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Truth or Fake

FRANCE 24 English
Hunter Biden
Israel
National Rally
Hezbollah
France
Hamas
Artificial Intelligence
La France Insoumise
Rima Hassan
Emmanuel Macron
World War II
Russian Propaganda
Badr Dahlan
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Ben Gurion Airport
Alina Zelenskaya
Yahya Sinwar
French Elections
Russian Disinformation
Disinformation

Truth or Fake is a fact-checking rendez-vous in association with the FRANCE 24 Observers. Our content focuses on false images circulating online and how to identify them. Monday to Thursday at 8:45pm and 10:20pm Paris time.

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In a 19-minute address to the nation from the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump defended his war in Iran, now entering its second month, presenting the operation as a success “nearing completion.” But the President also stretched the t... more

Internet users have been sharing a video online that they claim “proves” Israeli Jews are stealing land in Morocco – supposedly reclaiming property from before they emigrated. The footage shows clashes in a crowded scene, but it’s difficult to determ... more

FBI Director Kash Patel has been the subject of social media buzz this week after his private emails were reportedly hacked by an Iranian-linked group. At the same time, a viral Bollywood dance video has been falsely tied to the incident, despite hav... more

American military reinforcements continue to arrive in the Middle East, as uncertainty persists over the possibility of US boots on the ground in Iran. Amid these tensions, a surge of misinformation has spread online about US forces, as Vedika Bahl e... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: Video of Iranian soldier being targeted in Tehran strike is AI-generated
Caroline Levitt
Press Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy (at time of incident)
Episode: US energy secretary deletes post claiming Navy escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz
Abbas Arrachi
Iranian Foreign Minister
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Vedika Bahl
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Episode: Dubai influencers post near-identical videos praising city’s ‘safety’
Francesca Albanese
UN Special Rapporteur for Palestinian Territories
United Nations
Episode: No, the UN's Francesca Albanese did not call Israel 'the common enemy of humanity'
Travis Timmerman
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Episode: Freed US citizen in Syria is pilgrim Travis Timmerman, not missing journalist Austin Tice
Catalina Marchand de Abreuil
Episode: No, these images don’t show tanks and protests in the streets of Seoul

Hosts

Maya Turan
Host of Truth or Fake; part of FRANCE 24 Observers network.
Vedika Bahl
Host of Truth or Fake; FRANCE 24 Observers; involved in fact-checking segments

Reviews

2.4 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • France 24 is so biased

    This network is basically israelli propaganda. Such a complete lack of integrity and absolutely no journalistic integrity.

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    United States2 years ago

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Guests and experts are generally well-regarded for expertise and clarity in explanations.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous debunking approach and real-time verification tools.
Some listeners feel the coverage is biased and rely on sources they distrust.
The show's focus on AI imagery and verification tools is seen as highly practical for media literacy.

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Has the AFCON trophy been hidden at a military base in Senegal? No
Q: So lay this up for us. How did you come to that conclusion, Charlotte?
By re-examining the video with a focus on context, comparing uniforms to the Senegalese military, and tracing the footage to a February trophy tour in Sanui, which shows the event wasn't a base handover and aligns with official statements that the trophy was with the federation.
What we know about the deadly strike on a girls' school in Iran
Q: Tell us more about why people are claiming the incident was staged.
The host notes that online claims argue the school and girls didn't exist, and that some videos are claimed to be propaganda; the guest explains how verification steps, including GROK checks and satellite imagery comparisons, are used to challenge these claims.
Doctored emails online claim Epstein invented Bitcoin
Q: Did Epstein have more influence in the tech industry than previously thought?
Yes, recent files indicate Epstein was regularly in contact with at least 20 prominent tech investors and executives, and he invested significantly in cryptocurrency-related ventures.
Doctored emails online claim Epstein invented Bitcoin
Q: What are the signs that this email claiming Epstein invented Bitcoin is fake?
The email shows physical signs, such as two different lines addressed to the person, and does not match any documents from the Epstein files.
No, the UN's Francesca Albanese did not call Israel 'the common enemy of humanity'
Q: Can you clarify what Francesca Albanese was accused of saying?
She was accused of saying Israel is the common enemy of humanity, which she clarified was a misrepresentation of her actual statements regarding the system and not targeting Israel directly.

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What is Truth or Fake about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show acts as a rigorous, live-oriented fact-checking program focused on online misinformation, with frequent deep-dives into how images, videos, and claims are misrepresented and debunked using open-source tools. Episodes routinely compare official statements to independent verifications, highlight AI-generated imagery, and explore the geopolitical and social consequences of disinformation, offering practical verification tactics for media literacy and investigative work. A standout angle is the collaboration between hosts and FRANCE 24 Observers, combining global reporting with step-by-step debunking techniques that listeners can apply in real time.

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4. Vedika Bahl
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