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NSW Teen Charged Over US Mass Shooting Hoaxes in AFP-FBI Probe

Teen charged over US mass shooting hoax network

A NSW teenager faces 14 years jail for alleged 'swatting' hoaxes targeting US institutions. AFP investigation, prompted by FBI intelligence, warns online anonymity is an illusion.

New York Man Jailed for Year Over Hoax Bomb Threats to UK Hospitals

Man jailed for hoax bomb threats to UK hospitals

David Hart, 22, imprisoned in the US for making 95 nuisance calls, including to London's St Thomas' Hospital and Westminster Abbey. Read the full story on the transatlantic investigation.

Man cleared of US embassy bomb hoax after 'graffiti art' installation

Artist cleared of US embassy bomb hoax charge

Daniel Parmenter found not guilty after his 'art installation' of wires and an iPad sparked a bomb scare and lockdown at the US Embassy in London. Read the full story.

Ricky Gervais Tube Advert Stab Vest Claim Debunked by TfL in Official Statement

TfL debunks fake Ricky Gervais tube advert claim

Transport for London confirms controversial Underground poster featuring comedian Ricky Gervais was digitally altered and never appeared on the network, dismissing viral social media claims.

Bill de Blasio Fake Interview Scandal: Former NYC Mayor Caught in AI-Generated Hoax

Times publishes fake Bill de Blasio AI interview

The Times newspaper faces embarrassment after publishing an entirely fabricated AI-generated interview with former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, raising serious questions about media verification processes.

London's Emergency Services Spend £11 Million Battling False Alarms in One Year

London emergency services waste £11m on false alarms

Shocking new figures reveal London's fire brigade, police and ambulance services wasted over £11 million responding to malicious false alarms and hoax calls last year, raising serious concerns about resource allocation.

Fabricated Interview Scandal: How a Fake De Blasio Conversation Rocked New York Politics

Fake De Blasio interview scandal rocks New York Times

A sophisticated hoax featuring a fabricated interview with former New York mayor Bill de Blasio has exposed vulnerabilities in political journalism and raised questions about AI-generated deception.

Manchester Bomb Hoaxer Jailed After Terrorising Synagogue Community

Manchester synagogue bomb hoaxer jailed

A man who made a chilling bomb threat to a Manchester synagogue just days after a terror attack has been sentenced to prison. Joshua␣Rennie's malicious call sparked panic in the vulnerable Jewish community.

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