Tag: Fact Check
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Fact Check: Austria’s Eurovision 2026 Stage Design Is Not a Swastika—Curved Leaf, Not Fake Image From Satire
Fact Check: The Claim Goes Viral Claims circulating online suggested that Austria’s Eurovision 2026 stage design resembled a swastika. This assertion sparked controversy and confusion among fans and readers who closely follow the annual song contest. However, multiple reliable outlets and the official Eurovision platform have debunked the claim, noting that the design resembles a…
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Mass Drone Attacks: Verifying Ukraine and Russia Strikes
Overview: What the claims say Overnight, social media and news outlets circulated videos and claimed scenes from drone-related strikes in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. BBC Verify has undertaken checks to verify the authenticity and context of these clips, focusing on whether the footage depicts actual attacks, who was involved, where they occurred, and the timing.…
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Trump Claims Six Democrats’ Sedition Punishable by Death: A Look at the Claims and Context
Overview: What Trump Said and How It Went Viral A viral 90‑second clip circulating on social media features former President Donald Trump making a provocative claim about six Democratic lawmakers. In the video, Trump asserts that these lawmakers are guilty of sedition and that such acts are punishable by death. The clip first appeared from…
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What to Know About the Rumors of a Canadian Ex-Olympian on the FBI’s Most Wanted List
Introduction: approaching a circulating claim with caution A rumor is making rounds about a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder named Ryan Wedding allegedly appearing on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. At the moment, readers should approach such reports with healthy skepticism and look for verification from official sources. This article aims to explain what is known,…
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Fact-Check: October 2025 Weapons Claim in Ethiopia
What the claim asserts A recent Facebook post alleges that the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) seized weapons from the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in October 2025. The post includes photographs claiming to show seized arms and attributes them to that operation. As with many images circulating on social media during periods of conflict, the…
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Debunking the Claim: Are These Weapons Really Seized in October 2025?
Introduction: A Facebook Claim Under Scrutiny A widely shared Facebook post asserts that a batch of weapons was seized from the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) by Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) soldiers in October 2025. A close look at the post suggests it may be partly false or misleading. This article explains why context matters,…
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Trump claims Harvard will pay $500 million for AI education plan
Trump claims Harvard will pay $500 million and run AI education programs In a high-profile briefing on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the administration had reached an agreement with Harvard University. He asserted that the university would pay about $500 million and take part in operating vocational schools aimed at teaching workers to use artificial…
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Fact Check: Telangana Governor’s Stance on BC Reservations Bill
Understanding the BC Reservations Bill The BC Reservations Bill, which seeks to enhance reservation quotas for backward classes in Telangana, has been a topic of considerable debate. The bill was passed by the Telangana Assembly, leading to a buzz about its approval by the Governor. However, recent statements from Raj Bhavan have clarified the situation,…
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Fact Check on Telangana Governor’s Approval of BC Reservations Bill
Understanding the BC Reservations Bill in Telangana The BC Reservations Bill, which aims to provide a framework for the reservation of backward classes in Telangana, was recently passed by the Telangana Assembly. However, the crucial question remains: Has the Governor approved this bill? Recent rumors circulating in the media suggest that the Governor has indeed…