From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Syria's ousted president is reportedly in Moscow, but the picture being shared is old and shows him in Syria. Read
Thousands of people have shared social media posts suggesting the air sensors are a “new form of control”. Read
The methane-reducing cow feed additive is considered safe by food safety authorities in the approved doses. And contrary to some claims online, Bill Gates was not involved in its development. Read
An image is circulating on social media with claims that it shows people protesting the declaration of martial law in the country on 3 December—when it was actually taken days before. Read
United States
A false claim is being widely shared online that a stand being erected next to the White House is a prison, when it’s nothing of the kind. It’s the traditional presidential inauguration viewing stand. Read
The image circulating on social media features an illustration of the two politicians with missiles in the background. Read
Environment
A joke video is being shared on social media with claims it shows a real legal case in Germany of a commercial pilot who lost his job over his refusal to spray “chemtrails”. Read
The picture is circulating on social media along with false claims it shows a ‘horrific plane crash caught on camera’. Read
The claim originates from a satirical news website and isn’t true. Read
Health
Margarine doesn’t share 27 ingredients with paint and isn’t one molecule away from plastic. Read
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