A widely shared image that appears to show the Soham murderer in hospital after being attacked in prison isn’t real and was made using artificial intelligence.
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Full Fact→ Viral images of ‘US soldiers captured in Iran’ are AI-generated
Pictures being shared on social media which appear to show US Delta Force soldiers captured by Iran are AI-generated. There are no credible reports of any US troops being captured in Iran.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: AI-Generated Images Of Trump And Epstein With Young Girls Went Viral Months After They Were Published In A Clickbait TikTok
Did real never-before-seen images of Trump and Epstein together with young girls originate from a Department of Justice release of Epstein files? No, that's not true: The images are AI-generated and originated from a video published in No
Full Fact→ AI images, old videos and false viral claims: what to watch out for when checking posts about the Middle East on social media
In the last week we’ve seen a surge of misinformation relating to the war with Iran—we’ve fact checked 10 viral posts, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
PolitiFact→ X posts – Viral video shows strikes on Yemen, not attack on U.S. airbase
Video shows a US air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, being destroyed by Iran.
Full Fact→ Viral quote misattributed to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recirculates
We can find no evidence that President Sheinbaum warned US President Donald Trump that America will “beg us” to tear down a wall between the two countries.
Full Fact→ No evidence viral image of Epstein and Farage is real – here’s why experts say it’s probably AI
A number of details in the picture, which has been circulating widely on social media, suggest it isn’t genuine - and Reform UK has said it is “completely fake”.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Crying ‘Monsieur Morel’ In Viral Video Is NOT Real French Teacher — AI Video
Did a viral video of a crying French school teacher hit and teased by fighting students show a real-life scene from a French classroom? No, that's not true: The clip showed typical inconsistencies found in generative AI videos. The name o
Full Fact→ Viral video of man dumping rubbish in water was filmed in Mumbai, not London
The false claim has more than 8,000 shares despite Mumbai landmarks being clearly visible in the background.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Video Is NOT NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Nor Is It AI — It Is Dutch Comedian Remko Vrijdag’s Parody Of Rutte
Does a viral video show NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte excitedly saying "I just got viral! Yaaay! Because my good friend Donald J. Trump, he re-posted, he re-tweeted a message from me ... " ? No, that's not true: The man in the video i
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Videos of Bathtub Viking And ‘Techno Viking’ Escaping ICE Officers In Minneapolis Are FAKE — Made With AI By Parodists
Did real news video show Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers being outrun by a viking in a wheeled bathtub, or a dancing "Techno Viking", on a Minneapolis street? No, that's not true: No real news outlet broadcast either video, w
Full Fact→ Viral video of protesters tearing down Maduro billboard is from 2024
A video shared with captions suggesting it shows Venezuelans ripping down a poster of Nicolás Maduro after he was seized by the United States is not recent, and actually dates back to 2024.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: "Kramer Hammy" Who Penned Viral Opinion Piece About Minnesota ICE Shooting IS A Former Deputy Sheriff
Did a real former law enforcement officer, "Kramer Hammy" write a critique of the ICE shooting incident in Minneapolis in which Renee Good was killed? Yes, that's true: The person who wrote the essay is a former deputy sheriff. "Kramer Ha
PolitiFact→ Social Media – Viral AI images spur false claims about ICE agent in fatal Minneapolis shooting
Images of an unmasked man show the immigration officer who shot a woman in Minneapolis.
Full Fact→ Viral image of Nicolás Maduro being led away from plane isn’t real
A widely shared picture appearing to show the Venezuelan leader in custody is fake, and was made using artificial intelligence.
PolitiFact→ Social Media – After Nicolás Maduro’s capture, AI-generated images and videos go viral on social media
Images and videos show aftermath of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Image of ‘Captured Maduro’ Is NOT Real — Maduro’s Head Was Digitally Attached To Body Of Ukrainian Businessman Known For Ties With Putin
Does a viral image show Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro captured? No, that's not true: An authentic photo was digitally altered to swap Maduro's head onto the body of a captive. The image originally showed Ukrainian-born pro-Russian businessm
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Video Does NOT Show Caracas, Venezuela Under Missile Bombardment — 2025 Israel Footage
Does a viral video show missiles raining down from the clouds on Caracas, Venezuela on January 3, 2026? No, that's not true: A viral video making the rounds does not show the actual attacks that took place on that date. It is an old video
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Video Does NOT Show Jon-Bernard Kairouz Actually Confronted On Live TV By Fox News Host About His Appearance In Epstein Files — It’s A Comedy Sketch
Was Jon-Bernard Kairouz confronted about his appearance in pictures from newly released Epstein files while being interviewed on Fox News? No, that's not true: The viral video did not show a real Fox News segment. In what appears to be a
Full Fact→ Viral Facebook pension posts get maths wrong again
Widely shared social media posts about state pensions misunderstand how they work and get their sums wrong.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Stories About AOC And Barron Trump Are NOT Real — NO Confrontation, NO Video
Do viral posts about a confrontation between AOC and Donald Trump's son Barron, with the involvement of Louisiana Senator John Neely Kennedy, describe a real-life event? No, that's not true: Contrary to the claim, there is no video record
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Prop 50 AND Shasta County California’s 1% Tax Measure Results Both Available On County Website Before Viral Claim
Were California Proposition 50 votes counted and reported on the day after Election Day but not the results for a 1% tax vote in Shasta County as a person claimed in a viral video? No, that's not true: A spokesperson for the county electi
Full Fact→ Footage used in viral ‘Hurricane Melissa’ compilation is old
Of the 16 clips of stormy conditions featured in the video circulating on social media, 15 have been online since before the hurricane struck Jamaica.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Clip Does NOT Show October 2025 Louvre Break-In
Does a viral video authentically portray the October 2025 Louvre robbery in Paris, France? No, that's not true: The clip is not authentic CCTV footage. The details of the scene in the viral video did not match the specific Louvre gallery
PolitiFact→ Who gets food stamps? Viral chart misleads about SNAP recipients' race, ethnicity
Fact-checking a chart of SNAP recipients by ethnicity
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral ‘Judge Keisha Williams’ Story Contains Fake Details — Accompanied By AI-Generated Video
Is the story of "Judge Keisha Williams" exposing an "officer Martinez" for violently assaulting her and making racist remarks in the courthouse before she turns the tables on him real? No, that's not true: The story promoted by a Facebook
PolitiFact→ Tricia McLaughlin – Viral video shows ICE activity in Hoffman Estates, not a 2024 Chicago ‘burglary arrest’
A video shows a “burglary arrest Chicago Police made over a year ago.”
