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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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Hungary probe: no evidence of rule-of-law breach, say experts

Conflicting claims have emerged in Hungary about why a data centre linked to former PM Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party was raided as part of a wider corruption investigation. The Cube takes a look.

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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.

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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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AI chatbots citing Russian propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlet

AI chatbots are citing Russia propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlets, researchers say, raising questions about how hybrid warfare is expanding to influence large language models (LLMs).

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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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Norway fire falsely linked to an Israeli settlement import ban

A massive fire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. As the blaze spread, posts on social media began linking it to claims that Oslo had banned imports of Israeli settlement products. The Cube investigates.

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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 set to ban bottled water multipacks?

Claims that the EU will ban multipacks of bottled water from August have spread widely on social media. But a closer look at the legislation shows the picture is more nuanced than some posts suggest.

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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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Fake Hezbollah video threatening attack on France possibly Russia-tied

A social media video emerged ahead of this year's Bastille Day in which alleged Hezbollah militants threatened attacks on French soil. The video turned out to be fake, and researchers say it could be linked to a well-known Russian disinformation campaign.

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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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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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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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World Cup sparks wave of racist misinformation online

False claims and AI-generated videos with racist overtones have circulated during the FIFA World Cup alongside genuine incidents of racism and xenophobia.

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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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Is shipping to the EU now more expensive for consumers?

Several social media users are claiming that online shopping has become more expensive because of a new EU import charge. The Cube takes a look.

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Viral fake AI-image shows Macron kneeling before Thai king

Did French President Emmanuel Macron kneel before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn? Despite online claims, this viral image is fake.

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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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Self-styled 'experts' increasingly influencing opinion on social media

Researchers warn social media users can form strong opinions after viewing only a few social media posts on a topic. Across social media, many self-proclaimed experts and influencers are plugging a gap amid declining public trust in traditional experts.

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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?

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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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Fact check: Were you fooled by these fake World Cup images?

Watching tense, fast-paced football games requires focus, but so does consuming World Cup content online, because false images surrounding the tournament are becoming increasingly common.

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The truth behind the viral video of a drone interceptor

A video widely shared on social media appears to show a handheld device intercepting a drone. While some users have hailed the system as a Ukrainian military innovation, others have claimed it is Russian technology. The Cube traced the footage to determine the origin and purpose of the device.

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Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity?

A dispute between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has sparked debate about her standing with voters.

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10 years of Brexit: Which campaign claims have come true?

A decade on from the referendum that led to the UK leaving the European Union, Euronews' fact-checking team looks at the campaign promises that were made on both the Leave and Remain sides to see which ones ended up happening.

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Can EU countries restrict or ban Israeli settlement imports?

Several EU states are weighing measures against goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights – all considered illegal under international law. Some argue that rules that exclude such goods from Israel’s tariff-free trade deal are not being properly enforced.

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Misinformation targets Trump and European leaders at G7

Social media users have been sharing old clips and taking statements by politicians out of context, in an apparent effort to highlight the strained relationship between the US and Europe.

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An influencer and a bishop among EU-sanctioned pro-Russian actors

The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of conducting hybrid manipulation and foreign interference activities on behalf of Russia.

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Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don't accept migrants?

A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to criticise one of its key provisions. However, their claims are misleading.

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Do pricey World Cup 2026 tickets reflect the market, as FIFA says?

FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important context.

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Viral Dua Lipa wedding photos were AI-generated

A series of fake images purporting to show pop star Dua Lipa celebrating her wedding in the Sicilian town of Palermo have fooled users and even some digital media outlets.

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Can French prosecutors review 70,000 child abuse cases in five weeks?

The murder of an 11-year-old schoolgirl in France has sparked outrage at the country's judicial system, prompting the justice minister to launch a mass child abuse case review. But experts are split on how feasible the plan is.

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No, Mbappé hasn't made sexual harassment allegations against Macron

A report attempting to mimic a legitimate Eurosport article claims that French football sensation Kylian Mbappé has made a series of revelations about inappropriate behaviour by Preisdent Emmanuel Macron.

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Amid widespread protests, Albanian island project sparks fake claims

The heated controversy surrounding the multi-billion-euro property development project across various Albanian beauty spots has triggered a stream of misleading online claims.

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Uncensored AI: The chatbot spreading conspiracies about Europe

As more people turn to AI to help them verify information, an "alternative" AI chatbot is actively being used by conservative influencers to spread disinformation.

