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Fact check: No evidence Russia captured NATO officers in Ukraine

False claims that Russia captured three British officers in Ukraine and that NATO is actively waging a war against Moscow can be traced back to multiple fringe sources.

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Fact check: No, the EU is not eroding European democracy

European countries, including EU member states, tend to dominate democracy indexes, even as democracy faces threats worldwide.

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How a photo of a skeletal child sparked Gaza starvation controversy

It's been widely established that there is severe starvation in Gaza, but the misreporting of a photo of a Palestinian child has caused criticism of the media's reporting of the crisis.

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Are there more mosques than churches in Catalonia?

Catholic churches make up by far the most places of worship in the region, despite claims to the contrary online that appear to try and stoke Islamophobia.

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No, video doesn't show anti-Zelenskyy protest over peace deal refusal

The miscaptioned video shows a protest against a controversial anti-corruption law that Zelenskyy has since backtracked on, rather than a demonstration against the president himself.

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Russian propaganda swamps Moldova ahead of elections

Moldova's geographical position and political makeup make it a prime target for pro-Russian, anti-EU disinformation.

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Is the new ‘Superman’ film about Gaza?

Comments have been circulating widely on social media alleging that the new ‘Superman’ film, which was released on 11 July this year, is about Gaza, and is pro-Palestinian.

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Viral video doesn't show Palestinians fleeing Gaza to Sweden

Claims that the video depicts Palestinian refugees from Gaza arriving in Sweden to escape the war are false.

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Fact check: Which European country has the most public holidays?

A proposal by France's prime minister to get rid of two public holidays has prompted a discussion as to where in Europe workers get the most additional days off.

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Fact check: Has Italy just passed an anti-LGBT surrogacy law?

Italy extended its ban on surrogacy late last year, but posts are claiming that it happened recently.

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Yes, Italy is still part of the Paris Climate Agreement

A viral post online alleges that Italy has withdrawn from the accord, but there is no evidence to support this claim.

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No, Trump hasn't threatened to bomb Norway

Trump has previously been nominated for the award and has claimed that it is rigged against him. So far, he has never won it.

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Fake Charlie Hebdo cover attacking Moldova Pride circulates online

False front covers attributed to the French satirical magazine are commonly used as vectors for disinformation.

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Moscow parade video does not show preparations for attack on Ukraine

A miscaptioned video from 2024 is being shared in the context of Russia's increased attacks on Ukraine following Operation Spiderweb.

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Fact-checking claims about the 'panther' on the loose in Bulgaria

Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online.

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No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks

Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its "Fit for 55" climate programme.

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Fact check: Which country in Europe grants the most citizenships?

As Italians take to the ballot box to vote in the country's citizenship referendum, EuroVerify takes a look at claims that Rome grants the most citizenship applications in Europe every year.

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Euronews targeted by anti-Moldova disinformation campaign

Pro-Russian actors have repeatedly used Euronews' likeness and visual identity in recent weeks to spread propaganda against various European countries.

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Fact check: No, Russia didn't bomb a 'pedo enclave' in Ukraine

Misleading claims have emerged online off the back of a false report alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an airstrike on child traffickers in Ukraine.

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No, Israel isn't planning to take over a French holy site

France owns four heritage sites in Jerusalem, under a treaty known as the Fischer-Chauvel agreement, in addition to other religious sites.