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False: An international pandemic treaty will allow the World Health Organization to dictate health policy in member countries. The claim a proposed international pandemic treaty would give the World Health Organization control over member nations’ domestic health policies is false. The draft treaty specifically states signatory countries will retain sovereignty over health matters within their borders, including their response to future pandemics. The WHO has no legal authority to force member nations to accept its recommendations. (Source: Australian Associated Press - AAP)
Misleading: A report related to the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins was never released by the former coalition government. The claim that the former coalition government did not release a report into what Scott Morrison’s office knew about Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape is misleading because no such completed report exists. Phil Gaetjens, then head of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, began an inquiry into the matter in February 2021 but his investigation was permanently suspended in August 2021. The report has never been completed. (Source: Australian Associated Press - AAP)
False: Video shows robbery incident at Lucky Chinatown Mall in Manila A graphic video of a man assaulting a woman in an elevator has been viewed hundreds of times in Facebook posts that falsely claim it shows a robbery in a mall in the Philippine capital, Manila. However, the clip has previously circulated in news reports that say it shows a robbery at a train station elevator in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, in 2019. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
Altered: Photo of Nicola Sturgeon in a police vehicle is edited An edited photograph showing Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon in the back seat of a police vehicle was widely circulated online after she was arrested as part of a police investigation in June 2023. Sturgeon was questioned and held for more than seven hours by Pol (Source: Reuters)
False: CLAIM:Photos show children who weretrafficked as “sex slaves”beingrescued from tunnel systems beneath Central Park in New York City. THE FACTS:Avideo spread online in recent days misrepresenting the early pandemic images asthe supposed rescue operation. (Source: Associated Press - AP News)
False: The voice to parliament will put Australia’s land and resources into conservatorship, just like those imposed on US singer Britney Spears. The claim the voice to parliament will put Australia’s land and resources into conservatorship is false. The proposed voice will not have any power or ownership over land or assets. Even if it did, a law expert told AAP FactCheck it will operate as an advisory body without any power to compel anyone to do anything. (Source: Australian Associated Press - AAP)
Incorrect: You can prevent or cure cancer by "detoxifying" the body of toxins that cause it. Some research has been conducted into the effects of certain plant-based chemicals on carcinogens. But none is so conclusive as to be recommended as having a "detoxifying" effect on cancer cells. Claims both about "detoxing" and raising or lowering the pH level of the body misint (Source: Africa Check)
Incorrect: You can cure cancer by making the body less acidic, using a herbal supplement. Some research has been conducted into the effects of certain plant-based chemicals on carcinogens. But none is so conclusive as to be recommended as having a "detoxifying" effect on cancer cells. Claims both about "detoxing" and raising or lowering the pH level of the body misint (Source: Africa Check)
False: Image shows aftermath of South Africa earthquake South Africa’s business hub Johannesburg experienced a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of June 11, 2023, with no reports of casualties or significant damage. Despite this, a photograph being shared on Twitter shows a large crater outside a home purportedly caused by the quake. This is false: the picture is at least three months old and was used in a report about an area in Johannesburg that has seen numerous sinkholes opening up. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: Uganda’s Entebbe Airport facing closure after failed audit A TikTok video viewed more than 500,000 times claims that Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport is facing closure following a damning audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The claim is false; ICAO dismissed the allegation, saying the organisation “does not audit airports”, only aviation regulators in member states. Ugandan aviation authorities also denied the claim, adding there were no recent audits of the facility. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: Cutting out refined sugar and eating an alkaline diet will starve cancer cells. A Facebook video with over 22,000 likes claims that sugar-free diets can "starve" cancer cells, and suggests cutting out "acidic" foods as a way to fight the disease. This isn't supported by the evidence. The video features Barbara O'Neill, a naturopath banned for life in 2019 fr (Source: Full Fact)
