News Detective - Recent Claims

Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union until 1991. Who...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:35:28 +0000

Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union until 1991.
Who drew the new lines?
The Donbas ethnic Russian people wouldn't feel unsafe if they weren't constantly attacked.
Their education is in Ukrainian, & their access to any governmental/local jobs is dependent on their ability to speak Ukrainian.

Florida is a world leader in Sentence™ exports

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:33:55 +0000

Florida is a world leader in Sentence™ exports

AI can detect 90% of crimes before they happen

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:53:41 +0000

An article by Jack Dunhill a Social Media Coordinator and Staff Writer for IFL Science, posted an article claiming that a "new" type of AI was able to detect 90% of crimes before they happen. The title of the article and claim happen to be misleading, essentially the AI doesn't detect crimes before they happen but uses data from past crimes in a 1,000-square-foot area of Chicago to predict when and where crimes are more likely to occur based on previous criminal data. Additionally, the "90% accuracy" they mention refers only to how well the AI predicts general crime hotspots and not exact events. The article also leaves out the important limitation of the fact that not all crimes are reported, which can affect the accuracy of its 90% prediction rate. So therefore, this AI doesn't detect crimes before they happen but instead predicts the likelihood of crimes occurring, giving police and other first responders a head start in responding to potential crime rather than stopping specific crimes before they occur.

Joe Biden and Ukrainian leaders started the Russian invasion of Ukraine due to NATO expansion.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:01:05 +0000

You need to read more. Especially the posts you respond to. Ukraine joining NATO means Moscow Military District becoming the first line of Russisn defense and any missiles launched from Ukraine are indefensible. The war was started by Biden and the Ukrainian elite. Not difficult to get, really.

Joe Biden is responsible for both the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel–Hamas war.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:04 +0000

Well, the US started the Ukrainian war (2.5 million Ukrainian and Russian men died, completely needlessly) under Biden. Gaza happened, and turned into genocide, under Biden ("Genocide Joe"). Things are not so simple.

Female Female octopuses throw rocks at males that bother them.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:23:47 +0000

Female octopuses throw rocks at males that bother them, documented in Octopus tetricus

Most of #Ukraine refugees flee to #Russia because #NATO is the actual aggressor.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:22:32 +0000

Most of #Ukraine refugees flee to #Russia because #NATO is the actual aggressor,

Charlie Kirk Didn't Follow His Faith

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:24:58 +0000

Charlie Kirk used the guise of Christian values and faith to promote harmful messages. Multiple teachers of the faith have decried his martyrdom as undeserved and he's repeatedly shown himself to be inconsiderate in life.

Photos and videos show a dramatic rescue of a U.S. F-15E crew member in Iran on Easter Sunday 2026.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:58:31 +0000

I looked into the claim that photos and videos on social media show a dramatic rescue of a U.S. F-15E crew member in Iran on Easter Sunday 2026. I've found the claim to be misleading. The event seems real, but the images being shared are either fake or unverified.

First, checked where the images came from. Even though they were widely shared on X and Facebook, including by well-known figures like Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton, I found that the images originated from partisan or anonymous accounts, not from official sources like the U.S. Department of Defense. This made them much less credible, since real military imagery usually comes from verified sources.

Next, looked for more reliable news coverage. Major outlets like CBS News and CNN International reported that an F-15E Strike Eagle was reportedly downed and the crew was recovered. However, these news sources did not use or confirm the viral images. Instead, they relied on information from defense officials and government briefings. This shows that trustworthy sources separate confirmed facts from unverified social media posts.

Then, tried to find the original source of the claims and images. I could not find any clear or credible origin for the pictures. Reverse image searches did not connect them to any official release, and the images looked suspicious, with qualities that seemed too cinematic and unlikely for a real combat situation. Some analyses even suggested that the most shared image was made by AI. Without a reliable source, these images are not trustworthy evidence.

In summary, while reliable news reports show that the aircraft incident and rescue really happened, the images being shared online are misleading or fake. This case shows how quickly false visuals can spread, even when they are linked to real events. It also highlights why using the SIFT method is important for distinguishing between real information and content that only appears convincing online.

