Explainer: Keir Starmer’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ and the Future of Ukraine
A Defining Moment in European SecurityUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has positioned himself as a central figure in the effort to end the war in Ukraine, unveiling a four-point plan…
FACT CHECK: No, Donald Trump Did Not Ban Nigerian Politicians or Order the Deportation of 2 Million Nigerians
Claim: A viral social media post claims that former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ban preventing all Nigerian politicians from visiting the United States, froze international Nigerian bank accounts,…
Explainer: President Donald Trump’s Shocking Announcement to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Strip – What It Means
U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines once again with a controversial declaration: the United States will “take over” the Gaza Strip, claiming ownership and proposing the resettlement of Palestinians…
Fact Check: Does the EU Really Censor Online Content?
Claim: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleged that Europe has “an ever-increasing number of laws institutionalizing censorship” while announcing the end of third-party fact-checking in the U.S. He suggested that the…
FACT CHECK: Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Impact
Claim: Trump’s January 27, 2024 memo implements a broad federal funding freeze that could halt programs like school meals, cancer trials, and veterans’ housing assistance. Initial Verdict: PARTIALLY TRUE with…
FACT CHECK: Misinformation About Deportation in Germany’s 2025 Election Campaign
As Germany heads into a crucial election on February 23, 2025, misinformation about migration is spreading rapidly. FactCheckToday.com fact-checks two viral claims about deportations and asylum seekers. Claim 1: “304,000…
FACT CHECK: Donald Trump’s Inaugural Speech Examined
CLAIM 1:The United States spends more on its public healthcare system than any other country in the world (Timestamp: 12:14 p.m. ET). Verdict: True.The U.S. leads in public healthcare spending,…
FACT CHECK: Usha Vance is a U.S. Citizen, and Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan Won’t Affect Her
Claim: A January 20 post on Threads claims that President Donald Trump’s immigration plan to end birthright citizenship would cause a significant issue for Second Lady Usha Vance, stating that…
FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?
Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Why…
Explainer: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire – Will It End the War?
Introduction The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has sparked hopes of peace in Gaza, as it promises the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Hamas prisoners and…