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Misinformation around Henry Nowak murder sends police into hiding

Police officers forced into hiding, manipulated images and disputed claims about the weapon used to murder 18-year-old student Henry Nowak are all part of a wave of misinformation surrounding the case.

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How Iran-linked accounts faked Irish, Scottish profiles to sway public

Researchers say that social media accounts affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps posed as Scottish and Irish nationals in order to cultivate their following, before switching their narrative to spread pro-Iranian discourse online.

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Misleading videos flood social media following Champions League final

Amid real images of violent celebrations in Paris following PSG's victory against Arsenal, many misleading and miscaptioned images have also emerged to push an anti-immigration narrative.

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Climate experts say heatwave misinformation is fuelling online abuse

Misleading claims about Europe's record heatwave in May have followed familiar climate-change denial narratives, as scientists say that misinformation can help fuel online hostility.

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Monetisation still available to EU-sanctioned figures on social media

Researchers from the Dutch non-profit WHAT TO FIX found monetisation tools were still active on social media accounts linked to three individuals sanctioned by the EU over pro-Russian interference activities. Several accounts have since been removed.

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Did the EU-Mercosur deal allow contaminated coffee into Europe?

Posts by French and Polish politicians have falsely connected a rejected shipment of Brazilian coffee to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

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Fact check: Viral hantavirus map does not show confirmed cases

A map circulating online has been used to falsely suggest that the hantavirus is spreading rapidly in Europe, but its creator says it was intended to track news coverage.

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Viral posts distort Kaja Kallas’ remarks on China and Russia

Online posts have taken Kallas’ comments on China out of context.

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Can France's Canal+ legally blacklist stars for criticising owner?

In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech?

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Fact-check: 'Claqueurs' not paid to back Merkel at European Parliament

Some MEPs and online users claimed that guests who attended and applauded former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a ceremony at the European Parliament were staged attendees. They weren’t.

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No, the US hasn't announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe

Amid real reports of the US scaling back its military presence in European countries, there are also false claims that Washington is removing the entirety of its personnel from the continent.

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A large scale disinformation campaign is targeting Armenia's election

For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most extensive in recent years. The Cube examines how and why false claims have been circulating.

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Viral posts falsely claim Eurovision winner was secretly bought

Posts claiming that the infamous pan-European music competition was rigged gained significant traction online, amidst wider scrutiny about the contest's voting rules and promotional campaigns.

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MEP and far-right influencers barred from UK rally: What's the reason?

The UK government barred seven individuals from entering the UK, stating that their presence is "not conducive to the public good". But on what grounds and what does this decision mean in practice?

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Fact check: Is the EU about to restrict the use of VPNs?

Claims that the EU could restrict the use of VPNs have spread widely online in recent weeks, prompting concerns among some users about digital freedoms and online privacy. However, they seem to have stemmed from a misunderstanding.

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Deepfake Meloni clips distort relations between Italy and Israel

Several viral deepfake clips have spread online with misleading claims about Italy’s relationship with Israel.

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From 'staged' to Israel: Hantavirus misinformation runs rampant online

Misinformation about hantavirus has run rampant on social media, with online users reviving viral COVID-19 theories to spread fake news about the outbreak.

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Why are Russian embassy antennas raising concerns in Europe?

Austria recently expelled three Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities in Vienna. Researchers, journalists and former intelligence officials say that antenna systems on Russian diplomatic buildings could be the source of the worry.

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Has Amsterdam banned meat adverts to avoid offending Muslims?

The Dutch capital recently banned adverts depicting meat products, with European far-right figures claiming the reason behind the move is to appease Muslims. The Cube uncovers the truth behind the measure.

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False images link Leipzig attack suspect to Antifa and AfD

Doctored images and videos of unrelated protests have circulated online after a deadly car attack in Leipzig, falsely suggesting the suspect was linked to Antifa or the AfD.

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Right-wing broadcaster shares fake magazine cover of French politician

Political commentators mocked Yaël Braun-Pivet, president of France’s National Assembly, for featuring on the cover of tabloid magazine "Closer" on 4 May, except that the image was made by AI.

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Can US law stop Trump from withdrawing troops from Europe?

A 2026 US defence law does not prevent troop withdrawals from Europe, but imposes consultations and justifications for major cuts that make such a move more difficult.

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No, the Netherlands didn't 'legalise illegal migration'

The Dutch Senate recently rejected a hardline asylum bill, which some are interpreting as overruling the notion that irregular migrants are "illegal" in the eyes of the law.

