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Artificial intelligence

Published on 26/01/2026

AI-enhanced image depicting shooting of Minnesota nurse includes hallucinations

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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

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Artificial intelligence

Published on 02/02/2026

Posts leap on Nipah outbreak in India to spread false lockdown claim

Published on 03/02/2026

Images showing American YouTube star IShowSpeed injured in Nigeria are doctored

Published on 03/02/2026

Clip of Indian Home Minister speaking about Muslim land boards falsely linked to campus equity protests

Published on 03/02/2026

Video of Venezuelan accident falsely shared as Indian politician's plane crash

Published on 03/02/2026

Social media posts misrepresent old Aung San Suu Kyi image as recent

Published on 03/02/2026

Movie set clip falsely depicted as jihadists given free passage at Nigerian military checkpoint

Artificial intelligence

Published on 03/02/2026

AI videos in support of political parties dominate social media ahead of Bangladesh election

Artificial intelligence

Published on 03/02/2026

AI images passed off as deadly Philippine boat disaster

Artificial intelligence

Published on 02/02/2026

Image of cameraman filming Alex Honnold's Taipei 101 climb is AI-generated

Published on 30/01/2026

Altered image used to falsely claim 'staged' attack on Ilhan Omar

Published on 30/01/2026

Alberta separatists recycle unfounded Trudeau 'old stock white Canadians' quote

Published on 30/01/2026

Photo from 2025 Gaza protest in Amsterdam falsely linked to Malema's court appearance in S.Africa

Published on 30/01/2026

Tribute video unrelated to Minnesota nurse killed while protesting

Published on 30/01/2026

Old clip of Danish parliament session misrepresented as lawmakers laughing at Trump's Greenland claim

Published on 30/01/2026

UN heritage body rejects false claim it denied funding for Cambodian temple repairs

Published on 30/01/2026

Posts capitalise on Australian bushfires to fuel baseless 'chemtrails' conspiracy

Artificial intelligence

Published on 30/01/2026

AI-generated memorial posters circulate after fatal South African school bus accident

Published on 30/01/2026

Old photo shows South Korean football fans, not Thai political rally

Published on 30/01/2026

Clip of Trump targeting Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is AI-generated

Published on 30/01/2026

Years-old photos misrepresented as Sri Lanka opposition's show of support for prime minister

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

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