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Truth or Fake is a fact-checking rendez-vous in association with the FRANCE 24 Observers. Our content focuses on false images circulating online and how to identify them. Monday to Thursday at 8:45pm and 10:20pm Paris time.

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    World Cup 'Pride Match': FIFA refuses to ban rainbow flags despite Iran, Egypt objections

    FIFA has rejected calls from Iran and Egypt to ban rainbow flags at their World Cup match in Seattle on Friday, despite both countries objecting to local Pride-themed celebrations linked to the fixture. FIFA says LGBTQ+ flags are permitted at all World Cup games under its Code of Conduct, despite different rules in Qatar's 2022 tournament. While FIFA has distanced itself from the city's events, it has made clear that rainbow flags will be allowed for the games.

    5 min

  2. −4 d ·  Video

    Did Qatar's prime minister 'snub' JD Vance? Doha, Washington deny claim

    A viral clip from the first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland has fuelled online speculation that US Vice President JD Vance was snubbed by Qatar’s prime minister, after users claimed the video showed him "ignore" Vance in favour of greeting Pakistan's prime minister. The Qatari PM, though, dismissed the claims as "unfounded", saying he and Vance had already spent hours together during the talks. The White House also rejected the narrative, pointing the finger at Iran for the rumours.

    4 min

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    Trump, without proof, blames 'vandalism' as Reflecting Pool turns green again

    With algae-green water and blue peeling paint, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again, despite US President Donald Trump's recent renovation costing over $14 million. Trump has blamed the problems on "vandalism," claiming a 350-foot gash was deliberately cut into the pool, adding that multiple arrests have been made. However, he has not publicly provided evidence for the claims, despite journalists pressing him for proof.

    5 min

  4. −6 d ·  Video

    'Messi is the enemy of Allah': World Cup hoax falsely blames Algerian fans for chant

    Lionel Messi is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, after scoring twice on Monday against Austria in the 2026 World Cup. But his first match, where he scored a hat-trick against Algeria, saw some online controversy. According to internet users, Algerian fans allegedly targeted him with an aggressive chant, calling Messi the "enemy of Allah" and threatening Argentina. But the audio is manipulated, and is in fact an old Arab protest chant against Egypt's president.

    5 min

  5. 18 juni ·  Video

    Did a Hitler lookalike really attend Germany's World Cup game?

    The World Cup is well underway across North America, bringing its usual mix of spectacular goals, historic upsets and colourful stadium crowds. But alongside the genuine celebrations, a wave of manipulated media is flooding social media. From a fake Hitler lookalike to hyper-realistic female football enthusiasts designed exclusively to bait clicks, FRANCE 24's Maya-Anaïs Yataghène investigates these viral supporters in this edition of Truth or Fake.

    6 min

  6. 17 juni ·  Video

    Misleading images turn Iran's World Cup debut into a political flashpoint

    As Iran began its World Cup campaign amidst a tense political climate, a wave of misleading images and claims have spread online about the team allegedly making political statements. One photo falsely claimed to show an Iranian player carrying a pink school backpack in tribute to Iranian schoolgirls killed in Minab during the US-Iran conflict. A goal celebration by Iranian forward Mohamed Mohebi was also widely interpreted online as a "threatening" gun gesture.

    6 min

  7. 16 juni ·  Video

    Fact-checking claims that Macron 'snubbed' Trump at G7 summit

    With the G7 summit underway in France, some social media users are claiming that French leader Emmanuel Macron deliberately "humiliated" US President Donald Trump by not being there to greet him upon his arrival at the airport. Many posts shared a video showing Trump disembarking an aircraft and later appearing unsmiling during a handshake with Macron, suggesting the two events were linked. However, the viral footage omits important context.

    4 min

  8. 11 juni ·  Video

    Belfast knife attack: False images, misinformation fuel anti-immigration riots

    Police in Northern Ireland on Thursday prepared for further disorder, as anti-immigration riots risked entering their third night. The unrest erupted after a brutal street stabbing on Monday by Sudanese national Hadi Alodid, who has been charged for attempted murder following his attack on Stephen Ogilvie. False and outdated images have been fanning the flames online, amplified by far-right voices like Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk.

    5 min
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Truth or Fake is a fact-checking rendez-vous in association with the FRANCE 24 Observers. Our content focuses on false images circulating online and how to identify them. Monday to Thursday at 8:45pm and 10:20pm Paris time.

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  • Aktiva år
    2021 - 2026
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