Este adevărat că România oferă gratuit carburanți Republicii Moldova? Nu, nu este adevărat: ministrul Energiei din România, Bogdan Ivan, a explicat că toți carburanții tranzacționați în regiune, inclusiv în Moldova, se vând pe bursă, la prețuri de piață.
Does the viral image of an Israel Defense Forces soldier wielding an axe beside a headless Christian religious statue really show an act of vandalism? No, that's not true: It's a fake photo. Two days after an image surfaced showing a real vandalism incident in Lebanon, there was no news reporting about a documented second instance of IDF vandalism of a Christian icon. An AI detection tool reported 83.2 percent confidence the image was AI-generated. Additional clues the image is fake are the inconsistencies with Catholic iconography and the axe itself, which appears to be inspired by video game weaponry, not a real-world axe.
Does a viral video show real footage of a bear fighting a tiger over a moose carcass? No, that's not true: The video contained multiple signs strongly pointing to AI. Three online detectors placed the probability of the clip being a product of generative AI between 97% and 99.9%.
Does a video show real footage of a horse protecting its owner from a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Japan? No, that's not true: The video shows signs of being AI-generated. Additionally, Lead Stories could not find any reports related to such an event outside of social media posts.
Чи транслювали BBC репортаж, у якому нібито зафіксовано викрадену картину Сезанна на стіні президентського офісу Володимира Зеленського? Ні, це неправда: відео було відредаговано так, щоб замінити справжню картину. На оригінальних кадрах іншого президентського звернення видно полотно авторства українського художника.
Is a video that shows Kai Trump, the president's granddaughter, saying, "I will never accept Bettina Anderson as my mother," real? No, that's not true: The clip is clearly labeled "AI-generated" in the bottom-left corner of the frame. The TikTok account that originally posted it also included a tag that reads: "Creator labeled as AI-generated."
¿Es verdad que se confirmó que Trump intentó lanzar un ataque nuclear y que el general Dan Caine lo bloqueó, según afirmó el analista retirado de la CIA Larry Johnson? No, esto no es verdad. No existen informes oficiales ni verificados por agencias de alta reputación que indiquen que esto haya ocurrido. Si bien Johnson mencionó en un pódcast que existía un informe sobre este incidente, posteriormente afirmó en su blog que (traducción de Lead Stories): "No hay confirmación de que dicho informe esté verificado".
Did Pope Leo XIV blast White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt or her resume during a television interview? No, that's not true: Social media posts making the claim were created and distributed by a spam operation managed from Vietnam that uses AI tools to create click bait content targeted at American and European audiences. There is no evidence that the purported interview ever took place.
Did Colonel Richard Whitmore give his wheelchair-bound daughter Eleanor to Josiah Freeman, a 7-foot-tall enslaved man, after she was deemed unmarriageable? No, that's not true: This story is not based on true historical events, but is a fictional romance, illustrated with AI-generated images and details that may seem like real documentation. The earliest mention of a story involving people by these names appears to be a YouTube video published on November 18, 2025. Advanced searches for details from the story did not point to existing historical documents or cemetery records.
Did the Russian state-owned news agency TASS accurately report that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is listed as a child trafficker in the Epstein files? No, that's not true: Zelensky's name does appear in 39 documents in the Epstein records on the U.S. Department of Justice website. However, none of those documents have anything to do with child trafficking.
Did President Donald Trump actually post on Truth Social attacking media personality JD Delay? No, that's not true: A screenshot claiming that Trump called out Delay is fake. No such post exists on Trump's Truth Social profile, and Trump has not mentioned Delay on other social media profiles.
Are the eight women in a Truth Social post by President Donald Trump, purportedly facing execution in Iran, actually AI-generated? No, that's not true: The women are real and are facing a variety of charges, Iran Human Rights in Oslo, Norway, told Lead Stories. The organization said, "Only one of the women has a death sentence," though others faced death-related charges.
Did the BBC air a report allegedly capturing a stolen Cézanne painting on the wall of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's presidential office? No, that's not true: The video was doctored to replace a real painting. The work of art seen in the original footage of a different presidential address was painted by a Ukrainian impressionist.
Чи правда, що ухвалений Верховною Радою закон дозволяє вилучати єдине житло за борги без судового розгляду? Ні, це неправда: документ спрощує виконавче провадження. Для того, щоб забрати в боржника його єдине житло, як і раніше, потрібне буде рішення суду.
