Fact-check: Will smoking keep you thin?
The worry of gaining weight is a common excuse for smokers not to quit. The Cube takes a look at a new study which found that both starting smoking and … Read More
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Fact-check: Will the Paris Olympics really be the first gender-equal Games?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been lauding itself for having achieved full gender parity for the time in history. But is that the reality? ADVERTISEMENT With less than four … Read More
How Yulia Navalnaya, widow of late Alexei Navalny, became the target of a disinformation campaign
Various accounts accuse her of being in a new relationship with a Russian billionaire, despite the very recent death of her husband. ADVERTISEMENT Yulia Navalnaya published a video on X (formerly … Read More
No, this video doesn’t show the Pope calling the Catholic Church ‘the mother of harlots’
A decade-old video has recently resurfaced claiming to show the Pope revealing his secret agenda to control the world and chastising Christians for watching The Hobbit and Game of Thrones. … Read More
Why is the French city of Nantes flying the Nazi flag?
Iconic buildings in Nantes have been draped in Nazi banners over the past few days, which has caused a stir on social media. The Cube takes a look at why … Read More
Has the Eiffel Tower caught fire?
Some widely-spread videos on social media claim to show the Eiffel Tower ravaged by flames. The Cube took a closer look. ADVERTISEMENT Images have been circulating on social media supposedly … Read More
New year, new me: Does Dry January actually work?
Every January, most of us pledge to work on ourselves. Some try to abstain from alcohol for the month. But does Dry January make us healthier? ADVERTISEMENT Your social media … Read More
Fake Euronews report on corruption within the Ukrainian government spreads online
Another fake Euronews report has been brought to our attention, claiming our fact-checking unit, The Cube, has investigated the cryptocurrency links of a top Ukrainian official. Euronews never published such … Read More
Fact-check: Are real or artificial Christmas trees better for the environment?
For those celebrating Christmas, you may be increasingly concerned about your carbon footprint when it comes to traditional decoration. Let’s get down to the truth. ADVERTISEMENT It’s the annual dilemma… … Read More
Viral TikTok video misleadingly accuses clothing company Shein of exploitation
A viral TikTok video claims to show different messages that have been written or even stitched onto labels of clothing produced by the Chinese fast fashion giant Shein. Euronews has fact-checked … Read More
