International Fact-Checking Network

@factchecknet

International Fact-Checking Network at @Poynter brings together fact-checkers worldwide.

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International Fact-Checking Network @factchecknet Jun 25

Journalist Alaa Salman has died of injuries after an Israeli airstrike destroyed her home; her death was marked with a moment of silence at GlobalFact.

Read more about Alaa and her work with Sawab, and join us in mourning her loss: poynter.org/ifcn/2026/ifcn…

www.poynter.org IFCN mourns the death of Alaa Salman, fact-checker killed in Lebanon - Poynter Sawab journalist died of injuries sustained after an Israeli airstrike destroyed her home; her death was marked with a moment of silence at GlobalFact 2026

International Fact-Checking Network @factchecknet Jun 22

To have #GlobalFact2026 in Lithuania was “a huge milestone,” representing a landmark moment for some Baltic fact-checkers and a region that has, for years, found itself on the front lines of information warfare between east and west.
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www.poynter.org Having global fact-checkers come to Vilnius is a ‘huge milestone’ for Baltic journalists - Poynter Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia respect and value fact-checking, journalists say.

International Fact-Checking Network @factchecknet Jun 22

What to do with AI? That was one of the major themes during GlobalFact 2026.

It can be a savior for workflow. It can be an obstacle to uncovering the truth. But one way or another, it is affecting much of the universe fact-checkers inhabit.

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www.poynter.org Fact-checkers wrestle with how to minimize AI’s problems - Poynter Panels at GlobalFact discuss AI hallucinations, bias and how it affects the environment in which they work.

International Fact-Checking Network @factchecknet Jun 19

How are fact-checkers showing up on social video?

Fact-checkers from India, the United States and Poland showcased videos that debunk scams, explain immigration policy and challenge politicians at #GlobalFact2026

International Fact-Checking Network @factchecknet Jun 18

The solution to investigating Russian influence? New tactics, and yes: Fact-checking and investigative journalism.

Russia wants to steal the narrative. Finnish researcher and meme-er @P_Kallioniemi says fact-checkers and journalists have to take the initiative back.

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