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Red Cross targeted in viral fake Ceuta crisis posts
A series of social media posts has attacked the Red Cross for how it handled the Ceuta crisis, with some claiming it has helped to transport Moroccan men to the Spanish mainland, and others alleging it chose to help migrants over Spaniards.
Fact check: How inaccurate and conflicting claims may have affected Iceland's EU referendum
The Icelandic EU referendum raised a number of important issues for voters, but also a series of unclear claims.
TikTok's finfluencers: How reliable is the financial advice reaching young investors?
Young people are increasingly turning to social media for financial information and advice, amid a sea of dubious tips.
Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election
Independent researchers and French authorities have identified a raft of false content focusing on two former prime ministers who intend to run in next year's presidential race.
Old videos and AI-generated images spread online about Ceuta crossings
As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters.
From TikTok videos to political claims: How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis
Here's what we know so far about claims that circulated around the Ceuta crisis.
False claims about funding cuts and solar farms spread in Spain during wildfires
A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season.
What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave?
From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe's heatwave.
How false information spread about the Berlin Pride attack amid suspect manhunt
Within hours of the attack which occured at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims began spreading across social media, while authorities worked to establish facts and searched for the suspect.
From housing to healthcare: What are Europeans worried about in 2026?
Is the economy, housing, immigration or healthcare the biggest concern facing your country?
Is Europe's new Entry/Exit system changing how Britons travel?
Longer queues but no cancellations: data suggests that while new biometric checks for non-EU visitors are creating delays, British holidaymakers heading to the mainland remain undeterred.
Fact check: False claims target French referee after Egypt World Cup exit
Screenshots of temporary edits to François Letexier's Wikipedia page have been used to support claims that Egypt's match against Argentina was rigged.