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Published on 05/01/2026

Ouster of Venezuela's Maduro unleashes waves of misinformation online

Editors' choice

Artificial intelligence

Published on 26/01/2026

AI-enhanced image depicting shooting of Minnesota nurse includes hallucinations

Editors' choice

Artificial intelligence

Published on 27/01/2026

Altered image of helicopter hovering over Ugandan opposition leader's home unrelated to 2026 elections

Editors' choice

Artificial intelligence

Published on 20/01/2026

Video of Iranian protesters raising phone lights is AI creation

Published on 29/01/2026

Misidentification sparks anti-LGBTQ rhetoric around shooting of Minnesota nurse

Published on 29/01/2026

Images of scuttled Iranian ship do not show US aircraft carrier destroyed by Russia

Artificial intelligence

Published on 29/01/2026

Doctored video misrepresents Trump’s Davos meeting with Egypt’s Sisi

Bangladesh unrest

Published on 29/01/2026

Damaged bust of Indian independence leader falsely linked to anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh

Artificial intelligence

Published on 29/01/2026

Barbs directed at Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala appear to be AI fabrications

Artificial intelligence

Published on 29/01/2026

Footage of massive snowfall in Kamchatka is AI-generated

Published on 28/01/2026

Voter registrations at former California shelter address do not prove fraud

Published on 28/01/2026

Misinformation over donation to ICE agent sparks calls to boycott Chipotle

Published on 28/01/2026

Images of people floating at sea falsely linked to deadly Philippine ferry sinking

Published on 28/01/2026

Drinks manufacturer rejects false claim boiled soda can cure coughs

Artificial intelligence

Published on 28/01/2026

Video of bus trapped in Indonesia flash flood is AI-generated

Artificial intelligence

Published on 28/01/2026

Images depicting deadly Pakistan mall fire are AI-generated

Published on 27/01/2026

Video falsely places tribute to Minneapolis shooting victim in Times Square

Artificial intelligence

Published on 27/01/2026

Images of Nigerian president visiting injured boxer in hospital are AI-generated

India-Pakistan relations

Published on 27/01/2026

Video of Indian army chief acknowledging US intervention in Pakistan conflict is doctored

Published on 27/01/2026

Posts falsely claim Bangladesh train station clip shows Muslims sabotaging Indian train

Published on 26/01/2026

Fake Trump Truth on guns spreads after protester shot dead in Minnesota

Published on 26/01/2026

Fabricated news graphic pushes claim Sri Lankan official supported arrested councillors

Artificial intelligence

Published on 26/01/2026

AI-altered clip of India defence chief circulates online after Bangladesh-Pakistan meeting

Published on 26/01/2026

Photos of Iranian man convicted for assassinating judge falsely linked to demonstrations

Published on 23/01/2026

Image of Trudeau speaking to empty WEF hall is AI-generated

Artificial intelligence

Published on 23/01/2026

Claim of Bangladeshi cricketer calling for boycott of Indian league shares fabricated video

Published on 22/01/2026

Raw milk supporters dismiss risks as Trump pushes full-fat dairy

Published on 22/01/2026

Limited evidence elimination diet resolves ADHD symptoms

Artificial intelligence

Published on 22/01/2026

Video of champion boxer calling it quits after car crash in Nigeria is AI-generated

Published on 22/01/2026

Old protest video misrepresented as Iranians rejoicing at 'elimination of hijab law'

Published on 22/01/2026

Bogus report spreads false claims about Sri Lankan journalist's death

Published on 22/01/2026

Clip shows hostage rescue drill, not footage of US forces capturing Venezuelan president

Published on 22/01/2026

Image does not show Cilia Flores on trial in an American courtroom

Artificial intelligence

Published on 22/01/2026

Old visual of Russia's naval parade misrepresented as European countries deploying troops to Greenland

Published on 22/01/2026

Decade-old video resurfaces with false claim of FBI director exposing police corruption

Published on 21/01/2026

Video of Florida police detaining minor misrepresented as ICE raid

Artificial intelligence

Published on 21/01/2026

AI-generated content falsely links stars to anti-Somali messages

Published on 21/01/2026

Image of pro-Bears, anti-ICE message on Chicago building is altered

Published on 21/01/2026

Months-old videos show US military exercises, not seizure of Russia-linked vessel

Published on 20/01/2026

Ottawa activist misidentified as Renee Good

Published on 20/01/2026

Old ballot footage reused to claim fraud in Uganda’s 2026 vote

Artificial intelligence

Published on 20/01/2026

AI-generated images mislead online after Malaysia ex-PM hospitalised

South Korea martial law

Published on 20/01/2026

Fabricated news screenshot falsely links S. Korea, Japan leaders' drum performance to Yoon Suk Yeol trial

Artificial intelligence

Published on 20/01/2026

AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence

Published on 20/01/2026

Video showing celebrations after Venezuelan leader's capture is AI-generated

Published on 19/01/2026

Old election-related footage falsely linked to Maduro’s capture by the US

Published on 19/01/2026

AI-generated mugshot of deposed Venezuelan leader spreads online

Published on 19/01/2026

Head of Australia antisemitism probe targeted with miscaptioned photo

Bangladesh unrest

Published on 19/01/2026

Footage of Muslim man insulted in Bangladesh falsely linked to anti-Hindu violence

Published on 19/01/2026

Posts about ex-Philippine president Duterte's health share edited visual

Artificial intelligence

Published on 19/01/2026

Social media posts on deadly crane collapse in Thailand share AI-generated image

Published on 16/01/2026

Trump social media rant calling for alcohol ban is fake

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