FACT CHECK: No, Vladimir Putin Did Not Declare Alaska Sale Illegal
post Shared by Xearlier Twitter claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the sale of Alaska to the United States in 1867 illegal. 🚨🇺🇸🇷🇺 In an official letter, President Putin declared Alaska a territory of Russia and labeled the 19th century sale of Alaska an “illegal sale.” pic.twitter.com/hJvD5Vr7At — Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) January 22, 2024 […]
FACT CHECK: No, CNN Did Not Report Houthis Destroyed The Chem Ranger
post Shared by Xformerly on Twitter, claims that CNN reported that the Houthis destroyed the merchant ship Chemranger. CNN UK journalist: Yemen's Houthis have completely destroyed the ChemRanger ship and cannot maintain it or put it back into service. pic.twitter.com/o2gMpfTtHa — Globe Eye News (@GlobeEyeNews) January 20, 2024 Verdict: False A CNN spokesperson denied the […]
FACT CHECK: No, The Sun And The Moon Are Not The Same Size
post shared on facebook They claim that the sun and moon are the same size. Verdict: False That claim is inaccurate. The sun is significantly larger than the moon, but its horns are about the same size, multiple experts told Check Your Fact via email. Fact check: The US is in a space race with […]
FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show Expired Gaza Aid In Egypt
video shared on facebook Claims to show expired aid to Gaza in Rafah, Egypt. Verdict: False This video was filmed in Saudi Arabia in 2016 and has no connection to Gaza. Fact check: Medical supplies for hostages held by Hamas and humanitarian aid for Palestinians have arrived in Gaza, mediated by France and Qatar. NBC […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Video Features Video Game, Not Real Footage Of Houthis Destroying F-15
video shared on facebook It claims to show Houthi rebels destroying an American F-15 aircraft. Verdict: False According to YouTube, the video shows a military simulation from the video game Arma 3 and is not actual footage. A spokesperson for Arma 3 developer Bohemia Interactive confirmed in an email to Check Your Fact that his […]
FACT CHECK: Did Texas Bar Border Patrol From Rescuing Three Migrants Who Drowned?
multiple media outlet report that The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Texas has barred Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from rescuing a drowning woman and two children from the Rio Grande River. “One thing is clear: Governor Abbott's political stunt is cruel, inhumane and dangerous.” Story: https://t.co/olSwd3Ssj3 pic.twitter.com/oc99ZNhxQe — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January […]
FACT CHECK: Viral X Video Does Not Show German Protest In Support Of Palestine
viral video Shared by Xpreviously claimed on Twitter to highlight recent pro-Palestinian protests in Germany. 🚨🚨⚡🇵🇸🇩🇪 In Germany, crowds of people shouted “Together against fascism” People express support for Palestine! pic.twitter.com/5AEigmyxIw — Fahad_ Heaven™ (Sage) 🇵🇸 (@Fahad_Heaven) January 16, 2024 Verdict: False The original video, also shared on X, shows a recent protest in Leipzig […]
FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show Recent Polish Protests In Support Of German Farmers?
post shared on social media It reportedly indicates that a Polish truck driver recently took part in German farmers' protests. This is huge 🚜 Polish truck drivers are currently standing in solidarity with German farmers' protests. Share – This video will not be published in the media 👇pic.twitter.com/twFjVubFt7 — Peter Sweden (@PeterSweden7) January 8, 2024 […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Video Falsely Claims To Show Sobbing Child In Gaza
video shared on facebook It purports to show a child sobbing in Gaza while discussing the hardships faced by his family as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. Verdict: False The original video shared by Al Jazeera on YouTube shows a Syrian child discussing his family's evacuation after their tent burns down. Fact check: At […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Makes False Claim About Putin, ‘Illegal Chinese Immigrants’
post shared on facebook It claims to show “illegal Chinese immigrants” who fled Russia after President Vladimir Putin allegedly threatened to send them to the “front lines” of the Russia-Ukraine war. Verdict: False The video, originally posted on Douyin on December 29, shows travelers going through customs at a Russian airport ahead of the New […]