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Combating disinformation and misinformation in Africa
Josey Mahachi talks to Rabiu Alhassan of FactSpace West Africa and Roselena Ahiable of Dubawa Ghana.
US government fights misinformation over Hurricane Milton
DW Washington Bureau Chief Ines Pohl called it a "dangerous moment in the United States."
Do these videos show Iran's attack on Israel?
In the aftermath of Iran's attacks, videos have sprung up on social media. But some are in fact several years old.
Fact check: Images don't show Hezbollah strikes on Israel
Many images that claim to show the aftermath of Hezbollah attacks are fake.
Why Meta is now banning Russian propaganda
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp no longer allow content from Russian state media. The timing is hardly coincidental.
Fact check: Did Clinton call for jail over misinformation?
Viral social media posts claim Hillary Clinton wants to jail Americans for spreading "misinformation." What did she say?
Fact check: Tim Walz targeted by misinformation online
Since his nomination, Tim Walz, the democratic VP candidate, has been the subject of misinformation on social media.
TikTok and the female pelvic floor
Why is it that content with the least credible information is often the most viewed and shared on social media?
Musk and Trump's chat on X hit by glitches, misinformation
The former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a cordial "chat" on X.
Fact check: Was China's Tiananmen massacre a US-led myth?
A viral post on X claims the Tiananmen massacre was a US-led 'myth.' DW explains why this post is misleading.
Is Telegram a threat to Ukraine's national security?
Ukraine is considering banning Telegram to stop the spread of pro-Russian misinformation on the messenger app.
How PesaCheck tackles misinformation with fact checking
PesaCheck's Doreen Wainainah explains how Africa's largest fact-checking organization tackles misinformation.
How DW's fact-checking team works
DW's fact-check team debunks, explains and uses in-depth research techniques to separate fact from fiction.
What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter?
Opponents of climate science have ways of sowing doubt around climate change. And that can restrict urgent action.
Fact check: Video does not depict Israeli war crimes
Images circulating online claim to show Israeli atrocities in Gaza, but they originate from Syria's civil war.
How to reach DW Fact check
DW encourages readers to submit topics and content for fact-checking and verification. Here is how you can reach us.
Taking action against misinformation
An influencer from Kenya makes TikToks about political issues that are accurate and funny.
How do I spot a deepfake?
It's difficult to know if a video is real using just your eyes and ears. But there are some ways to spot them.
Climate lies ramp up ahead of crucial climate talks in Dubai
A resurgent echo chamber of online climate disinformation is set to muddy efforts to cut emissions in the UAE.
Gaza hospital blast: What investigations show so far
There is still little clarity about the deadly Gaza hospital blast. But open-source investigations have shed some light.
Fact check: No, these cities don't want to ban meat
Reports on social media claim that some cities plan to fight climate change with radical bans on consumption.
Climate misinformation: How do we tackle it?
Climate journo Stella Levantesi, comms expert John Cook and Wikimedia strategist Alex Stinson on climate disinformation.
Fact check: How can I spot AI-generated images?
Images created with artificial intelligence are flooding social media. But which images are real, and which are not?
How DW fact-checks fake news
Tired of the daily flood of fakes, propaganda and misinformation? Here's a guide on how DW sorts facts from fiction.
The propaganda war for Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is a military one. But there’s another frontline, too: Media.
Crime Fighters: Fake News Debunkers
Young investigative reporter Tubu tries to unveil what's behind a cholera-like outbreak in the city of Kalanda.
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 10: Truth Will Always Matter
Mayor Roba is backed into a corner as Tubu prepares to break the story of his career.
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 09: Nereya's Life at Risk
Nereya doesn’t answer Tubu’s calls anymore and decided to leave her job.
Twitter users vote for Elon Musk's exit as CEO
Millions of Twitter users have told Elon Musk he should step down as the platform's boss in a poll he launched himself.
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 08: Fake News Debunkers
When a deceptive photo is published online, Tubu must rush to his own defense. Who could be behind it?
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 07: They Want to Kill Us All
Mr. Bosco is at large while Tubu tries to fight back against fake news. But are the people of Kalanda listening?
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 06: Race Against Time
Investigative journalist Tubu is breaking stories left, right and center! But he's also made enemies along the way.
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 05: Race Against Time
Tubu finally has evidence of what's poisoning the people of Kalanda. But will he get his story out in time?
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 04: Infodemic
Nereya has discovered aflatoxins — a poisonous substance — in a shipment of maize. Will she raise the alarm?
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 03: What Is This Illness?
More people are falling sick in Kalanda, but the disease remains a mystery. Will Tubu get to the bottom of it?
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 02: My Stomach Hurts!
The new Kalanda Hospital is suddenly full of patients with cholera-like symptoms. Is the hospital really at fault?
Fake News Debunkers – Ep 01: The Making of a Disaster
Young reporter Tubu has some hard questions for Kalanda's Mayor Roba at the opening of his new hospital.
EU warns Elon Musk to strengthen Twitter safety controls
Twitter must beef up measures to protect users from harmful content, including hate speech, a top EU official has said.
Twitter rolls back policy barring COVID misinformation
Last week, Elon Musk reinstated several accounts that were suspended for spreading false information about COVID-19.
Mandatory patriotism classes in Russian schools
School teachers in Russia defend the invasion of Ukraine in a class named "Conversations about important things."
Elon Musk defends Twitter layoffs amid misinformation fears
Half of the social media giant's staff were reportedly laid off, while some advertisers pulled their ads.
Fact check: 'Staging' of air attack victims in Kyiv?
Staged scenes and actors, or real victims of Russian missile attacks in Kyiv? A DW fact check pulls back the curtain.
Google to combat misinfo on Ukrainian refugees
Google's campaign involves the use of clips that "inoculate" against misinformation.
#DisarmingDisinformation - Fighting disinformation in Ghana
Obaapa Lordina participated in a DW Akademie training in Ghana to learn to identify facts and disarm disinformation.
#DisarmingDisinformation - Individualland Pakistan
Individualland Pakistan hosts workshops for youth and media professionals on misinformation and disinformation.
Fact check: How do I spot fake news?
Whether it's COVID-19, climate change or migration — fake news spreads six times faster on social media than facts.
Climate misinformation: How do we tackle it?
In this special episode, climate disinformation experts discuss how misleading information travels around the web.
Cyberwar creates chaos, 'it won't win the war'
There have been at least 150 cyberattacks in Ukraine since Russia's invasion. But experts say it won't decide the war.
Joe Rogan apologizes as Spotify plans content warning
Podcaster Joe Rogan has pledged to "balance things out" after his controversial podcasts on COVID-19 riled critics.
Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young in Spotify boycott
The singer is pulling her songs from streaming service Spotify over COVID disinformation it has helped spread.
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