From a fabricated sex scandal to a fake museum heist, disinformation aimed at influencing Germany's high-stakes election is originating from dozens of AI-generated German sites apparently linked to a US fugitive turned Kremlin propagandist, researchers say.
Donald Trump's foreign aid freeze has halted vital projects in the South Pacific, aid workers and analysts say, risking lives and hurting US efforts to woo the region.
Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro has been bogged down in legal woes since leaving office, and is now facing a possible high-profile trial while trying to pave a path back to power.
- Vietnam parliament approves $8 billion rail link to China
- Asian markets swing as traders assess latest tariffs volley
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Bogus child pornography claims, fabricated support for communism and fake posts showing Elon Musk calling for his removal -- a deluge of disinformation is targeting a top judge in suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial.
February 19, 2025
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Bayern Munich secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 94th minute strike by Alphonso Davies on Tuesday to secure a 1-1 draw on the night and a 3-2 aggregate win.
February 18, 2025
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The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said Tuesday at the World Trade Organization.
February 18, 2025
Teenage starlet Chemsdine Talbi scored twice as Club Brugge claimed a 3-1 victory away to Atalanta in Italy on Tuesday to win their Champions League play-off tie 5-2 on aggregate and advance to the last 16.
February 18, 2025
Lewis Hamilton said he felt "invigorated" and "full of life" following a move to Ferrari as his new car was unveiled in front of some 15,000 raucous fans during the 2025 Formula One season launch at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday.
February 18, 2025
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The French judiciary is investigating the 2012 deaths of reporters in Syria as a possible crime against humanity, anti-terror prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday.
February 18, 2025
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Benfica snatched a nailbiting 3-3 draw against Monaco on Tuesday to reach the Champions League last 16 with a 4-3 aggregate victory in the play-off round.
Steve Borthwick expects "world-class goal-kicker" Marcus Smith to be back on target when England face oldest rivals Scotland in Saturday's key Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
Feyenoord reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday after taking advantage of Theo Hernandez's damaging sending off to draw 1-1 at AC Milan and go through 2-1 on aggregate.
Canada and the United States, whose inaugural fight-filled showdown set off emotional and political fireworks, meet for a rematch in Thursday's NHL Four Nations Face-Off tournament final.
February 18, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton will be "reborn" at Ferrari according to reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.
February 18, 2025
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An Argentine appeals court on Tuesday confirmed the dismissal of charges against French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, who were accused of raping a woman after a match in the country last July.
Peruvian authorities threatened sanctions and hefty fines Tuesday as they investigated how popstar Shakira's medical records were leaked following her treatment at a Lima clinic.
An Argentine appeals court on Tuesday confirmed the dismissal of charges against French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, who were accused of raping a woman after a match in the country last July.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will host another meeting on Ukraine after the talks between the new US administration and Russia, adding that Donald Trump "can restart a useful dialogue" with Vladimir Putin.
February 18, 2025
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