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No, Spain isn't handing out thousands of euros to regularised migrants

Madrid's regularisation programme has been a breeding ground for misinformation ever since it was announced earlier this year.

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Debunking claims Ukraine ambassador stole wine at WHCD shooting

Social media users have misleadingly claimed that viral footage shows Ukraine's ambassador to the US stealing bottles of champagne from vacant tables, amid the chaos following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Crans-Montana fire: Who covers victims’ medical costs?

After the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, tensions are rising after Switzerland sent invoices to the victims' families. What’s behind the bills?

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Conspiracies abound after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

US President Donald Trump is no stranger to theories alleging that attempts on his life are false flag operations.

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What do we know about claims of Iranian protesters facing execution?

US President Donald Trump claims he helped save these eight Iranian female protesters from execution, whilst social media users claim the image is AI-generated. What do we know about the women pictured?

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Can migrants legalised by Spain settle in other EU countries?

Under Sánchez's programme, undocumented migrants who have lived in Spain for at least five months can apply for a one-year temporary residence permit, which has opened the door to disinformation.

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Does Zelenskyy have a stolen painting in his office?

Claims circulating online suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is displaying a stolen piece of art in his office. But analysis of the footage and its origins shows the allegation is false and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign.

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Winning Hungary's election hasn't stopped false claims about Magyar

Misleading posts misrepresent the Hungarian prime minister-elect by using old clips out of context.

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Deepfakes of frontline Ukrainian soldiers aim to undermine morale

Moscow is using AI-generated videos of Ukrainian soldiers to portray the country as weak and undermine trust in its central command.

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What do we know about the ABINSK ship, and why wasn't it stopped?

The ship recently docked at an Israeli port and is en route to Turkey despite allegations it is carrying wheat from Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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Fake footage allegedly shows Zelenskyy-Epstein friendship

The Ukrainian president is a key target of disinformation narratives, with many online users pushing false claims of links between Jeffrey Epstein and other Western leaders.

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Did Apple remove Lebanon’s villages from its maps?

Claims that the US tech giant, Apple, intentionally erased settlement names in southern Lebanon recently went viral. The tech giant says they were never included.

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Bulgaria prepares for disinformation ahead of snap elections

Disinformation researchers warn that Bulgaria has "one of the most permissive information environments" for non-democratic malign manipulation within Europe.

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Does a video show Israeli soldiers pushing bodies from a rooftop?

Footage appearing to show Israeli soldiers handling bodies on a rooftop in the West Bank has gone viral, amassing millions of views. However, the video is old and dates back to September 2024.

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No, the EU hasn't set up a UK harmonisation office in Brussels

It's true that the UK is seeking closer ties with the EU, almost 10 years after the Brexit referendum, but certain claims about how they intend to realign are false.

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Russian propaganda unit targets Hungary’s elections

A fabricated claim that Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar plans to reintroduce mandatory military conscription is spreading online, with researchers linking it to Storm-1516, a well-established Russian disinformation campaign targeting elections across Europe.

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Fact-checking JD Vance's claims that Brussels is 'harming Hungary'

Is Brussels crippling the Hungarian economy and making Budapest less energy independent? JD Vance’s speech in Budapest makes several misleading claims.

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Orbán's Fidesz bypassing Meta's advertising rules, researchers warn

Meta blocked political advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in October, but misinformation researchers warn that the ban has pushed political ads by Orbán's Fidesz underground.

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Old Paris riot footage resurfaces under fake claims

The video has reemerged online in recent days, but it actually shows riots that took place in December 2022, in the aftermath of a fatal shooting against Paris' Kurdish community.

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Why did Italy deny US bombers access to an Italian airbase?

Claims circulating online suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily for political reasons linked to the war in Iran. However, official statements and reporting from multiple sources indicate the situation is more procedural than political.

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Orbán allies baselessly accuse Meta of Hungarian election interference

Meta has found itself embroiled in Hungary's tense election campaign, after supporters of the ruling Fidesz party claimed their posts are being restricted to favour opposition parties. In reality, there is no weight to the allegations.

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Fact check: How can a country actually withdraw from NATO?

Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the North Atlantic alliance over European countries' reticence to join the war in Iran. However, questions remain over how exactly he would be able to do so, both under domestic law and NATO treaties.

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French municipal elections hit with foreign interference allegations

Following his defeat in the Toulouse municipal election, left-wing candidate François Piquemal has called for the vote to be voided, alongside a criminal complaint alleging foreign digital interference. The Cube takes a look at the claims.

