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Fact Check: Since October 2023, Israel has been conducting air attacks against Iran, targeting its military and scientific establishment as part of a preventative war strategy.
False

Fact Check: Since October 2023, Israel has been conducting air attacks against Iran, targeting its military and scientific establishment as part of a preventative war strategy.

# Fact Check: "Since October 2023, Israel has been conducting air attacks against Iran, targeting its military and scientific establishment as part of a preventative war strategy." ## What We Know Th...

Published June 17, 2025
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Fact Check: elon musk bought the election
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Fact Check: elon musk bought the election

# Fact Check: "Elon Musk Bought the Election" ## What We Know The claim that "Elon Musk bought the election" stems from various actions and statements made by Musk in relation to the 2024 U.S. Presid...

Published June 17, 2025
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Fact Check: Israel launched an aerial bombardment campaign against Iran on June 6, 2018.
False

Fact Check: Israel launched an aerial bombardment campaign against Iran on June 6, 2018.

# Fact Check: "Israel launched an aerial bombardment campaign against Iran on June 6, 2018." ## What We Know The claim that Israel launched an aerial bombardment campaign against Iran on June 6, 2018...

Published June 17, 2025
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Fact Check: The Group of Seven summit where President Trump discussed sanctions on Russia took place in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
False

Fact Check: The Group of Seven summit where President Trump discussed sanctions on Russia took place in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.

# Fact Check: "The Group of Seven summit where President Trump discussed sanctions on Russia took place in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada." ## What We Know The claim that the Group of Seven (G7) summit ...

Published June 17, 2025
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Fact Check: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honour of Cyprus, on October 30, 2023.
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Fact Check: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honour of Cyprus, on October 30, 2023.

# Fact Check: "Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honour of Cyprus, on October 30, 2023." ## What We Know The claim sta...

Published June 17, 2025
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Fact Check: More than 220 people, many of them women and children, have been killed in Iran since the Israeli attack on October 6, 2023, according to Iranian authorities.
False

Fact Check: More than 220 people, many of them women and children, have been killed in Iran since the Israeli attack on October 6, 2023, according to Iranian authorities.

# Fact Check: "More than 220 people, many of them women and children, have been killed in Iran since the Israeli attack on October 6, 2023, according to Iranian authorities." ## What We Know The clai...

Published June 17, 2025
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Fact Check: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the cancellation of the meeting between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese.
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Fact Check: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the cancellation of the meeting between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese.

# Fact Check: "White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the cancellation of the meeting between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese." ## What We Know The claim regarding the cancellation ...

Published June 17, 2025
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Fact Check: A 62-year-old U.S. citizen was killed during a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 10, 2023, according to Ukrainian officials.
False

Fact Check: A 62-year-old U.S. citizen was killed during a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 10, 2023, according to Ukrainian officials.

# Fact Check: "A 62-year-old U.S. citizen was killed during a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 10, 2023, according to Ukrainian officials." ## What We Know On October 10,...

Published June 17, 2025
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Fact Check: President Donald Trump warned that Tehran needs to curb its nuclear program before it’s 'too late' during a statement made in October 2023.
False

Fact Check: President Donald Trump warned that Tehran needs to curb its nuclear program before it’s 'too late' during a statement made in October 2023.

# Fact Check: "President Donald Trump warned that Tehran needs to curb its nuclear program before it’s 'too late' during a statement made in October 2023." ## What We Know The claim suggests that Pre...

Published June 17, 2025
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