Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election

There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign interests – have all been accused of playing a part in this surge, which could have long-lasting consequen

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Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire

Dozens of people were also injured in the fire, the cause of which is not yet known.

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Dormitory fire at Kenyan school kills at least 15 students

Parents face anxious wait for updates after blaze tears through Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county A fire that ripped through a dormitory at a girls’ school in Kenya overnight has killed at least 15 students, according to police, while dozens more were injured. Gilgil police station said at least 15 girls died at Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county, about 76 miles north-east of Nairobi, according to a police report seen by Reuters. Continue reading...

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