Is it true that the U.S. government has "never forced anyone to stop smoking" to save lives? No, that's not true: There are many places where smoking is prohibited to preserve the health of others. The claims appeared from a post (archive
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Full Fact - All content→ The government plans to monitor potential adverse reactions to a Covid-19 vaccine, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be safe
We’ve been asked by our readers to check claims on whether the government has awarded a contract to create an AI software tool to “process the expected high volume of Covid-19 vaccine Adverse Drug Reaction (ADRs)”. This is correct&mda
Full Fact - All content→ Bringing together the UK government, Facebook, and others to combat misinformation crises
In September we announced that Full Fact was convening a range of experts to develop a new collaborative model for tackling misinformation crises, with funding support from Facebook. While information producers have responded to the coronavirus p
Liste→ False claim circulates online that Australian government cut funding for New South Wales fire service in 2020
Multiple posts shared hundreds of times on Facebook and Twitter claim the Australian government cut AUD 200 million from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) in the state’s 2020-21 budget. The claim is false; NSW RFS told AFP that budget
Liste→ False claim recirculates in New Zealand that government revoked ‘human right to grow food’
Multiple Facebook posts shared hundreds of times claim New Zealand’s government passed legislation that revoked residents’ “human right to grow food”. The claim is false; the New Zealand Department of Primary Industries told AFP that “there i
Liste→ The footage has been edited and does not accurately depict the press conference in which Imran Khan criticised the French government
A clip from a news broadcast has been shared in multiple Facebook and Twitter posts that claim it shows Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan blaming Muslims for recent acts of terrorism in France. But the claim is misleading: the posts share a short, ed
Full Fact - All content→ The government is not proposing to make a Covid-19 vaccine mandatory
We’ve seen a number of posts on Facebook that suggest a government document indicates that the Covid-19 vaccine will be mandatory and the government will use the Mental Health Act to section people who refuse the vaccine. This is not the case. Th
Liste→ Misleading claim circulates online that Seoul government has introduced a scheme allowing bicycles on all buses city-wide
Multiple Korean-language posts published on various social media platforms in November 2020 claim that South Korea’s Seoul Metropolitan Government has introduced a new scheme that allows bicycles on all buses. But the claim omits important context;
Top Fact Checks→ Donald Trump maintained a stake in Trump Tower when he became president, and with it, a financial connection to the Chinese government.
Until 2019, China’s biggest state-controlled bank rented three floors in Trump Tower.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The U.S. Government Has NOT ‘Finally Admitted’ Marijuana Kills Cancer Cells
Has the U.S. government "finally" admitted that marijuana kills cancer cells? No, that's not true. A paper published by the government's National Institutes of Health concluded that while "cannabis and its derivatives may help to alleviat
Fact-Checking – Poynter→ Argentina’s new government office is NOT a fact-checker
In early October, Argentina’s Public Defender’s Office announced the creation of a new department whose mission would be to fight the spread of online hate speech and false information. Dubbed Nodio (a combination of the Spanish words for “no”
Top Fact Checks→ The Indian government bypassed procedural obligations and proposed Anil Ambani’s Reliance for Rafale deal.
Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier had clarified that the Indian government did not dictate his decision to choose Reliance as its offset partner
Snopes→ Does This Photo Show Biden Meeting Government Officials Without Masks?
An image shared on social media purportedly shows Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Washington, D.C. without masks.
Liste→ Rwandan government rejects old claim that French no longer an official language
A Facebook post shared hundreds of times claims that Rwanda has dropped French as an official language and replaced it with Swahili. This is an old claim that was previously debunked by AFP Fact Check and has resurfaced. The Rwandan government confirme
Liste→ This footage has circulated since 2019 in reports about anti-government protests in Azerbaijan
A video has been viewed thousands of times on Twitter and Weibo in October 2020 alongside a claim it shows police in Azerbaijan arresting people during the country’s military conflict with Armenia in 2020. The claim is false; the video has circulated
The Dispatch Fact Check→ Is the Government Going to ‘Force a Coronavirus Vaccine on Everyone?’
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Full Fact - All content→ How the government performed on its autumn testing targets
On 30 July, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published a new series of “ambitions” for the NHS Test and Trace service. Two of these were ambitions to achieve specific goals “by September”. They were: “test
Liste→ The Eswatini government rejected claims of a new law prohibiting foreign-owned businesses
Multiple posts on Facebook claim that Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, has passed a new law that reserves all businesses for citizens and prohibits the renewal of operating permits for foreigners. The claim is false; the government has dismissed reports t
Liste→ This photo shows a government office in Indonesia’s Papua province that was set on fire during a protest in 2019
An image has been shared hundreds of times in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim it shows a fire engulfing a government office in Indonesia’s Papua province following a protest in 2020. The claim is false; the government office cited in the
Liste→ This photo shows an anti-government protest in South Korea in 2016
A photo of a large crowd has been shared repeatedly on Facebook, Twitter and various news websites alongside a claim it shows a recent protest in Belarus after the disputed election in August 2020. The claim is false; the photo shows a protest in
Top Fact Checks→ Government plans to impose 18% GST on sending good morning messages on WhatsApp.
