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The vice mayor of São Paulo, Colonel Ricardo Mello Araújo, claims a fraudulent account was opened in his name while discussing his ties with various allies linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Myung Tae-kyun has filed a police complaint against Shin Yong-han for defamation and violating election laws, accusing Shin of making false claims on television.

Residents and police of Sokoto State, Nigeria, have denied reports of a boat accident involving bandits, calling the claims false and unfounded.

An Indigenous identity researcher has been ordered to pay $70,000 for defaming a University of Regina academic over claims of false identity.

A GOP senator's attempt to pass a nationwide voter ID law was blocked by a Democratic senator, highlighting divisions over voter ID policies in the U.S.

A Nigerian dietitian has been removed from the UK health professionals register after a tribunal found she made false claims about her qualifications to secure a job.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune claims critics of the stalled SAVE America Act are setting unrealistic expectations as he navigates pressure from within the GOP.

The U.S. military has allegedly lost 16 aircraft, including 12 drones and one F35 fighter jet, in the ongoing conflict with Iran, raising questions about the integrity of previous claims made by Donald Trump regarding U.S. military operations.

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol, detained in Seoul Detention Center, refuted allegations of gluttony, stating they were malicious and false.

The Akwa Ibom State Government has refuted claims that it intends to sell the state-owned Ibom Power Company, calling the report from Guide Newspaper false.

Senator Marco Rubio denied claims about efforts to remove Cuban President Díaz-Canel from power, labeling them as false news.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects claims that the United States is asking for the removal of Cuban President Díaz-Canel, citing false media narratives.

Claims about the death of Iran’s security council head Ali Larijani due to Israeli attacks are proving unfounded amidst false reports regarding other Iranian leaders.

A doctor is under suspicion for defrauding the Västra Götaland region of 85 million kronor based on false claims regarding patient treatment.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa rebuffed Colombian President Gustavo Petro's claims of Ecuador conducting bombings near the border, asserting that Ecuador is acting within its own territory against organized crime.

The Taliban claims that an airstrike by Pakistan resulted in hundreds of casualties at a hospital in Kabul, a claim strongly denied by the Pakistani government.

Iran's Foreign Minister rejected claims that the country seeks a ceasefire or negotiation, contradicting U.S. assertions.

The lawyers representing Mallu Mariann Treimann-Legrant assert that she has made no false factual claims in a court case brought against her by singer Tanel Padar.

The head of the interior company involved in the renovation of the presidential residence testified in court that he was coerced into providing false information during an audit related to the relocation of the residence by an official from the Presidential Office.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has refuted claims of an attempted aircraft hijacking at Akure Airport, categorizing the reports as false and misleading.

The Nigerian Army accuses the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of spreading false claims regarding improvised explosive devices to undermine military efforts in the South-East.

Reality TV stars Leida Margaretha and Eric Rosenbrook from '90 Day Fiancé' initially claimed that the death of their five-week-old daughter in 2025 was an accident, but an investigation has concluded otherwise.

Planned Parenthood criticizes Senator Josh Hawley for introducing a bill aimed at revoking the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions, referring to the legislation as based on false claims.

Claims that Lula's government intends to tax delivery app workers R$ 10 per delivery have been debunked as false; instead, there is a proposal to establish a minimum payment to the workers.

Iranian state media has claimed that the reports of the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's wife, Mansouri Khozhasteh Bagherzadeh, are false, confirming she is alive despite injuries from an attack.

OPay refutes claims of its office closures in Nigeria, stating that reports of non-compliance with tax obligations are false.

The Landsréttur court has sentenced Kendry Ariel Agramonte Moreta to three years in prison for an attempted drug importation of nearly three kilograms of cocaine, dismissing his claims of ignorance as untrustworthy.

The case of Fiorella Damiani, a libertarian school counselor accused of false testimony, concludes with a harsh sentence following revelations from videos that undermine her claims of sexual abuse against two musicians.

A woman has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for making false rape claims against ten men, causing significant personal and professional harm to them.

A woman in the UK was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for falsely accusing ten men of rape, after admitting to making up the claims through dating apps.

Donald Trump has been accused of making over 30,000 false or misleading statements during his presidency, with a focus on claims about election fraud, Covid-19, and other controversies.

Lee Andrews, husband of Katie Price, announces plans to try for a baby in April, despite recent backlash following false pregnancy claims.

YouTuber Anurag Dobhal has made serious allegations against his family, leading to a suicide attempt, while his brother defends himself against claims of property disputes and false accusations.

The ICPC has debunked a viral video alleging the arrest of Justice James Omotosho, asserting that the claims are false and aimed at misleading the public.

Claims that Lula stated Brazil is under a real threat of invasion have been debunked as false.

An article claiming that Windows 12 would be released this year alongside the end of Windows 10 support was revealed to be largely false, leading to backlash and the publication's retraction of the claims.

The DHS has responded vigorously against a judge's order for improved conditions at an ICE facility in Baltimore, insisting that the claims of substandard conditions are inaccurate.

A Canadian man has admitted to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register and vote in North Carolina elections, including the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

The Democratic Party in Italy is fact-checking five false claims made by Prime Minister Meloni and supporters of the 'yes' vote ahead of the upcoming referendum.

President Javier Milei has dismissed claims that the appointment of Juan Bautista Mahiques to the Justice Ministry is intended to protect officials Chiqui Tapia and Pablo Toviggino from corruption allegations in the AFA scandal.

President Javier Milei defended the appointment of the new Minister of Justice, Juan Bautista Mahiques, and denied claims of his connection to AFA leaders.

Iran claims to have captured several American soldiers, a statement that the U.S. Central Command has denied as false.

Iran's General Staff has denied allegations of attacking Turkey with a ballistic missile and claims reports of a missile fired towards Turkish territory are false.

Claims of the wreckage of a US B-2 stealth bomber being displayed in Tehran have been debunked as false, with evidence showing the images were generated using AI.

Toyota has denied social media claims that it is relocating its manufacturing plant from Alabama to Ontario, attributing the misinformation to AI-generated accounts.

Fiorella Belén Damiani was sentenced to three years in prison for perjury related to false claims of rape in Bahía Blanca.

Mothin Ali, deputy leader of the Green party, demands an apology from Keir Starmer after being mischaracterized, resulting in severe death threats against him.

The program for foreign conversation assistants in Spain is at risk due to inspections by the Ministry of Labor, which claims these assistants are being misclassified as false interns.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has refuted claims of recalling the list of local government appointees, labeling the reports as false and misleading.

Karina ‘B’, a city secretary in Monterrey, is in preventive detention on extortion and false declaration charges, while her mother claims that law enforcement waited to arrest her until she was with her children.