Sophia Khatsenkova

Mexico

Are weapons sent to Ukraine ending up in the hands of drug cartels?

A Mexican TV report alleged drug cartels and other criminal organisations were illegally buying rocket launchers sent to Ukraine by the West. But is it true?

18/07/2023

Ukraine

Russia says it destroyed Leopard tanks. They turned out to be tractors

Leopard 2 tanks are some of the most advanced and powerful military vehicles out there. Dozens have been provided by NATO countries to help Ukraine.

16/06/2023

World News

France says it exposed a massive Russian disinformation campaign

French authorities said they uncovered a massive Russia-linked disinformation campaign which targeted multiple newspapers and even the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

15/06/2023

Climate

Fact-check: Are droughts in EU man-made and are airplanes responsible?

Recent droughts in Italy, Spain, and France have sparked a wave of different conspiracy theories. Here's the three most common ones we've debunked.

15/06/2023

Tech News

Could AI lead us to extinction? This activist group believes so

It's the most recent in a series of alarms raised by experts in the artificial intelligence field.

14/06/2023

Ukraine

How Wagner uses social media to recruit all over the world

Research published by Logically found Wagner recruitment information posted in 16 languages including Vietnamese and Polish.

01/06/2023

Climate

France's ban on domestic flights doesn't go far enough, say experts

The ban applies to three routes, representing 2.5% of France's annual domestic flights.

31/05/2023

Tech News

Have beauty face filters on social media gone too far?

In Norway, influencers must disclose whether a photo they posted has been retouched. France and the UK are now considering similar laws.

29/05/2023

Tech News

YouTube's algorithm is recommending violent gun videos to 9-year-olds

New research shows that YouTube's powerful algorithms can flood young users with disturbing content, including depictions of school shootings.

22/05/2023

Climate

Is the EU the only place on Earth that has reduced its emissions?

French President Emmanuel Macron believes the 27 member bloc has already done more than other major economies to reduce emissions. Is it true?

17/05/2023

Turkey

Turkey's disinformation election: Fake videos and misleading claims

The presidential and parliamentary election campaigns have not been immune from disinformation narratives.

16/05/2023

Tech News

A guide to understanding the EU's ambitious act to regulate AI

A European Parliament committee voted to strengthen its legislative proposal as it heads toward a plenary vote in June.

15/05/2023

Money

Why is inflation higher in the UK than in the EU?

As the Bank of England hikes interest rates to keep prices in check, the UK's inflation rate remains worse than the EU's. Here's why.

12/05/2023

USA

Fact-check: Has 1 in 5 Americans lost a family member to gun violenc?

A majority of Americans say they have a family member who has experienced gun violence, such as witnessing a shooting, being threatened by a person with a gun, or being shot, according to a new survey.

10/05/2023

United Kingdom

Did a transgender woman win this year's London Marathon?

A transgender woman who finished who ran in the mass event of the London Marathon and is being accused of “cheating real women out of a place."

05/05/2023

United Kingdom

King Charles Coronation: How much will it cost and who's paying?

The new King is reportedly planning a "less expensive" coronation as the UK suffers a cost of living crisis and an unprecedented wave of protests.

04/05/2023

Tech News

How Elon Musk has repeatedly amplified misinformation on Twitter

An AFP report found Twitter boss Elon Musk has repeatedly used his own account to amplify false claims from some of the most notorious disinformers.

27/04/2023

Climate

Meet the secret activists who fight climate change deniers on Twitter

Digital activists spoke to us on the condition of anonymity due to the daily threats they receive.

26/04/2023

USA

Backlash and disinformation: Bud Light's collab with trans actress

Bud Lights' collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has spurred false claims on social media.

25/04/2023

France

Debunk: Did migrants block a road to try cross the English Channel?

Paul Golding, leader of the far-right Britain First group posted a clip which became viral supposedly showing migrants blocking a roadway in Calais. We've debunked the clip.

20/04/2023