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Truth or Fake

FRANCE 24 English
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Ukraine
Iran
Russia
Elon Musk
Israel
Tiktok
Syria
Kamala Harris
Social Media
Misinformation
Emmanuel Macron
Hezbollah
United States
Gaza
JD Vance
Hamas
Jeffrey Epstein
France

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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Latest Episodes

The World Cup is well underway across North America, bringing its usual mix of spectacular goals, historic upsets and colourful stadium crowds. But alongside the genuine celebrations, a wave of manipulated media is flooding social media. From a fake ... more

As Iran began its World Cup campaign amidst a tense political climate, a wave of misleading images and claims have spread online about the team allegedly making political statements. One photo falsely claimed to show an Iranian player carrying a pink... more

With the G7 summit underway in France, some social media users are claiming that French leader Emmanuel Macron deliberately "humiliated" US President Donald Trump by not being there to greet him upon his arrival at the airport. Many posts shared a vi... more

Police in Northern Ireland on Thursday prepared for further disorder, as anti-immigration riots risked entering their third night. The unrest erupted after a brutal street stabbing on Monday by Sudanese national Hadi Alodid, who has been charged for ... more

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Recent Guests

Abhijeet Dipke
Founder of the Cockroach Janta Party
Cockroach Janta Party
Episode: Cockroach Janta Party: India's youth turn judge's jab into viral political movement
Vedika Bell
Guest from Truth or Fake
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Episode: 'Posing for cameras': Israel mocks flotilla activists online as torture, rape allegations mount
Fetica Pahel
On-set presenter/host for Truth or Fake
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Episode: Covid-era conspiracy theories accuse Bill Gates of 'creating' hantavirus outbreak
Vedika Bihal
Fact-check journalist discussing viral misinformation
Episode: 'Plandemic, Covid 2.0': Fact-checking viral conspiracy theories about hantavirus
Vedika Pahal
Correspondent for Truth or Fake, FRANCE 24 Observers
FRANCE 24 Observers
Episode: Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Vedika Bahel
Fact-check journalist
France 24 Observers
Episode: Could Iran use 'kamikaze dolphins' against the US in the Strait of Hormuz?
Emerald Maxwell
Guest expert on misinformation and media verification
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
Islamic Republic of Iran
Episode: US energy secretary deletes post claiming Navy escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz

Reviews

2.8 out of 5 stars from 6 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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The host is trusted for rigorous fact-checking and credible sourcing.
Content is highly informative for media literacy and verification practices.
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Guests bring expert viewpoints that clarify misinformation without sensationalism.

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Trump storms out of NBC interview after denying his own 'No War' promises
Q: So tell us what happened.
The host and reporter confront Trump with repeated claims of election fraud; Trump pushes back, claims there is no evidence, and ultimately leaves the interview. The discussion centers on whether Trump truly promised no wars and how firmly his statements were supported by evidence.
Cockroach Janta Party: India's youth turn judge's jab into viral political movement
Q: Talk us through it.
The movement began after a chief justice's remarks about unemployed youth; it gained traction online through satire and a provocative sign-up form, drawing massive youth support and creating a five-point policy agenda while facing skepticism about legitimacy.
'Posing for cameras': Israel mocks flotilla activists online as torture, rape allegations mount
Q: Explain what's going on.
The episode outlines how activists detained on the flotilla faced allegations of abuse, while the Israeli Foreign Ministry posted taunting content online. It also highlights contrasting accounts from activists, the media, and government officials, and notes the international reactions including entry bans and condemnations.
Israel built two secret military bases in Iraq to aid Iran war, New York Times reports
Q: Talk us through the story, Vedika.
Vedika summarizes the NYT report about two secret Israeli bases in western Iraq, notes the alleged use as a logistical hub for air strikes on Iran, and mentions Iraqi officials' acknowledgment of the bases along with possible implications for Iraqi sovereignty.
No, Iranian hackers didn’t leak a video of the FBI's Kash Patel dancing
Q: Tell us the story behind the viral video and how it connects to the Patel hack, if at all.
The video is a long-circulating clip from 2021 about a man dancing, not Kash Patel, and it predates the FBI hack; it has been miscaptioned as Patel's leaked personal footage, but there is no connection to the breach.

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Truth or Fake focuses on identifying false images and misinformation circulating online, often featuring FRANCE 24 Observers' fact-checking perspective. Episodes explore the mechanics of image manipulation, verification workflows, and geopolitical or political-news narratives, with guests and hosts dissecting claims, sources, and context. The show is notable for its hands-on debunking approach, practical verification tips, and collaboration with FRANCE 24 Observers, making it useful for brands seeking credible, data-driven storytelling in the misinformation space.

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