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(Video) Hija de Sebastián Piñera sacó a Cecilia Pérez de la guardia de honor
Publisher’s rating: Falso
Rodrigo Duterte has replaced Martin Romualdez as House speaker.
Publisher’s rating: False
Related reporting identifies Isabela Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III—not Rodrigo Duterte—as the House Speaker who succeeded Martin Romualdez. It says Romualdez relinquished the post on September 17, 2025.
This viral message about “Permanent Address” is written by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
FACTLY reports that Aseem Dhru confirmed he originally wrote the “Permanent Address” lines, and that Javed Akhtar also denied authorship. The review says there is no evidence that Nirmala Sitharaman wrote the message.
В 2020 году на МЗКТ Лукашенко был почти без охраны
Publisher’s rating: Фейк. На видео видно, как Лукашенко приближается к рабочим, окруженный как минимум 5 охранниками
Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is in touch with the BJP says Republic TV
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
The review found no reports that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was in touch with the BJP. Republic TV said on 18 February 2024 that its breaking-news template had been morphed to spread fake news, and the review concluded the viral screenshot was fake.
Vou dormir. Boa noite a todos, em especial ao meu presidente @LulaOficial Nova Yorque hoje "The world needs Lula"
Publisher’s rating: Falso
চলি থকা কৃষক প্ৰতিবাদত অংশগ্ৰহণ কৰিবলৈ কৃষকসকলে আৰক্ষীৰ বেৰিকেড এৰাই চলি দিল্লী অভিমুখে এইদৰে আগবাঢ়িছে।
Publisher’s rating: মিছা
Farmers are disrespecting the Indian flag in the recent protest.
Publisher’s rating: The video originates from Canada during the protest of Khalistan. It is shared with misleading claim linking with the recent farmers protest of 2024.
The video shows farmers heading towards Delhi to take part in the farmers' protest.
Publisher’s rating: False
Related reporting from NewsMeter says the video shows farmers participating in the 2021 farmers’ protest, not protesters marching to demonstrate against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. It notes that the exact date the video was recorded could not be independently established.
A tweet from the X handle named Hassan Kurusee indicates that Maldives ministers who insulted India are currently seeking India’s assistance due to the country’s economic situation
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
The review reports that Hassan Kurusee’s account described itself as fictional and not representative of any specific person. It says the post seeking funds from India came from that account, and reports that there were no reports of Maldives ministers seeking financial assistance from India.
LULA é comparado a um MACACO FALANTE pelo "The New York Times", o mais famoso Jornal do Mundo.
Publisher’s rating: Falso
Bolsonaro construiu ponte entre São Paulo e Mato Grosso do Sul
Publisher’s rating: FALSO
The review says Bolsonaro’s government had no connection to building the Rollemberg-Vuolo bridge. Construction began in 1991, and the bridge was inaugurated in 1998 by then-president Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
Cette photo montre Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine au restaurant
Publisher’s rating: Cette image n'est pas authentique, elle a été générée par une intelligence artificielle
The video shows the BJP government poorly treating farmers protesting in Delhi.
Publisher’s rating: False
