Fact Check

Editors' choice

Published on 14/07/2026

Ivermectin is not a recommended treatment for cyclosporiasis

Editors' choice

Published on 14/07/2026

Old fire videos misrepresented as US strikes on Iran

Editors' choice

Artificial intelligence

Published on 13/07/2026

AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

Editors' choice

Published on 15/07/2026

Months-old CCTV footage falsely linked to deadly Bangkok bar fire

Published on 18/07/2026

AI-generated video falsely linked to US strikes on Iran

Published on 17/07/2026

Trump's primetime speech rehashes false, misleading election claims

Published on 17/07/2026

Heat records spark solar flare misinformation online

Published on 17/07/2026

Months-old comments from Malaysian PM misrepresented as reaction to state elections defeat

Published on 17/07/2026

S.Korea fire clip falsely linked to renewed US-Iran fighting

Published on 17/07/2026

Visuals from Hindu pilgrimage misrepresented as Chinese troops crossing into India

Published on 16/07/2026

Canada's UNDRIP Act does not supersede private property rights: experts

Published on 16/07/2026

Posts falsely claim Indonesian president mistook Modi for Nehru

Artificial intelligence

Published on 16/07/2026

AI-generated video falsely linked to deadly floods in India

Published on 16/07/2026

Posts falsely claim all South Korean students required to learn Chinese history, culture

Published on 16/07/2026

Old family outing video falsely linked to 2026 Bangladesh monsoon floods

Published on 16/07/2026

India's Modi not alone in giving land acknowledgement during Australia visit

Published on 16/07/2026

Posts concoct made-up story of Muslim man abusing daughters to accompany graphic clip

Published on 16/07/2026

Clip of Norwegian fans doing 'Viking row' at airport is AI-generated

Published on 16/07/2026

Posts misrepresent Pakistani politician's remarks about family visits in prison

Published on 16/07/2026

Old video misrepresented as rescue footage from deadly 2026 floods in China

Published on 15/07/2026

Video of 2015 China explosions misrepresented as US strike on Iran

Ethiopia conflict

Published on 15/07/2026

Ethiopian army chief's speech on national sovereignty misrepresented as attack on PM

Artificial intelligence

Published on 15/07/2026

Drone tribute video to Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's World Cup elimination is AI-generated

Ethiopia conflict

Published on 15/07/2026

Sudan blaze video falsely linked to violence in Ethiopia’s Oromia region

Published on 15/07/2026

Fabricated prison riot remarks attributed to Sri Lanka's justice minister, Catholic Church spokesman spread online

Artificial intelligence

Published on 15/07/2026

AI-generated images fuel claims ex-Pakistan leader imprisoned under harsh conditions

Published on 15/07/2026

Video of Mexican drug lord's prison escape misrepresented as Imran Khan in jail

Published on 15/07/2026

Manipulated clip spreads as deadly protests erupt in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Published on 15/07/2026

Old PSG victory celebrations misrepresented online as World Cup vandalism in Paris

Artificial intelligence

Published on 14/07/2026

AI-altered video falsely depicts Indonesian House speaker as seeking tax hike

Published on 14/07/2026

Scene from Bangladesh rally misrepresented as Philippine religious sect protest

Published on 14/07/2026

Decade-old remarks by Arundhati Roy on Kashmir falsely linked to student protest

Artificial intelligence

Published on 14/07/2026

AI image of alleged murderer with Australian PM stokes anti-Labor outrage

Published on 14/07/2026

Staged drowning video falsely linked to devastating southern China flooding

Artificial intelligence

Published on 13/07/2026

AI-generated video does not show South African flag bearer tripping during World Cup opening ceremony

Published on 13/07/2026

Claims DW reported petition to ban African, Muslim players from Germany's team after World Cup exit are false

Published on 13/07/2026

Post share decade-old protest video to disparage Cockroach Janta Party demonstrators

Published on 13/07/2026

Posts falsely link 5G to heatwaves in Europe

Published on 13/07/2026

Claims of proposed South Korean anti-spycam law targeting women in subways are unfounded

Published on 10/07/2026

Old tractor convoy video misrepresented as farmers backing up Cockroach Janta Party demonstrators

India-Pakistan relations

Published on 10/07/2026

Video of new Indian army chief commenting on Pakistan conflict is manipulated

Published on 10/07/2026

Posts misrepresent revised South Korean law targeting false information online

Artificial intelligence

Published on 10/07/2026

Posts falsely claim AI-generated video shows eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau

Artificial intelligence

Published on 10/07/2026

Clip of migrant brandishing knife promising 'end of England' is AI-generated

Published on 10/07/2026

Old clip shared in false posts about wanted senator at Philippines rally

Published on 10/07/2026

Social media users share AI-generated video falsely depicting Iran supreme leader's funeral

Published on 09/07/2026

Trump posts old images amid renewed US strikes on Iran

Artificial intelligence

Published on 09/07/2026

AI images of S.Korea's Son hitting coach after World Cup exit mislead online

Published on 09/07/2026

Video of India's flag set alight filmed in Pakistan, not Iran

Bangladesh unrest

Published on 09/07/2026

Years-old video of Sheikh Hasina in London misrepresented as recent interview

Published on 09/07/2026

Fabricated Marcos quote linking Jollibee to his political camp stems from satire

Artificial intelligence

Published on 09/07/2026

AI-generated image linked to car accident in Thailand misleads online

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