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DisinfoWatch’s database of COVID related misinformation, disinformation, conspiracy theories, hoaxes and foreign propaganda. We use various tools to monitor and collect examples, which we then analyze and publish. By default, examples are sorted by date. RSS feed here.



Mis/Disinformation ExampleDateSource RegionThemesCategory
RT Recycles Nazi Allegations to Undermine New MI6 Chief Through False Guilt by Association
The Claim: Russian state media platform RT has operationalized a claim that the long deceased grandfather of newly appointed MI6 chief, Blaise Metreweli, was a Nazi collaborator during WWII in...
 28 June 2025Russia,,,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation,Misinformation
Russian MFA Makes False Claims About Kursk and “Nazis”
The Claim: In a Tweet posted to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Account, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova is quoted saying that “like 80 years ago, the Kursk Region once again...
 4 June 2025Russia,,,,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation,Hoax
Disgraced Conspiracy Theorist Spreads False Claim About Bono and Africa Aid
The Claim:  Disgraced conspiracy theorist and far-right online influencers, Alex Jones, recently tweeted a false claim that suggests U2 front man“Bono was caught stealing 99% of the funds raised for...
 2 June 2025Canada,,,Conspiracy Theory
Kremlin Spokeswoman Spreads False Claim of Drug Use by Western Leaders
On the morning of May 11, 2025, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova posted a false and defamatory claim on Telegram, alleging that illicit drugs were consumed during a meeting...
 11 May 2025Russia,,,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation,Hoax
Western Academic Media Outlet Cites Kremlin Influencer
An article titled —“Why Zelensky, not Trump, may have won the US-Ukraine minerals deal”—published by The Conversation, cites a tweet by a well known pro-Kremlin influencer, Chay Bowes that contains...
 6 May 2025Unknown,,,,Misinformation
Putin’s Neo-Fascist Philosopher Targets Canada and National Unity
Alexander Dugin is a neo-fascist Russian ideologue often referred to as “Putin’s brain,” who has recently escalated his rhetorical attacks on Canada, publishing provocative tweets that align closely with known...
 6 May 2025Russia,,,,,Disinformation,Election,Hate
False Claims of Misconduct In Canadian Election
A radical far-right British influencer and self-described “truth warrior” has posted a misleading video on Twitter/X alleging electoral misconduct in Canada’s 2025 federal election. The video falsely claims that Canadian...
 29 April 2025United Kingdom,,,,,Disinformation,Election
Russian Neo-Fascist Alexander Dugin Merges Anti-LGBTQ Hate with Attacks on Ukrainian National Identity
Alexander Dugin is a Russian far-right political philosopher and strategist known for his ultra-nationalist and neo-fascist ideologies who has “repeatedly praised representatives of German Nazism and its allies”. He has...
 14 April 2025Russia,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation,Hate
RT Denies Bucha Massacre With Recycled Conspiracies
An RT article titled “What really happened in Bucha? The questions Western media won’t ask” presents multiple claims that align with known Russian disinformation narratives and conspiracy theories regarding the...
 5 April 2025Russia,,,,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation
US Connected Disinformation Campaign Targets Mark Carney as “Satanist” and “Friend of Epstein”
Since early 2025—following former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he would step down as leader of the Liberal Party—former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has become a major...
 28 March 2025Canada,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation,Election
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