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.
It's hard to distinguish real news from fake news these days.
Es ist heutzutage schwer, echte Nachrichten von Fake News zu unterscheiden.