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WEBAug 30, 2024 — Deadly virus in Massachusetts sparks mosquito conspiracy theory. US elections 2024. Published on 27/08/2024 at 10:24.
Pope's Indonesia visit sparks false 'Jakarta holiday' claim
WEB2 days ago — The false posts circulated ahead of the pontiff's trip to Indonesia -- the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation -- kicking off a four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific. "Announcement from the Jakarta Governor, on September 3-6, 2024, holiday for Jakarta only because of the arrival of the state's guest," read an Indonesian-language ...
Altered image shared with false claim ex-Jakarta governor ...
WEB2 days ago — An edited photo shared online appears to show ex-Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan wearing an Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) jacket, sparking false claims he had joined the party ahead of regional elections in November. The picture made the rounds after the party was reportedly tipped to back Anies, who is an …
US mpox patient's photos falsely linked to first known case ...
WEB2 days ago — E-mail. Pictures of a young American mpox patient have resurfaced in social media posts in Myanmar that falsely identified him as Asia's first known case of the disease caused by a new strain of the virus. The posts were shared hundreds of times after neighbouring Thailand's health authorities confirmed a 66-year-old European patient -- …
Doctored screenshot exaggerates Facebook views of Thai ex-PM ...
WEB2 days ago — As Thailand's controversial ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra gave his first official speech since returning from exile, an edited screenshot made the rounds online appearing to show a livestream of his address with 4.3 million views. While Thaksin's speech attracted considerable news coverage, the livestream garnered a fraction of that …
Fake Shell ads target Canadians on Facebook | Fact Check
WEB3 days ago — Using the database, AFP found at least 15 more ads targeting Canadians with supposed offers from Shell. However, Shell told AFP in an August 30, 2024 email that it is not promoting any passive income opportunities on Facebook or Instagram. "Recently, we were made aware of ads circulating on social media that appear to be from Shell and …
Posts share doctored 'prisoner abuse poll' from Israeli TV ...
WEB3 days ago — Israel's Channel 12 has said it did not broadcast a purported poll circulating on social media in August 2024 about the treatment of prisoners by the Israeli army as the Gaza war raged. AFP found the image was doctored from a 2022 survey that predated the war by more than one year. The false posts emerged after the news channel broadcast …
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