President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies have taken an increasingly belligerent stance toward the array of criminal and legislative investigations engulfing his office.
Tag: Rumors and Misinformation
A New Conundrum for Fact-Checking Trump on Twitter
The social media company came under fire — again — for not removing Mr. Trump’s posts that contain falsehoods.
Kim Jong-un Is Back. What Happens to North Korea When He’s Really Gone?
Weeks of speculation about Mr. Kim’s health brought home an alarming fact: No one knows who will control North Korea, or its nuclear weapons, should he die.
Kim Jong-un Resurfaces, State Media Says, After Weeks of Health Rumors
The North Korean leader was said to have visited a factory on Friday, after a series of unsubstantiated news reports suggested that he was gravely ill.
The Coronavirus Still Is a Global Health Emergency, W.H.O. Warns
Even as some governments contemplate reopening, the spread of the virus has accelerated in countries in Africa and South America.
Top E.U. Diplomat Says Disinformation Report Was Not Watered Down for China
Josep Borrell said that China expressed its concerns over the report, but he would not explain how. European lawmakers appeared skeptical.
Health Workers Under Attack During Coronavirus Pandemic
Stigmatized as vectors of contagion in some countries, health care workers have been assaulted, abused and ostracized.
Kim Jong-un’s Absence and North Korea’s Silence Keep Rumor Mill Churning
Rumors about the North Korean leader’s health — and speculation over his possible death — have only increased over the past two weeks.
Chinese Agents Helped Spread Messages That Sowed Virus Panic in U.S., Officials Say
American officials were alarmed by fake text messages and social media posts that said President Trump was locking down the country. Experts see a convergence with Russian tactics.
Bill Gates, at Odds With Trump on Virus, Becomes a Right-Wing Target
The Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist has been attacked with falsehoods that he created the coronavirus and wants to profit from it.