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Many countries broadcast fake news of dictator's crushing victory (9)

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landslide

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(Other definitions for landslide that I've seen before include "Massive election win" , "convincing victory" , "Runaway" , "easy victory" , "Overwhelming victory in election, or a natural disaster" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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