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- Yesterday5 min
Trump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White press secretary job, amid online mix-up claims
Donald Trump says he was "only kidding" when he announced he had offered his friend and UFC boss Dana White the job of White House press secretary. The US president shared an AI-generated video of White behind the briefing room podium and UFC fighters attacking journalists. But the announcement also sparked online speculation that Trump may have confused the UFC executive with a former Pentagon spokesperson, also called Dana White. There's no evidence of a mix-up, as Vedika Bahl explains.
- 6 days ago7 min
Trump's second-term playbook: Fake news, AI and attacks on his critics
US President Donald Trump could be credited with popularising the term "fake news", but his own presidency has been riddled with numerous false claims, conspiracy theories and misleading content. In this special fact-checking segment, Vedika Bahl examines Trump's second term: his consistent attacks on political opponents, use of AI-generated images to glorify himself and push political narratives, and what happens when journalists challenge him.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Trump promised a 'Golden Age'. What has he delivered at home?
Donald Trump promised Americans a "Golden Age" when he returned to the White House in January 2025. Since then, his administration has slashed government spending through DOGE, ramped up mass deportations, expanded ICE operations and pursued an aggressive crackdown on DEI programmes and transgender rights. But how much has he actually achieved, and at what cost? Vedika Bahl examines Trump's domestic agenda since returning to office.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Trump promised 'no more wars'. His foreign policy tells another story
US President Donald Trump promised an "America First" foreign policy and pledged to keep the US out of foreign wars. But since returning to the White House, his administration has been deeply involved in conflicts around the world. From the war in Ukraine and threats towards Greenland and Canada, to the US intervention in Venezuela, to Trump's shifting approach to the Middle East and war with Iran, Vedika Bahl examines his foreign policy record since returning to office.
- 2 weeks ago5 min
Protests in Europe: Fact-checking viral videos amid claims of 'chaos'
As young people protest poor school conditions and the rising cost of living across Europe, misleading videos are spreading online. Footage from Poland in 2017, military preparations in Portugal and a protest in Argentina have all been falsely presented as recent demonstrations in Europe, painting a misleading picture of unrest. Vedika Bahl fact-checks three viral videos to uncover what they really show and how old footage is being recycled to spread misinformation and attract clicks.
- 2 weeks ago6 min
Israel's Ben-Gvir shares AI videos mocking Gazans as 'donkeys' and sending them to Paris
Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is using AI-generated videos to mock Palestinians and push political messages ahead of the Israeli general election, including videos magically transporting Gazans to Paris or calling them "donkeys" for choosing to stay. One video has sparked an online spat with France. Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in the campaign, with parties using deepfakes, bots and AI-generated content, raising concerns about disinformation and the technology's influence on voters.
- 2 weeks ago5 min
Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to accuse world leaders of making "stupid comments" at France's expense. Trump's focus comes as Republicans face mounting pressure ahead of the midterms and his approval rating hits a reported record low.
- 3 weeks ago5 min
'I'm alive': Paris street medic isn't dead, despite viral claims he was killed by police
A video showing French riot police violently beating a 26-year-old street medic in Paris has gone viral, with social media users falsely claiming he died from his injuries. But the street medic is alive, and spoke to FRANCE 24. The rumour was fuelled by confusion with a separate incident that same day: a man died of cardiac arrest in the same area, causing online users to conflate the two events. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.
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