FACT CHECK: US troops did NOT land in Taiwan
An erroneous video on Facebook claims that the U.S. sent troops to defend Taiwan from China. This is not true.
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FACT CHECK: Video of rocket explosion taken in California in 2021, NOT in Palawan
A Facebook reel supposedly showing a rocket explosion in Puerto Princesa, Palawan has gone viral. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Unrelated footage used to FALSELY claim ICC dismissal of Duterte case
Two YouTube videos are claiming that the International Criminal Court has dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Beijing floods did NOT kill Jackie Chan
While at least 44 people died in Beijing because of heavy rains and extreme flooding from July 23 to 29, Jackie Chan was not among them.
FACT CHECK: AI-GENERATED videos spread after major Russia quake
Several videos online are showing alleged tsunami waves hitting countries after a major earthquake in Russia. These were all made using AI
