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Published on 25/06/2026

Claims "Antifa" dumped algae in Reflecting Pool originated as satire

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Artificial intelligence

Published on 24/06/2026

AI-generated images of Iranian footballers praying at World Cup mislead online

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Artificial intelligence

Published on 18/06/2026

AI-generated videos use fake characters with Down syndrome to make sales

Editors' choice

Artificial intelligence

Published on 25/06/2026

Fabricated quotes targeting Rohingyas in Malaysia circulate online

Published on 26/06/2026

Video of demolition in Turkey misrepresented as Venezuela earthquake footage

Published on 26/06/2026

Manipulated image of Washington Reflecting Pool spreads online

Published on 26/06/2026

Video from Myanmar misrepresented as 2026 earthquake in Venezuela

Published on 26/06/2026

South Korean reporter covering poll demonstrations targeted by anti-Chinese claims

Artificial intelligence

Published on 26/06/2026

Video of synchronised yoga record attempt in India's West Bengal state is AI-generated

Published on 26/06/2026

Years-old building collapse video from Turkey falsely linked to 2026 Venezuela quakes

Published on 26/06/2026

Footage of gas pipe explosion in Russia falsely linked to Middle East war

Published on 26/06/2026

Clip of building damaged by Taiwan earthquake falsely linked to Venezuela tremor

Published on 26/06/2026

Vandalised Colombian church clip falsely linked to Israeli soldiers' conduct in Lebanon

Published on 25/06/2026

Metro explosion video is from 2021, not earthquake in Venezuela

Published on 25/06/2026

Canadian politicians share edited image of Ontario festival

Published on 25/06/2026

Old clip falsely shared as recent rival party clash at Pakistan's National Assembly

Artificial intelligence

Published on 25/06/2026

Image of South Korean World Cup squad announcing boycott of press is AI-generated

Published on 24/06/2026

Misquoted clip claims footballer advocated against migration at World Cup

Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Published on 24/06/2026

Image of Netanyahu supporting Argentina at World Cup is AI-generated

Artificial intelligence

Published on 24/06/2026

Image of ex-Thai PM Thaksin with sister in Dubai is AI-generated

Published on 24/06/2026

Posts misrepresent scuffle at community event to fuel anti-Rohingya hostility in Malaysia

Published on 24/06/2026

Malaysia's Rohingya refugees targeted with false 2 million babies claim

Published on 23/06/2026

Altered image of Mamdani spreads online after Knicks parade

Artificial intelligence

Published on 23/06/2026

AI-generated clip falsely links Ugandan politician’s designer outfit to corruption raid

Artificial intelligence

Published on 23/06/2026

AI visuals of jailed ex-Pakistan leader in hospital mislead online

Artificial intelligence

Published on 23/06/2026

Video of India's Sooryavanshi scrapping with Sri Lanka's cricketers is AI creation

Artificial intelligence

Published on 23/06/2026

Image of Perth event for murdered British teen is AI-generated

Artificial intelligence

Published on 23/06/2026

AI-generated images falsely shared as evidence of Sri Lankan former spy chief's torture in police custody

Published on 22/06/2026

Tennessee Pride celebrations continue despite Nuclear Family Month designation

Published on 22/06/2026

Footage from Brazil-Panama friendly misrepresented as World Cup highlight

Published on 22/06/2026

Old Malaysia helicopter collision clip falsely linked to Brazil crash

Artificial intelligence

Published on 22/06/2026

Posts claiming South Korean leader doctored Trump picture use AI-generated image

Artificial intelligence

Published on 22/06/2026

Operator dismisses 'speculative and unverified' ticket prices for Malaysian rail link

Published on 21/06/2026

Exhumation in Indonesia misrepresented as Muslim grave destruction in India

Artificial intelligence

Published on 19/06/2026

Manipulated news graphic misattributes quote targeting Philippine VP to lawmaker

Artificial intelligence

Published on 19/06/2026

Clip of Iranian soldiers firing at US military helicopter is AI-generated

Published on 19/06/2026

Old Karachi protest footage misrepresented as clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Artificial intelligence

Published on 19/06/2026

Baseless claim about changes to Sri Lankan law kindles ethnic, religious tensions

Artificial intelligence

Published on 18/06/2026

Image of UFC's Strickland in shirt linking Trump to Epstein is AI

Published on 18/06/2026

Year-old video of drill participants falsely linked to Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes

Published on 18/06/2026

Video of Hong Kong blaze misrepresented as Iran's attack on Israel

Artificial intelligence

Published on 18/06/2026

AI-generated images falsely depict Rodrigo Duterte attending ICC hearing

India-Pakistan relations

Published on 18/06/2026

Footage of fight between India, Pakistan cricket teams is AI-generated

Artificial intelligence

Published on 18/06/2026

AI visuals of fighting Australian politicians lure viewers to investment scam

Published on 17/06/2026

Trump misleads on lobster fishing in ocean sanctuary

Published on 17/06/2026

Image of Iranian World Cup footballer with school backpack is AI-generated

Published on 17/06/2026

South Korean police officers targeted online by baseless anti-Chinese claims

Published on 17/06/2026

Visuals of Donald Trump's motorcade in Scotland misrepresented as former Bangladeshi PM's convoy in Delhi

Published on 17/06/2026

Months-old footage of protests falsely linked to medical college exam saga in India

Published on 17/06/2026

Rupiah rout triggers baseless claims of IMF attack on Indonesia

Published on 17/06/2026

Videos from Thailand and Japan falsely linked to Philippine earthquake

Artificial intelligence

Published on 17/06/2026

Video of the Iranian team at World Cup opening ceremony is AI-generated

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