They spread on social networks videos of a demonstration in Mataró (Barcelona) and say that they belong to a protest of immigrants in irregular situation who ask for free housing and a pension of 1,500 euros to live. It is false. The images correspond to a march last Thursday, May 8 in this Barcelona town, but it was called to protest against racism and evictions.
They spread on social networks videos of a demonstration in Mataró (Barcelona) and say that they belong to a protest of immigrants in irregular situation who ask for free housing and a pension of 1,500 euros to live. It is false. The images correspond to a march last Thursday, May 8 in this Barcelona town, but it was called to protest against racism and evictions.
The classification of the AfD as "definitely right-wing extremist" - on a par with the persecution of members of the opposition during the Nazi era? Such comparisons are circulating on social media. They are historically incorrect, say experts.
The classification of the AfD as "definitely right-wing extremist" - on a par with the persecution of members of the opposition during the Nazi era? Such comparisons are circulating on social media. They are historically incorrect, say experts.
A photograph of a crowded square has been disseminated on social networks and is presented as if it corresponds to the demonstration in the Plaza de Colón held on May 10 to demand the resignation of Pedro Sánchez. This is false. The image is not current. It is a snapshot taken in 2023 in the Plaza de Cibeles where thousands of demonstrators were protesting in Madrid against the amnesty after the investiture of Pedro Sánchez.
A photograph of a crowded square has been disseminated on social networks and is presented as if it corresponds to the demonstration in the Plaza de Colón held on May 10 to demand the resignation of Pedro Sánchez. This is false. The image is not current. It is a snapshot taken in 2023 in the Plaza de Cibeles where thousands of demonstrators were protesting in Madrid against the amnesty after the investiture of Pedro Sánchez.
France condemns 'fake news' over Europe leaders' cocaine accusation
France condemns 'fake news' over Europe leaders' cocaine accusation
They spread a video on social networks of a conference of the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to claim that in her speech she has called to "take over the media and social networks" to "prevent" disinformation. This is false. There is no record of Von der Leyen uttering these words. The press department of the European Commission assures VerificaRTVE that "the president has never made such statements."
They spread a video on social networks of a conference of the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to claim that in her speech she has called to "take over the media and social networks" to "prevent" disinformation. This is false. There is no record of Von der Leyen uttering these words. The press department of the European Commission assures VerificaRTVE that "the president has never made such statements."
Following a pro-junta demonstration in Burkina Faso on April 30, 2025, social media platforms have been flooded with videos claiming to show the gathering. Among the videos is one purportedly showing a large crowd of African protesters demanding France and the United States respect Burkina Faso’s sovereignty. However, the claim is false; in reality, the video shows an anti-corruption protest in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade.
Following a pro-junta demonstration in Burkina Faso on April 30, 2025, social media platforms have been flooded with videos claiming to show the gathering. Among the videos is one purportedly showing a large crowd of African protesters demanding France and the United States respect Burkina Faso’s sovereignty. However, the claim is false; in reality, the video shows an anti-corruption protest in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade.
You have consulted us on our WhatsApp service about a video of Pedro Sánchez delivering a speech that is circulating on social networks along with messages that claim that he has threatened to prohibit the inheritance of real estate. It is a hoax. Sánchez does not make such statement in the network recording and there is no record that the Government is considering taking this measure.
You have consulted us on our WhatsApp service about a video of Pedro Sánchez delivering a speech that is circulating on social networks along with messages that claim that he has threatened to prohibit the inheritance of real estate. It is a hoax. Sánchez does not make such statement in the network recording and there is no record that the Government is considering taking this measure.
Since Wednesday, May 7, the Catholic Church has been holding a conclave to elect a new pope after the death of Francis on April 21. While St. Peter's Square in the Vatican is being shielded for the occasion, disinformative content has been circulating on social networks about the papables. From false statements attributed to Cardinal Robert Sarah to the hoax of Pietro Parolin's illness. In VerificaRTVE we compile and refute disinformation about the election of the new pontiff.
Since Wednesday, May 7, the Catholic Church has been holding a conclave to elect a new pope after the death of Francis on April 21. While St. Peter's Square in the Vatican is being shielded for the occasion, disinformative content has been circulating on social networks about the papables. From false statements attributed to Cardinal Robert Sarah to the hoax of Pietro Parolin's illness. In VerificaRTVE we compile and refute disinformation about the election of the new pontiff.
As rumours swirled about Russia's alleged proposal to station military jets in Indonesia's Papua province, claims both countries have denied, footage surfaced in posts that falsely claimed it showed Russian aircraft arriving in the Southeast Asian nation in April 2025. The video has previously circulated in posts since 2022 about a Russian military parade in St Petersburg.
As rumours swirled about Russia's alleged proposal to station military jets in Indonesia's Papua province, claims both countries have denied, footage surfaced in posts that falsely claimed it showed Russian aircraft arriving in the Southeast Asian nation in April 2025. The video has previously circulated in posts since 2022 about a Russian military parade in St Petersburg.
A manipulated video of US President Donald Trump appearing to say he would "erase Pakistan" if it attacks India has circulated online as tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals intensified after a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. The original video in fact shows Trump talking about the US economy in 2016.
