Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the disaster caused across Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditva, the number of disaster-related deaths has risen to 465 as of today (02). Another 366 individuals remain missing, while search, rescue, and recovery operations are continuing without interruption. During this situation, photographs of bodies discovered after the disaster have […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. False and misleading information is widely shared on social media regarding the current disaster situation in Sri Lanka. Recently, a video and images purporting to show a leopard slowly treading on an elephant’s back during a flood have gone viral. Social Media Posts: According to viral […]
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A widely shared story claims that a 19-year-old woman from Mineiros, Goiás, Brazil, gave birth to twins who have two different biological fathers. The report has been repeated by international outlets and social media posts, often framed as a “one-in-a-million” case that surprised doctors worldwide. While this claim is true, the way it spreads online […]
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False and misleading information is being widely shared on social media regarding the current disaster situation in the country. Currently, social media posts are shared stating that another cyclone will affect the country in the coming days, creating undue fear in society. This is a fact-check we did on that. Social Media Posts : A […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Mainstream media outlets also misleadingly report news. This often takes place due to the headlines used for the news articles, videos, and posts. This is a fact-check of a series of social media posts that have been shared misleadingly. Social Media Posts : A social media post was published stating […]
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A viral video circulating with the claim that a “massive fire” broke out at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on November 27, 2025. The circulating footage shows flames near what appears to be the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) towers, prompting panic and speculation. However,our investigation finds the claim misleading. Social Media Posts Social media accounts shared a […]
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Rumours claiming that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has died in custody are spreading rapidly across social media. This fact-check examines what has actually been confirmed so far. Social Media Posts : Posts circulated on social media claiming that “Imran Khan has been secretly murdered inside a prison in Pakistan.” Facebook | Archived Link […]
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A viral claim circulating across social media platforms asserts that China has built a cannon capable of firing projectiles at seven times the speed of sound and that this new weapon “bends the laws of physics.” These videos accompanied by captions suggesting revolutionary or impossible physical behavior. However, our investigation found that the clip is […]
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A viral claim circulating across Facebook and YouTube asserts that Elon Musk has “just revealed” a groundbreaking supersonic “StarJet” capable of transitioning from runway to stratosphere to near-space in a single continuous motion. However, our investigation found that the story is false. Social Media Posts Multiple Facebook posts claim that Elon Musk is launching a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Misleading information is being widely spread about politically significant events and dates for political gain. This is an investigation we did on such a post published regarding the Nugegoda rally held on the 21st. Social Media Posts : A Facebook post was published claiming to be a photo of alcohol […]
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