Category: International

Viral Video Claiming ‘Leaked Footage’ of Israeli Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Is Misleading

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A viral montage circulating across social media platforms claims to show leaked CCTV footage from inside Iranian military and nuclear facilities during Israeli airstrikes. Many users believed it to be authentic amid renewed discussion of Iran–Israel tensions. However, our investigation finds the claim is mostly false. Social Media Posts Several accounts on Facebook reshared versions […]

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No Massive Fire at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on Late November 2025, Viral Video Shows Old October Incident

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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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Misleading Images Used in Bridge Collapse in China Claims

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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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False: Keir Starmer Did Not Legalize Incest in the UK

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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

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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

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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

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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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Balendra Shah Was NOT appointed as the Prime Minister in Nepal!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Viral social media posts claimed that Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had been appointed as Nepal’s head of state while the former Prime Minister’s wife was killed in protests.  However, our investigation reveals that, amidst the protests in Nepal, Shah has not been appointed to any national leadership position, and the […]

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

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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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