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Inspection claims Ukraine conducted ‘sting operation’ that provided fake intelligence to US which was then leaked to Russia

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Inspection claims Ukraine conducted ‘sting operation’ that provided fake intelligence to US which was then leaked to Russia

After French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was now providing two-thirds of all intelligence to Ukraine on January 15, 2026, a rumor gained traction that this was because Ukraine had given false intelligence to the United States, which the United States then leaked to Russia, revealing the United States as an unreliable intelligence partner … Read more

South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting fake news despite warnings of censorship

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South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting fake news despite warnings of censorship

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korea’s liberal-led legislature on Wednesday passed a bill that would allow for heavy punitive damages against traditional news and internet media for publishing “false or fabricated information,” brushing aside concerns that the legislation could lead to greater censorship. Journalist groups and civil liberties advocates urged President Lee Jae Myung … Read more