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Is it illegal for the French to remove the EU flag from town halls?

A social media post claims that French authorities are removing the European flag from town halls across the country. It's sparked other claims that doing so is illegal, but what does the law say?

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Fact check: Does Hungary have alternatives to the Druzhba pipeline?

Budapest insists it is dependent on Russian crude oil, but analysts suggest this could be the result of economic and political decisions, as well as technical constraints.

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Misleading headlines claim UK legalised abortion until birth

A network of online European outlets and social media posts are claiming that the United Kingdom will now allow abortion up until the moment of birth, based on a confusion of the terms “decriminalisation” and “legalisation”.

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Is the EU 'self-castrating' over Russian energy?

Is Europe “self-castrating” by refusing to go back to Russian energy, despite the war between the US and Iran? Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson uses a 2021 Dutch energy campaign to mock the EU’s energy deficiency.

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Fake Euronews website targets Hungary election with false claims

A network linked to pro-Kremlin actors is impersonating major media outlets to spread false claims about Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ahead of parliamentary elections.

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Family denies Israel's role in French journalist’s death

A social media campaign pushing fake news to exploit the death of a French journalist has emerged in recent days, accusing Israel of killing her in order to censor her reporting on Gaza. According to her family and friends, these claims are baseless.

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Who are the latest Russian disinformation actors sanctioned by the EU?

A former military serviceman and a freelance journalist accused of war crimes - who are the four individuals the EU is sanctioning for spreading Russian propaganda?

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Is the UK demanding decades of rent from the US if it leaves NATO?

The transcript of a fake speech allegedly made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been posted online, raising questions about whether NATO countries pay rent when stationing military personnel in a fellow member state.

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Fact check: Are Pokémon GO players unwittingly helping to train AI?

The hit mobile game Pokémon GO has come under scrutiny following claims that images captured within the app may have been used to train AI systems developed by its creator, without players' consent. However, these images were not collected entirely without users’ awareness.

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Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so, off the back of a warning by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

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Netanyahu denies death rumours in video falsely branded AI

Since the US and Israel began their military campaign against Iran on 28 February, Iranian state media and pro-regime accounts have pushed fake news about the death of Netanyahu and other senior Israeli political figures.

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Russia using Iran war as proganda weapon against Ukraine

Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims.

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Fact check: What do we know about the airstrike on a school in Iran?

Conflicting narratives have emerged following the bombing of a school in Iran amid US-Israeli strikes in the country. The Cube breaks down satellite images and news reports that claim to show what happened.

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Tehran claims US-Israeli strikes have 'no impact': Is this true?

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi alleged that strikes on Tehran have "no impact" on the country's military capabilities, but is there any basis to these claims?

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EU migration reform: Could it lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?

A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial US immigration agency ICE. The Cube investigates.

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Fact check: Has Ukraine just legalised same-sex marriage?

A Supreme Court ruling in Ukraine recognising a same-sex couple as a "de facto" family unit has sparked confusion online.

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Fake Euronews reports spread disinformation about Middle East war

A disinformation campaign which has been linked to pro-Russian actors is imitating reputable media outlets to push fake reports about the Middle East war, as part of a campaign to discredit the West and Ukraine.

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Is Meloni reshaping Italy's electoral law to secure re-election?

Opposition parties say that proposals to change Italy's electoral law are an attempt by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to tilt the system in her favour to stay in power at the next election. The Cube investigates.

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Did you spot these fake videos about the Iran war?

The escalation between Iran, Israel and the US has prompted a wave of viral war footage online. But many of the videos gaining millions of views are misleading, wrongly captioned, lifted from video games or entirely AI-generated.

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Did French border guards mock influencers returning from Dubai?

Social media posts have showed French border guards stationed in airport arrivals with signs that appear to read, “to all the influencers and other people in tax havens such as Dubai, the tax authorities wish you a smooth return to France". But is this real?

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Do the Epstein files show he was working for Russia?

From internet users to US lawmakers, speculation abounds regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to intelligence agencies. Questions about his links to Russian elites have come to the forefront following the release of the latest batch of files.

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No, Netanyahu did not flee Israel for Berlin amid Iran war

Viral claims that the Israeli leader fled the country to hide in Germany, based on flight-tracking data, have sparked calls for a protest. They are, however, ultimately unfounded.

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AI-generated ICE clips threaten trust in real footage, experts say

Nearly 200 AI-generated ICE clips have gained millions of views across social media, according to data shared with The Cube.

