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Image of former US President Donald Trump and former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, falsely claimed to be related to Trump’s 2025 inauguration invitation.

FACT CHECK: Did Trump Invite the Duterte Family to His 2025 Inauguration?

FACTCHECK 360January 6, 202503 mins

Claim:US President-elect Donald Trump invited the Duterte family to his January 2025 inauguration. Verdict:False. No such invitation has been extended. The claim stems from a resurfaced 2017 news article about Rodrigo Duterte’s White House invitation when he was still president. The Claim: A post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @almhel on December 26, 2024, claimed that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his family were invited…

Fact Check: Donald Trump’s 20 False Claims During Conversation with Elon Musk

FACTCHECK 360August 14, 202406 mins

In a recent conversation between former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, aired on Musk’s social media platform, X, Trump made numerous statements that quickly garnered attention. However, upon closer inspection, at least 20 of these claims were found to be false or misleading. This fact-check article aims to clarify the facts, debunking inaccuracies…

People celebrate the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Cry for Change: Army Steps In as PM Hasina Flees Amidst Turmoil

FACTCHECK 360August 5, 202404 mins

Hasina’s departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday. In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly two decades. Her departure follows weeks of deadly demonstrations that…

Joe Biden will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025

Fact Check: Biden pulls out of reelection bid

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 2024August 5, 202405 mins

Biden pulls out of reelection bid; backs Harris for US Presidential polls Biden, in a post on X, said he will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025 and will address the nation this week. U.S. President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday after fellow…

Unraveling the Web: Understanding the Spread of Fake News in the Digital Age

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 2024August 5, 202404 mins

Fake news, characterized by the deliberate dissemination of false information disguised as fact, has profoundly altered how we consume and distribute information, largely due to the rise of social media. While social platforms have democratized content creation, they have also accelerated the spread of fake news, often surpassing real news and challenging truth and accuracy….

Misinformation and conspiracy theories around Trump shooting

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 2024July 31, 202404 mins

Assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump unleashed a firehose of contradictory misinformation Barely minutes after the shots had rung out, the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump unleashed a firehose of contradictory conspiracy theories that highlight a highly polarised political landscape ahead of elections in November. The 78-year-old was rushed off stage with…

Difference between fake news and mis/disinformation

4 quick things about misinformation

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 202405 mins

Misinformation is false information that is spread by people who think it’s true. This is different from ‘fake news’ and disinformation. Fake news refers to websites that share mis or disinformation. This might be via satire sites like The Onion, but it also refers to those pretending to be trustworthy news sources. Sometimes, people use…