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Fake news

Disinformation, misinformation and fake news are often intentionally spread for political purposes via social media platforms.

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A compilation of screenshots of India's President Narendra Modi, a fake photo proporting to be French President Emanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden speaking on the phone.

Fact check: How AI may influence elections in 2024

Fact check: How AI may influence elections in 2024

AI deepfakes could upend elections in a year when more than 40% of the world is voting, including India and the US.
PoliticsApril 26, 202416:32 min
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Fact check: Fake videos from Iran's attack on Israel

Fact check: Fake videos from Iran's attack on Israel

The missiles and drones Iran fired on Israel brought with them a wave of fakes and misleading claims online.
ConflictsApril 16, 202404:13 min
Olympic rings in the foreground, the Eiffel Tower in the background and people between

France fights disinformation as Olympics, elections loom

France fights disinformation as Olympics, elections loom

With the Olympics in July and EU elections in June, France is ramping up its fight against information manipulation.
ConflictsApril 12, 2024
A collage of a screenshot from a fake news website claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bought a mansion once belonging to King Charless III, who is also seen in the image, as is the home, and the king's former butler

Fact check: Did Zelenskyy buy King Charles' Highgrove House?

Fact check: Did Zelenskyy buy King Charles' Highgrove House?

A website that wants you to think it's a UK-based media outlet claims Zelenskyy has bought the Highgrove House mansion.
PoliticsApril 10, 2024
Elon Musk is seen beside a large 'X' logo

Musk feuds with Brazil's top judge over X

Musk feuds with Brazil's top judge over X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has accused a Brazilian Supreme Court justice of censoring X, his social media platform.
PoliticsApril 10, 2024
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Is Telegram a threat to Ukraine's national security?

Is Telegram a threat to Ukraine's national security?

Ukraine is considering banning Telegram to stop the spread of pro-Russian misinformation on the messenger app.
MediaApril 5, 2024
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How DW's fact-checking team works

DW's fact-check team debunks, explains and uses in-depth research techniques to separate fact from fiction.
PoliticsMarch 18, 202410:37 min
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits soldiers

Fact check: Russian fake news targets Ukraine's Zelenskyy

From lavish shoping sprees to yachts, dubious accusations swirl around Ukraine's president. DW Fact Check investigates.
PoliticsFebruary 23, 2024
A sign saying "Protect Trans Kids" held up by a demonstrator a CSD parade in Erfurt in September 2023.

Germany's trans community battles right-wing falsehoods

Far-right actors are using disinformation against transgender people as a way to push their own political agendas.
SocietyJanuary 24, 2024
People hold a sign made of LED lights that says ''Not A Hoax'' during a rally in San Diego

What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter?

Opponents of climate science have ways of sowing doubt around climate change. And that can restrict urgent action.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 23, 2024
A woman holds a newspaper with "Fake News" on the left page

Democrats vs. Republicans: Who spots fake news more?

A study finds party affiliation, gender and education are linked with the ability to discern fake and true news.
MediaJanuary 22, 2024
Screengrabs of videos on social media

Fact check: These earthquake videos from Japan are recycled

Out-of-context videos are circulating on social media following this week's major earthquake in Japan.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 3, 2024