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Image Concept Shared As New Tesla Mobile Phone
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4th January 2022
Image Concept Shared As New Tesla Mobile Phone
The Claim : The photo shows Tesla’s first-ever smartphone.
Misleading
Outdated Video by MTV Shared as News of Al-Houthi Leader’s Death
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4th January 2022
Outdated Video by MTV Shared as News of Al-Houthi Leader’s Death
The Claim : A news report by Lebanese channel MTV has shown that Ansar Allah al-Houthi’s group leader was killed in an airstrike by Saudi-led coalition air force in Yemen.
Misleading
This Is Not Hisham Abu Hawash’s First Photo After EndingHis 141-Day Hunger Strike
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4th January 2022
This Is Not Hisham Abu Hawash’s First Photo After EndingHis 141-Day Hunger Strike
The Claim : Hisham Abu Hawash's first smile was captured after Israel promised to release him on February 26.
Misleading
Emma Watson’s Instagram Account Takeover Does Not Mean That She Has No Approval Over Content Posted
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4th January 2022
Emma Watson’s Instagram Account Takeover Does Not Mean That She Has No Approval Over Content Posted
The Claim : An "Anonymous Feminist Collective" has taken over Emma Watson's Instagram account, and her recent post about Palestine did not come from her.
Misleading
No Evidence Backing Claim That 68 Of People Have Phantom Vibration Syndrome
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3rd January 2022
No Evidence Backing Claim That 68 Of People Have Phantom Vibration Syndrome
The Claim : Some 68 percent of people are suffering from Phantom Vibration Syndrome, which occurs when people feel or think that their mobile phones are vibrating when they’re not.
Misleading
Al-Ain Website’s Article Did Not Mention Any Emirati Support for Syria With Natural Gas
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3rd January 2022
Al-Ain Website’s Article Did Not Mention Any Emirati Support for Syria With Natural Gas
The Claim : According to the Al-Ain Emirati newspaper, the UAE will provide Syria with nearly 9 million cubic meters of natural gas for free for four months.
Misleading
Misleading Video Claiming COVID-19 Rapid Tests Are Not Accurate
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3rd January 2022
Misleading Video Claiming COVID-19 Rapid Tests Are Not Accurate
The Claim : The video depicts a rapid COVID-19 test that shows a positive result when exposed to water, indicating that virus test kits are inaccurate.
Misleading
Prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash Is in a Critical Health Condition
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1st January 2022
Prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash Is in a Critical Health Condition
The Claim : Hisham Abu Hawash is in good health and is surrounded by family members.
Misleading
There Has Been No Decrease in Palestine’s Unemployment Rate
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31st December 2021
There Has Been No Decrease in Palestine’s Unemployment Rate
The Claim : According to Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Muhammad Shtayyeh, the unemployment rate in the Palestinian territories has decreased.
Misleading
No, American Wrestler Undertaker Did Not Die
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30th December 2021
No, American Wrestler Undertaker Did Not Die
The Claim : The American wrestling champion Undertaker has died after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Misleading
U.S. Did Not Say It Ruled Out Progress in Vienna Talks
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30th December 2021
U.S. Did Not Say It Ruled Out Progress in Vienna Talks
The Claim : Washington rules out any progress in Vienna talks.
Misleading
FIFA Did Not Officially Announce the World Cup Will Be Held Every Two Years
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29th December 2021
FIFA Did Not Officially Announce the World Cup Will Be Held Every Two Years
The Claim : The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) officially agrees to hold the World Cup every two years starting in 2026, increasing the number of participants to 48 teams, and awarding a
Misleading
Outdated Photo Shared as Vehicle Transporting Israeli Soldiers Recently Stoned
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29th December 2021
Outdated Photo Shared as Vehicle Transporting Israeli Soldiers Recently Stoned
The Claim : A vehicle transporting Israeli occupation soldiers was partly damaged after Palestinians stoned it south of Nablus, on Dec. 26 of this year.
Misleading
Mexico Video Shared as Baghdad Woman Smashing Cars’ Windows
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28th December 2021
Mexico Video Shared as Baghdad Woman Smashing Cars’ Windows
The Claim : An Iraqi woman is smashing cars’ windows in the streets of Baghdad.
Misleading
No Update on Qatar’s COVID-19 Travel Red List
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28th December 2021
No Update on Qatar’s COVID-19 Travel Red List
The Claim : Qatar has added a number of countries to its COVID-19 travel warning list.
Misleading
The Jordanian Army Did Not Fire on Israelis Near the Border
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28th December 2021
The Jordanian Army Did Not Fire on Israelis Near the Border
The Claim : On the Jordan-Israel border, a Jordanian soldier opened fire on Israeli troops.
Misleading
It’s Not True That 10 Of Londoners Are Infected With Omicron Variant
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27th December 2021
It’s Not True That 10 Of Londoners Are Infected With Omicron Variant
The Claim : Ten percent of Londoners have been infected with COVID-19’s recent Omicron variant. A quarter of London’s population has been infected with the Omicron variant.
Misleading
Misleading Interpretations of the WHO’s Director-General Speech Regarding Children Vaccination
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27th December 2021
Misleading Interpretations of the WHO’s Director-General Speech Regarding Children Vaccination
The Claim : Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said that COVID-19 vaccines are being used to "kill children" at a press conference in Geneva on Monday, December 20, 2021.
Misleading
Image Is Not From Protests Against Erdogan After the Turkish Lira Collapsed
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26th December 2021
Image Is Not From Protests Against Erdogan After the Turkish Lira Collapsed
The Claim : Protests against Erdogan erupted in Turkey following the devaluation of the Turkish Lira.
Misleading
The FIFA President Did Not Say That Egypt, Led by Sisi, Is Capable of Hosting the World Cup
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26th December 2021
The FIFA President Did Not Say That Egypt, Led by Sisi, Is Capable of Hosting the World Cup
The Claim : The International Football Association's President stated that "Egypt, under Sisi's leadership, can organize the World Cup."
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