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Red Cross targeted in viral fake Ceuta crisis posts

A series of social media posts has attacked the Red Cross for how it handled the Ceuta crisis, with some claiming it has helped to transport Moroccan men to the Spanish mainland, and others alleging it chose to help migrants over Spaniards. The Cube investigates.

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How inaccurate claims may have affected Iceland's EU referendum

The Icelandic EU referendum raised a number of important issues for voters, but also a series of unclear claims.

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TikTok finfluencers: How reliable is their financial advice?

Young people are increasingly turning to social media for financial information and advice, amid a sea of dubious tips. What do experts say are the warning signs to watch out for?

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Fake videos target French presidential election candidates

Independent researchers and French authorities have identified a raft of false content focusing on two former prime ministers who intend to run in next year's presidential race.

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Misleading images spread online around Ceuta crossings

As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters.

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How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis

Here's what we know so far about claims that circulated around the Ceuta crisis.

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False claims about devastating wildfires spread in Spain

A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season.

Europe in Motion

What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave?

From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe's heatwave.

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How false information spread after Berlin Pride attack

Within hours of the attack which occured at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims began spreading across social media, while authorities worked to establish facts and searched for the suspect.

Europe in Motion

From housing to healthcare: What are Europeans worried about in 2026?

Is the economy, housing, immigration or healthcare the biggest concern facing your country? It depends on where in Europe you live.

Europe in Motion

Is Europe's new Entry/Exit system changing how Britons travel?

Longer queues but no cancellations: data suggests that while new biometric checks for non-EU visitors are creating delays, British holidaymakers heading to the mainland remain undeterred.

The Cube

World Cup's biggest viral fakes, AI videos and false quotes

From fake clips of Norway's Erling Haaland to fabricated images used to allege that Argentina rigged the tournament, misinformation spread alongside some of the 2026 World Cup’s biggest matches.

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Fact check: False claims target referee after Egypt World Cup exit

Screenshots of temporary edits to François Letexier's Wikipedia page have been used to support claims that Egypt's match against Argentina was rigged.

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Fact check: No evidence links HAARP to Europe's recent heatwaves

As Europe experiences another spell of extreme heat, social media users are once again claiming that a US military programme is manipulating the weather and causing the continent's high temperatures. Available evidence does not support the claim.

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MEPs called for probe into FIFA boss Infantino, not whole parliament

Viral posts falsely claim that the European Parliament called for an investigation into FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.

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From AI to greenlash: How is climate disinformation evolving?

Experts say climate disinformation is evolving to increasingly focus on picking apart green policies. In the background, other developments include a surge in AI-generated content of natural disasters.

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Fake videos exploit Germany's East-West divide before key elections

Researchers say a coordinated influence campaign they suspect to be linked to Moscow is impersonating German media to exploit East-West divisions ahead of Germany's September state elections.

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AI images falsely claim Kyiv monastery strike was staged

Posts circulating in several languages falsely claim that photographers were waiting on rooftops to capture the moment a strike hit Kyiv’s UNESCO-listed Perchersk Lavra monastery.

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What's behind the viral claims of child trafficking on Vinted?

Millions have viewed videos claiming that children are being sold through coded advertisements on the popular second-hand online marketplace Vinted. What's behind the rumours?

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Air con or not? The facts behind the politicised battle to stay cool

French politicians have drawn ideological battle lines over air conditioning as Europe struggles with record-breaking temperatures. What do experts say about the debate?

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