Election Falsehoods Take Off on YouTube as It Looks the Other Way

The video site removed 2020 misinformation, fearing real-world harm. Now it’s amplifying and profiting from 2024 falsehoods, researchers said.

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'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles'

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

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Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

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Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins

Sixty-three thousand of the limited edition coins were reported stolen in July.

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Harris pledges 'different path' at site of Trump 6 January rally

The Democratic presidential candidate delivers her final message a week before election day.

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Why female entrepreneurs are key to getting more women to work

A study highlights how promoting female entrepreneurship can greatly enhance women's workforce participation.

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We asked Puerto Ricans about 'island of garbage' joke. Here's what they said

Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”.

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Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens

Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.

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Missing woman found with snake bite after six days in mountains

Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs.

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One dead, dozens injured after truck hits Israel bus stop

Many of the injured were reportedly pensioners on a day trip to a nearby museum.

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Israeli strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says

The IDF says it struck military sites in "precise and targeted" strikes early on Saturday.

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How my investigation led to sex trafficking charges against ex-Abercrombie boss

Rianna Croxford digs into a cryptic Instagram comment, unravelling allegations of abuse - and now the multi-millionaire is in court.

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What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran

Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.

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China tried to tap telecoms of Trump and Vance, US officials believe

It is reported the Republican candidates' phones may have been among the targets of a broader cyber attack.

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Gaza war's 'darkest moment' unfolding in north, UN says

Volker Türk has called on world leaders to act, saying states had a duty to ensure respect for international humanitarian law.

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Strikes on Tehran another big escalation - Jeremy Bowen

Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran.

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Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree

Commonwealth leaders agree to "meaningful conversation" on the issue, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda.

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Beyoncé urges Americans to 'sing a new song'

The singer is the latest superstar entertainer to endorse Kamala Harris.

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How an evolving and expanding Brics benefits India

Brics enables India to work with some of its closest friends and espouses principles close to Delhi's heart.

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Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE

Drivers near the city of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle.

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How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom

Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.

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Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE

Drivers near the town of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle.

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South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples.

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Moment Obama raps Eminem's Lose Yourself at Detroit rally

The rapper himself introduced the former US president at a presidential campaign rally in Detroit.

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LeBron James and son make NBA history by playing in same game

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny make history after becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game.

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China holds live-fire drills on island closest to Taiwan

The drills were held for more than four hours in Niushan, an island 105km from Taiwan.

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Why was Trump serving fries in McDonald’s?

The BBC's Lily Jamali explains the backstory behind the former president's campaign stunt.

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'He is a King of thieves': Aboriginal protester arrested in Sydney

BBC footage shows the protester shouting to crowds waiting to see King Charles outside of the Sydney Opera House.

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Moment King Charles is heckled by Australian politician

The woman shouted "you are not our King" and "this is not your land" before being escorted out.

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Turkish cleric accused of planning failed 2016 coup dead - reports

The US-based cleric was the leader of an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and worldwide.

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Not my King, Australian senator shouts at Charles

Senator interrupts ceremony in Australian capital city of Canberra on the second official day of royal engagements.

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Polio cases surge in Pakistan

Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.

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At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns 'nowhere is safe'

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but added earlier - lower - figures from Hamas were "exaggerated".

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Elon Musk’s Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government

Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins.

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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

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Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate.

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British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya

Necdet Seyitoğlu, 49, said he and others were abducted in the capital city of Nairobi.

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Drone 'launched towards' Israeli PM Netanyahu's home

The prime minister and his wife were not at the property, in the northern coastal city of Caesarea.

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IDF drone footage 'shows Sinwar in final moments'

Drone footage released by the Israeli military on Thursday is said to show Sinwar in the moments before he was killed.

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What do Australians think of the King's visit?

The BBC asks Australians about the King's visit this week and local feelings about the monarchy.

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US charges Indian national in Sikh separatist murder plot

The US Justice department has charged Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, in the alleged plot.

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France to cut prices in Martinique over cost of living unrest

However, the deal to cut food prices has been rejected by the group behind weeks of protests.

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This $350 Oura Ring 4 Tracks Your Sleep. Is It Worth the Splurge?

The $350 Oura Ring 4 looks sleek and cool, and it may be useful for data-hungry health enthusiasts. But it failed this sleep-deprived parent.

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Teenage guns for hire: Swedish gangs targeting Israeli interests

Gangs may be behind the recent attacks but Sweden believes Iran has had a hand in them.

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Harris calls Trump a threat, distances herself from Biden

In her first interview with FOX News, the presidential candidate was also pushed on immigration and border security.

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US judge blocks Georgia order to count votes by hand

The hand count mandate was passed by the pro-Donald Trump majority on the Georgia election board last month.

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'Only choice I got' - Early voting starts in swing state Georgia

The BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from the battleground state, where officials say record numbers turned out to cast their ballots.

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Father of girl who drew anti-war picture freed from Russia jail

A drawing by Alexei Moskalev's daughter featuring the phrase "No to war" was reported to the police.

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Al Pacino says 'it's fun' to be a new dad at 84

The Hollywood star discusses fatherhood, The Godfather and playing chess.

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Al Pacino on near-death, The Godfather and his phone case

The Hollywood actor talks about fatherhood, his film career, and a brush with death.

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What we know so far about public murder of an Indian politician

The killing of a high-profile politician in a busy Mumbai street has sent shockwaves through the country.

