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Is Brussels threatening to freeze funds for AfD-voting German states?

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Fake videos spread fraud claims during German elections

Videos falsely claimed the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) was omitted from postal ballots or that votes were destroyed, echoing tactics previously used by the pro-Russian influence network Storm-1516.

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Does Le Pen want to hold a Frexit vote if she becomes president?

The National Rally politician was once a keen proponent of a vote for France to leave the EU, following in the UK's footsteps.

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No, the EU isn't demanding that Ukraine mobilise women

Ukraine's counter-disinformation agency says that the claims originated with Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service.

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'Wind turbines cause animal malformations': True or false?

The claims feed into a bigger conspiracy theory alleging that wind turbines cause health problems, including in humans. These allegations are very much debated but, so far, unproven.

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Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best?

Recent comments by Portugal's prime minister have prompted discussion about which EU country currently has the best-performing economy and employment growth rate.

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No, the EU Democracy Shield won't overturn the French election outcome

Why are some Eurosceptics latching onto it? The answers might be linked to the boosting of the European fact-checkers network.

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Fact check: Is the UK still 'occupying' Cyprus?

Experts say that it's too emotive to refer to the British Overseas Territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus as an 'occupation', instead they are colonial remnants that provide mixed benefits to both sides.

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Fake Euronews video invents deadly shooting at NATO exercise

A fabricated report has used Euronews' visual likeness to falsely claim a Ukrainian soldier killed three NATO servicemen during a military exercise in Latvia.

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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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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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Conspiracy theories abound after Spain-Argentina World Cup final

A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost.

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Russian claims that Boris Johnson sabotaged Ukraine deal resurface

In an X post from 21 July, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev alleged that the UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson "sabotaged" peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine in exchange for money, but facts say otherwise.

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Fake Euronews video claims Zelenskyy's parents under corruption probe

A video amassing millions of views on social media claims that the parents of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are under investigation for illicit enrichment. Not only are the allegations false, but the clip fraudulently uses Euronews branding.

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Fact check: Is the EU planning to censor access to the internet?

Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app.

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Does the UK really have the highest prime minister turnover in Europe?

The resignation of Keir Starmer means that the UK, a European country once known for its ability to return stable governments, will see its seventh prime minister since 2016. Social media users claim this is the highest rate on the continent. Is this true?