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:
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.
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.
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
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.