fake news
US /ˌfeɪk ˈnuːz/
UK /ˌfeɪk ˈnuːz/

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Fake News, Falschmeldungen
false information or propaganda published as if it were authentic news, often spread online or through social media
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The politician accused the media of spreading fake news.
Der Politiker beschuldigte die Medien, Fake News zu verbreiten.
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It's hard to distinguish real news from fake news these days.
Es ist heutzutage schwer, echte Nachrichten von Fake News zu unterscheiden.