Tom, Sheil, and Billy Gil get together ...
open.spotify.com/episode/2a8JD4uoGa3fqGRZ69pwGM
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the Russian threat was already “inside the house”, and accused Russia of waging a “hybrid war” against European ... Show more
defence-blog.com Sep 16
Disinformation follows latest Russia-linked drone incident in Poland: A suspected Russian drone crossed from Belarus into Lithuanian airspace this week before ...
defence-blog.com/disinformation-follows-latest-russia-linked-drone-incident-in-poland/
Trump Launches Jaw-Dropping AI Conspiracy Theory Self-Own: The president made a wild claim as experts sound the alarms on artificial intelligence.
www2.thedailybeast.com/trump-launches-jaw-dropping-ai-conspiracy-theory-self-own
The most well-known conspiracy theories about 9/11 - | and what became of them: The US government itself blew up the towers! Around 9/11, bizarre conspiracy ...
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Observer: Massive disinformation ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt election
sueddeutsche.de/politik/landtagswahl-sachsen-anhalt-beobachter-massive-desinformation-vor-sachsen-anhalt-wahl-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-260907-930-646471
As Netanyahu Threatens Libel Suit, Haaretz ‘Stands By Its Reporting’ on 10/7 Attack
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25 years on from 9/11, millions still believe it was an inside job. Why?#DWFactcheck #9/11 #conspiracy #US #WorldTradeCenter #twintowers Do you remember where you were when you heard ... Show more
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On paper, the Social Design Agency looks like a harmless PR firm. In reality, thousands of leaked internal files reveal it as a frontline weapon in Russian ... Show more
Türkiye and Somalia are describing their relationship as entering a new era, one built on trust, development, defence and strategic cooperation ... Show more
A Russian disinformation campaign is doctoring celebrity videos to meddle in the midterms
ms.now/news/russia-election-influencing-campaign-targeting-democrats
Patrick Clancy's Lawyer Says Police Have Been Notified About 'Destructive Defamation Campaign'
huffpost.com/entry/patrick-clancys-lawyer-says-police-have-been-notified-over-destructive-defamation-campaign_n_6aa0167de4b086ecc55d606c
"Despicable and treacherous": Sara Netanyahu threatens lawsuit over conspiracy theory about October 7th
n-tv.de/politik/Sara-Netanjahu-droht-Klage-wegen-Verschwoerungstheorie-zum-7-Oktober-id31258463.html