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Did the EU bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine’s €90 billion loan?

On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process.

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Fake Euronews videos used in Milan Olympics disinformation campaign

Across social media, a series of doctored Euronews videos spread false claims about Ukrainian athletes and refugees over the course of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Russia baselessly claims UK and France plan to give Ukraine nukes

As Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, Kyiv has shut down "absurd" claims by Russian intelligence that the UK and France will give it nuclear weapons.

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Deepfake celebrity videos used to pressure Europe over Ukraine

Edited videos of Hollywood actors are being used to push a pro-Kremlin narrative targeting European leaders. Researchers say the campaign is coordinated.

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How deepfake scams are reaching record levels on social media

As deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated, the sheer amount of money being lost to online scams piled up in 2025.

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Fact check: Did the EU charge the UK billions to join SAFE?

Canada paid a one-off €10 million to join the EU’s SAFE defence scheme, whilst the UK was reportedly asked for a much higher fee. These numbers stem from reports of real negotiations, but the full picture is more complex.

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Fact check: Will Spain's regularised migrants be allowed to vote?

Spain's move to legalise some 500,000 undocumented migrants has fuelled plenty of dubious and misleading claims about what rights they will be granted.

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Arrests in French far-right activist murder case follow misinformation

A flood of conflicting narratives and misinformation about alleged suspects tied to the killing of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in Lyon has spread online, preceding the first wave of arrests.

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Did Francesca Albanese really call Israel 'the enemy of humanity'?

Last week, France, Germany and others called for the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, over an alleged anti-semitic comment about Israel. Her supporters say the claim is based on misinformation.

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Did Trump's Greenland bid spark laughter inside the Danish parliament?

According to viral social media videos, Trump's Greenland takeover plans sparked hysterical laughter inside the Danish parliamentary chamber. In reality, the clips have been miscaptioned.

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No, Trump hasn't threatened tariffs on Norway over Olympic gold medals

A viral claim that Trump is slapping heavy tariffs on Norwegian salmon because of the amount of Winter Olympic gold medals the country is winning is fabricated.

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Fake claims of JD Vance being booed buffet Milan Winter Olympics

From a fake viral video of JD Vance being booed to Russian-backed disinformation, did you spot these fake claims surrounding the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics?

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France's assisted dying bill: Claims vs facts

France is engaged in a political debate over a controversial proposal to create a legal right to medically-assisted dying. One of the key concerns is the eligibility criteria, sparking a number of claims about how far the proposed law could go.

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Fact check: Is the EU censoring Americans and meddling in elections?

A report by Republican lawmakers in the US has slammed the European Commission for allegedly posing as a 'foreign censorship threat', claiming it unfairly targets conservative and populist views and tries to manipulate elections in EU member states. The Cube takes a look at the allegations.

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Russian actors lead smear campaign falsifying Macron and Epstein ties

A large-scale disinformation campaign backed by Russian bots is using doctored French media reports to falsely link Emmanuel Macron to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.

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Fake photos of European and US politicians with Epstein spread online

The latest tranche of files related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has set the internet ablaze with AI and manipulated images supposedly depicting him with politicians. Not all are real.

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Epstein files: How far is Europe's political elite implicated?

The release of more than three million extra documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has prompted resignations, accusations and a wave of online vitriol towards members of Europe’s political elite. But who is actually named in the files, and to what extent?

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Russia's war in Ukraine: Are AI chatbots censoring the truth?

Europeans are increasingly turning to chatbots for answers to their most pressing questions about global conflicts. But can AI-generated responses be trusted, or do they spread misinformation?

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Fact check: Is Elon Musk allowing Russia to use Starlink?

Claims that Russian forces are increasingly accessing Starlink in Ukraine have prompted questions about how the technology works and why restricting access is complex.

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How AI character Amelia spread across Europe

An AI character created for education has been transformed into a political meme spreading across Europe, largely associated with far-right and misleading narratives.

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Will ICE handle security at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy?

On 27 January, the US's controversial ICE agency said that its investigative arm would be involved in security-related support for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The announcement sparked political protests, but what's the truth behind the outrage?

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Fact check: Is the EU launching a social media platform called 'W'?

Viral posts claiming the EU is launching its own social media platform to counter X, in the wake of various scandals, are misleading.

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Will the Mercosur agreement really bring 'toxic' food to our plates?

From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how true is this?

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Did the pope really snub Emmanuel Macron over Notre-Dame's windows?

