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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A viral claim asserts that children “inherit all of their intelligence from their mother,” often referencing simplified headlines claiming “science proves intelligence comes from mom.” These posts regularly attract large engagement because they appear to offer an easy genetic explanation for a complex trait. However, our investigation found that this claim is an oversimplification and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Mainstream media outlets in Sri Lanka, as well as international media, sometimes tend to mislead audiences by reporting without proper verification. We investigated a video purportedly showing Pakistan providing high-level security to the Sri Lankan cricket team. Let’s look at the viral clip first. Social Media Posts: A video circulated […]
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A short video went viral on social media, suggesting it showed a tsunami hitting the shores of Galle on 11.11.2025. Social Media Posts The relevant video clip was shared with the caption, “This morning, there can be seen a Tsunami situation in Galle. The waves are continuing to build and are accelerating. Everyone, be careful. […]
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On 11 November 2025, the Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan Province partially collapsed. The 700-metre bridge drew worldwide attention on social media. However, many posts incorrectly use images of an unrelated bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, creating confusion about which structure actually failed. Social Media Posts Posts on multiple social media platforms show a photograph […]
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