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Truth or Fake

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

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

When announcing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been drained again, US President Donald Trump doubled down on his vandalism claims, but his latest account raises fresh questions. Online, Trump said the alleged "slashes" stretched for 300 yar... more

Following weeks of speculation over his health after he hadn’t been seen in weeks, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell shared a "proof of life" photo showing himself alive and well in an apparent bid to silence the rumours. Instead, it fuelled a fresh... more

Viral claims with millions of views falsely claim the European Parliament has launched a probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. In reality, 72 MEPs penned a letter to EU football associations, urging them to seek a formal FIFA review into the contro... more

AI-generated fake videos, viral hoaxes and real racism are colliding at the FIFA World Cup. From a fabricated Ronald Koeman rant and false claims targeting Algerian fans to the racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé and FIFA investigations, misinformation is ... more

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Recent Guests

Vedika Pahel
Guest on set to discuss the McConnell photo
Episode: No evidence Mitch McConnell’s ‘proof of life’ photo is fake or AI-generated
Monica Pahel
On-set fact-checker for the segment
Truth or Fake (FRANCE 24 Observers)
Episode: ‘Restraining order needed’: Trump shares doctored Meloni meme to reignite feud
Berica Bale
Fact-checking correspondent joining the discussion
Truth or Fake / FRANCE 24 Observers
Episode: Venezuela earthquakes: Old footage and AI fakes exploit disaster online
Vedika Behel
Studio guest providing analysis on FIFA and World Cup Pride-related policies
Episode: World Cup 'Pride Match': FIFA refuses to ban rainbow flags despite Iran, Egypt objections
Feddeke Behl
Reporter for Truth or Fake
Truth or Fake
Episode: Trump, without proof, blames 'vandalism' as Reflecting Pool turns green again
Vettel Behel
Commentator in studio for Truth or Fake
Truth or Fake / FRANCE 24 Observers
Episode: 'Messi is the enemy of Allah': World Cup hoax falsely blames Algerian fans for chant
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
Truth or Fake (FRANCE 24 Observers)
Episode: 'Posing for cameras': Israel mocks flotilla activists online as torture, rape allegations mount
Fetica Pahel
On-set presenter/host for Truth or Fake
Truth or Fake
Episode: Covid-era conspiracy theories accuse Bill Gates of 'creating' hantavirus outbreak

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2.6 out of 5 stars from 7 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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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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‘Restraining order needed’: Trump shares doctored Meloni meme to reignite feud
Q: How does the authentic video from the G7 contrast with the meme?
In the authentic video, Meloni laughs at a moment with other leaders, and the framing does not show her gazing at Trump as the meme suggests, indicating the meme selectively cropped or edited the scene.
‘Restraining order needed’: Trump shares doctored Meloni meme to reignite feud
Q: What exactly is being claimed in the doctored image and why is it considered misleading?
The image is a cropped and possibly AI-edited frame that makes it appear Meloni is gazing at Trump with a longing or beg-for-a-photo posture, which is not supported by the full, uncropped footage from the summit.
FIFA World Cup: Fake racism videos go viral as players, fans face real abuse
Q: What's been happening with racist allegations online during the World Cup?
There is a surge of misinformation that often twists or fabricates racist events, but there are also real, documented incidents of xenophobia and abuse that are being investigated and reported.
World Cup 'Pride Match': FIFA refuses to ban rainbow flags despite Iran, Egypt objections
Q: What did Infantino say about Pride celebrations in relation to the World Cup?
Infantino said there will be no Pride match tied to the World Cup, but external Pride events may occur separately on the same day, and FIFA does not endorse them.
World Cup 'Pride Match': FIFA refuses to ban rainbow flags despite Iran, Egypt objections
Q: So, what has FIFA said about this situation?
FIFA said rainbow flags are permitted at World Cup matches and that the event is inclusive, with LGBTQ+ symbols allowed under the code of conduct.

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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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