Europe

5 June 2025

Social media clip supposedly of ‘destroyed Russian warplanes’ is very likely AI

This clip shows clear signs it was made using artificial intelligence, and is being shared after Ukraine recently used drones to strike Russian aircraft.

Russian flag flying over the Council of Labor and Defense building in Moscow, Russia.

29 May 2025

Russia’s defence spending is not 43% of its GDP

There’s no evidence to support a claim from Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp—credible estimates suggest the correct figure is actually around 6% or 7%.

22 May 2025

What’s been agreed on British travellers using passport e-gates in the EU?

The government says a new deal between the UK and the EU means passengers will face shorter passport queues, but some have claimed the announcement’s been overblown.

16 May 2025

Spanish tax agency does not require advance notice of cash withdrawals

The country’s Ministry of Finance confirmed it does not request advance notice of withdrawals.

11 April 2025

Fake BBC report claims Ukraine’s first lady tried to escape abroad

This is an example of ‘imposter content’—fake content that appears to be from credible organisations.

10 April 2025

Article about migrants housed in luxury hotel in Ireland shared as if it is in the UK

While there have been similar reports in the UK, the article being shared is about a specific case in Ireland.

31 March 2025

Image of fictional characters at the Turkey protests is AI-generated

Although there is genuine footage of someone dressed as Pikachu at protests in Turkey, a picture showing Pikachu, Batman, Spiderman and the Joker running from police is not authentic.

31 March 2025

Viral image of Pikachu at Turkey protests is AI-generated

Although there is real footage of someone dressed as Pikachu at protests in Turkey, a viral still image circulating on social media is not authentic.

25 March 2025

The Irish government hasn’t issued a leaflet telling girls to stay indoors after 6pm

The Irish Government and the Irish Centre for Diversity have confirmed they have never created or distributed such a leaflet.

25 March 2025

Video of European leaders removing jackets in solidarity with Zelenskyy is AI

The image isn’t real. It is a still from a video that was created using artificial intelligence.

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Social media clip supposedly of ‘destroyed Russian warplanes’ is very likely AI

Russia’s defence spending is not 43% of its GDP

What’s been agreed on British travellers using passport e-gates in the EU?

Spanish tax agency does not require advance notice of cash withdrawals

Fake BBC report claims Ukraine’s first lady tried to escape abroad

Article about migrants housed in luxury hotel in Ireland shared as if it is in the UK

Image of fictional characters at the Turkey protests is AI-generated

Viral image of Pikachu at Turkey protests is AI-generated

The Irish government hasn’t issued a leaflet telling girls to stay indoors after 6pm

Video of European leaders removing jackets in solidarity with Zelenskyy is AI

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