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Pillar spacings on bridge in SA not evidence of vandalism but features of original design
South Africa has grappled with infrastructure vandalism, including periodic theft and damage to roads, and water and electricity networks.…
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Shamsud-Din Jabbar: New Orleans Terror Attacker Filmed Several Disturbing ISIS Videos on Facebook on Morning Just Before Going on Rampage
New Orleans terror suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, shared several disturbing Facebook videos on the morning just before his attack, the…
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Photo shows burnt out wreckage of plane collision in Japan, not South Korea's Jeju Air crash
Hours after a Jeju Air plane crash-landed and burst into flames, killing 179 people on board in the worst aviation disaster on South…
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Claim that Finland released Nigerian separatist from detention is false
The Finnish government jailed Nigerian self-proclaimed separatist leader Simon Ekpa in November 2024 after he was arrested for suspected…
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Clip shows spectators at Libya motoring event, not pro-Imran Khan rally in Pakistan
Supporters of Pakistan's jailed ex-leader Imran Khan defied a ban on public gatherings and marched to the capital Islamabad in late…
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Image of centuries-old Italian well shared with false claim origins 'remain a mystery'
The origins of the Pozzo di San Patrizio -- a historic structure in central Italy -- have been well-documented but online posts have…
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Clip shows worshippers in East Timor after pope's mass, not opposition rally in Pakistan
As authorities in Pakistan tightened security ahead of a planned protest march by jailed former premier Imran Khan's party, a video was…
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Post falsely claims to show rebels in Ethiopia’s Oromia region with captured Amhara fighters
A video of the gruesome beheading of a young man in Ethiopia has sparked public outrage. Authorities accuse Fano rebels from the northern…
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Moo Deng who? Thai zoo’s golden tabby tiger melts hearts with cuddly looks
[Source] A 3-year-old golden tabby tiger is melting the hearts of Facebook users with her cuddly looks, potentially giving baby hippo Moo…
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Clip shows Burmese resistance fighters praying at replica pagoda, not 'arriving at Golden Rock shrine'
As conflict between the military and various armed groups continues to roil Buddhist-majority Myanmar, a clip of pro-democracy fighters…
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Face of "bonded and scared" dogs found on street breaks hearts
A recent Facebook post about three animals found in the streets of Ohio showed the reality of what they go through whether lost or…
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Man finds python curled up in toilet—for the second time in a week
Help was called to remove a python from a house's toilet days after a different snake had already been taken away. Snake handler Drew…
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Opinion: The risks of sharing your DNA with online companies aren't a future concern. They're here now
Turmoil at 23andMe, a company offering popular at-home DNA testing, has upset the industry. Following the resignation of every independent…
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U.S. judges have a social media problem
Two judges have been suspended for social media posts as ethics panels continue to crack down on online content. On October 7,…