## Pro-EU party secures majority in high-stakes Moldovan election

Authored by politico.eu

However, officials say the pro-Russian BEP and the more opaque Alternativa opposition bloc stood to gain from a campaign of disinformation and bribery orchestrated from Moscow.

“Russia is pulling out all the stops to tip this election,” Moldovan national security adviser Stanislav Secrieru told POLITICO ahead of the vote.

“We’re seeing unprecedented efforts: more money to buy votes, more AI-driven disinformation amplified by troll networks, and more resources dedicated to orchestrating street violence.”.

Throughout Sunday, bomb threats were reported at polling stations abroad — including one that forced the evacuation of Moldova’s embassy in Brussels.

“Police report intel on groups planning unrest in Chișinău starting tonight and during tomorrow’s protest called by the pro-Russian Patriotic bloc,” Secrieru later wrote online.

Last year, a referendum on EU membership narrowly passed and liberal President Maia Sandu secured a second term in office despite votes marred by allegations of Kremlin election meddling.

In both cases, ballots from the hundreds of thousands of Moldovans living abroad — many in EU countries — were critical in swinging the result. »

### New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign

Authored by apnews.com

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his struggling reelection campaign Sunday, an acknowledgment that he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil.

AP AUDIO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign AP correspondent Julie Walker reports New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign.

Cuomo, in a statement on social media, praised Adams for “putting the well-being of New York City ahead of personal ambition.”. »

### Judge rules ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic with false claims on voting machines

Authored by apnews.com

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic with false statements that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, a federal judge in Minnesota ruled Friday.

The judge ruled there were 51 specific times when Lindell falsely claimed — in documentaries he produced and through various media and personal appearances — that Smartmatic interfered with the results.

Smartmatic attorney Erik Connolly said they will be seeking “nine-figure damages” from Lindell and MyPillow for “spreading lies” about the company. »

### Zelenskyy: Russia using tankers to launch drones against European countries

Authored by pravda.com.ua

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, citing intelligence data, has stated that Russian forces are using tankers to launch and control drones in European countries.

Moreover, intelligence now indicates that the Russians are using tankers to launch and operate drones against European countries.

Russia denies launching drones into European countries . »

### Trump Posts an Absolutely Bonkers AI Video in Which He Promotes a Magic ‘Med Bed’ That Can Cure Any Disease

Authored by yahoo.com

AI Trump went on to specifically tout the magic healing power of these fictional med beds.

“These facilities are safe, modern, and designed to restore every citizen to full health and strength,” AI Trump said.

The post Trump Posts an Absolutely Bonkers AI Video in Which He Promotes a Magic ‘Med Bed’ That Can Cure Any Disease first appeared on Mediaite. »

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