No evidence Pope Leo XIV said “Islam is a religion of peace we can learn from”

Posts circulating online claim that Pope Leo XIV said, “Islam is a religion of peace we can learn from.” The line is often presented as a direct quote in short videos and reposted commentary. Because exact wording can be easily altered in social media content, the claim requires verification. Our review found that while the […]

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False claims Macron shared Melania Trump–Epstein photo; Maxwell “chest grab” image is edited

Claims linking Melania Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have circulated widely across platforms. Two viral allegations gained particular traction: first, that Emmanuel Macron shared an image showing Melania Trump with Epstein, and second, that a photo shows Ghislaine Maxwell grabbing Melania Trump’s chest. These claims spread amid renewed public attention following Melania Trump’s […]

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No Evidence Zelensky Visited Epstein’s Island; “Leaked Footage” is Fake

A claim circulating widely on platforms alleges that leaked security camera footage from Jeffrey Epstein’s home shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vacationing on Epstein’s island and interacting with him privately. The claim has gained traction following renewed public attention around the 2026 release of Epstein-related documents. However, our review shows that this claim is false. […]

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Viral “Artemis II splashdown” images are AI-generated, not real NASA photos

NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully concluded in April 2026 with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Social media posts share a set of images claiming to show the return of NASA’s Artemis II mission to Earth, highlighting details such as high-speed reentry and splashdown recovery. However, the accompanying images appear highly stylized and cinematic, raising […]

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Iran Did Not Capture a U.S. Soldier After Downing a U.S. Jet

A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the capture of a U.S. captain after shooting down her aircraft, with images showing her detained in Tehran. The claim emerged amid heightened attention to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and reports of a downed U.S. aircraft. However, […]

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Rumor Debunked: Trump Not Hospitalized at Walter Reed

A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that U.S. President Donald Trump was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The claim gained traction amid heightened public attention due to geopolitical tensions and the president’s reduced public visibility. However, based on currently available reporting and official statements, we found this claim to […]

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BA.3.2 “Cicada” variant: detected internationally, some immune escape, no evidence of higher severity

A newly identified COVID-19 variant, Omicron subvariant BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada”, has drawn attention in global health discussions due to its unusually high number of mutations and potential to evade immunity. First detected in late 2024, the variant has since appeared across multiple continents and is being closely monitored by international health agencies. While early laboratory […]

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The UN Security Council Did Not Label Donald Trump a “Wanted International War Criminal”

A viral claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that the United Nations Security Council has “stunningly” labeled former U.S. President Donald Trump a “wanted international war criminal.” The claim emerged amid heightened geopolitical tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. However, we found this claim to be false, with no evidence supporting […]

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