Journalists’ associations and unions have slammed a new draft law in Turkey that would criminalise the spread of “disinformation”. Reporters say the bill is an attempt by the government to … Read More
Social media users have spread the false claim that Germany’s armed forces will soon be deployed on the streets. The misleading rumours suggest that soldiers will be patrolling in front … Read More
A misleading video has falsely claimed that Italian protesters have replaced EU flags on buildings after Sunday’s snap general election. The outdated footage suggests that right-wing supporters tore down European … Read More
President Vladimir Putin’s order of a “partial” military mobilisation has prompted some Russians to protest on the streets. Others have fled, fearing they could be called up to serve in … Read More
Misleading claims about “voter rigging” are being shared online ahead of Italy’s general election on Sunday. Viral videos have falsely suggested that postal votes abroad will be rigged to favour … Read More
A climate-denying document, supposedly signed by 1,200 leading scientists and academics, has gone viral on social media. The “World Climate Declaration” — which claims that there is “no climate emergency” … Read More
A viral photo of the dry Loire river in France has been widely shared online amid recent heatwaves and drought. The image shows a branch of the river near a … Read More
Russian state media have misleadingly claimed that many British families now regret hosting Ukrainian refugees. False rumours have spread that more than 25% of UK hosts want to evict their … Read More
A viral video has falsely claimed that Italian farmers are protesting against the government by blocking major roads. The drone footage shows a number of tractors congregated on a street, … Read More
A photo of a man with a visible skin condition taken during rush hour on a train in Spain received thousands of likes on Twitter. The original Spanish tweet was … Read More
