Former President Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted for having tried to illegally obtain information from a senior magistrate in 2014 about a legal action in which he was involved.
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Liste→ The video shows a man robbing an Asian shopper in the United States, not Hong Kong
A video of a man swiping cash from a customer in a shop has been shared repeately in multiple Facebook posts from Hong Kong. The posts warn about “South Asian guys” and have attracted racist comments. However, the video has been shared in a misle
Liste→ This video shows computer generated imagery from a 2006 IMAX documentary
A YouTube video has been shared repeatedly in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim it shows NASA’s Perseverance Rover landing on Mars in February 2021. The claim is false: the video in fact shows computer generated imagery from “Roving Ma
Hoax-Slayer→ Computer Generated ‘Earth, Venus and Jupiter as Seen From Mars’ Image Again Circulating
An image that supposedly depicts Earth, Jupiter and Venus in alignment as seen from the surface of Mars is once again circulating via social media. The post Computer Generated ‘Earth, Venus and Jupiter as Seen From Mars’ Image Again Circula
Snopes→ Did Trump’s Tax Returns Reveal He Claimed Ted Cruz as Dependent?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Top Fact Checks→ Spiderman actor Tom Holland tweeted a sarcastic post about Narendra Modi after Motera Stadium renaming.
The original comment was posted by Tom Holland, the historian, and not by the actor.
Liste→ Covid-19 measures won’t be lifted on March 1 in Canada
Social media posts claim that all public health measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Canada, including lockdowns, mask mandates and social distancing, will end on March 1, 2021. This is false, according to provincial governments which are respon
FactCheck.org→ Post Revives Fabricated Image of View from Mars
Quick Take A computer-rendered image has been mischaracterized on social media posts as a photo taken from Mars, purportedly showing Earth, Venus and Jupiter in vertical alignment. Although the same image was previously debunked in 2012, the claim resu
Snopes→ Cat That Vanished 15 Years Ago Is Reunited with Owner
Brandy, a brown tabby, was reunited with Charles, who adopted her as a 2-month-old kitten in 2005.
Snopes→ Was a Golden Trump Statue Spotted at CPAC?
The former president was depicted wearing sandals, American flag shorts, and holding a magic wand.
Top Fact Checks→ Over half of the 2021-22 fiscal budget was allocated to states headed for elections including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala.
In view of the assembly elections in four states, Finance Minister earmarked multi-crore infrastructure allocations to West Bengal, TN, and Kerala.
Top Fact Checks→ Over half of the 2021-22 fiscal budget was allocated to states headed for elections including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala.
In view of the assembly elections in four states, Finance Minister earmarked multi-crore infrastructure allocations to West Bengal, TN, and Kerala.
Liste→ Letter claiming United States is evacuating its citizens from Uganda is an old hoax
A letter purporting to originate from the United States government announcing the evacuation of its citizens from Uganda has resurfaced online in multiple Facebook posts. However, the document is an old hoax from 2016. It was previously discredited
Snopes→ Was Rand Paul Certified as an Ophthalmologist by a Board He Created?
The Kentucky senator’s qualifications came under a microscope in a new meme.
Snopes→ Chief: Capitol Assault Much Bigger Than Intel Suggested
The agency’s incident command protocols were “not adhered to,” and there was a “multi-tiered failure.”
Snopes→ Did Ted Cruz Lose His Marriott Points After Cancun Trip?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Full Fact - All content→ No evidence Boris Johnson said he wanted to “lop the heads off of smelly peasants”
A Facebook post with almost 1,500 shares shows an alleged quote made by Boris Johnson in May 2015 saying: “I have to be honest here. I was born in the wrong time. I’d be much happier living in the middle ages, lopping the heads off of smell
Full Fact - All content→ Some farmers dye their sheep, but a photo of a neon flock has been edited
A picture purporting to show sheep dyed a selection of neon colours by their farmer has been shared on Facebook. The photo has been edited to make normal sheep look like they have been dyed, and the edited picture has been doing the rounds online for q
Top Fact Checks→ DMK claims to have conducted Gram Sabha Meets in 25,000 villages while Tamil Nadu has only 15,979 villages.
The latest list by the TN Govt. shows that the state has more than 30,000 villages and DMK has conducted Gram Sabha Meets in about 25,000 villages.
Snopes→ Former Aide Says Cuomo Kissed Her, Suggested Strip Poker
A former member of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment has offered new details, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting.
Top Fact Checks→ Election related violence has cost dozens of lives in West Bengal over the past decade.
