FACT CHECK: Russia-Ukraine Black Sea Deal – What’s the Truth?
A recent claim suggests that the United States brokered a deal between Russia and Ukraine to halt fighting in the Black Sea, with the U.S. offering to help Russia regain…
FACT CHECK: Did Zelensky Express Sufficient Gratitude to the U.S.?
Claim: During a White House meeting, former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not being sufficiently thankful for U.S. support. Fact: Contrary…
FACT CHECK: No, Donald Trump Did Not Ban Nigerian Politicians or Order the Deportation of 2 Million Nigerians
Claim: A viral social media post claims that former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ban preventing all Nigerian politicians from visiting the United States, froze international Nigerian bank accounts,…
FACT CHECK: Did Denmark Offer to Buy California for $1 Trillion?
Claim: Denmark has offered to buy California from the U.S. for $1 trillion. Verdict: False The Facts: A viral claim circulating on social media suggests that Denmark has responded to…
FACT CHECK: False Claims About USAID Funding
A wave of misinformation has surfaced following the shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Various claims, from USAID’s alleged role in bioweapon research to funding media…
FACT CHECK: President Donald Trump’s Super Bowl LIX Interview
Claim: In his Super Bowl LIX interview, former President Donald Trump made the following claims: Fact: Misleading and inaccurate. FactCheckWorld.com’s investigation reveals that Trump’s statements are not supported by official…
FACT CHECK: Misleading Claims About Deportation and Asylum Seekers in Germany
With Germany’s early parliamentary elections set for February 23, 2025, discussions around migration policies are intensifying. However, social media is flooded with misleading claims about deportations and asylum seekers. factcheckworld.com…
Fact Check: Does the EU Really Censor Online Content?
Claim: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleged that Europe has “an ever-increasing number of laws institutionalizing censorship” while announcing the end of third-party fact-checking in the U.S. He suggested that the…
FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?
Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Why…
Explainer: UK Schoolchildren to Be Trained in Spotting Fake News After Riots
In response to recent far-right riots across the UK fueled by misinformation on social media, UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced a review of the school curriculum. This initiative…