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Protests in Europe: Fact-checking viral videos amid claims of 'chaos'

26 October 2026 at 22:18
As young people protest poor school conditions and the rising cost of living across Europe, misleading videos are spreading online. Footage from Poland in 2017, military preparations in Portugal and a protest in Argentina have all been falsely presented as recent demonstrations in Europe, painting a misleading picture of unrest. Vedika Bahl fact-checks three viral videos to uncover what they really show and how old footage is being recycled to spread misinformation and attract clicks.

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