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Eight dead as violent storms sweep Brazil after worst-ever drought

Winds of up to 100km/h (60mph) have brought down trees and power lines.

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‘I lost £165k to fraud in an hour’ - customers say they were let down by Revolut

There were more reports of fraud naming Revolut last year than any other financial institution, BBC finds.

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Christopher Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says

A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.

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Mystery of Russia's secret weapon downed in Ukraine

Ukrainians watched intrigued as a Russian stealth combat drone was apparently shot down by a Russian jet.

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Trump electric vehicle attacks hit home for Michigan voters

Trump’s EV criticism is part of his broader economic message as he tries to appeal to voters in the key swing state.

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Twitter Banned Them. What Happened When Elon Musk Reinstated Them?

Many users who were reinstated by X have continued to share the kinds of false narratives and conspiracies that once got them suspended.

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Watch: Tower falls as historic church destroyed by fire

Video shows the San Francisco Church in Iquique, Chile engulfed in flames, with smoke rising above it.

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The influencers risking death for hurricane clicks

As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton tore through Florida, some influencers ignored evacuation orders, risking their lives to post livestreams and stunts.

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Ramaphosa won't be charged over farm theft scandal - SA prosecutor

South Africa's president faced questions after $4m in cash was stolen from a sofa on his farm.

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Student finds scorpion crawling inside Shein parcel

Sofia Alonso-Mossinger found the creature in a bag of boots which she had ordered online.

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Starbucks, Tetley, Jaguar Land Rover: Remembering Ratan Tata's global ambitions

The former Tata boss's audacious risk-taking saw his firm swallow up a host of iconic foreign brands.

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Florida webcams show Hurricane Milton making landfall

Cameras in Fort Myers, Tampa and Sarasota have captured the storm making landfall.

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Watch: Moment extreme turbulence hits Hurricane Milton hunters

NOAA crew members were shaken as their plane made its way through Hurricane Milton on Tuesday.

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Osama Bin Laden's son banned from re-entering France

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau accused him of authoring social media posts which "glorified terrorism".

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North Korea says it will cut off all roads to the South

It comes as tensions between the Koreas are at their highest point in years.

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N Korea's Kim calls Putin 'closest comrade'

Kim said relations between North Korea and Russia would be raised to a new level.

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Climbers rescued after three days missing in Himalayas

Fay Manners says she is "mentally destroyed" after a battle for survival 20,000ft up a mountain.

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Rwanda starts vaccine trials against deadly Marburg virus

The health ministry says there are at least 46 cases in the east African country.

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Israeli hostage family's fight 'not over' one year on

On the one-year anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks in Israel, survivor Hadas Kalderon speaks to the BBC.

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Maldives to seek bailout from India despite strained ties

Mohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout worth hundreds of millions of dollars during his India visit.

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Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election

Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons.

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8 of the Most Celebrated Awards in Science Outside of Nobel Prizes

The Nobel Foundation offers prizes in only three disciplines, but other awards have been created to honor scientists in different fields.

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Dolly Parton announces $1m donation to Hurricane Helene recovery

The singer says she was "heartbroken" by the destruction wrought in the US by the powerful storm.

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Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia

Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Children among 70 killed in Haiti gang 'massacre'

Members of one of the country's armed groups, the Gran Grif gang, raided a small town forcing residents to run for their lives.

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Can California Regulate A.I.? + Silicon Valley’s Super Babies + System Update!

“In the United States, we have 50 laboratories of democracy and they’re called states.”

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India government says criminalising marital rape 'excessively harsh'

The government has opposed petitions in the country's top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape.

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How a stale $12 cookie sparked a social media storm

The doughy drama has left foodies and influencers scratching their heads in Australia.

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Dominican Republic 'to deport up to 10,000 migrants a week'

Many Haitian migrants are fleeing extreme gang violence and poverty in the capital Port-au-Prince.

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Abuse Claims Add to Telegram C.E.O. Pavel Durov’s Legal Troubles

The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan’s carefully managed image through a criminal complaint and her account of their opulent lifestyle.

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Dozens of tigers dead after bird flu hits Vietnam zoos

Officials believe the animals caught the virus from infected chicken meat they were fed at two zoos.

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Watch key moments from the US vice-presidential debate

Vance and Walz tackled questions on immigration, abortion and democracy in the mostly civil event.

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Muted mics and politeness - six takeaways from VP debate

Vance and Walz focused their attacks on Harris and Trump's plans on the economy, immigration and abortion.

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India's iconic tramcars set to ride into Kolkata sunset

Kolkata's iconic trams are in danger of being shut down entirely. But activists are fighting back.

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Screams and chaos: Eyewitnesses describe Shanghai mall stabbing

This incident is the latest in a spate of knife attacks to hit China this year.

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Is this S Korea's most glamorous granny? Miss Universe judges think so

Choi Soon-hwa only started modelling at 72, but now has her eyes on an international career.

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TV and Broadway star Gavin Creel dies aged 48

Bette Midler and Hannah Waddingham pay tribute to the Broadway and West End star.

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Moment Russian fighter jet swoops past US aircraft

Newly released video shows a Russian fighter jet fly within feet of a US aircraft near Alaska.

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Watch: Drone footage of floods and torn-up roads in North Carolina

At least 116 people have died across the US during Hurricane Helene - with officials warning the figure could rise.

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