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24 Feb 2026

Older adults more exposed to low-credibility online health information

Researchers at the University of Utah tracked web activity of more than 1,000 US adults for four weeks. They found low-credibility health sites were rare overall but visits were concentrated among older adults, especially those who lean right politically.

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10 Feb 2026

Bangladesh election moves online

Bangladesh will hold its 13th National Parliamentary Election on February 12, 2026. Campaigning is shifting to social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, X and YouTube, while regulators and platforms try to limit misinformation and AI misuse.

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9 Dec 2025

Why people share fake news on social media

A new study explains how emotional cues make people accept and share fake news. Researchers made a model and tested it on tweets about COVID-19; they suggest platforms and schools can help reduce this problem.

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6 Dec 2025

Small pause to slow misinformation on social media

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen propose a small pause before sharing on platforms like X, Bluesky and Mastodon. A computer model shows that a short delay plus a brief learning step can reduce reshares and improve shared content quality.

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10 Nov 2025

Social media: help and harm

Social media gives people support and information, but it also spreads hate speech, lies and real-world harm. Experts say platform design, algorithms and new AI tools can increase both benefits and risks.

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10 Oct 2025

Western Pacific priorities as WHO adapts after US withdrawal

WHO regional director Saia Maʻu Piukala outlines challenges and priorities for the Western Pacific as the organisation adapts after the US withdrawal. Key events include the World Health Summit in Berlin (12–14 October) and the Fiji Regional Committee (20–24 October 2025).

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