Fact-Checking & Misinformation

6+ hour, 45+ min ago   (425+ words) [01:28.2]So right now we’re expecting that to be more localized disruptions than nationwide unrest. But activity near a government facility or building or an election office. Could disrupt your operations in a major way, so it’s obviously a risk and…...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago   (682+ words) A Russian disinformation operation has turned its attention to the US midterm elections, unleashing a series of deepfake videos that depict celebrities attacking Democrats, researchers said, with more expected to come. The videos started spreading September 10, 2026 across social media with…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (348+ words) Committee of investigation to investigate the influence activities of the Russian Federation, the methods of financing them, and the risks associated with them Riigikogu Committee of investigation to investigate the influence activities of the Russian Federation, the methods of financing…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1025+ words) By Laura Linham 15th Sep 2026 Somerset councils are urging residents to check sources before sharing serious online claims about public money, meetings and local decision-making. Somerset Council said it is seeing more online material, including edited images and posts, which does…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago   (323+ words) Everything we publish, from fact checks, investigations and in-depth analysis to comment blogs and our Government Tracker. Browse our fact checks, explainers and analysis by topic. Build the skills to spot bad information with practical guides, trainer-led workshops or self-paced…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago   (403+ words) The challenges facing leaders around the world have been exacerbated by the technology available to those seeking to do harm, says Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, she said such…...

6+ hour, 57+ min ago   (848+ words) In brief: Russian sources are increasingly using AI-altered videos to exaggerate territorial gains and undermine Ukrainian battlefield successes. ISW identified at least 35 suspected fake videos since June, warning the tactic could expand as AI technology becomes more accessible. Russian sources…...

9+ hour, 54+ min ago   (570+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched the feet of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and thanked him for providing gas, oil, petrol and diesel to India at cheap prices. We then examined the video closely and noticed several visual inconsistencies. We subsequently…...

7+ hour, 14+ min ago   (342+ words) Legis1 Cyber Readiness And Election Security Focus Of Senate Hearing The Senate Armed Services Committee's Cybersecurity Subcommittee has scheduled for a closed briefing September 23 on cyber operations and readiness for the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2026 as well as…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago   (599+ words) Sep 15, 2026 | By Ginny Badanes, General Manager, Tech for Society, Microsoft As Americans prepare to vote this November, artificial intelligence is changing how many people find and understand election information. Some voters are deliberately turning to AI tools with questions about…...