AAP FactCheck Articles

Video falsely claims Pfizer vaccine causes widespread 'irreversible' effects

A viral video misinterprets data from the CDC to make incorrect claims about the COVID-19 treatment.

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Germany's annual death toll rise is all too real

The toll from the COVID-19 pandemic hit Europe's largest economy hard during 2020 - but how hard?

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Norway vaccine deaths post leaps to conclusions

As health authorities in Norway try to allay vaccine safety concerns, social media is abuzz with claims about fatalities.

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Does Australia have the least efficient cars in the developed world?

Labor's Mark Butler made the claim while criticising the government for inaction on cleaning up the nation's fleet.

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News Corp and PM 'defrauding the taxpayer' claim is fake news

A social media post falsely suggests the Rupert Murdoch-led publisher received $50m from a fund set up to support regional papers.

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Toothpaste and onions? Supposed varicose cure is all in vain

An unlikely concoction of ingredients is being touted as an effective treatment for the bulging blue veins.

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University of Queensland COVID-19 vaccine claims fail truth test

The federal government granted initial financial support for a vaccine developed by the university - but was it worth $700 million?

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Did Charlie Chaplin say the 'world's best doctors' include sun, rest and exercise?

The actor-director was one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the silent era - and his purported musings have reached a new audience in the internet age.

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No, Joe Biden hasn't been tied to 'huge corruption' in Ukraine

The US president-elect's son, Hunter Biden, has been investigated for his business dealings in Ukraine and elsewhere.

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Hitler was once named TIME 'Man of the Year' - but that's no honour

Many controversial newsmakers have received the title, including the Nazi leader in 1938.

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Misleading post sows doubt on safety of Moderna vaccine trial

The majority of adverse reactions in recipients were mild, and many were deemed unrelated to the COVID-19 treatment.

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Black garlic cancer-prevention claim has only a whiff of truth

Breath-defying garlic is often touted for its protective powers - but could this fermented version be a wonder cure?

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Inspirational quote on starting over isn't from C S Lewis

The author of the Narnia Chronicles has once again fallen victim to misattribution in a meme.

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No, the ABC didn't predict New York would be underwater by 2015

Facebook posts confuse Australia's public broadcaster with its near-namesake in the US.

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Fake article's COVID-19 vaccine 'penis injection' advice is a big flop

An image of a purported CNN story includes the unlikely tip for administering the vaccinations.

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Are Australia's forests being cleared at an increasing rate?

One high-profile academic and broadcaster claims the country is on track to lose millions of hectares of trees.

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Jet fuel 'hoax' fails to get off the ground

A viral meme suggests commercial planes run mostly on compressed air.

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Nurse who fainted after COVID-19 vaccine shot is not dead

Memorial groups have been set up for Tennessee nurse Tiffany Dover - despite her being alive and well.

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Craig Kelly 'year of global cooling' claim a load of hot air

Have temperatures really dropped over the past year, as suggested by the Liberal MP?

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FDA note used out of context to suggest COVID-19 vaccines cause death

The document is being circulated on social media with suggestions that virus treatments carry deadly side effects.

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