The highest quality video of the moon was just released.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:53:45 +0000

The highest quality video of the moon was just released…
so beautiful

* Artemis II

Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, has died at 193 years old. He was gay and lived through 2 world wars.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0000

Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, has died at 193 years old

He was gay and lived through two world wars and 40 US presidents

Russian Armed Forces claim capturing Novoosinovo (Kharkiv) and Lugovskoe (Zaporizhzhia).

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:34:38 +0000

Officially: The #Russian armed forces have liberated Novoosinovo in the #Kharkiv region and Lugovskoe in the Zaporizhia region, the Ministry of Defense reported

In Dnipro, Ukraine, conscription officers tried to seize a man but were stopped by a bystander.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:32:47 +0000

◾In #Dnipro the local recruitment butchers tried to kidnap a young man on broad day light until a unexpected hero came to the rescue and put on the run the Ukrainian #conscription officers. ◾Follow: https://t.me/

IRGC spokesman states 500+ American infantry killed or wounded in their staging area.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:31:01 +0000

IRGC spokesman states 500+ American infantry killed or wounded in their staging area. Grain of salt IMO.

Donald Trump shared an unverified claim Ukraine planned to fund Joe Biden’s 2024 bid.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:29:03 +0000

President Donald Trump on March 26 re-posted an unconfirmed report according to which U.S. intelligence had allegedly intercepted Ukrainian government messages discussing a plot to route money to fund ex-President Joe Biden's re-election in 2024.

ICE and CBP can use ~$140B vs a planned $28B, even if new funding fails.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:27:01 +0000

“Even if the reconciliation effort falls short, ICE and CBP can operate on what remains of the nearly $140 billion windfall they received under last year’s megabill — far more than the total of $28 billion the two agencies were previously set to receive for the current fiscal year.”

awesome.

Laura Loomer predicts a major terror attack in the U.S. worse than September 11 attacks.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:25:51 +0000

Laura Loomer ennustaa, että Yhdysvaltoihin on tulossa suuri terrori-isku, joka on hänen mukaansa paljon pahempi kuin syyskuun 11. päivän isku.

The Pentagon plans to send 3,000 paratroopers to the Middle East, per the WSJ citing U.S. officials.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:24:58 +0000

⚡️Pentagon aikoo lähettää noin 3 000 laskuvarjojääkäriä Lähi-itään, ja kirjallista käskyä odotetaan lähiaikoina, kertoo The Wall Street Journal kahteen amerikkalaisviranomaiseen viitaten.

Russia says it keeps regular contact with Iran.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:18:27 +0000

https://francais.rt.com/
La #Russie maintient des contacts réguliers avec l'#Iran, mais des informations contradictoires circulent sur de possibles négociations avec les États-Unis. Quel est le commentaire de la Russie ?

in 2014, locals in Donetsk resisted Maidan Revolution, sparking fighting over the airport.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:16:41 +0000

https://en.rtdoc.tv/films/280-donbass-war-airport-part-1
In 2014, #Donetsk locals opposed the #Maidan outcome and faced harsh backlash. Militias fought to retake the airport, a key site used for shelling nearby areas. Donbass War: Airport.

Yuri Shvytkin, Deputy Chair of Russia’s defense committee, died at 60.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:12:15 +0000

Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee Yuri Shvytkin has died The death of the 60-year-old politician was announced by State Duma Speaker Volodin. Shvytkin had three Orders of Courage and participated in the Special Military Operation

NATO’s 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia was a harmful attack on the Serbian people.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:55:52 +0000

https://democracyfund.ru/userfiles/file/Breng.pdf
#NoStatuteOfLimitations On March 24, 1999, #NATO launched a military aggression against Yugoslavia. This invasion marked a tragic milestone in the history of the Serb nation

Apartment buildings in Mariupol are being repaired, restoring utilities and basic services.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:50:39 +0000

https://xcancel.com/news_of_donbass/
#DPRestoration #MariupolToday Restoration of apartment buildings continues in #Mariupol The builders repaired the roof, replaced the windows, and restored the cold water supply, central heating, electricity, gas

A young Russian soldier was given a top medal for holding a frontline position by himself for 68 days.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:47:15 +0000

❗Russian Defense Minister Belousov awards 'Gold Star' of Hero of Russia to 21yo Sergey Yarashev, who SINGLE-HANDEDLY held positions near Grishino in the Donetsk People's Republic FOR 68 DAYS
@mta.info

