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Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team. Debunked: Development of Israeli plague vaccine did not coincide with Russian lab worker’s death Published: 9 October – … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 9-15 October 2026” »
Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of factcheckers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European factchecks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent pieces by TheJournal FactCheck team. Explainer: What exemption does Poland have in the EU Migration Pact? Published: 25 September – by Shane Raymond … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 25 September – 1 October 2026” »
Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of factcheckers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European factchecks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent pieces by TheJournal FactCheck team. Social media posts repeat debunked and baseless accusations against George Soros Published: 18 September – by Shane Raymond … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 18-24 September 2026” »
Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of factcheckers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European factchecks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent pieces by TheJournal FactCheck team. Debunked: Videos of Zuckerberg saying humanity’s water is almost depleted are deepfake scams Published: 14 September – by … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 11-17 September 2026” »
Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of factcheckers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European factchecks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent pieces by TheJournal FactCheck team. Debunked: Pictures of Ursula von der Leyen with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated Published: 4 September – by Shane … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 4-10 September 2026” »
Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of factcheckers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European factchecks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent pieces by TheJournal FactCheck team. Debunked: Viral posts misstate the date, cause and even the country of the Enoch Burke saga Published: 28 … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 28 August – 3 September 2026” »
