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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. Misinformation is leading to abuse and harassment of staff and volunteers in NGOs New research for EDMO … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up” »
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: No, nine out of ten Ukrainians in Ireland are not unemployed Claims circulating online that 90% … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up” »
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. A bizarre ‘time travel’ theory is among the conspiracies spreading about the DC shooter Conspiracy theories circulating online … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up” »
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: Fringe commentator from US spreads false rumour of stabbing at Connolly Station A viral claim shared by … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up” »
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. Old footage and incorrect hot takes fuelling misinformation around protests Images from unrelated events—including the … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up” »
The controversy was reported by Belgian publications back in 2018. A viral video showing children praying in a mosque has been falsely presented as evidence of school indoctrination, but in truth, it dates back to 2018 and features a visit organised by a non-profit aiming to promote religious understanding—a trip not part of any school … Read More “Debunked: Old video of a Belgian mosque claims to show “what they’re teaching kids now in school”” »