Did Donald Trump post about Apple CEO Tim Cook bragging that he called him to "kiss my ass"? Yes, that's true: President Trump posted a tribute to outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook on his Truth Social account on April 21, 2026, the day after Apple announced Cook's departure. In the post, Trump recalled that Cook called him early in his first term, writing that he was "very impressed with myself to have the head of Apple calling to kiss my ass."
Do real photos show an Israel Defense Forces soldier repairing and revering the same crucifixion statue he vandalized? No, that's not true: Two images -- one showing a soldier washing the statue and another showing a soldier kneeling at the base of the cross -- are AI-generated. The photos were identified by Google Gemini as having a SynthID watermark. The fake pictures began to circulate after a real image of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier vandalizing the Christian monument went viral. The act of vandalism was real and has been condemned by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Does a verified report say President Donald Trump tried to "access the nuclear codes" but was blocked by Gen. Dan Caine, as claimed by retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson? No, that's not true: There are no credible or verified reports indicating that such an incident ever occurred. While Johnson said on a podcast that there was a report of this incident, he later said in his blog that there is "no confirmation that the report is verified."
Did President Donald Trump say Israel is "a far more important ally than the American people"? No, that is not true: The supposed post does not appear on the president's official Truth Social account, and there are no reliable reports that it ever did. While Trump did praise Israel as "a GREAT Ally of the United States of America" in April 2026, he did not say it was more important than the American people.
Did a viral clip prove that "25-year-old Jason Miller" was sued for "reckless rescue" of a baby? No, that's not true: The frame supposedly showing the man in the courtroom was taken from the video coverage of a different person's case. It was a Denver cardiologist found guilty of assaulting women from dating apps.
Je pravda, že zvýšením ceny ropy a skvapalneného plynu z dôvodu konfliktu na Blízkom východe Európska únia vytiahla od európskych daňových poplatníkov 30 miliárd eur? Nie, to nie je pravda: Oficiálne stanovisko Európskej únie je, že ku koncu marca 2026 zvýšenie cien pohonných látok pridalo k účtu únie 14 miliárd eur.
Does an image show Steve Bannon had urine on his pants at a World Economic Forum event? No, that's not true: The dark area running along the inside of Bannon's thighs appears to be a different type and color of fabric rather than a stain. Its shape and intensity shift depending on whether he is standing or sitting, as well as the angle and lighting conditions in the image. These variations are consistent with changing light and perspective, not with a fixed wet spot on clothing.
Is a photo that shows Donald Trump with no damage to his ear immediately after the Butler assassination attempt authentic? No, that's not true: An online AI detection tool rated the image as 100% likely AI-generated. The account that originally posted the photo posts multiple AI images. Published images from the day of the assassination attempt show Trump with blood on his ear.
Did Donald Trump post on Truth Social that he has access to "the Vatican files", boasting he could "bring down the Papacy, the Vatican and the entire Catholic Church overnight"? No, that's not true: This is a fake post that never appeared on Truth Social. A search of Google News showed no reporting about this post being made or deleted.
Did Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, storm out of an emergency meeting after President Donald Trump said he wanted to threaten Iran with nuclear weapons? No, that's not true: There are no credible or verified reports indicating that such an incident ever occurred. While news coverage has documented internal discussions and differing views within the administration over potential military action against Iran, none describe Caine storming out of a meeting or reacting in that manner to a request from the president.
Did the personal assistants to celebrities including Kid Rock, Prince William, Nikki Sixx and Tanya Tucker die in early 2026, all at age 30? No, that's not true: Nearly identical stories mentioning those and other famous names were all published by an international network of websites and Facebook pages. There were no news articles about the supposed deaths. Several versions featuring celebrities such as Prince William and Kid Rock living thousands of miles apart on separate continents used the exact same photo of the fictional assistant.
Is a video that shows workers creating a dolphin-shaped swimming pool authentic? No, that's not true: The video is AI-generated. The account that originally posted the video has an AI disclaimer in its bio. Plus, an online AI detection tool rates the video as 100 percent likely AI-generated.
Does a social media post by President Donald Trump call Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "Airbus"? No, that's not true: The supposed post does not appear on the president's official Truth Social account, and there are no reliable reports that it ever did. The image of the fake post also uses a different font than that used on Truth Social.
