Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Spreading fake news in the format of newspapers is commonly taking place now through social media. Here is a fact check we did on such a post. Social Media Posts : A post in the format of a newspaper headline was circulated on social media stating that Professor Gomika Udugamasuriya, […]
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A flurry of sensational headlines and viral posts has stirred public curiosity, claiming that NASA has discovered a “Super Earth” planet sending mysterious signals from 154 light-years away. However, the viral claim is misleading. Social Media Claim Multiple social media users has shared posts with the claim that NASA has discovered a “Super Earth” planet […]
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Jason Statham is a well-known English action movie actor. Recently, claims were spreading on social media platforms stating that he died in a flood in Texas, while some claimed he faced a tragic road accident. However, our investigation discovers the claims are false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Below is a screenshot of a claim circulated on […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, a video was posted on social media claiming that Sri Lankan Cargo had used a new aircraft to transport goods. We took steps to investigate the credibility of this claim. Social Media Posts : A video has been circulating on social media, purportedly portraying Sri Lanka’s new cargo plane […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A viral image claims to show Elon Musk marrying Shivon Zilis, sparking excitement and speculation online. But is the photo real, or just another digital illusion? Find out the truth.. Social Media Posts : A photo circulating on Facebook shows Elon Musk in a tuxedo, standing next to a woman […]
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A video going viral on social media claims to show the Bolivian Parliament building collapsing during an official session. The dramatic footage has caused concern and been widely shared online. Our fact-check, however, confirms that this video is fake. Social Media Posts Social media users are sharing a short video depicting a chaotic scene inside […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In a move to reduce the trade deficit with the US, President Donald Trump has been announcing new tariff percentages for many countries that import goods into the US. In this background, a letter addressed to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been widely shared, which talks about the […]
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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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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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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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