False: Keir Starmer Did Not Legalize Incest in the UK

A viral video circulating on Facebook and other platforms claims that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has legalised incest, allegedly allowing marriages between parents and children or between siblings “at the request of the Muslim lobby.” However, our investigation finds this claim to be false. Social Media Posts The video shared under captions such as […]

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Viral video of “Gaza flotilla” actually shows Turkish football celebration

A video has been widely shared on social media claiming to depict “the largest civilian flotilla in modern history” sailing toward Gaza, accompanied by captions that more than 50 boats from 44 nations are participating in the mission. This claim has drawn attention, but our investigation finds the video to be misleading. Social Media Posts […]

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Claim that 85% of World’s Refugees Are Muslims is False

Viral posts on social media have claimed that the majority of the world’s Muslim refugees avoid seeking asylum in Muslim-majority countries, preferring instead to settle in non-Muslim nations. This framing has been widely shared online, raising questions about the true religious composition of refugees and where they most often find protection. Our fact-check shows that […]

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False claim that U.S. military pilots were arrested for refusing to transport weapons to Israel

A viral Facebook video has circulated claiming that U.S. Armed Forces pilots refused to fly aircraft carrying weapons shipments to Israel and were subsequently handcuffed and arrested at the Pentagon. The post, shared under the caption “United States of Kazakhstan,. This claim quickly spread due to heightened debates over U.S. military support for Israel. However, […]

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Viral “Breaking News” Fire Video Shows 2023 Dhaka Market Blaze, Not Recent Incident

Footage of a fire incident with captions claiming to be a recent incident is circulating widely on social media with little context. Our fact check reveals that the video actually shows a major fire in a clothing market in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in April 2023, not a recent or ongoing incident. Social Media Posts A viral […]

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Elon Musk’s “XChat” Exists, But It’s Not the Standalone App

A claim widely circulated on social media asserts that Elon Musk has introduced XChat, a groundbreaking platform designed to revolutionize private communication. Our investigation shows that while XChat does exist, some of the more technical marketing claims are misleading or overstated. Social Media Posts Viral posts portray XChat as a standalone platform representing the “future […]

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Russia’s Enteromix Cancer Vaccine Has Not Proven 100% Efficacy in Clinical Trials

A viral story has been circulating on social media and international news outlets claiming that Russia has developed a new cancer vaccine called Enteromix. Posts and headlines describe it as a breakthrough treatment, with some even stating that it has achieved 100 percent efficacy and will soon be distributed freely in Russia. The story has […]

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CNN Did NOT Report on a “Leaked Chinese Strategy Document” Predicting Western Collapse

A viral claim circulating on multiple platforms alleges that CNN reported on a leaked Chinese geopolitical strategy document. According to these posts, the document predicts the collapse of the United States and Western Europe by 2050 due to cultural and demographic conflict. It also supposedly states that Chinese leaders regard multiculturalism as “cultural suicide.” However, […]

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No, Stephen Colbert Did Not Sign a Multi-Million Dollar Netflix Deal

A claim circulating across social media platforms alleges that Stephen Colbert has signed a $13–$13.5 million deal with Netflix for a seven-episode series. The rumor gained traction in late August-early September 2025, spurring #CancelNetflix chatter and political spin. After investigating reports from credible outlets and reviewing official statements, we found no evidence that such a […]

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False: Video Does Not Show Real Bridge Collapse After Earthquake

A video circulating online claims to show a bridge support collapsing in the aftermath of a recent earthquake. The clip has been widely shared across social media platforms, often accompanied by alarming captions suggesting that the footage documents real damage caused by seismic activity. Our investigation finds that this claim is false. Social Media Posts […]

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