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Is Japan banning Israeli tourists? No. Visa-free entry (up to 90 days) is still in place. No official ban. Verify before you share. #FactCheck #FakeNews #TruthLab

Did Game of Thrones copy its theme? No. The viral video uses audio added later, inspired by the show. Original: Ramin Djawadi (2011). Verify before you share. #FactCheck #FakeNews #TruthLab

Why do people think The Simpsons predicts the future? After 35+ years, it’s normal some scenes resemble real events. Writers say it’s satire, not prophecy. Still, new “2026 predictions” are already going viral. #FactCheck #TheSimpsons #FakeNews #Misinformation #MediaLiteracy

Did The Simpsons predict global blackouts? False. No official episode shows these events. Viral clips are edited or AI-generated. #FactCheck #FakeNews #Misinformation #TruthLab #TheSimpsons

Are robots really hiring humans? Platforms experimenting with AI assigning tasks to humans do exist. But many viral claims about user numbers and easy money are exaggerated. Not fake but not a revolution either. #AI #FactCheck #TechNews #TruthLab

Viral posts claim Bill Gates secretly got permission to spray RNA on crops. According to Snopes, there is no evidence linking Bill Gates or his foundation to the company mentioned in these claims. No RNA product has official approval or commercial use. #FactCheck #BillGates

Fox News aired footage of Donald Trump saluting fallen soldiers during a live broadcast. Many thought it was related to Iran tensions, but a fact-check by AFP found the video was from a 2025 ceremony for soldiers killed in Syria. Real video, wrong context. #Misinformation

Another video circulating online claimed Netanyahu’s house was on fire, but it was actually footage from a house fire in New Jersey, USA, and unrelated to him. Stay informed. Verify before sharing. TruthLab. This content is part of an EU-funded project.

A viral video claimed that Israel’s official aircraft landed in Berlin because Netanyahu had fled Germany. However, flight data and Reuters confirmed that Netanyahu was not on board; the aircraft was sent for security reasons and carried only crew members.

Is Benjamin Netanyahu dead? Or did he flee to Germany?

Recently, a video aired by CNN Türk was presented as footage from Tel Aviv after an Iranian strike. Later it turned out the video actually showed the earthquake disaster in Türkiye in February 2023. This content is produced within the scope of an EU-funded project.

A viral video claims Iran attacked Turkey’s Incirlik Air Base. False. The footage actually shows an explosion in Aleppo, Syria, recorded about a month ago. It’s being shared with a misleading context. No attack on Incirlik has been reported. #FactCheck #Misinformation #IranWar

A viral post claims U.S. military aircraft are “fleeing” the UAE after Iranian attacks. False. The video is from January 17 in Dubai during an official fly-past for the UAE’s Day of Solidarity. Old footage is being used to spread panic. Verify before sharing. #UAE #USMilitary

A viral video claims CJNG members flooded the streets in Mexico. But the footage isn’t from Mexico. It actually shows protests in Nepal. Unrelated videos are often reused during breaking news to spread misinformation. Verify before you share #Factchecking #FakeNews #Mexico #CJNG

FACT CHECK 🩸 Antarctica’s “Blood Falls” are real not AI. The red color is caused by iron oxidation. #bloodfalls #Antarctica #aiorreal #Factchecking

AI images aired as real on German public TV. ZDF’s “heute journal” used unlabeled AI visuals and outdated footage. The report was removed and an apology issued. Trust in media is at stake. #ZDF #AI #FakeNews #Journalism

Turkey leads with 49% weekly exposure to fake news. Europe & USA follow. Always question, verify, and share responsibly! 📰 #FakeNews #MediaLiteracy #DigitalNews #CheckSources #StayInformed

A couple in Istanbul went viral after using a cat as a “tripod” for their photos. Funny moment or questionable behavior? The images sparked mixed reactions online. #Istanbul #viral #SocialMedia

Viral photos linking Zohran Mamdani & Mira Nair to Epstein are AI-generated fakes. No real archival records exist. Mentions ≠ accusations. #FactCheck #EpsteinFiles #AI #Misinformation