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Fact-Checks Debunk Viral Videos of Eiffel Tower Fire and DGC Assault
Fact-checkers have debunked viral videos falsely claiming a fire at the Eiffel Tower and an assault on a DGC in Thailand.
1 Jun, 07:18 — 1 Jun, 07:50
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ndtvMostly Factual90d ago
"Fire Reaches Eiffel Tower," Claims Viral Video. A Fact-Check
The video shows the parts of the tower shrouded in thick black smoke, giving an illusion that the iconic tower itself is on fire.
Read full article →express-tribuneMostly Factual90d ago
Fact-check: Viral video does not show DGC being assaulted in Thailand
The video is old, from January 2026, and shows an Indian national being thrashed in Pattaya
By Fact Check By iVerify
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First report: ndtv · 1 Jun, 07:18|Full coverage: 2 · 32m|Window: 32m
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