Does a video show a real incident where a tiger escaped its cage while a keeper was cleaning the hall with a hose? No, that's not true: This video is AI-generated. It was originally published on Instagram by an account that almost exclusively posts similar videos of close encounters between keepers and dangerous animals.
Did President Donald Trump urge his Catholic supporters to start a "MAGA Reformation" and form a new "American Catholicism"? No, that's not true: The account that started a rumor describes itself as satire. No news organizations reported the purported story, which would have been heavily covered.
Did Pope Leo XIV say, "Iran can have a nuclear weapon," as President Donald Trump suggested on the White House lawn in April 2026? No, that's not true: The pope has repeatedly argued against war and denounced nuclear weapons. In March 2026, he posted on X, "Let us #PrayTogether that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence."
¿Es verdad que el papa León XIV pidió la destitución del presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, por considerarlo un "peligro para la humanidad"? No, esto no es verdad. No existen declaraciones oficiales ni informes de fuentes de noticias confiables que indiquen que el Papa haya pedido la destitución de Trump. Aunque el pontífice ha declarado su oposición a la guerra con Irán, solo se ha referido directamente a Trump diciendo que no le teme a su administración y cuestionando el nombre de Truth Social.
Are viral posts claiming your favorite celebrity family adopted or had twin babies and giving them names that "are taking the internet by storm" real? No, that's not true: Nearly identical posts naming at least 49 celebrity families were distributed on Facebook in mid-April 2026 by a spam network managed from Vietnam. The posts appear to be AI-generated and have no basis in reality.
Do new documents from the Department of Justice Epstein files reveal that Erika Kirk used to work for Jeffrey Epstein? No, that's not true: A search of the publicly available DOJ file of Epstein investigation documents did not find any results containing evidence that the late Charlie Kirk's widow ever worked for convicted child abuser Epstein. The post making that claim offers no other forms of evidence that there are documents available that prove Kirk worked for Epstein.
Did Pope Leo XIV misquote Jesus as saying, "Blessed are the peacemakers, but woe to those who manipulate religion"? No, that's not true: The pope wasn't reading a Scripture passage at the time; he was delivering a homily on peace while in Bamenda, Cameroon, on a tour of Africa. The sentence in question excerpted a famous line from the Gospel of Matthew. It was followed by a longer sentence summarizing Pope Leo's message on the war with Iran and other conflicts.
Did President Donald Trump post on social media saying he gave Pope Leo XIV his job and that he ordered acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to investigate the Catholic Church? No, that's not true: The fake screenshot with a blue verification badge was made to look like a post from @realDonaldTrump on the X platform -- but Trump has not posted on X since March 2, 2026. Trump's X account carries a grey verification badge signifying a government official. These comments were also not posted on the @realDonaldTrump account on Truth Social where the verification badge is pink. It is a fake screenshot.
Did Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth falsely present lines from "Pulp Fiction" as a real biblical quote? No, that's not true: In April 2026, Hegseth described it as a prayer used by the "Sandy One" Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) mission in Iran, saying it was "meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17." He did not claim it was the actual Bible verse. Known as "CSAR 25:17," it paraphrases a speech delivered by actor Samuel L. Jackson's character in the film, which itself is not an accurate recitation of the passage from Ezekiel.
Zakáže Európska únia používať vlastné studne a nádoby na dažďovú vodu? Nie, to nie je pravda: Európska únia podporuje hospodárenie s vlastnou vodou a strategicky plánuje, ako predchádzať povodniam aj nedostatku vody v čase sucha. Opatrenia EÚ sú určené na zadržiavanie vody v krajine a dokonca motivujú vlastníkov pozemkov zachytiť svoju dažďovú vodu, neposielať ju do kanalizácie a udržať takto jej čistotu a ďalej ju využívať.
Правда ли, что митинги, проведённые за границей в честь белорусского Дня Воли, не пользовались популярностью и на них никто не пришёл? Нет, это неправда. Фото- и видеоматериалы празднований из разных стран свидетельствуют о том, что митинги состоялись и на них пришли люди.
