Full Fact→ The Foreign Office has not warned against travel to France
Multiple posts on social media claim that British citizens are being warned by the UK government not to travel to France because of the riots.
Logically→ No, viral video of vehicle plowing into a crowd is not from protests in France
PolitiFact→ Creadores de contenido en redes sociales fomentan desinformación sobre políticas migratorias
En español: No toda la información en redes sociales es errónea. Pero existen cuentas con millones de vistas que difunden información falsa sobre la inmigración e influyen en las decisiones que toman los migrantes antes de cruzar la frontera.
PolitiFact→ How content creators on social media spread misinformation about immigration policies
Immigration policies are complicated and have changed a lot in the last few years. This breeds misinformation, often promoted by influencers on social media.
Logically→ Old unrelated video of riots in Sweden goes viral in the wake of recent Quran burning
Logically→ Edited image of Lady Gaga shared to claim she is supporting Trump for 2024 elections
Logically→ Image taken amid violence during 2016 Euro Cup finals linked to protests in France
Logically→ The President of Angels for Peace was not assaulted during the recent unrest in France
Logically→ ಗುಜರಾತ್ನ ಹಳೆಯ, ಸಂಬಂಧವಿಲ್ಲದ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ದೆಹಲಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಸ್ತಿಪಟುಗಳ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆಗೆ ತಪ್ಪಾಗಿ ಲಿಂಕ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Video of Elon Musk high on an edible is a deepfake
Logically→ No, Tesla hasn’t launched new crypto trading platform for EU to ‘make families richer’
The Dispatch→ The Future of Lab-Grown Meat
Plus: A conversation with NYT publisher A.G. Sulzberger.
Logically→ ಐಸಿಸ್ ಟೀ-ಶರ್ಟ್ ಧರಿಸಿರುವ ತಮಿಳುನಾಡಿನ ಯುವಕರ ಹಳೆಯ ಚಿತ್ರ ಕೇರಳದ್ದೆಂದು ತಪ್ಪಾಗಿ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Old video of COVID-19 protests in Brussels linked to riots in France
Logically→ Old video of COVID-19 protests in Brussels linked to riots in France
Logically→ Old videos of wild animals roaming freely on streets unrelated to protests in France
Logically→ No, this is not a building set on fire by protesters in France
Logically→ ಕೇರಳದ ಬೀದಿ ನಾಟಕವೊಂದರ ಹಳೆಯ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿ ಆರ್ಎಸ್ಎಸ್ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತನನ್ನು ಹತ್ಯೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಪ್ಪಾಗಿ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ
Full Fact→ Arc de Triomphe photo shows 2019 ‘gilets jaunes’ protest, not recent riots
An image shared on Facebook depicts flames and protesters in the centre of Paris.
Logically→ The U.S. House of Representatives did not impeach Joe Biden
Logically→ No evidence that weapons sent to Ukraine ended up in France during recent civil unrest
The Dispatch→ A.G. Sulzberger on NYT, Objectivity, and Media Bias
"Journalism's essential value."
The Dispatch→ ‘Independent Journalism Is a Good Fit for Any Moment, but Particularly This Moment’
A conversation with New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger.
Logically→ Viral Batman video does not show vigilantes in France
The Dispatch→ Why Judicial Restraint Is Now Seen as Judicial Activism
In striking down Biden’s loan forgiveness, the Supreme Court upheld the separation of powers.
The Dispatch→ Happy Birthday, America
A sledgehammer to the soapbox.
Full Fact→ Picture of refugee banner wasn’t taken in France
A picture contrasting a pro-refugee protest with the recent riots in France has been shared hundreds of times online.
Full Fact→ A ‘Guardian’ opinion article supporting looting in France is fake
A screenshot of a fake Guardian article has been widely shared on social media.
Full Fact→ Diocese says attack on French priest was not because of his faith or to do with recent unrest
Claims that a priest was attacked by “Islamic race rioters” have been contradicted by the local diocese.
Full Fact→ Video of high rise on fire is from UAE, not France
A video of a recent fire in the city of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates has been shared to imply it comes from France.
Full Fact→ A grapefruit a day is no substitute for blood pressure medicine
A Facebook post claims eating one grapefruit a day can replace high blood pressure medication. While the fruit might contribute to a healthy diet, it’s much less effective than conventional drugs.
Full Fact→ Immigration minister’s claims about refugees in Scotland need clarification
The Home Office declined to comment on what Robert Jenrick MP meant when he said the SNP “does not house refugees in Scotland”. Whether he was exaggerating or not, it is not true.
Logically→ Footage of a rocket being fired at the Swedish flag is not in response to a recent Quran burning in Sweden
Logically→ No, Madonna was not rushed to the hospital because of the COVID-19 vaccine
Logically→ No, the Swedish Government does not support the burning of Qurans
Logically→ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಯುವ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ನಾಯಕ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಬಿವಿ ಸ್ಮೃತಿ ಇರಾನಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ‘ಮಾಟಗಾತಿ’ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಿರುವ ವೀಡಿಯೋ ಎಡಿಟ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.
Logically→ No, this video does not show a sniper on a French rooftop during recent rioting
Logically→ No, the United Nations is not calling for more censorship in combatting misinformation.
Logically→ “ಜಿ೭ ಶೃಂಗಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತದ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಮೋದಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ನಿಂದಿಸಲಾಯಿತು” ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಲು ಕ್ಲಿಪ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