A clash over Notre Dame's windows and a proposed assisted-dying law are among the alleged reasons Pope Leo XIV did not want to see the French president.

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Sabotage: Misleading claims spread over Spain's train tragedies

False online theories have filled an information gap as investigators work to discover what caused back-to-back deadly train collisions.

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Greenland, NATO and war: Fact-checking Trump’s Davos speech

Addressing the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump attacked Europe’s energy policies and alleged the US “returned” Greenland to Denmark following World War Two. The Cube looks at where facts back his claims.

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What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and would it have real power?

A leaked charter suggests Trump's "Board of Peace" aims to have a worldwide mandate. International law experts say its power would be limited.

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Are Romanians really protesting against an 'anti–free speech' law?

Thousands of people took to the streets of Bucharest last week to protest against a law that they say threatens freedom of expression in Romania. However, an investigation by The Cube suggests that the legislation is intended to combat extremist activity.

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Has Greenland banned Donald Trump and his descendants?

A post claiming that Greenland has banned Trump and the next 100 generations of his descendants has racked up millions of views and thousands of shares. But ultimately, it was published by a satirical news channel.

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Is Poland's president promoting a bitcoin platform?

A video circulating online appears to show Poland's president endorsing a bitcoin investment platform, but the footage has been taken out of context.

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Fact check: Is Ursula von der Leyen 'auto-increasing' her own salary?

Recent claims circulating on social media allege that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been “automatically increasing” her own salary. The Cube examined the claims to clarify how the salaries of EU officials are actually determined.

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Euronews journalists' voices stolen in fake anti-Ukraine videos

A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees.

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Fact check: Can the EU defend Greenland in a US attack?

Europe is bound by NATO and EU defence clauses to step in if Greenland is attacked by the US. What are they and how far do they apply?

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Fact check: Machado can't 'share' her Nobel Peace Prize with Trump

Once a Nobel Prize is announced, the decision is final. After this point, it cannot be revoked, shared or transferred.

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Fact check: Why did Berlin's power outage take so long to fix?

False claims that Germany sent all of its power generators to Ukraine during the city's worst blackout since World War II are unfounded. The Cube shows you why.

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How AI-generated content is imitating farmer protests

The motivation for generating this kind of fake content can be to generate clicks, which can be monetised if it goes viral. Europe’s farmer protests have also been weaponised as part of Russian propaganda operations.

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Fact check: Does the European Parliament have an MEP ‘blacklist’?

Virginie Joron, MEP for Patriots for Europe has called out what she qualified as "false claims" alleging that she was placed on a blacklist by the European Parliament. So, is there any weight to this assertion?

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How an information void about Maduro's capture was filled by deepfakes

A real-time flood of AI-generated images and videos of Maduro's capture by US forces on Saturday were re-shared by public figures and garnered millions of views across Europe.

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False images and misleading claims circulate after Crans-Montana fire

A deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has prompted false images and narratives about the blaze's origin to spread online.

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Paris taken by a coup: How an AI video caused Macron a major headache

The video rapidly racked up more than 12 million views after it was shared on Facebook.

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Misleading online claims simplify Bulgaria's government crisis

Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex.

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EU sanctions Westerners spreading Russian propaganda: Who are they?

One American and two Europeans have gained legitimacy spreading propaganda off the back of their former careers in Western police forces, military or intelligence.

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Video doesn't show armed military conscripting men in Germany

Claims that the armed police are going door to door to conscript young men in Berlin are false.

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Is the EU trying to control your wallet?

Numerous rumours about the digital euro have been circulating on social media for months. According to some users, the currency will be used to monitor financial transactions or could even threaten individual freedoms. The Cube has debunked some of these claims.

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Fact check: Is Sweden as unsafe as Trump says?

The US president recently said that Sweden "has gone from being a country free of crime to a country that now has a lot of crime". The Cube took a look at its homicide statistics and compared them to those in other European countries and the US to see how true this is.

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Fact check: How realistic is a bespoke EU-UK customs union?

Brexit is back making headlines in the UK after the Liberal Democrats received support for creating a bespoke customs union. Where does the UK currently stand, and what benefits would such an agreement bring?

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Musk vs the EU: Fact-checking the billionaire's X claims on Europe

Elon Musk made and reshared a series of misleading and sensationalised claims related to Europe on his X platform in the aftermath of a fine imposed on X by the European Commission for failing to comply with its transparency duties.

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Are EU countries being forced to accept irregular migration?