A manipulated video of US President Donald Trump appearing to say he would "erase Pakistan" if it attacks India has circulated online as tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals intensified after a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. The original video in fact shows Trump talking about the US economy in 2016.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have traded gunfire along their border almost every night since gunmen killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, 2025. But a video of people fleeing bombardment is unrelated to the attack and in fact shows Israeli air strikes near a hospital in Gaza in November 2023.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have traded gunfire along their border almost every night since gunmen killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, 2025. But a video of people fleeing bombardment is unrelated to the attack and in fact shows Israeli air strikes near a hospital in Gaza in November 2023.
As royals, presidents and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful headed to Rome following Pope Francis's death, a video was shared in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed people paying their respects to the popular Argentine pontiff. The clip in fact shows a traditional procession held during Holy Week in Malaga, in southern Spain, days before the Catholic Church's 88-year-old leader died.
As royals, presidents and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful headed to Rome following Pope Francis's death, a video was shared in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed people paying their respects to the popular Argentine pontiff. The clip in fact shows a traditional procession held during Holy Week in Malaga, in southern Spain, days before the Catholic Church's 88-year-old leader died.
After Pope Francis's body arrived at Saint Peter's Basilica for his funeral in April 2025, an old video was shared in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed the late Catholic leader's funeral wake. The footage in fact shows the former pope Benedict XVI lying in state in January 2023.
After Pope Francis's body arrived at Saint Peter's Basilica for his funeral in April 2025, an old video was shared in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed the late Catholic leader's funeral wake. The footage in fact shows the former pope Benedict XVI lying in state in January 2023.
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, 2025, social media users in Greece began re-sharing fabricated images that purportedly showed him wrapped in an LGBTQ pride flag. These posts were often accompanied by hate-filled captions, labeling the late pontiff "irresponsible" and "perverted". But the images, which first began circulating in 2023, are not authentic. Visual inconsistencies indicate the pictures were created using artificial intelligence.
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, 2025, social media users in Greece began re-sharing fabricated images that purportedly showed him wrapped in an LGBTQ pride flag. These posts were often accompanied by hate-filled captions, labeling the late pontiff "irresponsible" and "perverted". But the images, which first began circulating in 2023, are not authentic. Visual inconsistencies indicate the pictures were created using artificial intelligence.
Russian diplomatic chief Sergei Lavrov assured in an interview broadcast on US channel CBS that Moscow was ready for a deal to end the war in Ukraine. This statement comes after an intensification of Russian strikes and at a time when the negotiations undertaken by the American president are becoming tense on the issue of Crimea.
Russian diplomatic chief Sergei Lavrov assured in an interview broadcast on US channel CBS that Moscow was ready for a deal to end the war in Ukraine. This statement comes after an intensification of Russian strikes and at a time when the negotiations undertaken by the American president are becoming tense on the issue of Crimea.
With five years to go, a number of European airline executives - including Ryanair, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM - are sounding the alarm that the climate targets set by the European Union for the sector by 2030 may be unattainable, for want of sufficient sustainable fuels.
With five years to go, a number of European airline executives - including Ryanair, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM - are sounding the alarm that the climate targets set by the European Union for the sector by 2030 may be unattainable, for want of sufficient sustainable fuels.
A video circulating on Instagram claims sodium fluoride is the leading cause of cancer. The post pegs its evidence on similar unproven claims made by Nigerian televangelist Chris Oyakhilome during a recent broadcast where he described fluoride as “a lethal killer”. However, medical experts and global health authorities — including the World Health Organization (WHO) — say there is no scientific evidence that fluoride causes cancer.
A video circulating on Instagram claims sodium fluoride is the leading cause of cancer. The post pegs its evidence on similar unproven claims made by Nigerian televangelist Chris Oyakhilome during a recent broadcast where he described fluoride as “a lethal killer”. However, medical experts and global health authorities — including the World Health Organization (WHO) — say there is no scientific evidence that fluoride causes cancer.
After General Syed Asim Munir visited the United Kingdom in February 2025, a video was shared in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed a protest against him in London. While there was a demonstration against the Pakistan military chief during his trip to the British capital, the video in fact shows a protest held by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in Brescia, Italy in November 2024.
After General Syed Asim Munir visited the United Kingdom in February 2025, a video was shared in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed a protest against him in London. While there was a demonstration against the Pakistan military chief during his trip to the British capital, the video in fact shows a protest held by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in Brescia, Italy in November 2024.
In social networks spread a video of a demonstration with people displaying flags of France along with messages claiming that "more than 100,000 French patriots" have gathered in Paris in this protest to support the leader of the far right, Marine Le Pen, after the conviction imposing his disqualification for embezzlement. This is false. The demonstration held on April 6 in the French capital in support of the far-right leader did not exceed 10,000 attendees.
In social networks spread a video of a demonstration with people displaying flags of France along with messages claiming that "more than 100,000 French patriots" have gathered in Paris in this protest to support the leader of the far right, Marine Le Pen, after the conviction imposing his disqualification for embezzlement. This is false. The demonstration held on April 6 in the French capital in support of the far-right leader did not exceed 10,000 attendees.
A video is disseminated on social networks showing a tornado recorded from the cab of a train and presented as if they were actual images filmed in the state of Nebraska (USA). It is false. The images are not current and correspond to a tornado that took place in that region in April 2024.
A video is disseminated on social networks showing a tornado recorded from the cab of a train and presented as if they were actual images filmed in the state of Nebraska (USA). It is false. The images are not current and correspond to a tornado that took place in that region in April 2024.
