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Inaccurate list of Canadian tariffs circulates amid US trade war | Fact Check

Mar 6, 2025 | factcheck.afp.com

Canada introduced reciprocal tariffs after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent duty on Canadian products, but social media posts claim exorbitant Canadian fees were already applied to American goods. This is misleading; the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) allowed most goods to cross the border duty-free, with steep levies on dairy, chicken and egg imports kicking in only if quotas designed to manage supply are exceeded.
AI-generated clip gives false impression R. Kelly released music video from prison | Fact Check

Jan 22, 2025 | factcheck.afp.com

Two years after American R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to prison for sex-related crimes, posts on social media claim that he released a new music video while incarcerated. This is false; the video contains visual inconsistencies like robotic movements and hands with six fingers – clear signs that it was created using artificial intelligence. The clip was first published on a YouTube channel whose owner said they created it with AI tools.
Pro-Kremlin accounts falsely claim LA fires destroyed homes of Ukrainian generals | Fact Check

Jan 20, 2025 | factcheck.afp.com
AI bunker images spark misinformation on Squid Game origin

Jan 14, 2025 | factcheck.afp.com | AFP Thailand

"SQUID GAME was based on a true event in (1986)," read a Facebook post from a page with one million followers that shared the pictures on January 6. "It took place in a bunker in no man's land in South Korea where people were held hostages and had to compete several games to survive."The images show dimly-lit hallways painted in pink and green, while another photo in the post shows men in blue tracksuits lined up in a dormitory.
Edited TikTok photo sparks misinformation on Indonesia anti-corruption boss

Jan 13, 2025 | factcheck.afp.com | AFP Indonesia

"Prabowo inaugurated Ahok as KPK Chief today!! Mega corruption from Jokowi's (ex-Indonesian president Joko Widodo's) era will be hunted to the death," reads Indonesian-language text on a TikTok video shared on January 3 . "Those who agree, come closer. The video shared on TikTok appears to show Ahok speaking to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Post falsely claims video shows police in Nigeria beating up hungry people

Jan 10, 2025 | factcheck.afp.com | Suy Kahofi

“Hungry in d land of Nigeria (sic),” reads the caption of an Instagram post published on December 30, 2024. Screenshot of the false post, taken on January 9, 2024 The post has been liked more than 116,000 times and includes a 16-second video of a man in uniform lashing out at people around him with his belt after they grab food items from the back of a police truck.
Clip shows Indonesia football chief talking about match fixing, not announcing exit from regional governing body

Jan 9, 2025 | factcheck.afp.com | AFP Indonesia

"PSSI announcing a bold statement, finally the Indonesian national team officially leaving," reads Indonesian-language text on a Facebook video shared on December 24, 2024. "From the U19 to the senior team, (Indonesia) won't be competing in the AFF Cup anymore."The video shows PSSI chairman Erick Thohir speaking to the press. He says: "Mr President full support. And I held a meeting with the Executive Committee this morning and they also gave their full support.
Trudeau's resignation prompts altered reaction clips

Jan 7, 2025 | factcheck.afp.com | AFP Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a news conference after announcing his resignation at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Canada on January 6, 2025 ( AFP / Dave Chan) Copyright © AFP 2017-2024. Any commercial use of this content requires a subscription. Click here to find out more.
Clip shows Dortmund fans' salute to city, not tribute to Indonesia

Dec 10, 2024 | factcheck.afp.com | AFP Indonesia

"Got goosebumps looking at Dortmund's choreography for Indonesia," read an Indonesian-language Threads post that shared the video on November 24. The video shows an elaborate choreographed display covering an entire football stand. The tifo shows an illustrated bird slowly revealed on a red and white background, resembling Indonesia's national symbol, the mythical Garuda, on its national flag.
Old photo falsely shared as aftermath of Russian strike in Syria

Dec 8, 2024 | factcheck.afp.com | AFP Thailand

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