This is a fake message. There are no government orders on GST being imposed on Whatsapp messages.
Top Fact Checks→ The central government to give Rs.7500 to each citizen in India as a relief fund.
This information is false. The central government has not issued any notice about giving Rs.7500 to citizens as a relief fund.
Top Fact Checks→ Karnataka government to re-impose a lockdown on 25th September.
The State Minister clarified that there will be no imposition of lockdown in Karnataka.
Full Fact - All content→ The government is not planning to roll out an untested Covid-19 vaccine
We’ve seen a number of Facebook posts claiming that the government is planning to change the law to allow untested and unlicensed vaccines to be given to the public, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is not the case. The government is not p
Top Fact Checks→ The Indian government is planning to reimpose lockdown in some parts of India.
The Prime Minister has asked the 7 most affected states to focus on micro containment zones to stop the spread of the virus.
Liste→ No, this photo shows actor Amitabh Bachchan greeting a former Indian state government chief
A photo has been shared thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside a claim it shows Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan greeting organised crime fugitive Dawood Ibrahim. The claim is false: the photo has circulated online sinc
Snopes→ Judge Agrees To Delay US Government Restrictions on WeChat
A judge has approved a request from a group of U.S. WeChat users to delay looming federal government restrictions that could effectively make the popular app nearly impossible to use.
Top Fact Checks→ United Nation’s agenda 21/2030, promotes One World Government.
The viral image that claims the United Nations' agenda for 2021-2030 is in support of the 'One World Government' is fake.
Top Fact Checks→ There is strong public support for the UK government’s decision to ban people from socializing in more than six groups in most circumstances.
Only Forty-five percent of Brits strongly support new lockdown rules, and thirty-two percent somewhat support the norms.
Top Fact Checks→ The Indian government has imposed a ban on 118 Chinese mobile applications including PUBG.
The Indian government has blocked 118 Chinese apps including PUBG citing that these apps were prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Liste→ This video actually shows an anti-government protest in Belarus
A video has been shared thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim that it shows a rally against coronavirus restrictions in the British capital of London. The claim is false; the footage shows an anti-government protest in Bela
Liste→ This video actually shows an anti-government protest in Belarus
A video has been shared thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim that it shows a rally against coronavirus restrictions in the British capital of London. The claim is false; the footage shows an anti-government protest in Bela
The Dispatch Fact Check→ Is a ‘Shadow Government’ Seeking a Coup Against President Trump?
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Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Proof That Government Contractors Played A Role In Carrying Out A ‘Coup Against President Trump’
Did government contractors play a role in carrying out a "coup against President Trump" as claimed in the "ShadowGate" video? No, that's not true: There's zero evidence to support the claim, a variation on the oft-debunked myth that Trump
Liste→ Misleading claim circulates online about pay rise for Sri Lankan government ministers
A screenshot of a Sinhala language newspaper has been shared hundreds of times in multiple Facebook posts published in August 2020 which claim it shows the Sri Lankan government approved a salary increase for government ministers. The claim is mislead
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: MLK Jr. Family Sued Cafe Owner Loyd Jowers, NOT U.S. Government, For Civil Rights Leader’s Murder
Did the family of Martin Luther King Jr. successfully sue the U.S. government for the civil rights leader's murder? No, that's not true: The family brought a civil suit against a Memphis man, Loyd Jowers, not the U.S. government.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Did NOT Tweet ‘It’s Not The Government’s Job To Protect My Health’
Did Sarah Huckabee Sanders post a tweet saying "it's not the government's job to protect my health" and that "when you trade liberty for safety, you end up losing both"? No, that's not true: The quote originated from a parody Twi
Liste→ Misleading claim circulates in Hong Kong about government-issued press passes
A graphic shared hundreds of times in multiple posts on Facebook in Hong Kong contains a claim that government-issued press credentials are required in China, the UK, the US and Singapore. The posts, which circulated during Hong Kong's pro-democra
The Dispatch Fact Check→ Is the Federal Government Sending Private Security Forces into Portland?
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Liste→ India’s Supreme Court did not approve this logo for teachers, central government says
An image has been shared repeatedly in multiple posts on Facebook in 2020 alongside a claim it shows a logo approved by India's Supreme Court for teachers to display on their vehicles. The claim is false; in response to the posts, the central governm