Media reports suggest nearly 77 deaths from 2011 to 2021 due to violence during elections but the figure could be higher.
Liste→ These photos have circulated in reports about an earthquake in Turkey in 2020, not Afghanistan
Two photos have been shared in multiple Facebook and Instagram posts that claim they show destruction in Afghanistan following an earthquake in February 2021. The claim is false: both photos were taken from Associated Press reports about an earthqua
Snopes→ Was Tiger Woods Ever Arrested on Suspicion of DUI ?
Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving after being arrested in 2017.
Snopes→ Wife of Drug Kingpin El Chapo Arrested on US Drug Charges
Emma Coronel Aispuro, a 31-year-old former beauty queen, was arrested at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Liste→ This video has circulated in reports about the aftermath of flooding near Jakarta in 2020
A video has been viewed thousands of times on Facebook alongside a claim that it shows the aftermath of floods that hit a residential area on the outskirts of Jakarta in February 2021. The claim is misleading; the scenes in the footage match with video
Liste→ Unrelated photos published in false report about Moderna Covid-19 vaccine side effects
Two photos have been published in a purported news report that claims they show people suffering from side effects caused by Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine. The report has been shared in multiple posts on Facebook and Korean online forum Naver Blog. Th
Liste→ Fake Ted Cruz climate change tweet spreads after Mexico trip
A purported 2016 tweet from Senator Ted Cruz saying he’ll believe in climate change when Texas is affected was shared online after he flew to the warmth of Mexico last week while millions endured frigid weather in his home state. The tweet is false;
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The United States Did NOT Spend Zero Dollars On Imported Oil In 2020
Did the United States spend zero dollars on imported oil in 2020? No, that's not true: That would mean either that the United States did not import any oil in 2020 or that the oil it imported was free. Neither is correct. The claim appear
TFCN Feature – Poynter→ Are 10 of the 25 ‘poorest counties’ located in Mitch McConnell’s state of Kentucky?
Before Congress settled on a COVID-19 relief bill that gave many Americans a $600 stimulus check, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized then-Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for not supporting an increased $2,000 stimulus check. In a speech, Sanders sa
TruthOrFiction→ ‘MLK’s Mother Was Assassinated Too’
In February 2021 — Black History Month in the United States — a history meme circulated on social media platforms containing the assertion that Martin Luther King, Jr.’s mother, like her son, was assassinated: Atop and under a bla
Liste→ US health authority has not established a link between Covid-19 vaccines and reported deaths
A Facebook post shared in South Africa alleges that the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines have “killed” hundreds of people in the United States according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But this claim
Hoax-Slayer→ AOL ‘Account Has Been Restricted’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from email service provider AOL, your account has been restricted. The post AOL ‘Account Has Been Restricted’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Liste→ Social media posts share edited image of anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar
An image has been shared in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside claims it shows an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city. The image, however, has been altered; although there have been huge crowds at protests against the
Liste→ This photo shows a Sri Lankan minister being vaccinated for Covid-19, not a Sri Lankan shaman
A photo has been shared in multiple Facebook posts alongside a claim it shows a Sri Lankan ayurvedic practitioner being vaccinated for Covid-19 after he touted a false herbal cure for the disease. The claim is false: the image actually shows a senio
Snopes→ Customs Inspectors Find Cocaine-Coated Corn Flakes in Ohio
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati reported finding 44 pounds (20 kilograms) of cocaine-coated cornflakes that had been shipped from South America to a Hong Kong home.
Snopes→ Did Ted Cruz Leave His Dog Snowflake at Home While Traveling to Cancun?
The saga of the Cruz family vacation continues.
Top Fact Checks→ Schools in Arizona are closed because undocumented people can’t get the COVID-19 vaccine.
There is a shortage of vaccines in Arizona but this is unrelated to immigration.
AllSides - Facts and Fact Checking→ No, Ted Cruz didn’t tweet he’d believe in climate change when Texas freezes over
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/feb/19/viral-image/no-ted-cruz-didnt-tweet-hed-believe-climate-change/
Hoax-Slayer→ cPanel ‘Limited Email Storage Remaining’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from the website hosting management system cPanel, your mailbox has almost reached its storage limit. The post cPanel ‘Limited Email Storage Remaining’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Ted Cruz Did NOT Say ‘I’ll Believe In Climate Change When Texas Freezes Over’
Did Ted Cruz say "I'll believe in climate change when Texas freezes over"? No, that's not true: There's no evidence the Texas senator ever said that. The source for the claim is a fake tweet, made to look like it's from Cruz. The tweet is