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2024: The year of conspiracy theories
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Global strife and domestic electoral tensions made this year a bonanza for outlandish worldviews and self-justifying explanations
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What is the Illuminati?
In Depth The conspiracy theory has expanded since the real-life secret society formed in 18th-century Bavaria
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'The Hum': the real-life noise behind The Listeners
In the Spotlight Can some of us also hear the disturbing sound that plagues characters in the hit TV show – and where is it coming from?
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The history of Donald Trump's election conspiracy theories
The Explainer How the 2024 Republican nominee has consistently stoked baseless fears of a stolen election
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What is the dead internet theory?
The Explainer Reality has 'begun to mirror' the conspiracy that the vast majority of internet activity is generated by bots
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Who is Trump associate Laura Loomer?
In the Spotlight Why Republicans are nervous that their nominee is taking advice from a conspiracy theorist
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How the far-right media bubble failed Donald Trump
In the Spotlight By ensconcing himself in the comfort of friendly — and increasingly conspiracy-driven — media, the former president is stuck in a feedback loop of his own making
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Why can't Ofsted stop rise in 'illegal schools'?
Today's Big Question Worrying rise in alternative education providers where teachers require neither qualifications nor criminal record checks
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Germany's far-right Reichsbürger movement
In the Spotlight Authorities say the conspiracy theorist and anti-semitic group – once dismissed as cranks – are of increasing concern
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The Kate Middleton conspiracy theories and the royals' right to privacy
Talking Points Internet speculation 'rife' about the whereabouts of the Princess of Wales
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Has the international pandemic treaty lost its way?
Under The Radar 'Wrangling and disinformation' mean plans for a global preparedness agreement are close to crumbling
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Why is the right obsessed with Taylor Swift?
Today's Big Question Conservative figures suggest her romance with Travis Kelce could be an anti-Trump psyop
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Disaster trolls and conspiracy theories: is legislation the answer?
Talking Point Two Manchester Arena bombing victims are taking landmark legal action against conspiracy theorist Richard D. Hall
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America's alarming rise in antisemitism
Talking Point Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. are "popping up everywhere and often"
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