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Sophia Khatsenkova

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Will the Paris Olympics really be the first gender-equal Games?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been lauding itself for having achieved full gender parity for the time in history. But is that the reality?

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Fact-check: Does the EU decide 80% of our laws?

Is it true 80% of our laws are determined by the European Union? With the European elections approaching, we’re going to be debunking common myths surrounding the EU and its institutions.

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Fact-check: Do pets pollute as much as cars?

Is man’s best friend the planet’s enemy? There's been an ongoing debate about whether owning a pet is as polluting as owning a car.

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Widow of late Alexei Navalny becomes target of disinformation campaign

Various accounts accuse her of being in a new relationship with a Russian billionaire, despite the very recent death of her husband.

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Fact-check: Can cold weather actually make you sick?

Recent research has shown that cold temperatures can cause us to get sick by damaging the immune response in our noses.

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False claims Ukraine planned to assassinate French President

Russian propagandists accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of attempting to assassinate the French president – but it turns out the video segment aired on France 24 is a deep fake generated by artificial intelligence.

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Were the two recently liberated Israeli hostages freed one month ago?

Some social media users are falsely claiming the two recently freed hostages were rescued in December. Certain users accused Israel of using the ‘liberation’ to justify the country's attack on Rafah, southern Gaza.

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Did an Israeli company sell a bloodied doll of a Palestinian child?

Some social media users are claiming this is the latest shocking campaign to denigrate Palestinians. The Cube took a closer look at the viral video.

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Did a former version of the Palestinian flag have Star of David on it?

Some pro-Israeli social media accounts have been claiming the former official Palestinian flag used to contain the Star of David back in 1939. The Cube fact-checked these allegations.

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Has Israel changed the barcode number on its products due to boycotts?

On social media, calls have been increasing to stop buying goods and services from Israel. But are they based on facts?

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Fact-check: Are Stephen Hawking and Jimmy Kimmel on Epstein's list?

Were the names of celebrities such as Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Hanks, and Stephen Hawking featured on the list of individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein? The unsealing of court records relating to the late sex offender has prompted a wave of conspiracy theories and disinformation.

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Does Dry January actually work?

Every January, most of us pledge to work on ourselves. Some try to abstain from alcohol for the month. But does Dry January make us healthier?

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No, Euronews didn't report on Ukrainian official corruption allegation

Another fake Euronews report has been brought to our attention, claiming our fact-checking unit, The Cube, has investigated the cryptocurrency links of a top Ukrainian official. Euronews never published such a report and our logo and text have been used without our permission.

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Was Oslo paralysed after all electric buses broke down in the cold?

It’s been dubbed a “green failure”... Multiple social media users and certain tabloids have been sharing the news that Oslo’s new fleet of electric buses has all stopped working due to freezing temperatures. But what really happened?

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Did celebrities like Taylor Swift and Ronaldo criticise Ukraine?

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Richard Branson... All these stars seem to have something to say about Ukraine. Turns out darker forces are at work.

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Real or fake: Which Christmas tree is better for the environment?

For those celebrating Christmas, you may be increasingly concerned about your carbon footprint when it comes to traditional decoration. Let’s get down to the truth.

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Did Zelenskyy buy a multi-million dollar villa in Florida?

Social media is rife with claims Ukraine's president has fled the country to seek refuge in the United States. But are they true?

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Israel Hamas war: Are brand boycotts based on accurate info?

Starbucks and Zara, among others, have faced boycotts for allegedly supporting Israel. However, are some of these calls fueled by disinformation?

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Will Parisians be forced to stay home during the 2024 Summer Olympics?

Numerous social media users and even some media outlets are claiming the prefect of the Paris region will force residents to stay home due to the lack of public transportation available for all of the visitors during the Summer Games.

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Were Gaza prisoners forced to strip to their underwear by Israel?

Men rounded up by troops, stripped to their underwear, and blindfolded. These shocking images of Palestinian prisoners have been widely shared these past few days. But some are raising questions about the authenticity of these videos.

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