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Unverified reports regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's health, including claims of a stroke after the BRICS summit in New Delhi, have circulated on X (formerly Twitter) and received 'Community Notes' flagging them as inconsistent with facts.
A viral video falsely claimed an explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station during the 2026 BRICS Summit, killing eight people. A fact-check revealed the footage was from a 2025 car blast, maliciously edited to mislead the public.
Akpabio petitions SSS over purported anti-North comment
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) over a viral statement falsely attributed to him, which allegedly threatened Northerners if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 election. His office asserts the statement is false, in…
Stella Parton, sister of the late Dolly Parton, has publicly condemned the influx of "fake AI garbage" posts on social media following the singer's death, urging for more compassion.
Over 80 people have been killed in six African countries due to false accusations of "genital theft," a deadly phenomenon amplified by social media misinformation and rooted in longstanding superstitions. Victims are often attacked by mobs convinced they can make genitals…
Latest on the entry of migrants into Ceuta, live | Sánchez maintains that Morocco offered 'instant cooperation' and assures that the King will visit Ceuta
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has dismissed Morocco's involvement in the Ceuta migration crisis, asserting the country offered "instant cooperation" and blaming misinformation for the events. He also announced that the King will visit Ceuta when conditions allow.
AI-generated doctors on YouTube are spreading medical misinformation, particularly targeting elderly individuals who are more susceptible to their deceptive health advice. These videos, viewed millions of times, pose serious health risks despite YouTube's policies.
A viral TikTok trend featuring a life-sized Cat in the Hat has sparked fear and confusion among teenagers, with some believing the character is real and may be spotted in the streets. The trend has led to police forces in Ireland and the UK issuing statements confirming t…
A viral video purporting to show a female food delivery agent being attacked by drunk youths has been debunked by Mathrubhumi Fact Check, confirming it is a scripted drama.
A Middle East Eye analysis has found that claims made by Jason Arday, a Cambridge University professor who was found dead on Friday, appear to be true. These include his claim that he ran 30 marathons in 35 days for charity and that he played semi-professional football.
A new study found that X's 'For You' algorithm amplified content that clashed with users' stated values, particularly among Democrats. Arguing with people on X may be teaching the platform to show you more posts you hate.
Nigerian Presidential Hopeful Peter Obi Did Not Say He Would Visit Every Secondary School If Elected
Social media posts falsely claimed Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi vowed to visit every secondary school in Nigeria if elected president in 2027. Africa Check confirmed he only stated he visited schools in Anambra state as governor, not the entire country.
AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn
Conservationists warn that hyper-realistic AI-generated wildlife images circulating on social media distort public perception of animals, fueling exploitation and unsafe human encounters.
A woman seen standing behind US President Donald Trump during an Oval Office event has responded to a bizarre social media joke claiming that she was using a hidden device to “zap” him whenever he appeared to doze off. She is pregnant.
A viral online theory claims that Earth's gravity will disappear for seven seconds on August 12 due to a supposed NASA project called 'Anker.' However, NASA denies these claims, stating that there is no truth to the theory.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has disowned a fake circular promoting a Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket for the 2027 elections.
The family of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has appealed for privacy and understanding following her death, condemning the spread of false and unverified reports about her passing.
Claims of manmade quake spread online after southwestern Japan disaster
Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan, claims that the disaster was manmade rapidly spread online, despite experts dismissing such theories as technologically and financially unrealistic.
A conspiracy theory claiming that a recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan was man-made has been spreading online, despite experts dismissing it as unrealistic.
Apostolic Church dismisses rumours of fire outbreak
The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Ipaja Assembly, has refuted widespread social media reports claiming its building was destroyed by fire, clarifying that only a minor spark occurred and was quickly controlled.
Elon Musk's interview with the editor of the Economist has sparked a clash between the two worlds. The editor, Zanny Minton Beddoes, promotes economic liberalism and freedom, while Musk spreads misinformation to his hundreds of millions of followers on his own social medi…
Alphabet's Google has rolled back an AI image-generation feature in Google Earth after users shared images that appeared to violate the company's policies. The feature, powered by Google's Nano Banana 2 AI model, allowed users to generate photorealistic images grounded in…
Google removed an AI image-generation feature from Google Earth on July 31, just a day after its July 30 launch, citing concerns over deepfakes and misinformation.
Google quickly removed a new AI feature in Google Earth that allowed users to generate and superimpose fabricated images onto real maps, just one day after its launch. The decision came amid widespread criticism that the tool could easily be abused to spread misinformation.
Google is rolling back its AI-powered image generation tool in Google Earth after users created misleading satellite imagery. The tool was added just a day prior, and the company cited concerns about misinformation.
Google quickly rolled back an AI image generation feature in Google Earth after a researcher demonstrated its potential for creating highly believable misinformation, despite the company's watermarking efforts.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its associated accounts shared old videos from 2024, falsely claiming they depicted success stories of students who cleared the 2026 NEET re-examination.
A viral video on social media claims to show a bike rally in support of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. However, the video is old and has been shared with false claims.
A video of a protester throwing a tear gas shell back at the police is being shared on social media, claiming it's from a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. However, the video is actually from a protest in Nepal.
A viral video of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey threatening protesters is edited. The original video shows him talking about paper leaks and how students use it as an excuse for poor performance.