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Government creates official response office sparking freedom of expression debate
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The Argentine government launched the Official Response Office to combat disinformation and expose media operations, but the initiative drew immediate criticism over potential threats to freedom of expression. Deputy Laura Alonso and press associations like ADEPA and FOPEA questioned the state's role in 'manufacturing truth'. The controversy spread on social media with responses from figures like Santiago Caputo and Alberto Fernández.
A Rappler fact check clarifies that Rodrigo Duterte's lawyer did not state he would be released from ICC custody on his March 28 birthday. The claim stems from a misleading YouTube video showing a clip from the pre-trial hearing. No evidence supports this in Nicholas Kaufman's statements.
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is preparing to counter AI-generated misinformation and social media scams as the 2026 local government elections approach. Chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo outlined strategies including partnerships with platforms and rapid response mechanisms during a press conference in Centurion on 10 March. The commission also announced the first voter registration weekend for June.
A viral Facebook claim that International Criminal Court judge Iulia Motoc, presiding over former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's case, has died is false. The fact check confirms she is alive, as evidenced by her name and signature on a court decision dated January 7, 2026. No credible reports support the hoax.
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Setelah operasi militer AS di Venezuela, informasi palsu menyebar secara online usai pengumuman penangkapan Presiden Nicolás Maduro. Platform seperti TikTok, Instagram, dan X kesulitan membendung penyebaran konten menyesatkan. Penyebaran cepat tersebut menyoroti tantangan berkelanjutan terkait disinformasi digital.
A viral video using a spliced news report has falsely claimed that former President Rodrigo Duterte has returned to the Philippines from ICC detention. The clip originates from March, when he arrived from Hong Kong. Duterte remains detained in The Hague.
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Emmanuel Macron has responded to attacks from Bolloré-owned media on his call to label information sources adhering to deontological rules to combat fake news. CNews and Le Journal du dimanche decried an authoritarian drift, while the president denied any intent to create a state label or ministry of truth. This debate arises amid rising tensions eighteen months before the presidential election.
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