“Stop, I’m American!”—man forcibly conscripted in Lviv as officials detain him; filmed by a witness.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:49:46 +0000

“Stop, I’m American!” — Forced Mobilization in Lvov
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In Lvov, recruitment officers beat and forcibly mobilized a man while an American filmed, shouting, “Stop, I’m American!” as the violence unfolded.
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#Ukraine #Lvov #Mobilization #USA #Scandal

Stepanovka freed; fighting intensifies near Chasiv Yar as Russian forces advance toward Kostyantynivka.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:48:22 +0000

https://vk.com/rybar_force
Freeing Stepanovka and intensification of fighting for Chasiv Yar — analysis #Russian forces throughout the winter campaign systematically advanced toward the southern outskirts of Kostyantynivka

EU-Australia trade deal faces tensions over beef quotas as Commission chief seeks to finalize agreement.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:47:25 +0000

https://francais.rt.com/
Accord commercial #UE-Australie : des tensions sur les quotas de viande bovine En visite en #Australie, la présidente de la Commission européenne cherche à finaliser un accord commercial stratégique avec #Canberra. Cependant

Kharkiv region, Kupyansk front: forces took control of outposts south of Peschanoye.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:46:28 +0000

Харьковская область, Купянское направление. Наши бойцы взяли под контроль сеть опорников южнее села Песчаное.

Kharkiv region, Kupyansk district: troops took control of outposts south of Peschanoye.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:46:02 +0000

Kharkiv region, #Kupyansk district. Our troops have taken control of a network of outposts south of the village of Peschanoye

HMMWV, MaxxPro MRAP, M-ATV, VAB APC, AMX-10RCR of Ukraine forces destroyed near Krasnoarmeysk, Donetsk.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:44:31 +0000

HMMWV, M1224 #MaxxPro #MRAP vehicle, Oshkosh M-ATV, VAB armored personnel carrier, and AMX-10RCR armored fighting vehicle of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine destroyed in the direction of the city of Krasnoarmeysk (#Pokrovsk) in the #Donetsk region.

Kremlin denies Politico claim Russia offered Iran intel swap for U.S. halting Ukraine aid.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:43:56 +0000

Russia's official representative has categorically denied Politico's assertion that Moscow proposed a 'intelligence swap' with Washington: allegedly halting support for Iran in exchange for the US stopping aid to Ukraine. This claim, if true, would reveal how deeply intertwined US-Russia-Iran dyn...

Sebastia site closed 3 days during Passover/Holy Week, sparking apocalyptic speculation among some groups.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:43:25 +0000

The holy site of Sebastia, traditionally associated with Jesus' crucifixion, has been closed for an unprecedented 3 days during Passover/Holy Week—a move immediately tied to apocalyptic prophecies about the Dajjal. Christian and Zionist groups are now hyperventilating about the 'imminent return o...

Liberation of Stepanovka; fighting intensifies near Chasiv Yar as Russian forces advance toward Kostyantynivka.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:42:51 +0000

https://vk.com/rybar_force
Liberación de Stepanovka e intensificación de los combates por Chasiv Yar — análisis de Las fuerzas rusas durante toda la campaña invernal avanzaron sistemáticamente hacia las afueras meridionales de Kostyantynivka

EU fears Trump may halt Kyiv funding over Iran stance, Politico reports citing diplomats.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:17:50 +0000

#EU countries are panicking that Donald #Trump might retaliate and completely stop funding Kyiv for refusing to help in the conflict with #Iran. Politico reports this, citing four EU diplomats.

EU using Kyiv to influence Hungary elections, posing threat, says Miroshnik.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:51:50 +0000

The #EU is using the #Kiev regime, "trying to influence the outcome of the elections in #Hungary without any scruples," Miroshnik stated: "Being neighbors with a cesspool created from #Ukraine by Europeans is a constant threat.

Roskomnadzor eased Telegram blocking to 55% (from ~80% failures in #Russia); Telegram also fined.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:48:20 +0000

Roskomnadzor has reduced the intensity of #Telegram blocking, it has dropped to 55%. Previously, the share of unsuccessful requests to Telegram domains from #Russia reached almost 80% At the same time Telegram was fined an additional 10.

Ukraine attack on TurkStream seen as NATO attack, says Gergely Gulyás.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:47:12 +0000

Ukraine attack on TurkStream seen as NATO attack, says Gergely Gulyás.