Umístil se ukrajinský prodejce vozů Bentley ve výročních cenách značky třetí díky počtu prodaných vozů v roce 2025? Ne, to není pravda: Ukrajina se ve výroční soutěži mezi prodejci Bentley v Evropě, Blízkém východě a Africe, opravdu umístila na třetím místě, ale ne díky tržbám. V soutěži se jednalo o komplexní hodnocení kvality služeb, ne o počet prodaných aut, potvrdil Lead Stories mluvčí automobilky Bentley Motors. Toto tvrzení se objevilo ve videu (archivováno zde a zde), které bylo publikováno na TikToku 2.dubna 2026. Ve videu se říká:
Was a Georgia school bus driver sued by parents because their children suffered scrapes when he stopped abruptly after a rock hit the windshield, critically injuring him? No, that's not true: There is no reporting about a lawsuit or school bus incident in Georgia matching these details. The photo of "Marcus" appearing in the video is a stock photo that has appeared online since at least 2019.
Is a video that shows a prisoner hiding in his cell by suspending himself under the ceiling while a guard checks the cell authentic? No, that's not true: Online detection tools flagged the video as likely AI-generated. One rated it as 100% AI-generated.
Is a paper by Dr. Drew Pinsky, Dr. Peter McCullough, Dr. Harvey Risch, and nine others claiming that ivermectin and mebendazole improve cancer outcomes in 84.4% of cases a proper medical study? No, that's not true: Research experts told Lead Stories that the paper relies on an uncontrolled, self-reported survey with major bias, no independent verification of diagnoses or outcomes, and significant conflicts of interest. These flaws mean it cannot demonstrate that ivermectin or mebendazole improves cancer outcomes.
Does an image of Pakistani government officials being searched by U.S. military members during Iran peace talks that took place in April 2026 show a real event? No, that's not true: The image showed several signs of AI generation. Additionally, there were no news reports that such a search actually happened.
Does a real video show the Saudi foreign minister stating that "the era of relying on the US has ended"? No, that's not true: According to three translation tools, the caption fabricated the content of the video it claimed to summarize. In reality, the clip showed Faisal bin Farhan discussing in 2022 Saudi Arabia's cooperation with the West and the East in broad terms. He did not even mention Donald Trump, who was not president at that time, in the short clip widely shared on social media four years later.
Does a social media post by Donald Trump call Jesus "WEAK on those who sin, and terrible for Immigration"? No, that's not true: The post never appeared on the president's official Truth Social account. It was first suggested as a possible future Trump post in a Substack newsletter by a comedian, who said he was "looking forward to him posting this soon" after the president called Pope Leo "WEAK on crime" in another post in April 2026.
¿Es verdad que la presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, declaró que la imagen del presidente Trump, "donde piensa que es Jesús", es una "total falta de respeto"? No, esto no es verdad. No existen declaraciones oficiales ni informes de fuentes de noticias confiables que indiquen que Sheinbaum haya hecho tales declaraciones. Un análisis del video mediante herramientas de detección de IA determinó una probabilidad del 88,7 % de que el discurso fue generado por esta tecnología.
Are Facebook posts about plans to build $3.8 billion stadiums for 34 NFL, MLB, NBA, and college sports teams that would transform their cities into global destinations real? No, that's not true: Dozens of nearly identical posts were generated by artificial intelligence tools and distributed by a spam network managed from Vietnam. With the exception of a new stadium for the NFL's Washington Commanders, there are no such projects.
Este adevărat că Primul Ministru al României, Ilie Bolojan, a propus în Parlament reducerea concediului de creștere a copilului? Nu, nu este adevărat: nu există niciun proiect legislativ în acest sens. Declarațiile premierului au fost scoase din contextul mai larg legat de bugetul țării pentru 2026 și sustenabilitatea cheltuielilor sociale.
Does a real unmanipulated video show Robert F. Kennedy Jr. saying "conspiracy theorists were right" and the COVID-19 vaccine maybe causes "gayness" and calling Anthony Fauci a "goblin"? No, that's not true: The audio in the video has been altered. An un-altered original video of RFK Jr. originally making the speech shows that he never claims the vaccine causes those problems. The video of the manipulated video has a watermark from a known satirist/troll account.
Did the Orion spacecraft from Artemis II take exactly 42 minutes 50 seconds to pass the dark side of the moon, the same as the runtime of the Pink Floyd album by that name? No, that's not true: NASA told Lead Stories that the spacecraft's transit around the Moon's far side was close to 50 minutes. Another way to measure this is by the loss of signal, when the Orion crew could not communicate with Mission Control, which lasted about 40 minutes. Either way, the duration was either longer or shorter than 42:50 by several minutes.