AAP FactCheck Articles

Red flags raised over Anzacs ensign claim

Myths about the Anzacs and the flags they fought under are continuing to spread online.

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Misinformation spreads fear, confusion over Iranian president's helicopter crash

Misinformation has been rife following the fatal helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

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Old videos resurfaced to fuel baseless 'Pallywood' claim

A clip of men writhing on the ground while covered in what looks like blood is being used in false assertions about war casualties in Gaza.

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Artificial global aurora claims about HAARP not so bright

Suggestions that the recent Aurora Australis and Borealis displays seen across the world were man-made are pie in the sky.

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Scammers use AI to fake health endorsements

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is putting words into the mouths of prominent Australians, making it seem as if they're promoting questionable health treatments.

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No, TikTok has not been banned in Australia

Social media posts are falsely lamenting TikTok's death in Australia in the aftermath of events at home and abroad.

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No, CO2 levels not the same as they were in the 1870s

Carbon dioxide levels have increased since the 19th century, despite what is being claimed on social media.

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Impending travel restrictions claim just a flight of fancy

Changes to Airbnb's policies are being misrepresented, fuelling wild speculation online about travel restrictions returning.

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Fake article used to spread fresh 9/11 conspiracy

A bogus tabloid article about a fabricated piece of legislation is the latest false claim to circulate concerning the 2001 terror attack.

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Chinese 'social credit' linked to NZ cash claims

A viral post claims New Zealand is bringing in a financial scheme similar to one in China which allegedly punishes people who have low 'social credit' scores.

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Facts wash away dubious Dubai cloud seeding claims

An unlikely cause of April's deadly storms in Dubai is being put forward by social media users.

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Treaty tax exemption claim is total trash

Claims of a state premier's announcement about tax breaks for Indigenous people crumble on closer inspection.

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Parody PM deceives with free speech furphy

People are once more being duped by a pretend social media account claiming Australian leader Anthony Albanese labelled free speech "dangerous".

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Ancient empire's link to historic buildings is a delusion

A bizarre online conspiracy says many ornate Australian buildings were constructed by a now-destroyed advanced empire called Tartaria.

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Bogus Forbes cover is a supreme misleader

A mocked-up magazine cover proclaiming Iran's Supreme Leader the most powerful man in the world is fooling social media users.

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Conspiracies swirl around UN population talks

Claims of a sinister plot to slash the number of humans are nothing but conspiratorial codswallop.

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Native title nonsense rears its head

A mistruth frequently aired during last year's voice referendum campaign is being shared once again.

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Death certificate change claim is dead wrong

A US naturopath claims COVID-19 death statistics are over-inflated because the process for reporting causes of death was changed exclusively for the pandemic.

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Needle-waving death figure is actually Voldemort

Spellbinding claims are being made about a giant hooded figure that appeared at the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony.

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Shot of truth swiftly debunks blood ban claim

A viral post says Japan is going to ban 'tainted' blood from vaccinated donors, but the claims emanate from a misinformation website.

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