Media Literacy

The SIFT method: A step-by-step guide to investigative verification

Master the four-step SIFT methodology. Learn investigative lateral reading to vet sources, find better coverage, and trace original media for digital…

Jan 20 • Derek Bowler

Spotlight Review #14: From Sudan’s chemical weapons to the 'Donor 7069' exposé

See how France 24 and the EBU Investigative Journalism Network tracked chemical weapons in Sudan and exposed the "Donor 7069" crisis in OSINT Review…

Dec 18, 2025 • Derek Bowler, Maria Flannery, Belen Lopez Garrido, and Quentin Peschard

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Spotlight Review #13: Deciphering algospeak, dogwhistles, and coded hate

Why does hate spread despite filters? Episode 13 investigates the "algospeak" and covert codes used to bypass moderation and fuel algorithmic…

Nov 27, 2025 • Maria Flannery and Derek Bowler

1:02:43

Spotlight Review #12: A masterclass in aviation and maritime tracking

Master Flightradar24 and MarineTraffic for OSINT. Episode 12 features Eoghan Sweeney’s guide to tracking planes and ships using satellite imagery and…

Oct 30, 2025 • Maria Flannery, Eoghan Sweeney, and Derek Bowler

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Spotlight Review #11: Inside Israel's multi-million-euro campaign denying Gaza famine

Eurovision News Spotlight exposes Israel's $50M digital campaign to deny Gaza famine. See the Python scripts and data that uncovered the "hasbara…

Sep 30, 2025 • Maria Flannery, Kathrin Wesolowski, Max Gilbert, Michael Schlegel, and Derek Bowler

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Spotlight Review #10: How VRT exposed the fake AI authors at Elle magazine

VRT NWS reveals how they used OSINT to prove Elle magazine published articles by fake AI authors. Episode 10 of the Fact-Check & OSINT Review.

Aug 28, 2025 • Maria Flannery and Derek Bowler

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Spotlight Review #9: Verifying the narratives of the U.S.-Iran nuclear site strikes

Was Baghdad 2003 footage used to fake 2025 strikes? Fact-Check & OSINT Review #9 investigates the wave of misinformation following U.S. strikes in Iran.

Jun 30, 2025 • Eurovision News Spotlight, George Powell, Maria Flannery, and Jenny Hauser

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Spotlight Review #8: Debunking "Operation Sindoor" and the rise of video game war fakes

Was Operation Sindoor real? Fact-Check & OSINT Review #8 breaks down the viral video game clips and Gaza strikes falsely linked to the conflict in…

May 29, 2025 • Maria Flannery, George Powell, Ambroise Carton, Antoine Deiana, and Borja Díaz-Merry

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Eurovision News | Spotlight Agile Newsroom

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Apr 28, 2025 • Eurovision News Spotlight

Spotlight Review #7: Unmasking the "Operation Matryoshka" fakes targeting Olena Zelenska

Did Olena Zelenska try to flee? Fact-Check & OSINT Review #7 exposes the Russian disinformation campaign and fake BBC reports targeting the First Lady.

Apr 24, 2025 • Maria Flannery, Eoghan Sweeney, Thais Porto Zenklusen, Borja Díaz-Merry, Jenny Hauser, and Derek Bowler

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EBU launches fact-checking network to combat misinformation and support trusted news

A new PSM fact-checking and OSINT network

Apr 11, 2025 • Eurovision News Spotlight

Spotlight Review #6: Deciphering the Trump 'pink triangle' controversy

Inside the controversy: Fact-Check & OSINT Review #6 investigates the Trump "Pink Triangle" post and debunks mislabeled Yemen military strike footage.

Mar 27, 2025 • Eurovision News Spotlight, Eoghan Sweeney, Thais Porto Zenklusen, and Maria Flannery

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