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UK accuses Russia of bringing ‘wild’ conspiracy theories to UN council

The UK’s permanent representative to the United Nations has accused Russia of bringing about “wild, completely baseless and irresponsible conspiracy theories”. It came as the UN security council met at Russia’s request to discuss claims levelled by ...

11 Mar 2022 at 19:25

Third of UK adults believe Government is ‘exaggerating’ Covid deaths – study

A third of UK adults believe the Government is exaggerating the number of deaths from coronavirus, according to a study into Covid-19 misperceptions. A “stubborn minority” still question the scientific consensus on vaccine safety and Government ...

01 Jun 2022 at 01:01

MPs given guide on spotting conspiracy theories in battle against disinformation

The spread of conspiracy theories is “deeply disturbing” and threatens the health of British democracy, Penny Mordaunt said as she launched a guide to help politicians tackle disinformation. Ms Mordaunt said the Guide for Members of Parliament ...

07 May 2024 at 15:30

‘Bot-like’ X accounts having ‘oversized influence’ on General Election – study

A new study has found that posts from 10 “bot-like” X accounts spreading disinformation and hate have been viewed more than 150 million times ahead of the UK General Election. The accounts in question have shared more than 60,000 posts on ...

02 Jul 2024 at 00:01

National News

Over one in five Irish voters believe conspiracy that government is 'replacing them with immigrants'

A new survey has revealed a significant number of voters believe conspiracy theories around immigration in Ireland. An opinion poll carried out on behalf of An Coimisiún Toghcháin/the Electoral Commission found a fifth (22 per cent) of ...

31 Jul 2024 at 21:07

Satirical publication The Onion named winning bidder for Alex Jones’ Infowars

World

Conspiracy site Infowars ‘dead’ after satirical publication wins bankruptcy bid

Satirical news publication The Onion has been named the winning bidder for Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction. The bid was backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than one ...

14 Nov 2024 at 22:42

Ireland

Factcheck: Irish candidates make election rigging claims after failed campaign

Conspiracy theories alleging that the General Election was rigged are being spread in fringe circles, including by party leaders and candidates who failed to gain seats in the 34th Dail. Claims that the election was corrupt began ...

04 Dec 2024 at 16:15

Speed of release of race and ethnicity of Liverpool suspect ‘unprecedented’

The speed at which police released the race and ethnicity of the suspect in the Liverpool car incident is “unprecedented”, a former chief superintendent has said. Merseyside Police confirmed they had a arrested a 53-year-old ...

27 May 2025 at 11:35

Brother of woman who refused chemotherapy says mother ‘sacrificed’ her daughter

The brother of a woman who died after refusing chemotherapy told an inquest his conspiracy theorist mother “sacrificed” his sister “for her own principles” by advising her not to seek treatment. Paloma Shemirani, 23, died ...

30 Jul 2025 at 18:35

Conspiracy theorist says daughter died by medical gross negligence manslaughter

A high-profile conspiracy theorist claims her daughter’s death was caused by gross negligence manslaughter from medical staff, an inquest heard. Paloma Shemirani, 23, collapsed on July 19 last year and was taken to Royal ...

31 Jul 2025 at 17:00

Who is the conspiracy theorist blamed by her sons for her daughter’s death?

Kate “Kay” Shemirani was struck off as a nurse after promoting “harmful misinformation” about the Covid-19 pandemic, and is now a prominent online conspiracy theorist. Speaking at an anti-lockdown event in July 2021, ...

02 Oct 2025 at 14:48

Paloma Shemirani’s brother thinks more will die in ‘wild west’ of disinformation

The brother of a woman who died after being “adversely influenced” to refuse cancer treatment says there are “no protections” for people like his sister. Cambridge graduate Paloma Shemirani, 23, died in July last ...

22 Oct 2025 at 15:46

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