A recent post circulating on X claims that the European Parliament has adopted a "Migration and Asylum Pact" that would compel all EU member states to accept irregular migrants or face substantial fines.

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Viral posts mislead on Italy's 'lab-grown meat' ban

Italy passed a law banning cultivated or cell-based meat years ago, but posts online suggesting that it has just happened have prompted conflicting claims related to the product.

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Did Donald Tusk say Poland will pay for Germany's WWII crimes?

Viral claims online have misrepresented Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remark that Warsaw would pay for the Polish victims of WWII, and not Germany, amidst an ongoing reparations debate with Berlin.

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Macron's proposed 'label' for trustworthy media taken out of context

Hitting back at the inaccurate portrayals of Macron's comments, the Elysée shared an X post with the caption "Pravda? Ministry of Truth? When talking about the fight against disinformation leads to disinformation..."

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Are sperm banks in Denmark rejecting donors based on their IQ?

An online claim that Denmark requires sperm donors to have an IQ of 85 is false, although one sperm bank in the country, Donor Network, does use an IQ threshold.

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Local French media outlets imitated as part of Russian propaganda

According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in Moscow since 2016.

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AI slop account claims Germany uses 'robotic mailboxes': It doesn't

An AI-generated image circulating on Facebook has claimed that German cities have installed robotic mailboxes equipped with AI systems that can automatically return lost items to owners. The catch is that it’s AI slop.

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'Based in Russia': What X's new location tool does and doesn't reveal

A new X tool showing users’ locations is exposing inconsistencies among large Russian and anti- EU accounts, but researchers warn the data is not fully reliable.

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No, Europe is not selling 'anti-rape' underwear

Viral posts allege that underwear designed to protect women from sexual assault has gone on sale in Europe, and use the claims as a pretext to spread xenophobic rhetoric.

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Candace Owens says Macrons ordered her killing, but there's no proof

Amid a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for claiming that the French First Lady is a man, the far-right commentator is now alleging that the Macrons want her dead.

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Fact check: Is China using TikTok to 'dumb down' European children?

Macron recently claimed that China offers its children a more educational version of TikTok, while the version available in Europe is designed, in his view, to dull the minds of young people. The Cube compared the content found in both versions of the app.

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Does the EU import more from Russia than it gives Ukraine in aid?

Sweden's foreign minister claimed last week that Europe has imported more from Russia during the war than it has spent supporting Ukraine. A review of the numbers suggests she is right.

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Fact check: Are cows in Denmark dying over Bovaer additive?

Misinformation and controversy surrounding the methane-reducing Bovaer feed additive hit the UK last year, and has now travelled over to Denmark.

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Elon Musk's Grok revives a long-debunked claim about Auschwitz

Musk's AI chatbot Grok repeated a long-debunked antisemitic trope about Auschwitz that experts told The Cube contradicts overwhelming evidence.

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Fact-checking Europe's 'drone problem': Why are airports closing?

Airports in Europe are seeing a sharp rise in drone-related disruptions, analysis by The Cube shows. What are these drones interrupting passengers, and who's behind them?

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Which European countries draft women, and why Germany doesn't

Germany is planning to bring back a form of military service — but only men are required to sign up. Amid misinformation about the measure online, here's why and how unusual Germany's revived military service is.

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Fact check: Is Germany really rushing its naturalisation process?

Narratives online have abounded since the summer about how easy it is to naturalise as a German citizen. The Cube unpacks some of these claims.

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Fact check: Did Brazil chop down 100,000 trees for COP30?

As European leaders take part in COP30, claims that the controversial Avenida Liberdade — a four-lane 13km highway which cuts across the Amazon — was constructed specifically for the climate summit have spread online.

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No, Portugal is not banning all Islamic practices

Viral claims online appear to over-extend a recently approved law that will ban face veils in public in Portugal.

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No, Brussels didn't just criminalise cash

Viral claims about the EU's new Anti-Money laundering package have claimed that cash in Europe will soon be "contraband." Here's what the new €10,000 cap really means.

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Fact check: Would Zohran Mamdani's policies be 'normal' in Europe?

Far-left or mainstream, a utopic vision or normal; where would incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s platform sit if it were transported to Europe?

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How the internet went wild for fake news about the Louvre heist

From sharing pictures of supposed detectives to snaps of suspects purportedly tied to the Louvre heist case, false claims about the case have gone wild across the internet.

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Fact check: Has Marine Le Pen's appeal been denied?