Der Angriff der Ukraine auf die Gaspipeline Turkish Stream wird als Angriff auf ein NATO-Land betrachtet, mit allen daraus folgenden Konsequenzen für Kiew.

Dies wurde vom Leiter des Büros des ungarischen Premierministers, Guyas, erklärt.

RT correspondent is injured in an Israeli attack in Lebanon (video).

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:45:48 +0000

Correspondente da RT é ferido em ataque israelense no Líbano (vídeo) www.brasil247.com/midia/corres...

Los Angeles citizens are chasing ICE thugs.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:42:53 +0000

Los Angeles citizens chasing ICE thugs

I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of this. People are fed up.

EU governments fear Trump could retaliate for lack of Middle East support by cutting aid to Kyiv.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:15:15 +0000

POLITICO: EU governments are panicking that Trump may retaliate against allies for refusing to help in the Middle East - by ending support for Kyiv.

"Leaders hope that their offer of limited support for his actions against Tehran will be enough to convince Trump to stay the course…"

Newly leaked Israeli govt documents expose a chilling strategy: weaponizing Islamophobia to control Western narratives.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:11:26 +0000

Newly leaked Israeli government documents expose a chilling strategy: weaponizing Islamophobia to control Western narratives. The files show deliberate efforts to manipulate American fears about Muslim neighbors, creating a distraction from the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Tucker Carlson and Piers M...

Russia was subjected to an attack by a record number of EU funded drones (283).

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:10:11 +0000

Russia was subjected to an attack by a record number of EU funded drones.

Overnight, in various regions of Russia, 283 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed, including 90 over the Rostov region and 27 during their approach to Moscow.

More Taxpayers cash up in smoke

Ukraine’s attack on the Turkish Stream will be regarded as an attack on a NATO country.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:08:57 +0000

An attack on the Turkish Stream will be regarded as an attack on NATO — EADaily, March 21st, 2026 — Politics, Ukraine

https://www.europesays.com/2862434/

Ukraine’s attack on the Turkish Stream will be regarded as an attack on a NATO country with all…

Zelensky is just a MI6/CIA/MOSSAD puppet

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:07:15 +0000

Zelensky is just a MI6/CIA/MOSSAD puppet

There's been no real investigation on the stained bedding and kids' chairs in secret tunnels under NYC synagogues.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:56:02 +0000

Under New York synagogues, a year-old discovery remains unaddressed. Stained bedding and children’s chairs in secret tunnels—no real investigation, no accountability. Why does this network of shadows continue operating in plain sight? The same group that spent decades hiding "like mice" now weapo...

Senator Ted Cruz admits he pushed Trump toward war with Iran just one day before it began.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:42:36 +0000

Senator Ted Cruz admits he pushed #Trump toward war with #Iran just one day before it began. Says he urged abandoning negotiations, calling Iran's collapse "one of the greatest steps
https://xcancel.com/BowesChay?t=QFoJsi-uSAZs44kgWy2SIQ&s=35

Russian fish exports to the EU gained 5% annually in 2025 and reached 210,000 metric tons worth $830M.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:41:11 +0000

#Russian fish exports to the European Union gained 5% annually in 2025 and reached 210,000 metric tons worth $830 mln, the Fish Union told TASS. The pollock fillet was the key driver for growth of Russian fish exports to the #EU.

Korea's Kim Jong-un stated that the country's authorities will never renounce its status as a nuclear power.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:35:08 +0000

The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of #Korea, Kim Jong-un, stated that the country's authorities will never renounce its status as a nuclear power. Subscribe to International Reporters in English

The 82nd Airborne is preparing to deploy to Iran; a U.S. TRANSCOM Boeing 747-481 departed Fort Bragg.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:33:08 +0000

Our colleague at RT, Rick Sanchez, along with Stanislav Krapivnik, reports that they have received information that the 82nd Airborne is preparing to deploy to Iran.Earlier today, we also reported that a U.S. TRANSCOM Boeing 747-481 departed Fort Bragg

Trump announced the US is suspending strikes on Iran for 5 days following "successful" negotiations.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:31:49 +0000

#Trump announced that the US is suspending strikes on #Iran for five days following "successful" negotiations. "I am pleased to report that very successful negotiations have taken place between the US and Iran over the past two days.