Full Fact→ Viral list of ‘last three home secretaries’ is incorrect
A social media post claiming that Suella Braverman and David Lammy are two of the last three home secretaries is misleading.
Full Fact→ When Power Meets the Wellness Algorithm: Why We Mistake Virality for Truth
Health misinformation today doesn’t come from a shifty snake oil salesman but from sources wrapped in confidence and intimacy: a president at a podium, a celebrity doctor on a podcast, or a wellness influencer who has been on our phones for years.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Under 18 Years Old’ Pop-up Warning On Viral ‘Overcrowded Oktoberfest’ Videos Is FAKE — It’s Engagement Bait On Harmless Footage
Do viral clips with a pop-up warning advising people "under 18 years old" against watching videos of the "overcrowded Oktoberfest" show dramatic events in Munich, Germany? No, that's not true: It's engagement bait added to routine video o
The Dispatch→ Viral Posts Touting Acts of Charity by Pro Athletes Are Often False
How to spot a new trend in misinformation.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump U.S. Attorney Nominee Lindsey Halligan Is NOT The Beauty Pageant Contestant In Viral 2007 Video
Is Lindsey Halligan, the lawyer chosen by President Trump to be the U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia, the same woman made infamous by a viral video of her answer to a question in a 2007 beauty pageant? No, that's not tru
Full Fact→ From London to Java: how AI helped us locate a viral video’s true origin
Footage of veiled women was being shared with claims it was filmed in London. We delve into how we tracked down the real location in Indonesia.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Video Does NOT Show Tyler Robinson Speaking At Event For Democratic Socialists of America
Does a viral clip show Tyler Robinson speaking in front of an audience at an event organized by the Democratic Socialists of America? No, that's not true: The original caption said it was a different person who doesn't even look like the
FactCheck.org→ Viral Claims About Charlie Kirk’s Words
Since the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, social media users have shared posts showing, quoting or paraphrasing remarks the posts attribute to the conservative activist. Many readers have asked us to provide the facts on whether Kirk, the
FactCheck.org→ Viral Claims About Charlie Kirk’s Words
Since the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, social media users have shared posts showing, quoting or paraphrasing remarks the posts attribute to the conservative activist. Many readers have asked us to provide the facts on whether Kirk, the
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral ‘Michael Mallinson’ Photo Does NOT Match Image of Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect — No Identity Released Yet
Did authorities confirm Charlie Kirk was shot by "Michael Mallinson", a registered Democrat from Utah? No, that's not true: Authorities have not yet released the identity of the shooter. Pictures being shared online do not match pictures
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ESPN Did NOT Air Video Of South Florida Bulls Teammates Kissing On The Lips — Viral Clip Was Doctored To Make Up That Scene
Did a viral video of a kiss between two South Florida Bulls football players show a real-life scene? No, that's not true: The video was digitally manipulated to alter the original footage that only showed celebratory hugs. ESPN confirmed
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Viral Video Clip Of Patti LaBelle Silencing Karoline Leavitt With ‘Seven Words’ — Made Up By Foreign Clickbait Farm
Did Singer Patti LaBelle silence Karoline Leavitt using just "seven words" in a viral video clip that was recorded off live TV? No, that's not true: The story was made up by a foreign clickbait farm, online searches brought up no such vid
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Video Of Venezuelan F-16 Was Published BEFORE U.S. Airstrike And U.S. Navy Destroyer Flyby Incident
Does a viral video show the incident where two Venezuelan F-16s flew near an American warship on September 4, 2025? No, that's not true: The video clip in question has been online since August 30, 2025. This is before both the U.S. airstr