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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. The head of US intelligence has been pushing misinformation about Ukrainian ‘biolabs’. What are they? Published: 20 June … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 19-25 June 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: Photos of injured man do not show the victim of the Belfast attack Published: 12 June – … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 12-18 June 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. FactCheck: What does the evidence say about the health risks of sunbeds? Published: 5 June – by Shane … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 5-11 June 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: No evidence a woman was drugged with a doused business card in Co Derry Published: 4 June … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 29 May – 4 June 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. Amid outbreaks, an age-old theory is being resurrected online: viruses don’t exist Published: 22 May – by Shane … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 22-28 May 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: The WHO has not said hantavirus is ‘spreading very fast across the world’ Published: 15 May – … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 15-21 May 2026” »
The second module of the EDMO Training Series on Identity-Based Disinformation, “Disinformation About Women,” aims to provide an overview of some of the main trends, narratives, and techniques used by illiberal actors and networks when targeting women and girls across Europe. When? Wednesday, May 27, 2026Which time? 14:00 – 16:00 CESTWhere? Online Trainers Please register … Read More “The second module of the EDMO Training Series on Identity-Based Disinformation focuses on women” »
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. Misinformation is leading to abuse and harassment of staff and volunteers in NGOs Published: 13 May – by … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 8-14 May 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: No, nine out of ten Ukrainians in Ireland are not unemployed Published: 5 May – by Shane … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 1-7 May 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. A bizarre ‘time travel’ theory is among the conspiracies spreading about the DC shooter Published: 27 April – … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 24-30 April 2026” »