False: Raw milk cures lactose intolerance. An Instagram video promoting raw milk makes a false claim that it will cure lactose intolerance. The account that posted the video has 143,000 followers. A caption the post says "the cure to #lactoseintolerant is drinking raw milk", while a line in the video itself says raw milk (Source: Full Fact)
The Labour party has...: The Labour party has never left government with unemployment lower than when it came in. "Labour has never left government with unemployment lower than when it came in." Mark Pawsey MP, 14 June 2023 . "There's never been a Labour government that hasn't left unemployment higher in history." Grant Shapps MP, 11 June 2023 . This week, both energy secretary Grant Shapps (Source: Full Fact)
False: Every Facebook user who shares and comments on a post in 48 hours will get eight free passes for Alton Towers theme park. Thousands of people have shared a Facebook post claiming to be offering eight free passes to Alton Towers theme park. But Alton Towers has confirmed that the offer is not genuine and the account that posted it is not associated with them. The post, which has received more than 8, (Source: Full Fact)
False: The photo shows a man with dementia who has gone missing in Scunthorpe. A Facebook post claiming to be searching for a missing man who has dementia is a hoax. The post, which appeared in a buy-and-sell group for Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire, says: "NOT YET FOUND!! #Scunthorpe Mr.Jones aged 81 drove out with a dog Rex and he still hasn't returned. He do (Source: Full Fact)
False: This video shows a cartel member in Mexico carrying a Javelin that the U.S. sent to Ukraine. An U.S. podcast host misrepresented a Mexican TV newscast by saying that a Javelin the United States sent to Ukraine ended in the hands of a Mexican cartel. That’s not what the Spanish-speaking anchor said. Experts also say the supposed cartel member is carrying an AT4, not a Javelin. (Source: PolitiFact)
False: Biden fall reveals US leader was wearing diaper Soon after US President Joe Biden tripped and fell at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, a photo appearing to show him wearing a diaper emerged online in Africa and in the US. But the image is doctored: the original picture taken by an AFP photographer at the event does not reveal a diaper under the US leader’s suit. AFP video footage corroborates this. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
No Evidence: No evidence Sen. John Thune is holding DOJ nominees in response to Trump indictment Republican U.S. Senator J.D. Vance announced a hold of all Department of Justice (DOJ) nominees on June 13. Contrary to online posts, there is no evidence that the Senate’s No. 2 Republican John Thune is holding DOJ appointments in response to federal charges against former Presi (Source: Reuters)
False: Biden did not replace the U.S. flag at the Marine Corps Memorial with a Pride flag A satirical article about U.S. President Joe Biden switching the Stars and Stripes flag of the United States at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia with a Pride flag was shared online as if it were factual. Posts on social media shared a photograph in which (Source: Reuters)
False: Image shows Karnataka pro-hijab protester Muskan Khan posing for a photo in London. An image of a woman in sunglasses posing for a photo is being shared with the claim that it shows Karnataka's pro-hijab protester Muskan Khan posing for a photo in London.The caption shared with the photo purports that Khan has been rewarded with a comfortable life in London by t (Source: BOOM Live)
False: Video shows a Biparjoy cyclone moving towards Karachi. A video of a sandstorm taken from sea is being shared with a false claim that it shows the Biparjoy cyclone approaching Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan. BOOM found that the claims are false, and the video is of a recent sandstorm in Egypt.The government of Gujarat has evacuated m (Source: BOOM Live)
Fake Post: trump admit knew classified document removal was illegal oust outed white house aid walt nauta Fake PostDid former U.S. President Donald Trump write in a post shared to his social media platform Truth Social that as president he "enforced the USA's classified document laws very powerfully," that he asked "LOYAL aide Walt Nauta" to pack his personal papers before he left th (Source: Lead Stories)
False: Visuals showing the descent of cyclone Biparjoy from the skies, and moving towards Gujarat coast. Authors Vasudha Beri Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joi (Source: Newschecker)
Partly False: Muslim handlers of mules and horses on the Kedarnath yatra route assault pilgrims. Authors Saurabh Pandey A self-taught social media maverick, Saurabh realised the power of social media early on and began following and analysing false narratives and 'fake news' even before he entered the field of fact-checking professionally. He is fascinated with the visual me (Source: Newschecker)
False: Vidoe shows cyclone Biparjoy hitting the Gujarat's coast. A video showing a huge storm approaching on the surface of the sea is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows Cyclone Biparjoy approaching the coasts of Gujarat and Pakistan's Karachi.The claim was also viral in the Urdu language. (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)
