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Viral Image of Shinmoedake Eruption is AI-Generated, Though Volcano Did Erupt

A widely shared image supposedly showing Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano erupting with ash and lightning has spread across social media platforms. While official sources confirm recent volcanic eruptions and seismic activity in southern Japan. Our investigation reveals that this viral claim is misleading. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users have shared an image of a […]

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The renovations of the official residence of the Colombo Mayor are done for the filming of an Indian movie!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is among the most prominent and influential local government institutions, which consistently attracts the attention of the public. With the appointment of Ms. Vraie Cally Balthazaar from the National People’s Power (NPP) party as the mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council, viral claims questioned why […]

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King Charles III Did Not Call For Eliminating National Borders

Recent viral social media posts claim that King Charles III called for the elimination of national borders during a state banquet with French President Emmanuel Macron in July 2025. After examining the evidence, we find this claim to be misleading. Social Media Posts Multiple social media posts have circulated a claim that “King Charles calls […]

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No Evidence of Orca Attack Involving Trainer Maris Ellington

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A viral post claiming that orca trainer Maris Ellington was killed by an orca during a performance at Ocean World has been widely shared across social media. However, Fact Crescendo’s investigation reveals that the story is entirely false, with no credible evidence to support the claim and clear signs of […]

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Misleading: Inter Milan Did Not Display Palestinian Flag in 2025 Match

Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, an image has been widely shared online showing children holding a Palestinian flag and giving high-fives to football players on the pitch. The image is circulated with claims that the Italian football team, Inter Milan, expressed solidarity with Palestine before a recent match. It has garnered significant attention and engagement […]

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Did Oasis Display a Palestinian Flag at Their Cardiff Concert in July 2025?

Social media posts recently sparked debate by alleging that Oasis displayed a Palestinian flag during their reunion concert at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 4-5, 2025. The politically charged nature of such a display, combined with Oasis’s significant cultural influence, caused the claim to spread rapidly online with mixed reactions. However, our investigation reveals that […]

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Viral Image of Ariana Grande is Digitally Altered

A viral image claiming to show Ariana Grande in an emaciated state has circulated on social media platforms. The image appears to be from an awards ceremony, with Oscar statuettes visible in the background. Social media posts accompanying the image suggest Grande is experiencing health issues related to an eating disorder. The timing coincides with […]

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Viral Claims of Government Deciding to Regulate Electric Vehicle Imports are FALSE!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As electric vehicle (EV) imports to the country have increased in recent months, many have been curious about viral reports claiming that the government has decided to regulate the import of EVs. However, our investigation found that such a decision had not been made. Social Media Posts: A social media […]

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