fake news
Coverage of fake news in the Nexus archive.
- Bangladesh Truth Seeker
A journalist in Bangladesh is debunking fake news amid political upheaval to protect the nation's democratic future.
- Nigeria: Fake News Fueling Insecurity, Says Information Minister
Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, warned that fake news, misinformation, and hate speech are being used by criminal elements to fuel insecurity and undermine national unity.
- Kenya: Kindiki Breaks Silence On Fake News Over Ruto Fallout
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed as 'fake news' reports claiming he had been stripped of key government responsibilities.
- Trump bashes 'fake news,' stokes 2028 furore in press gala rerun
US President Donald Trump criticized the 'fake news media' and discussed running for a third or fourth term at a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The event, held at the Waldorf Astoria, followed a prior assassination attempt, with heightened security measures in place. Trump also joked about his third-term ambitions, which are constitutionally prohibited, and attacked journalists and political opponents during the speech.
- Trump condemns violence, slams press at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, condemning political violence that led to its postponement and criticizing the press and prominent Democrats. He made jokes about journalists wearing bulletproof vests and attacked reporters like CNN's Kaitlin Collins and Jake Tapper, while referencing a shooting incident that injured a Secret Service agent and prompted the event's initial cancellation.
- Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal seeks action against fake news
Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal called for action against fake news and distributed awards to senior journalists. The event also recognized meritorious children of journalists and took place at the Kandgal Hanumantharaya Ranga Mandir.
- Karnataka to launch Information disorder tackling unit to counter fake news and hate speech
Karnataka is launching a unit to tackle information disorder by countering fake news and hate speech. The initiative aims to mitigate the spread of misinformation and harmful content.
- Donald Trump accuses 'fake news' of wanting US to lose Iran war, blasts NYT reporting
President Donald Trump accused the 'fake news' media of wanting the United States to lose its conflict with Iran, specifically criticizing The New York Times for reporting that Iran is in a stronger position than before the U.S.-Israeli military campaign. Trump threatened additional strikes against Iran, including targeting Pickaxe Mountain near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, and claimed Iran's military is 'decimated' despite favorable media coverage.
- Karnataka govt. to revive Information Disorder Tackling Unit to combat fake news
The Karnataka government is reviving the Information Disorder Tackling Unit to address fake news. The initiative aims to combat misinformation and ensure accurate information dissemination.
- Karnataka government to take steps to stop fake news
The Karnataka government plans to implement measures to combat fake news, which is cited as causing societal issues including law and order disturbances.
- Blame game over waste management in Thiruvananthapuram
The Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram accuses BJP of gaining public trust through waste management, while CPI(M) leaders are blamed for spreading fake news and dumping waste. LDF criticizes the Mayor for contradictory statements instead of addressing questions from the public and media.
- South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect, but journalists say it discourages critical reporting and can lead to self-censorship
South Korea enforced a law allowing punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information, prompting concerns from journalists and civil liberties groups about self-censorship and restricted critical reporting. The law permits fines of up to 1 billion won for repeat violations and mandates content removal by large social media platforms upon reporting false information.
- South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect as journalists’ groups raise concerns
South Korea enforced a law allowing steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information. Journalists' groups warned the law could chill public discourse and invite censorship due to vague definitions and lack of safeguards.
- South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect as journalists’ groups raise concerns
South Korea is enforcing a law that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information. Journalist groups have raised concerns that the law could suppress public discourse and lead to censorship.
- Nigeria: Presidency Trains Over 100 Northern Influencers to Counter Fake News
The Nigerian Presidency, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Enlightenment, trained over 100 social media influencers from Northern Nigeria to counter fake news. Mr. Abdulaziz Abdulaziz led the initiative focused on effective use of social media.
- South Korea ‘fake news’ law triggers free speech, censorship fears
South Korea's revised 'fake news' law, part of the Information and Communications Network Act, will apply to online content such as YouTube videos, app reviews, and social media posts. The law imposes punitive damages on YouTubers with over 100,000 subscribers and high-traffic TikTok accounts for 'unlawful' content, affecting platforms like Naver, Kakao, Google, and others.
- CPI(M) files complaint against individuals spreading fake news
CPI(M) has filed a complaint against individuals for spreading fake news. The action is taken to address misinformation.
- Trump dismisses ‘fake’ leaked Iran deal terms
President Trump dismissed details of a U.S.-Iran peace deal leaked by Iran to news organizations as 'fake,' claiming the leaked terms do not reflect the actual agreed-upon terms. He labeled the media outlets as 'Fake News' in a post on Truth Social.
- India urges global community to hold Pakistan accountable after PoK violence
India urged the global community to hold Pakistan accountable after violence in PoK. India accused Pakistan of spreading fake news and videos to cover up its human rights abuses, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
- Home Minister Priyank Kharge’s first meeting focused on fake news, city traffic
Home Minister Priyank Kharge's first meeting focused on addressing fake news and discussing city traffic issues.
- 'Trust has been so eroded': Philosopher Miranda Fricker on epistemic injustice today
Miranda Fricker, a renowned philosopher and Julius Silver Professor at NYU, discusses the ongoing relevance of her concept of 'epistemic injustice' in today's fake news environment. She is in Paris for a conference at Sciences Po University on discursive practices and political influence.
- Trump Correspondents' Dinner revenge plot: Insiders expose who he'll REALLY humiliate, his main target... and the 'fake news' scores he'll settle
The article discusses Donald Trump's alleged plan to humiliate individuals and settle scores with 'fake news' at the upcoming White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, based on insider revelations.
- Trump Correspondents' Dinner revenge plot: Insiders expose who he'll REALLY humiliate, his main target... and the 'fake news' scores he'll settle
The article discusses Donald Trump's alleged plan to humiliate individuals and target the 'fake news' media during the Trump Correspondents' Dinner, based on insider revelations.
- Trump: Reported ‘pressure’ to make Iran deal ‘fake news’
President Trump denied being under pressure to reach a peace deal with Iran, calling such reports 'fake news' in a post on his Truth Social platform. He emphasized the approaching end of a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
- FBI Director Kash Patel bashes media over Atlantic story, threatens lawsuit
FBI Director Kash Patel has threatened to sue The Atlantic after it reported on concerns from his colleagues regarding episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences. Patel accused the magazine of 'false reporting' and referenced 'fake news' and the 'actual malice standard' in his response.
- How France learned to fight Russian disinformation
France, identified as the EU's most-targeted country against Russian disinformation campaigns, is implementing countermeasures against fake news. The article highlights France's efforts to combat misinformation originating from Russia.