Fact-Checks

The Eurovision disinformation war: Why you’re seeing fake claims about the 2026 contest

An investigative look at the Eurovision 2026 disinformation wave. We verify claims about Martin Rowson, Poland, and the EBU's tough new voting rules.

Dec 10 • Sara Badilini

Are Christmas markets being cancelled due to immigrant protests?

Debunking viral claims that Christmas markets were cancelled due to immigrant opposition. Contextualizing footage from Milan, Vienna, and Hamburg

Dec 4 • Sara Badilini

Erika Kirk pregnancy and JD Vance rumours fuelled by AI content

An earlier theory about a relationship between Erika Kirk and JD Vance went further when social media users spread rumours that she was newly pregnant

Nov 28 • Maria Flannery

Behind the Spotify boycott: Daniel Ek, military AI, and the misinformation linking Helsing to Israel

An artist-led boycott over Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's investment in German AI defence company Helsing was fuelled by confusion and mixed messaging that…

Nov 28 • Maria Flannery and Carlos Baraibar Padro

Deluge of AI-generated and old content masks true impact of Hurricane Melissa

This storm was highly anticipated before it made landfall — leaving plenty of time for view-hungry content creators to make fakes

Oct 29 • Maria Flannery

How Netanyahu’s office used Google AI to fabricate a Trump Nobel win

Forensic analysis confirms Netanyahu's office used Google AI to create fake Trump Nobel Peace Prize images. Inside Israel's digital hasbara and SynthID…

Oct 10 • Maria Flannery

'I ain't dead yet!': AI images of Dolly Parton on deathbed trigger response from country star

Widespread panic about the beloved singer's health was sparked after her sister asked for prayers

Oct 9 • Maria Flannery

Disinformation spreads as Israeli forces intercept Global Sumud Flotilla at sea

AI-generated images and out of context videos spread online as Global Sumud Flotilla activists attempted to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza

Oct 3 • Sara Badilini

AI-generated footage falsely used to show 'aftermath' of Philippines earthquake

Fake videos and stories exaggerating an incident can perform well on social platforms, due to their potential to incite fear and anxiety

Oct 1 • Maria Flannery

Disinformation floods social media as Russian drones invade Polish airspace

Following Russia's incursion into Polish airspace, pro-Kremlin accounts called the incident a Ukrainian false flag amid other disinformation claims

Sep 16 • Sara Badilini

Trump video glitch triggers deepfake claims and health concerns

An unusual cut in a video statement by Donald Trump sparked concern over the president's health and whether the clip could be a deepfake

Sep 12 • Juliette Maigné

Misrepresented content floods social media as Storm Floris hits UK and Ireland

Aggregator account spreads misinformation drawing millions of views

Aug 4 • EBU News

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