fake news

As online rumours declared Benjamin Netanyahu dead, AI‑generated clips, fake screenshots and misread TV moments turned a wartime information gap into a global conspiracy. This long read unpicks how the story spread and what eventually punctured it.

Athaliah Mejares Mar 19, 2026

The Trump administration escalates its campaign against independent journalism by threatening to revoke US broadcasters' licenses over alleged 'fake news' war reporting.

Chelsie Napiza Mar 16, 2026

Dive into the origins and impact of Pizzagate, a viral conspiracy theory that falsely linked senior Democrats to a child sex ring during the 2016 US election.

J. Alas Feb 27, 2026

Pop star Pink addresses rumours of separation from husband Carey Hart, calling them 'fake news' and emphasising their ongoing relationship.

Marie Joy Toledo Feb 27, 2026

A parody X account and old TikTok rumours have combined to convince parts of the internet that Ariana Grande is secretly pregnant with Ethan Slater's baby and even engaged — none of which is true. This feature unpacks how the false claims spread and what they reveal about our appetite for controlling a pop star's private life.

Asher Añiga Feb 16, 2026

Viral posts claiming 'Zayn Cabrera' is a 'Pinay Gold Medalist' linked to a leaked private video are being flagged as a phishing trap, not a legitimate sports story.

Briane Nebria Feb 13, 2026

A viral 'Pinay gold medalist' sex clip — along with leaked video‑call links tied to Vera Hill and 'ChiChi' — promises illicit access to women's private lives but instead funnels users into phishing pages and malware. Behind the lurid thumbnails lies a cynical system that exploits both hacked intimacy and human curiosity to steal data.

Asher Añiga Feb 13, 2026

Cybersecurity experts warn that the viral 'Pinay Gold Medalist' video involving Zyan Cabrera is a sophisticated phishing scam using AI-generated bait to steal user credentials. We investigate the fake scandal and the real risks hiding behind the link.

Aiza Moraña Feb 13, 2026

A viral photo claims Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant secretly welcomed twins—but the tender-looking image is part of a growing pattern of AI-fuelled hoaxes. Here's why the latest rumour falls apart, and what it overlooks about Reeves' real life.

Asher Añiga Feb 06, 2026

Blake Shelton admits he no longer trusts the internet after months of false divorce rumours with Gwen Stefani. Inside their decade-long love story and why they remain solid.

Clarizza Potoy Jan 12, 2026

Donald Trump claims CBS's 60 Minutes paid him £13 million after allegedly editing Kamala Harris's interview before the 2024 election—reigniting his war on 'fake news.'

Samantha Gwen Baniqued Nov 04, 2025

Donald Trump blasted ABC and NBC as 'biased' and demanded their FCC licenses be revoked – but do the networks actually hold one?

Giuliano de Leon Aug 25, 2025

A false report claimed Steve Harvey's death, sparking widespread panic. The incident highlights the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation.

Vinay Patel Dec 29, 2024

The Online Safety Act has become a law after years of campaigning to protect UK children and adults from cyberbullying and harassment including revenge porn and online trolls.

Pratiti Nath Jan 31, 2024

Russia has barred as many as 29 UK journalists, including journalists from the BBC, the Guardian, Times and the Independent, from entering the country.

Sadhna Yadav Jun 15, 2022

The tool which will be used by the Oversight Board was curated by its members along with Facebook's engineers.

John Diente Sep 25, 2020

Healthcare professionals have been voicing their concerns regarding the upsurge of fake news amid the SARS-CoV-2 crisis.

John Diente May 13, 2020

Last month, Whatsapp made a move to stop misinformation after it imposed a limit to the number of people a user can forward a message to.

John Diente May 07, 2020

A report claiming that Trump had been asking about nuking hurricanes deemed as 'FAKE NEWS' on Trump's twitter.

Agrima Tikader Aug 26, 2019

The social networks are working to vet out abuse and fake news after complaints from users around the world.

Rishabh Jain Aug 16, 2019

The social networking giant keeps improving the health of its platforms.

Evan Niu Apr 11, 2019

An MIT report shows how false news spreads "faster and deeper" than real news items on Twitter.

Neil Murphy Mar 09, 2018

New analysis of two letters, supposedly written by the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper, suggests that they may have been penned by journalists.

David Brennan Feb 01, 2018

Fake news has three distinct meanings, and only one of them is legitimate.

Ivor Gaber Jan 29, 2018

Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's chief operating officer, said that the social networking giant needs to do more to combat election interference, terrorist content and fake news.

Jason Murdock Jan 23, 2018

Waterstones and Daunt Books in the UK have been spotted using printouts of the US president's own scathing tweets to help promote Fire and Fury in their front windows.

Charlotte Tobitt Jan 22, 2018

Annual Edelman Trust Barometer shows population is losing faith in social media and government not trusted by majority of population.

Ewan Palmer Jan 22, 2018

The US president has been criticised as being fascist and undemocratic for his latest move to attack and undermine the American media.

Lara Rebello Jan 18, 2018

When discussing public issues, Americans are significantly less reliant on facts than they were two decades ago, the report suggests.

Aristos Georgiou Jan 16, 2018

The fake article appeared on the All Whites' official website claiming his resignation was effective immediately.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 13, 2018