The far-right leader has vowed to exhaust all legal avenues to overturn her five-year ban from public office. Where does she stand in efforts to appeal her sentence?

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Viral video of crying Ukrainian soldier sent to front lines is fake

Videos of a crying Ukrainian "conscript" have flooded European social media networks, particularly in Germany and Hungary, this week. The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora, OpenAI's new tool.

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Is France going to link its digital ID to your social media accounts?

Misleading narratives about digital IDs are commonplace online, as various European countries and the EU itself gear up to introduce them to the public.

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Can Italy's plan for the world's longest bridge survive court clash?

Italy's government has vowed to go ahead with the government's plan to build a €13.5 billion bridge across the Strait of Messina despite Italy's Court of Auditors shooting down the plan. Can it be bypassed?

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Russian propagandists spread sham stories with journalists' identities

As part of a trend that is becoming an increasing headache for the media, pro-Russian actors are spreading propaganda through fake news outlets and by impersonating real journalists.

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No, picture of heavily guarded German Christmas market isn't real

Misinformation about the festive season has already begun, particularly regarding the alleged closure of German Christmas markets.

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Did Trump invite the AfD's Alice Weidel to the White House? Not really

Social media is awash with claims that Donald Trump invited Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel to Washington. He didn’t, but a Republican congresswoman did.

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Is Belgium too small a country to use its new fighter jets?

French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable to use for training exercises due to its airspace being too small, but this has always been taken into account, according to Belgian authorities.

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Fact check: Can you rely on AI chatbots for voting advice?

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has issued a firm warning that users should not use chatbots to decide who to vote for as the country gears up for a snap general election. But what are the risks, and what can potential voters use instead?

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AI video circulates showing Western leaders making shock revelations

The video was produced by RT and provides a disclaimer about its true nature towards the end.

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Fact check: How much do immigrants cost the Netherlands?

As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.

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How did prisoners film Sarkozy's cell, despite phone ban in prisons?

Footage of Nicolas Sarkozy being taunted by fellow inmates inside Paris' prison de la Santé has gone viral on social media, sparking a public controversy and a debate about prisoners' access to mobile phones.

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French left-wing politician accused of concealing luxury watch on TV

Argentina's radical right-wing President Javier Milei has fuelled online claims alleging that Louis Boyard, a politician from the far-left France Unbowed party, removed his luxury watch before a TV interview. However, these claims are misleading.

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Trump shares fake video of Meloni flouting EU trade rules

Trade outside the EU is an exclusive responsibility of the bloc, while the Italian government has denied pursuing bilateral trade talks with the US.

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Fact-checking claims that no female hostages made it out of Gaza

Commentators on social media have purported that "not a single woman" survived captivity following the release of the last remaining hostages kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October 2023. These claims are misleading.

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Did pro-Russian supporters fly a Putin hot air balloon in Berlin?

Social media users claim that the alleged stunt was to show support for Russia rather than Ukraine.

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Did teenagers wreak havoc in France's National Assembly?

A group of teenagers wearing tracksuits can be seen running around France's National Assembly, walking all over its benches and lighting cigarettes. The internet may be talking about them, but these videos are not real.

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Fact check: No, European Parliament didn't silence Polish MEP

A video circulating on social media has prompted questions over how European Parliament procedure works, and how long MEPs are allowed to speak when they interject.

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Are product barcodes that begin with '729' made in Israel?

In a bid to encourage a boycott against Israeli goods, online users, including French MEP Manon Aubry, have relayed a claim alleging that barcodes beginning with the digits "729" are produced in Israel – but this is not entirely accurate.

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Will Ukrainian citizens soon be represented in the Polish parliament?

A series of online articles appears to have been taken out of context, sparking outrage among some Polish politicians that Ukrainians will be given "their own representation" in the Sejm.

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Misleading claims about EU COVID vaccine approval persist online

The approval of COVID-19 vaccines may have been fast-tracked, but these medicines were still subject to rigorous checks carried out by regulatory authorities.

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Did Carlos Alcaraz dedicate a tribute to Charlie Kirk?

A series of viral posts are falsely claiming that Carlos Alcaraz dedicate an empty seat, a speech, and a hefty donation to Charlie Kirk and his family. This is why these claims are either false or extremely unlikely.

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No, Hamburg has not banned music lessons because they're 'haram'

Not only is it untrue that the city of Hamburg has banned music lessons, but most Muslims have embedded music in their culture, religion and daily lives.

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No, France is not sending its toxic waste to Moldova

False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks.

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