Mostly False: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsWp3uXAk9Y/ Can wrinkles be removed instantly?The video showcases the LPG Endermologie procedure, a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that uses mechanical massage and suction to stimulate the skin and underlying tissues. While it can improve the appearance of the skin over time, it does not pr (Source: Thip Media)
False: It is Dandeli Karnataka near hubi darwad. Sometimes over confidence has to pays alot Vishvas News' investigation revealed that the claim about cyclone destruction in Karnataka is false. The video is from Nicaragua, a country in Central America.New Delhi (Vishvas News) – A video circulating on social media shows an SUV drifting off a waterlogged road and plunging (Source: Vishvasnews)
False: Muslim horse and mule handlers thrashed Chardham pilgrims in Kedarnath. Yatris were attacked by horse handlers for protesting against beating horses at Kedarnath. In this, the accused and the victim belong to the same community. There is no communal angle in this matter.As the Chardham Yatra got underway in Uttarakhand, a video has gone viral on soci (Source: Vishvasnews)
False: No, Kenyan president William Ruto has not threatened to sack legislators who oppose a key finance bill IN SHORT: A video posted on TikTok is captioned as though Kenyan president William Ruto threatened to "fire" members of parliament who voted against his party's proposed bill. But this claim is inaccurate, as Ruto supported calls for open ballot voting. He also has no power to fi (Source: Africa Check)
Scam: Scam alert! Ignore fake BBC News page in Nigeria tempting you to double your money on their investment platform IN SHORT: Africa Check has exposed several Facebook accounts falsely claiming to offer investment services. This is yet another scam account, impersonating BBC News and asking Nigerians to invest. Several Facebook pages have been created, apparently to help Nigerians with their i (Source: Africa Check)
False: Does this video show an earthquake in a Kenyan town? No, it's a video effect IN SHORT: A video posted online purports to show an earthquake in a Kenyan town. But it is just ordinary footage of a town with a wavy video editing effect applied to it. A video posted on TikTok on 29 April 2023 claims to show an earthquake taking place in Kitengela , a Kenyan t (Source: Africa Check)
Fake: Beware! Guide 'against bank account hackers' is not from Nigeria's central bank IN SHORT: While the country's main bank would want to protect Nigerians from bank account fraud, a guide purporting to be from it is more likely to get the faithful into trouble. Has the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) published a step-by-step guide on how Nigerians can protect the (Source: Africa Check)
Scam: Don't be conned by Facebook page impersonating Kenyan first lady and offering loans IN SHORT: Kenya's first lady Rachel Ruto does not have a Facebook account specifically dedicated to offering loans to the public. Ignore all posts that make these scam offers. The Facebook page MAMA TAIFA SOFT claims it offers loans to Kenyans within five minutes. It says the loa (Source: Africa Check)
Scam: Kenyans, do not be conned by these Facebook accounts offering bogus promotions IN SHORT: There are Facebook accounts promising Kenyan users large amounts of money, featuring the names and photos of local celebrities. But be warned – the accounts are run by scammers. The Facebook accounts Icon Smart and Smart Icon are running promotions on groups in Kenya wi (Source: Africa Check)
False: Video shows former President Donald Trump attacking the Clintons in 2023. This video is from 2016. (Source: PolitiFact)
False: A photo shows Australian TV host David Koch being detained by police. This photo was doctored. David Koch wasn’t arrested. (Source: PolitiFact)
All German Fact Checks
Frei Erfunden: Robert Kennedy Jr. habe einen Prozess gegen alle Pharmalobbyisten gewonnen. In einem Urteil habe der Oberste Gerichtshof der USA bestätigt, dass die Covid-Impfstoffe keine Impfstoffe und die durch die mRNA-Impfung verursachten Schäden irreparabel seien. Kaum jemand habe es bemerkt – das Urteil des Obersten Gerichtshofs der USA zu den Covid-19-Impfstoffen. Robert F. Kennedy Junior, Neffe des ehemaligen US-Präsidenten John F. Kennedy und international bekannterImpfgegner, habe einen Prozess „gegen alle Pharmalobbyisten“ gewonnen. (Source: Correctiv)
Falscher Kontext: Ein Foto eines Kindes, das einen Hund über Wasser hält, sei nach dem Dammbruch in der Ukraine entstanden. Seit dem Bruch des Kachowka-Staudamms in der Ukraine kursieren in Sozialen Medien veraltete Aufnahmen, die fälschlicherweise in Zusammenhang mit der Katastrophe gebracht werden. Etwa ein Bild von einem „grinsenden“Olaf Scholzin einem Boot und ein Video einerExplosiondes Damms./n/ (Source: Correctiv)
Frei Erfunden: Die Nasa habe ein Bild von einer Felsformation in Bulgarien als Foto vom Mars ausgegeben. „Die Nasa lügt!“, behauptet ein Nutzerauf Twitterund veröffentlicht dazu eine Collage als angeblichen Beleg. Die Collage besteht aus zwei Bildern: Unten ist die FelsformationPobitiKamaniim Osten Bulgariens zu sehen. Das obere Bild zeigt dieselbe Aufnahme, doch die Felsen sind rot (Source: Correctiv)