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FRI JUL 03 2026 · TRENDING DEBUNKS
PARTLY TRUE
This video shows how the ongoing heatwave in Italy and Germany is causing traffic lights to melt.
India Today
FALSE
This video shows the police thrashing Bhim Army activist Suresh Jatav for making derogatory remarks about Lord Ram.
India Today
MISLEADING
Fact check: Old visuals of melting traffic signals go viral as recent from Europe’s heatwave
Lighthouse Journalism
FALSE
Social media users circulated several videos this week, including a video purportedly showing armed miscreants opening fire inside a school in Patna, a serving Indian Army officer alleging sexual misconduct by senior officials, a street food vendor preparing food in an unhygienic manner, a Bhim Army leader being beaten by police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, and a large number of tourists gathering at Lohagad Fort following the recent murder of Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal.
PTI
FALSE
This video shows Iranians burning the Indian flag along with the Israeli and US flags in Tehran.
India Today
FALSE
Millions of people joined the June 30 protest of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in support of embattled Senator Rodante Marcoleta.
Rappler
FALSE
Video shows Meloni commenting on the US use of nuclear weapons.
AFP Fact Check
FALSE
Image shows Macron kneeling to present an award to Thailand's king.
AFP Fact Check
FALSE
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros wants to ban online video games.
AFP Fact Check
FALSE
The video shows visitors rushing to Lohagad Fort following the Ketan Agarwal murder case.
The Quint
PARTLY TRUE
President Trump did post this Dr. Trump and his TDS patients video.
Lead Stories
PARTLY TRUE
Real videos show real British military or veterans asking for support by liking a channel.
Lead Stories
FALSE
Video shows firearms training at a Bangladeshi school.
AFP Fact Check
PARTLY TRUE
A video shows the June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela
AFP Fact Check
PARTLY TRUE
Real photos show Empire State building daredevils holding different banners
Lead Stories
PARTLY TRUE
A real video shows a machet-wielding migrant on a small boat yell, "This is the end of England!" just before landing on English shores from France.
Lead Stories
PARTLY TRUE
Video shows Dutch soccer coach Ronald Koeman going on a long, racist rant during a 2026 FIFA World Cup postgame press conference
Lead Stories
FALSE
Natalie Harp, a young woman often seen in photographs with President Donald Trump during his second term, is a hospice nurse.
Snopes.com
TRUE
U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was arrested after calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment and removal while on the steps of the Capitol on July 1, 2026.
Snopes
PARTLY TRUE
Federal officials "upgraded" a product recall for Target's Up&Up store-brand baby wipes to the highest level, meaning there is a "reasonable probability of death."
Snopes
FALSE
Video of pro-Kanu rally in Nigeria’s Oyo state
AFP Fact Check
FALSE
The Trump administration is building an interstate highway through Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.
Snopes.com
PARTLY TRUE
Image shows Malawian stoned to death in South Africa
AFP Fact Check
FALSE
Foreign nationals in Johannesburg have formed self-defence units
AFP Fact Check
PARTLY TRUE
The government released an official list of 43 online games banned for being "violent."
VERA Files
FALSE
Video shows mass grave in Sudan
AFP Fact Check
FALSE
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विश्वास न्यूज
PARTLY TRUE
On July 1, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said, “Now, as I see my two beautiful sons sitting there, I think I’m going to give one [Medal of Honor] to myself, one to them, and we’ll have a threesome, OK.”
Snopes
FALSE
A girl opened fire on a man who was harassing her.
Fact checker
FALSE
The video shows Bhim Army activist Suresh Jatav being beaten up by the police for insulting the Hindu deity Lord Rama.
The Quint
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