Following Argentina’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, social media users began circulating claims that Egypt had “banned Lionel Messi from entering the country.” The claim spread rapidly across Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Threads, and other social media platforms, often presented as breaking news […]
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A conspiracy theory circulating widely on social media claims that NASA secretly prepared for a global “gravity blackout” scheduled for August 12, 2026. According to the viral posts, a leaked classified document called “Project Anchor” allegedly predicts that Earth will temporarily lose gravity for seven seconds, causing people, vehicles, and buildings to float before crashing […]
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Images and videos claiming to show the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have circulated widely across multiple platforms in recent days. The posts appeared as Iran began official mourning ceremonies and state funeral processions in early July 2026 following Khamenei’s death earlier this year. However, our investigation found that both the […]
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Images circulating on social media have sparked debate among football fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England midfielder Jude Bellingham was seen covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana captain Jordan Ayew during England’s group-stage match and was not punished. Days later, Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié covered his mouth while speaking to Mexico striker […]
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A viral claim circulating across X and other social media platforms alleges that Bella Hadid revealed she has only a few days left to live after Lyme disease allegedly caused both of her kidneys to fail. The posts often include emotional wording. However, our investigation found no evidence supporting these claims and recent statements from […]
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Following the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, social media platforms have been flooded with dramatic videos allegedly showing the destruction caused by the disaster. As live coverages tracked a rapidly rising death toll, with officials warning the count could climb into the thousands, viral clips claiming to show the disaster […]
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Social media posts circulating across platforms claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was killed in a Russian aerial attack on what was described as a “safe position” in Ukraine. Some versions of the posts further state that Ukrainian media should confirm or deny his death, implying that authorities are concealing the incident. However, our investigation […]
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Social media posts circulating on platforms claim that researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a bio-inspired robotic fish capable of swimming through the ocean and “eating” microplastics that are difficult to remove using conventional cleanup methods. However, available evidence shows that it is an experimental prototype rather than a proven ocean-cleanup solution, and it […]
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A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that Iranian footballer Mohammad Mohebi was deported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after making a controversial “gun gesture” celebration following his goal during Iran’s 2-2 FIFA World Cup draw against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. However, our investigation found no evidence […]
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A viral message circulating on social media platforms warns people not to pick up pen-like objects found on roadsides, claiming they are “pen bombs” that can explode when opened or clicked. However, our investigation found that the images are being misrepresented and there is no evidence that the pens shown in the viral posts are […]
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