Mainstream media organisations have widely covered political protests in Ukraine over the government's rollback of anti-corruption measures, despite claims on social media.

False. The two reactors do not exist. AAP FACTCHECK - Japan's second largest island is not operating small-scale underground nuclear reactors capable of powering communities for 10 years without ...

This is an authentic image of the devastating floods that swept through Texas in early July. Image by EPA PHOTO False. The videos are either AI-generated or show floods in other countries. AAP ...

AAP FactCheck - Pumpkin juice has not been shown to kill cancer cells, despite claims made in a post on social media. While there is some evidence pumpkin might have certain cancer prevention ...

A Facebook account originally operated by a Tahitian sports team is churning out a slew of engagement bait, AI deepfakes and fake news to followers in the Pacific.

Social media posts are spreading false claims that Daniel Bilip, a popular Papua New Guinea-based singer-songwriter, has died.

Experts say social media claims that birds can't get the flu fly in the face of decades of scientific evidence.

False. The radio waves emitted by HAARP have no impact on our weather. A Facebook post claims the HAARP research facility in Alaska can control earth's weather by vibrating metal particles in the ...

A climate sceptic says he's spent two decades waiting for proof from scientists on human-induced climate change.

Sweeping claims about the CIA's invention of the term "conspiracy theorist" are not what they seem. Image by AP As global crises give rise to new conspiracy theories online, one long-held belief ...

A conspiracy theory about the long white clouds sometimes seen behind planes is still taking flight on social media decades after it first appeared.

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, was selected to compete for Australia at the Paris Games Image by Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS False. Her husband was not a judge or involved in the Olympics selection ...