False shooting report prompts heavy police response near Ottawa
A false report of a shooting in Barry's Bay, Ontario, led to a significant police response, which is now being investigated as a potential 'swatting' incident.
Lawyer and 4 intermediaries targeted by the Federal Police operation after report of false exams used in fraud against INSS in PI
The Federal Police in Brazil conducted an operation targeting a lawyer and four intermediaries allegedly involved in a scheme to produce false medical documents for fraudulent INSS benefit claims.
Users can directly report false and exaggerated smartphone subsidies
A new user participation reporting system will allow consumers to report false or exaggerated advertising and contractual discrepancies regarding smartphone subsidies effective March 3.
'State of the Union': Trump made false or misleading statements, says agency; see which ones
A fact-checking report revealed that President Donald Trump made several misleading statements during his State of the Union address, as highlighted by the Associated Press.
Court suspends electoral process against Marçal for two years due to false report; businessman must pay fine and appear in court
The Electoral Court has suspended the electoral process against businessman Pablo Marçal for two years due to the dissemination of a false medical report during the 2024 municipal elections.
Electoral Justice accepts agreement and suspends criminal action against Marçal for false report against Boulos
Influencer Pablo Marçal has accepted a plea deal suspending a criminal electoral action against him related to a false medical report he disseminated against rival Guilherme Boulos during the 2024 elections.
Significant preparedness due to a report about a kayak
Authorities prepared extensively in response to a report of an overturned kayak near Skildinganes, which was later confirmed to be a false alarm after thorough searches.
False rumor denied: Yes is ahead. The No driven by comedians
A recent report shows that support for the 'Yes' vote in the upcoming Italian referendum on the separation of magistrates' careers remains ahead of the 'No,' despite recent reductions in the gap.
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu Is Not in Released Epstein Files
A report falsely claims that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is mentioned in the Epstein files, but there is no evidence supporting this allegation.
Incineration of plastic waste is not 'recycling': we must correct the false 'circular economy'
A report critiques South Korea's government strategy for reducing plastic waste, arguing it misrepresents recycling and prioritizes energy recovery over actual reduction and reuse.
Alarming report of an explosion in a private kindergarten in Vilnius turned out to be false
A reported explosion at a private kindergarten in Vilnius was confirmed to be a false alarm due to a technical failure in the heating system.
Giletti-Ranucci Clash Over Chat Regarding the 'Right-Wing Gay Lobby'. The Report Host Responds: 'False Accusations'
Massimo Giletti and Sigfrido Ranucci engage in a public dispute over statements made about a supposed 'right-wing gay lobby' involving several prominent figures in Italian media and politics.
Igbo youth group dismisses call for war, demands probe into fake news
Igbo youth leaders have rejected a false report claiming a call for armed conflict and are urging an investigation into the dissemination of fake news.
Authorities have reported Løkke's association to the police
A charity co-founded by Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has been reported to the police for allegedly submitting false financial records for two consecutive years.
Court rules dismissal of former prosecutor Shin Seong-sik for ‘false report’ regarding Han Dong-hoon is 'justified'
The Seoul Administrative Court confirmed the dismissal of former prosecutor Shin Seong-sik for allegedly spreading false information about Han Dong-hoon's investigation, stating the dismissal was justified.
Victims of fake job scam report extortion and violence in interviews: 'He showed me a knife'
Criminals in Rio de Janeiro are scamming unemployed individuals by posing as HR recruiters, luring them with false job promises, and resorting to extortion and threats during fake interviews.
Woman fakes scheduling with INSS to report domestic violence in Campo Grande
A woman in Campo Grande staged a false appointment with the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) to report domestic violence after being threatened and attacked by her husband.
Families report police after school massacre: 'Lied'
Families are filing a formal complaint against the police, claiming they provided false information and failed to save lives during a school massacre.
Chinese journalist Liu Hu detained in Sichuan after report scrutinising local officials
Chinese journalist Liu Hu and his assistant were detained in Sichuan on suspicion of illegal business operations and false accusations following a report that scrutinized local officials.
Ogre District Council Scandal about 'Facebook' Post: Threatening to Take Legal Action
The Ogre District Council plans to report a Facebook post about a planned banquet to the police, believing it contains false and misleading information, as decided by 13 coalition deputies.
After the LA fires, false narratives on social media impacted state policy
A report highlights how false information spread on social media following the Los Angeles fires has influenced the state's policy decisions.
Iranian authorities arrest "rioters" and human rights organizations confirm deaths
Iranian police have arrested 40 individuals for spreading false news and images related to riots, while human rights organizations report casualties amidst the crackdown.