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Derek Bowler
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Head of Eurovision Social Newswire, @ebu.ch. Focused on OSINT, digital verification and fact-checking.
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The Israeli government has begun a new advertising campaign from newly-created, non-governmental social media accounts, accusing Hamas of “choosing terror” amid the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. spotlight.ebu.ch/p/israeli-go...
Israeli government uses old footage in new advert accusing Hamas of 'terrorist rampage' during ceasefire
New 'Freedom Not Terror' ad campaign targeting U.S. viewers may reveal future focus of Israeli authorities as narrative around Gaza war shifts
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October 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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30 years ago today @smashingpumpkins.bsky.social released “Bullet with Butterfly Wings”. This was at @MontreuxJazz in 2024. Great gig. Iconic song. Incredible album. Apologies for the backing vocals. 🦋 #smashingpumpkins
October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The OSINT prompt for AI-powered image geolocation
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The OSINT prompt for AI-powered image geolocation
Mastering the art of specifying place in generative AI prompts
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October 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Trump claims Cuba’s lack of Tylenol means low autism rates—but evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism remains limited and contested spotlight.ebu.ch/p/has-cuba-n...
Has Cuba no paracetamol and thus 'virtually no autism', as Trump claims?
Trump claims Cuba’s lack of Tylenol means low autism rates—but evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism remains limited and contested.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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A new investigation by members of Eurovision News Spotlight reveals how Israel's state-sponsored 'hasbara' campaigns use social media, paid influencers, and military tours to shape the global narrative on Gaza and counter critics.

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The new front of war: Inside Israel's digital 'hasbara' offensive
Documents reveal how Israel's state-sponsored 'hasbara' campaigns use social media, paid influencers, and military tours to shape the global narrative on Gaza and counter critics
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September 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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An iPhone release day without Phil Schiller is like a wedding where the groom shows up but the best man is a no-show and his speech is on a PowerPoint presentation. #AppleEvent
September 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Our latest Eurovision News Spotlight report looks at the surge in anti-migrant sentiment across Europe. spotlight.ebu.ch/p/online-ech...
Online echoes, real-world rage: Europe's deepening hostility towards migrants
Online disinformation fuelling anti-migrant violence
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July 31, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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A true titan of rock has left the stage. Rest in peace, Ozzy Osbourne. #OzzyOsbourne #RIPOzzy

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I Don't Wanna Stop
YouTube video by Ozzy Osbourne - Topic
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July 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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The launch of the masked rock band PRESIDENT has been a masterclass in leveraging social media for intrigue. Their "presidential campaign" — complete with "rallies" and masked appearances — successfully fuelled widespread speculation about their members' identities.
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Who's behind the presidential veil of masked band PRESIDENT?
The enigma of PRESIDENT deepens amidst fan theories and unofficial clues
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July 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Fake statements circulate after CEO’s alleged affair exposed at Coldplay concert
CLAIM: Screenshots of statements by people involved in an internet storm circulated on social media and made it into news coverage.
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July 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Join the EBU Academy & Eurovision News | SPOTLIGHT team for our FREE monthly webinar designed for fact-checkers, journalists, and media pros! We’ll equip you with the latest OSINT tools & fact-checking methodologies to identify and debunk misinformation. Register now at academy.ebu.ch
July 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation claims not to distribute sugar after accusation it set up trap
No evidence and are not able to verify that Omar Hamad is linked to Hamas as claimed by the GHF
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July 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Squid Game turns into Battle Royale.
July 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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An exceptionally bright meteor appeared to have exploded in the skies over the southeastern U.S. on Thursday. Most of the reports are from Georgia and South Carolina.
Fireball appears to explode over southeastern U.S.
The American Meteor Society has received nearly 150 reports of a fireball spotted around 12:24 p.m. Eastern time.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Viele Beobachter sehen den Krieg zwischen Israel und dem Iran als Kipppunkt. Das erste Mal waren nämlich auch viele KI-Inhalte im Spiel. @bowlerderek.ebu.ch hat ORF defacto erzählt, wie das die Arbeit von Verifikationsteams umkrempelt. Er sagt: "Das ist erst der Anfang."

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Israel – Iran: Krieg der KI-Bilder
Der Alltag vieler Redaktionen wird gerade umgekrempelt. Sie begegnen bei der Berichterstattung über die Eskalation zwischen Israel und dem Iran einer Flut von mit Hilfe künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) er...
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June 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Join the EBU Academy & Eurovision News | SPOTLIGHT team for our FREE monthly webinar designed for fact-checkers, journalists, and media pros! We'll equip you with the latest OSINT tools & fact-checking methodologies to identify and debunk misinformation. Register at academy.ebu.ch
June 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites gives rise to wave of misrepresented content spotlight.ebu.ch/p/us-strikes...
U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites gives rise to wave of misrepresented content
AI-generated content also used to depict strikes in Iran
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June 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Foreign ministers from the UK, France, and Germany are due to meet their Iranian counterpart in Geneva on Friday. This was the scene this morning outside the Permanent Mission of Germany.

#geneva #genève #irantalks #i̇ran
June 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Footage from 2003 Baghdad bombing goes viral with claim it shows Israel in 2025
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Footage from 2003 Baghdad bombing goes viral with claim it shows Israel in 2025
Viral TikTok video was posted with claim it showed a heavy bombardment of Israel on June 17
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June 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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"The man accused of being responsible for holding the missing American journalist Austin Tice has claimed that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ordered his execution." www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ex-Syrian commander claims missing US journalist Austin Tice was executed
Major General Bassam Al Hassan claims former Syrian President Assad ordered Austin Tice's execution.
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June 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Billy Joel! #WWDC25
June 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Apple: Hey Siri, increase transparency to 90 percent.

Siri: Sure. Let’s call it Liquid Glass.

Apple:

#WWDC25
a woman in a diva bible advertisement is holding a briefcase
ALT: a woman in a diva bible advertisement is holding a briefcase
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June 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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"As io merges with OpenAI, Jony (Ive) and LoveFrom will assume deep design and creative responsibilities across OpenAI and io." openai.com/sam-and-jony/
Sam and Jony introduce io
Building a family of AI products for everyone.
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May 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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New piece from myself and @maria.ebu.ch for Spotlight spotlight.ebu.ch/p/israeli-go...
Israeli government agency paid for adverts targeting Eurovision Song Contest public vote
All participating countries were targeted with ads on Google products
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May 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Decades from now, boxing historians will point to the Eubanks' work as the gold standard, the ultimate long-con. An absolute clinic in psychological warfare. #EubankBenn #FatalFury
April 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM