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Did Woman Smash Bottles Of Alcohol In Lawless US?!

Does a viral video show a woman smashing hundreds of bottles of alcohol in lawless US?!

Take a look at the viral video, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Woman Smashed Bottles Of Alcohol In Lawless US!

Pro-CCP netizens and the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) are sharing this video on Douyin (China’s version of TikTok) and WhatsApp, as evidence of a lawless US.

The video shows a woman smashing hundreds of bottles of alcohol, allegedly in a Walmart store in the United States. It’s accompanied by messages like this:

‘Zero dollar shopping’ can only take away all you can grab. This one, just destroy everything on site.

No wonder Walmart will close 21 stores in 12 US states and Washington DC. Four Chicago stores are among the latest to join the list.

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Truth : Woman Did Not Smash Bottles Of Alcohol In US!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by pro-CCP netizens, and promoted / shared by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) and its supporters, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : This Video Was Edited

First, let me just point out that the viral video clip was edited, presumably to cast a different light on the story.

The video clip was cut short so you won’t see a security officer leading her away. It was also flipped in half the video to extend the video and make it look like the woman was doing more damage than she really was, and possibly to make it harder for people to locate the source of the video.

Fact #2 : Viral Video Was Recorded In 2020

The viral video isn’t new, even though the wumao and pro-CCP netizens are suggesting it just happened. The video was actually recorded at around 2:30 PM on Thursday, 25 November 2020.

Fact #3 : Viral Video Was Recorded In The United Kingdom

While the wumao and pro-CCP netizens are promoting the video as evidence of a lawless US (as opposed to the glorious security of CCP-controlled China), the viral video was not even recorded in the United States!

The incident also did not occur in a Walmart. The viral video was recorded at an Aldi store, in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Fact #4 : The Woman Did Not Steal Anything

While the wumao and pro-CCP netizens are promoting the video as evidence of rampant theft (because no one steals in CCP-controlled China?), the woman did not steal a thing!

The woman – 36 year-old Barbara Stange-Alvarez of Swingate, used her arm to sweep hundreds of bottles of alcohol off the shelves at Aldi the aisle containing bottles of alcohol, and started sweeping bottles off the shelves, before picking them up one by one to smash on the floor.

About 90 seconds into her smashing spree, she slipped and fell onto the broken glass, cutting her hand. A security officer from another store arrived and detained her until police arrived. They then took her to the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, where she kicked a security guard in the shin and hurled racial insults at him.

Barbara was charged with criminal damage, racially-motivated common assault, and racially-aggravated public order offence. She was not charged with theft.

Fact #5 : The Woman Was Mentally Unwell

Stange-Alvarez later told the St. Albans Magistrates’ Court that she was “suffering from mental health issues” because she was unable to work during the pandemic. She also said she was not receiving the treatment she thought she should have.

On the day she smashed those bottles, she visited a local mental health clinic seeking help, but was unhappy with the response and “lost the plot”.

On 18 January 2022, Barbara Stange-Alvarez was given a 12-week sentence suspended for 18 months, and required to undergo mental health treatment and rehabilitation, as well as pay Aldi £5,000 in compensation, and court costs of £85.

Fact #6 : Walmart Closing 23 Stores Due To Poor Performance

The fake news creator copied the phrase “Walmart will close 21 stores in 12 states and DC. Four Chicago stores are among the latest to join the list.” from a Business Insider article, without actually reading it properly.

The article actually states that, in addition to those 12 retail stores, Walmart is also closing pick-up only stores in Illinois and Arkansas. That’s a total of 23 stores.

Theft at Walmart stores has always been an issue, as Walmart CEO Doug McMillion pointed out, but it does not mean the stores will close because of it:

Theft is an issue. It’s higher than what it has historically been. Prices will be higher and/or stores will close.

Walmart has been quietly closing stores every year since 2019, because they were “underperforming” and had “poor financial performance”.

Fact #7 : This Is Shameless Chinese Propaganda

This is yet another example of Chinese propaganda created by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) or pro-CCP netizens.

All of the wumao articles that I looked at so far have proven to be false… in every instance. So please watch out for such false claims. Here is just the latest dozen,.

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Did Prince Harry Hire A New Divorce Lawyer?!

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Did Prince Harry just hire a new divorce lawyer, amidst rumours of a new marital crisis with Meghan Markle?!

Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Prince Harry Just Hired A New Divorce Lawyer!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Prince Harry just hired a new divorce lawyer amidst rumours of “a new marital crisis” with Meghan Markle!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Prince Harry reportedly hired a lawyer specializing in divorce proceedings

The marriage of Prince Harry of the United Kingdom and former actress Meghan Markle is being keenly followed by the British media after a recent wave of speculations claimed that the couple would be experiencing a new marital crisis. And today, a royal authority has confirmed that King Charles III’s youngest son would have retained a divorce attorney.

Lady Colin Campbell, a socialite and authority on the British royal family, has disclosed that the Duke of Sussex has retained a new attorney who specializes in divorce cases.

She also guarantees that the legal staff has experience handling divorce cases. She also highlights the couple’s stance in front of the media, where they refused to divulge their personal issues.

Along with this circumstance, there are current rumors from British media outlets like The Sun detailing the purported crisis the marriage is undergoing. According to the aforementioned media, Prince Harry would even stay the evenings in a hotel room that would be exclusively his.

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No Evidence Prince Harry Hired A New Divorce Lawyer!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created by Music Mundial to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Prince Harry Reportedly Called In Lawyers Months Ago

Claims that Prince Harry is planning to divorce Meghan Markle have been circulating for months, even years!

This latest rumour is based on a GB News interview with Lady Colin Campbell on or about 26 May 2023, who was commenting on reports that Prince Harry reserved two hotel rooms for his personal use – near his home in Montecito, and another in Los Angeles.

She told GB News that she heard from “five totally reliable sources” that Prince Harry “called in the lawyers some months ago“.

There have been problems in the marriage supposedly for some time. I mean, I have heard from five totally reliable sources that Harry called in the lawyers some months ago.

Lady Campbell then goes on to state why this has not become public:

The problem is that the information doesn’t necessarily match up with their public face. But of course, their public face is to an extent slapped on for monetary gain.

And also if there are real problems in the marriage, which there do appear to be, Harry’s going to have a heck of a time extricating himself, because he has been very overt about all of his failings and all of his drug-taking.

However, Lady Campbell never said that Prince Harry actually hired any of the lawyers he “called in”. She also said that they were called in “months ago”.

It is possible that Prince Harry may have considered a divorce “months ago” and even “called in the lawyers” to consult them. But he evidently did not move on with those divorce plans, if they even existed.

Fact #2 : No Other Media Outlets Reported On Those Rumours

Celebrity rumours are common, and help pay the bills of many media outlets. However, no legitimate media outlets, not even celebrity websites like TMZ, reported that Prince Harry hired a divorce lawyer.

That’s likely because they looked into the rumour, and could not substantiate them. The only sources for this claim so far is Lady Colin Campbell, and even she did not claim that he actually hired a divorce lawyer!

Fact #3 : Music Mundial Does Not Offer Any Evidence

Music Mundial did not offer any evidence that Prince Harry hired a new divorce lawyer. Its claim that Lady Colin Campbell “disclosed that the Duke of Sussex has retained a new attorney who specialised in divorce cases” is not true.

As pointed out earlier, Lady Campbell only said that Prince Harry called in the lawyers many months ago. She never said that Prince Harry hired a divorce lawyer at that time, and certainly did not say that he hired “a new attorney”.

Fact #6 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

Everything Music Mundial posts should be considered as FAKE NEWS, until proven otherwise.

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Are COVID-19 Vaccines Still One Giant Experiment?!

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Are COVID-19 vaccines still one giant experiment?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : COVID-19 Vaccines Are Still One Giant Experiment!

Anti-vaccination activists are excitedly sharing screenshots of an article by Katherine J. Wu from The Atlantic magazine, claiming that it proves that COVID-19 vaccines are still “one giant experiment”!

💥BREAKING: The Atlantic recognizes reality. WOW. Hell must have frozen over. “The Atlantic” published this by a staff writer.

“Covid shots are still one giant experiment”

We’re finally allowed to call the experiment an experiment. We were called so nasty names for two years for sharing this truth. It’s now mainstream.

“COVID Shots Are Still One Giant Experiment”

Injecting billions of people with a new technology never before administered to humans with zero long term safety data is exactly a GIANT EXPERIMENT!!

Truth : COVID-19 Vaccines Are Not Still One Giant Experiment!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Claims Are Based On Article From The Atlantic

First, let me provide some context on what’s going on.

These claims are based on a recent article (behind a paywall) by Katherine J. Wu, writing for The Atlantic magazine, in which she wrote about efforts to decide on this year’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy.

Unfortunately, the article is long and behind a paywall, so you cannot read it for yourself, unless you subscribe to The Atlantic magazine. But in this fact check article, I will share with you the pertinent parts of the article to show you why the claims are false.

Fact #2 : The Atlantic Changed Its Title Twice!

Anti-vaccination activists are sharing screenshots of the article, but not the actual link to the article itself because its title was changed not once, but twice!

According to archive.today, the original title on 26 May 2023 was uncontroversial – “What Should Go Into This Year’s COVID Vaccine?”

But that innocuous title probably didn’t gain much traction, so about 1.5 hours later, the title was changed to the controversial “COVID Shots Are Still One Giant Experiment“. That was when the article finally went viral.

When the controversy over its title blew up on social media, The Atlantic changed the article’s title six hours later to “Fall’s COVID Shots May Be Different in One Key Way“.

Fact #3 : Article Did Not Mention Experiment Even Once!

I should point out that while the article was written by Katherine J. Wu, the title was likely decided by the editor(s) at The Atlantic. That’s probably why the title was changed to the controversial “COVID Shots Are Still One Giant Experiment” even though the word “experiment” or “experimental” was never mentioned, not even once in her entire article.

One of the consideration editors have when creating a title is whether it is attractive and can gain traction… and whether it can improve the SEO of the article.

It is likely the editor(s) at The Atlantic decided to “amp up” the title to improve its SEO, and/or make it more clickbaity / share-worthy, so it would go viral. If that was the reason for the first title change, then the editor(s) sure did a great job!

Fact #4 : Article Never Said COVID-19 Vaccines Are Experimental

If you read the entirety of Katherine J. Wu’s article, you will realise that it never once said or even suggested that COVID-19 vaccines are still experimental.

Her article was about work being done to create the next COVID-19 vaccine formula that the US FDA is scheduled to decide next month. Would it continue with the current bivalent vaccine strategy targeting the ancestral and Omicron variants, or should it switch to targeting XBB.1 variant alone?

This fall, millions of Americans might be lining up for yet another kind of COVID vaccine: their first-ever dose that lacks the strain that ignited the pandemic more than three and a half years ago. Unlike the current, bivalent vaccine, which guards against two variants at once, the next one could, like the first version of the shot, have only one main ingredient—the spike protein of the XBB.1 lineage of the Omicron variant, the globe’s current dominant clade.

That plan isn’t yet set. The FDA still has to convene a panel of experts, then is expected to make a final call on autumn’s recipe next month. But several experts told me they hope the agency follows the recent recommendation of a World Health Organization advisory group and focuses the next vaccine only on the strains now circulating.

The switch in strategy—from two variants to one, from original SARS-CoV-2 plus Omicron to XBB.1 alone—would be momentous but wise, experts told me, reflecting the world’s updated understanding of the virus’s evolution and the immune system’s quirks

To be clear – COVID-19 vaccines underwent and passed large trials before they received their Emergency Use Authorisations, and many subsequently received full approval after months of monitoring. Those vaccine cease to be experimental once they receive either an EUA or a full approval.

Fact #5 : Scientists Need To Predict Virus Evolution

The SARS-CoV-2 virus evolves rapidly, with every infection presenting an opportunity for it to evolve further into new variants.

While mRNA technology has helped to speed up vaccine development, it still takes time to develop improved vaccines to tackle these new variants. So scientists need to predict the virus’ evolution, to decide on the next vaccine.

Will SARS-CoV-2 evolution continue mainly through the XBB.1 variant, or will a new Alpha or Delta variant gain supremacy? That is the question scientists need to answer in order to develop the next COVID-19 vaccine.

If the next vaccine is based on the XBB.1 variant, it will offer good protection even against subsequent sub variant of XBB.1. But if a new Delta sub-variant suddenly becomes far more common, then the XBB.1 optimised vaccine may not offer quite as much protection.

Fact #6 : Article Says Vaccines Are Essential

What anti-vaccination activists notably do not point out is that the article specifically pointed out that “it’s long been clear that vaccines are essential for preventing severe disease and death“, and that regular boosting is probably necessary to maintain their effectiveness.

By now, it’s long been clear that vaccines are essential for preventing severe disease and death, and that some cadence of boosting is probably necessary to keep the shots’ effectiveness high.

The article does not, ever, claim that COVID-19 vaccines are “still one giant experiment”. Instead, it says that these vaccines are essential, and we will need some regular boosting to maintain its effectiveness against new variants.

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Is IKEA Malaysia Closing Down All Stores For Good?!

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Is IKEA Malaysia closing down all of its stores for good by the end of May 2023?!

Take a look at the viral photo, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : IKEA Malaysia Is Closing Down All Stores For Good!

People are sharing an article screenshot which claims that IKEA Malaysia is closing down all of its stores for good by the end of May 2023! Here are the titles, and my English translation:

IKEA seluruh Malaysia mula ditutup pada akhir bulan Mei 2023. Goodbye

IKEA [stores] across Malaysia will begin to close at the end of May 2023. Goodbye

IKEA Malaysia Akan Ditutup Seluruh Negara Pada Akhir Bulan Mei 2023

IKEA Malaysia Will Be Closed Nationwide At The End Of May 2023

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Truth : IKEA Malaysia Is Not Closing Down Its Stores For Good!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS circulating on WhatsApp, and here are the reasons why!

Fact #1 : IKEA Malaysia Closing Stores For 1 Day

First, let me just confirm that IKEA Malaysia is not closing down any of its stores for good.

On May 17, IKEA Malaysia announced that it is closing down all its physical stores, as well as its online check out page, on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, for a system upgrade!

Its online store will still work on 30 May 2023, but you won’t be able to check out / purchase anything on that day.

We are upgrading our systems to serve you better

Both our stores and online check out page will be closed on 30 May 2023, Tuesday.

During the upgrade, you can continue to browse home furnishing inspiration on IKEA.my but will not be able to make payments.

Stay updated with the latest news on our Facebook page: IKEA Malaysia or you can email to customerservice.ikeamy@ikano.asia for further assistance.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you soon.

The official IKEA Malaysia website also has this banner at the top of the page.

IKEA stores and online check out page will be closed on 30 May 2023 for systems upgrade to serve you better.

Both its physical and online stores will reopen on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.

Fact #2 : The Headlines Were Misleading

For some reason, the website that created that article used misleading headlines that suggested that IKEA Malaysia was closing its stores.

The viral photo, in particular, used a misleading headline – IKEA across Malaysia will start closing at the end of May 2023. Why use the phrase “start closing” when IKEA Malaysia was only shutting down for one day?

Fact #3 : The Viral Photo Was Edited

The viral photo was also edited by someone who added the word GOODBYE, to make people believe that IKEA was really closing its stores for good.

Who did that, or why that person did that, is unknown. What is certain is that it helped to make the screenshot go viral.

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Fact #4 : This Is Just WhatsApp Fake News!

This is just another example of FAKE NEWS circulating on WhatsApp. Here are some other examples I fact checked recently:

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Did Pentagon Just Get Hit By A Large Explosion?!

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Was the Pentagon just hit by a large explosion?! Take a look at the viral photo, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Pentagon Was Just Hit By A Large Explosion!

A photo of an explosion at the Pentagon has gone viral on social media, with multiple “blue check” Twitter accounts, an Indian media outlet and Russian state media sharing it!

RT : Reports of an explosion near the Pentagon in Washington DC

Bloomberg Feed : Large Explosion near The Pentagon Complex in Washington D.C. – Initial Report

⚠️BREAKING – Initial Reports of a Large Explosion near The Pentagon Complex in Washington D.C.
A Fire is currently Burning at the Location of the Blast with Fire and Rescue Crews arriving On-Scene.

Initial Reports of a Large Explosion near The #Pentagon Complex in #Washington D.C.
A Fire is currently Burning at the Location of the Blast with Fire and Rescue Crews arriving On-Scene.

Truth : Pentagon Was Not Hit By A Large Explosion!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created using AI technology, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : There Was No Pentagon Explosion

First, let me just confirmed that there was no explosion at the Pentagon yesterday or today. The Pentagon did not come under attack, as many people have claimed.

For one thing – no legitimate media outlet has reported on such an explosion. No, propaganda outlets like Russia Today (RT) do not count.

This incident has shown just how unreliable RT really is – it was the only state media agency to post the fake photo. RT deleted the photo hours later, but did not appear to apologise for the “mistake”.

Furthermore, police and fire officials in Arlington, Virgina, have confirmed that the viral photo is fake, and that there was no incident at the Pentagon. No explosion. No fire. No smoke.

@PFPAOfficial and the ACFD are aware of a social media report circulating online about an explosion near the Pentagon.

There is NO explosion or incident taking place at or near the Pentagon reservation, and there is no immediate danger or hazards to the public.

Fact #2 : That Is Not The Pentagon

Anyone who has seen the facade / side profile of the Pentagon will immediately realise that the photo does not show the famous building.

The fake building looks like like a university than the Pentagon, which has a flat, sloping roof without a triangular Gable roof.

The facade of the Pentagon is also almost flat and uniform, with uniform, same-sized windows throughout.

Fact #3 : The Photo Was AI Generated

The viral photo appears to be created using an AI image generator. If you look closely at the photo, you will see many discrepancies that suggest it was AI-generated:

The facade of the building is distorted, with some windows merging together.
The fence suddenly turns into crowd barriers, both of which have distortions with holes too.
The lamp post appears to be distorted and cut off from its base, literally floating sideways.

Not shown below, but the concrete walkway also gradually fades into grass, which is another sign it was AI-generated.

Fact #4 : Twitter Blue + Gold Accounts Helped Spread Fake Photo!

It is important to point out that while this viral photo tricked many people into thinking it was real, it was the new Twitter Blue and Twitter Gold accounts that helped it go viral.

The photo went viral because multiple Twitter Blue accounts shared the fake photo. Because many people still believe that blue check Twitter accounts are “verified” and therefore trustworthy, they shared it out too.

Elon Musk is responsible for this debacle, by allowing any Tom, Dick and Harry to purchase a blue check to masquerade as a “verified” Twitter account. That was how the fake Bloomberg Feed account was able to trick so many people to share this fake photo.

On top of that, Russian state media – RT (Russia Today) boosted the fake photo by reposting it on its Twitter Gold account, which is a paid and verified account. Even though RT finally deleted the tweet hours later, more than 38,000 people had already viewed the post, and many shared it because they believed RT verified the news.

Fact #5 : Indian News Channel Helped Spread Fake Photo

It also did not help that Republic TV – a right-wing, English language news channel in India, broadcasted a “Live & Breaking” news of the Pentagon explosion using nothing more than that fake photo!

To top it off, they even invited Professor Madhav Nalapat – “an international affairs expert” to opine on the fake explosion!

To be fair – Republic TV relied on RT to verify that news, with a chyron saying, “RT REPORTS EXPLOSION NEAR PENTAGON“. That ought to teach them for relying on Russian state media for facts…

Republic TV claims the Pentagon was just hit by a massive explosion! 😲🤔

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Fact #6 : This Is Just AI-Generated Fake News!

This is yet another example of fake photos / videos / news created by artificial intelligence. Here are some other examples I fact checked recently:

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Did Meghan Markle Have Affair With Chris Sanchez?!

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Did Meghan Markle cheat on Prince Harry, by having an affair with her bodyguard Chris Sanchez?!

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Claim : Meghan Markle Had Affair With Chris Sanchez!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Meghan Markle cheated on Prince Harry, by having an affair with her bodyguard Chris Sanchez!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Meghan Markle allegedly cheated on Prince Harry with a bodyguard named Chris Sánchez

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage has been surrounded by controversies after multiple declarations against the royal family. However, something drew the attention of the media after it was revealed that Meghan Markle allegedly had an affair with her bodyguard.

The rumors first surfaced a couple of months ago. According to In Touch, the Duchess of Sussex had an affair with Christopher Sánchez, a bodyguard who has also worked with the former American presidents George Bush and Barack Obama. He started working for her a couple of months ago and it was love at first sight.

Sánchez is the vice president of Torchstone Global which specializes in risk mitigation and security. Thanks to this job, he was able to connect with the royal couple as Meghan Markle was looking for a bodyguard to protect her family after she and Harry moved to the United States to start a new life far away from the controversies of the royal family.

Christopher Sánchez has always worked in the security field and he has achieved great success being the bodyguard of important former presidents. According to American media, he quit his job when the rumors surfaced on the internet. As of today, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not released any statement regarding the situation.

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No Evidence Meghan Markle Had Affair With Chris Sanchez

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created by Music Mundial to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : This Is Old Fake News

These claims that Meghan Markle cheated on Prince Harry by having an affair with Chris Sanchez isn’t even new. It’s been circulating since November 2022.

Fact #2 : In Touch Article Does Not Exist

The In Touch article on Meghan Markle cheating on Prince Harry with her bodyguard, Chris Sanchez does not exist.

If it existed in the past, it appears to have been deleted – another sign that it was probably false. Just like how Spanish sports publication El Desmarque recently deleted their false article claiming that Al-Nassr president called Cristiano Ronaldo a scam.

Fact #3 : No Legitimate Media Reported On Those Rumours

Celebrity rumours are common, and help pay the bills of many media outlets. However, no legitimate media outlets, not even celebrity websites like TMZ, reported on these rumours of an affair between Meghan Markle and her bodyguard, Chris Sanchez.

That’s likely because they looked into the rumour, and found nothing remotely believable. The only sources for this claim are no-name celebrity blogs referring to the same non-existent In Touch article.

Fact #3 : Chris Sanchez Is Still Part Of Their Security Team

Chris Sanchez is a former Secret Service agent, and the Vice President of the security firm, TorchStone Global. He is believed to have joined the security team protecting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and their family sometime in 2021.

He was first seen publicly during the Sussexes’ visit to the Invictus Games at The Hague on Saturday, April 16, 2022. More recently, he was part of the security detail protecting them during the recent paparazzi chase in New York City in May 2023.

The fact that Chris Sanchez continues to work for the couple today shows that even Prince Harry does not believe in the rumours.

Fact #5 : Music Mundial Does Not Offer Any Evidence

Music Mundial did not offer even a single shred of evidence of an affair between Meghan Markle and Chris Sanchez.

Like many no-name celebrity blogs, it only refers to the non-existent In Touch article as the source.

Fact #6 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

Everything Music Mundial posts should be considered as FAKE NEWS, until proven otherwise.

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Uncle Roger Cancelled In China After Xi Jinping Joke!

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Malaysian comedian Uncle Roger just got cancelled from Chinese social media platforms after making jokes about Xi Jinping and China!

Uncle Roger Cancelled In China After Xi Jinping Joke!

Uncle Roger just got cancelled from Chinese social media platforms after making jokes about Xi Jinping and China!

The Malaysian comedian, whose real name is Nigel Ng, said that his accounts on Bilibili and Weibo where he has 400,000 followers, were suspended due to a “violation of relevant laws and regulations“!

This crackdown by Chinese authorities came after he posted a video clip on Twitter and YouTube called “Uncle Roger about to get cancelled“.

In that video clip, which appears to be from an undated standup show, Uncle Roger cracked some jokes about China and Taiwan.

Uncle Roger : Are you from Boston?

Audience : Originally from Guangzhou.

Uncle Roger : Guangzhou, China. China, okay, China. Good country. Good country. Good country. Good country. Phew! We have to say that now, correct? All the phone listening. All the phone listening. This nephew got HUAWEI phone. They all listening.

Uncle Roger (tapping his phone) : All our phone tap into it. Long live President Xi. Long live President Xi. Phew! Uncle Roger social credit score going up. Nice.

Uncle Roger : Any niece and nephew from Taiwan?

[Audience woos]

Uncle Roger : Not a real… not a real country. I hope one day you rejoin the motherland. One China.

[Audience laughs]

Uncle Roger : No, don’t clap too hard. This not political show. No, don’t clap. Uncle Roger gonna get cancelled after tonight.

Uncle Roger (looking at audience member) : Nice. Go write good report for Uncle Roger, okay? Dear CCP, Uncle Roger good comrade. Good comrade. Don’t make him disappear, please.

Even though both Twitter and YouTube are not accessible in China, Chinese authorities apparently felt aggrieved enough to order the cancellation of Uncle Roger’s social media accounts in China.

Uncle Roger about to get cancelled.

🎟️ Buy the FULL SHOW now to watch from home: https://t.co/ebzr06mDV9

Dropping June 4 on @momentworld pic.twitter.com/zmYtTp0tBh

— Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) (@MrNigelNg) May 15, 2023

Uncle Roger Proves Chinese Cancel Culture + Rides Controversy!

Despite being cancelled on Chinese social media, and losing access to thousands of his fans, this appears to be a deliberate and incredibly smart move by Nigel Ng.

Chinese comedian Li Haoshi (who goes by the stage name, House), was just arrested and fined $2.1 million for making a joke about a Xi Jinping slogan. So Nigel Ng is well aware of the danger of criticising Xi Jinping and/or the CCP government.

Yet, he deliberately dropped the video clip on Twitter and YouTube right after the Li Haoshi controversy exploded, with the title “Uncle Roger about to get cancelled“. And the CCP government in China took his bait, and promptly cancelled him.

In one swoop, Nigel made his Uncle Roger character famous worldwide. His cancellation is now international news, exposing millions of people to his jokes and character. His 400,000 Weibo fans are now a drop in the bucket. His two video clips have now been viewed MILLIONS of times!

And thanks to his newfound fame and reach, Nigel Ng should see a huge boost in pre-order of the full video which is set to be released on June 4, 2023.

By taking Nigel’s bait, the CCP government just showed the world how it does not operate according to the rule of law. Rather, the CCP government under President Xi Jinping operates autocratically using the rule by law. Anyone who offends Xi Jinping or the CCP government in any way, will get the law thrown at them, whether it is right or not.

The controversy also highlighted the difference between CCP-controlled mainland China, and democratic Taiwan. Even though Uncle Roger in the clip called Taiwan “not a real country”, he was not cancelled in Taiwan because Taiwan not only allows free speech, it protects that right in its constitution.

Nigel Ng certainly isn’t losing any sleep over getting cancelled by the CCP government in China, because he now lives in the United Kingdom where free speech is also protected. In fact, he just doubled down by reposting the video on Twitter, with the message “for some reason this clip got a ton of views this past weekend. I wonder why” together with a pre-order link for his full video.

I should point out that this is not Nigel Ng’s first rodeo with Chinese nationalists.. In January 2021, he was severely criticised on Weibo for collaborating with Chinese-American YouTuber Mike Chen, who is well-known for his critical views of the CCP government.

Even though both did not mention politics during their vote, the social media backlash forced Nigel to apologise for the collaboration, even acknowledging that the video created a “bad social impact”. At that time, he removed all videos involving Mike Chen – which drew criticism that he was too weak.

However, it appears that Nigel Ng may have grown some cojones since then. Good for him!

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Comedian in China arrested + fined US$2.1 Million!

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A comedian in China was just arrested and fined US$2.1 million for using a CCP slogan created by Chinese President Xi Jinping in his joke!

China Arrests + Fines Comedian US$2.1 Million For CCP Joke!

In the communist utopia of China, comedian Li Haoshi (who goes by the stage name, House) was just arrested by police after being fined a whopping 14.67 million yuan, which works out to about US$2.1 million!

What dastardly crime did Li Haoshi / House commit to deserve such a massive fine, and arrest? Well, the Chinese comedian simply made a joke using a CCP slogan created by Chinese President Xi Jinping!

The fine was issued by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, which concluded that his show was “a plot amounting to a serious insult to the People’s Liberation Army, and creates a bad social influence“.

We will never allow any company or individual to wantonly slander the glorious image of the People’s Liberation Army on a stage in the [Chinese] capital, never allow the people’s deep feelings for the soldiers to be hurt, and never allow serious subjects to be turned into entertainment.

What a glorious statement indeed by the most noble bureau of culture in China!

The Bureau confiscated RMB 1.32 million in “illegal proceeds” from the entertainment company representing House, and fined it RMB 13.35 million. The company was also banned from performing in Beijing indefinitely.

But that was not the end. On Wednesday, May 17, the Chaoyang branch of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau stated that an investigation was opened against Li Haoshi / House for making “derogatory remarks against the People’s Liberation Army”.

On the morning of Thursday, May 18, the comedian was arrested by the police. There has been no word on his whereabouts since then.

The US$2.1 Million CCP Joke That Made China Mad!

So what exactly was the world’s most expensive joke all about?

During his show in Beijing on Saturday, Li Haoshi / House spoke about how he adopted two stray dogs since moving to Shanghai. He joked that when they chased after a squirrel one day, he was reminded of these eight words:

作风优良，能打胜仗
Good style of work, capable of winning battles

That was a flipped version of the slogan that was coined by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, when he set out a list of qualities he wanted from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

建设一支听党指挥能打胜仗作风优良的人民军队
Build a people’s army that obeys the party’s command and can win battles with a good style of work

In the audio shared to Weibo, his audience can be heard laughing at the joke. Unfortunately, it went viral and caught the attention of Chinese nationalists and then the CCP government.

His joke was deemed to be insulting because “dogs” and “stray dogs” are used as insults in China. It is also common for Chinese netizens to also use insults like “American lapdogs”, for example.

In other words, his joke was perceived to be insulting both President Xi Jinping (who coined the slogan), and the PLA by referring to its soldiers as “stray dogs” that can win battles with a good style of work.

At military parades, especially when Xi Jinping is watching, PLA soldiers will often shout the slogan:

听党指挥，能打胜仗，作风优良！
Follow the Party’s command, capable of winning battles, with excellent conduct!

Now, such jokes may be par for the course in many free, democratic societies, but Li Haoshi / House appeared to have forgotten that China under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is neither free nor democratic.

If he made the same joke using a slogan by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, he would have gotten only laughs, because Taiwan is free and democratic. Unfortunately, he made a joke about the CCP and the PLA. Even worse, he made a joke about something Xi Jinping said, and that was the ultimate sin that anyone in mainland China can commit.

Li Haoshi / House and his company were not the only casualties of this expensive joke. Three other comedy companies suspended all of their performances as a result of this controversy :

Danli Ren Comedy (单立人喜剧),
Owl Comedy (猫头鹰喜剧), and
Xiaosheng Comedy Club (笑生喜剧脱口秀俱乐部)

Even more startling – a 34 year-old woman surnamed Shi was detained by police in Dalian city, after she posted a comment online, asking “Why should House be banned? Aren’t all soldier brothers also dog brothers?”

This goes to show just how closely the CCP government monitors speech in China, and how swiftly and mercilessly it strikes at people who even deigns to mock its authority.

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Former exec: China has backdoor access to TikTok data!

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A former top ByteDance executive is alleging that the China has backdoor access to all TikTok data!

Former Exec : China Has Backdoor Access To TikTok Data!

A former top executive at ByteDance – TikTok’s parent company, has just claimed that it built a “backdoor channel” in its code to allow the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) supreme access to user data in TikTok.

This revelation came as part of the lawsuit that Roger Yu Yintao, filed against ByteDance for wrongful termination from his job as head of engineering in the United States. He says he worked there from August 2017 till November 2018.

In his lawsuit filed on May 12 at the San Francisco Superior Court, Roger Yu alleges that he was fired from his job for his “observation and reporting of illegal conduct” at ByteDance to his supervisors.

He said he observed ByteDance being “responsive to the CCP’s requests” to share, elevate, or even remove content”, describing the company as “a useful propaganda tool for the Chinese Communist Party”, and is engaged in a “culture of lawlessness”.

More shockingly, he claimed that the CCP has a special office in ByteDance, sometimes referred to as the “Committee”. Its task was allegedly to monitor ByteDance, and advise it on how to advance “core Communist values”.

He also claimed that the CCP “Committee” can demote content it viewed as unfavourable to China’s interests, and even has a “death switch” to turn off Chinese versions of its apps.

Roger Yu also claimed that he “saw the backdoor channel in the code”. If true, such a backdoor would give China and the CCP government unfettered access to all data in TikTok, no matter where the data is located.

The Committee maintained supreme access to all the company data, even data stored in the United States.

Roger Yu Yintao (left) and ByteDance founder, Zhang Yiming, at ByteDance, 2015

Allegedly, ByteDance was “aware that if the Chinese government’s backdoor was removed from the international / US version of the app, the Chinese government would, it feared, ban the company’s valuable Chinese-version apps”.

Roger Yu also accused ByteDance of scraping data from its competitors – mainly Instagram and Snapchat, without users’ permission. He claimed that ByteDance used software to “systematically” collect videos from its competitors, and repost them to its own platform using fake accounts, without their creators’ permission.

ByteDance Denies Allegations Of Backdoor Access For China

A ByteDance spokesperson has denied the allegations laid out in Roger Yu Jintao’s lawsuit, claiming that he only worked for a short time on an unrelated app called Flipagram, which was discontinued for business reasons.

We plan to vigorously oppose what we believe are baseless claims and allegations in this complaint.

Mr. Yu worked for ByteDance Inc. for less than a year and his employment ended in July 2018.

According to earlier reporting of Roger Yu Yintao’s lawsuit, he realised that ByteDance had been engaged for years in a “worldwide scheme” to steal and profit from content created on other platforms soon after he began his job.

In response to those allegations, the ByteDance spokesperson said that the company is “committed to respecting the intellectual property of other companies, and we acquire data in accordance with industry practices and our global policy.”

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Did George Soros Die Suddenly From Heart Attack?!

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Did billionaire financier George Soros just die suddenly from a violent heart attack?!

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Claim : George Soros Just Died Suddenly From Heart Attack

People are sharing Twitter posts, YouTube and TikTok videos claiming that billionaire financier George Soros just died suddenly from a violent heart attack!

Politics For All Ireland : BREAKING: FAMILY CONFIRMS GEORGE SOROS HAS DIED AGED 92

BREAKING: George Soros has died of a violent heart attack, according to Politics For All Ireland.

RIP George Soros Passed away at the age of 92 | Died today

According to the news in the Western media, George Soros passed away.

Truth : George Soros Did Not Die From A Heart Attack!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS on social media, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : No Legitimate Media Posted His Death

George Soros (born György Schwartz on August 12, 193o) is one of the world’s most famous businessman with billions to his name, a generous philanthropist who has donated over 32 billion dollars, and a popular foil for right-wing conspiracy theorists.

Even if you ignore his wealth, you cannot ignore his influence which extends globally through his Open Society Foundations.

If George Soros died, the worldwide media would have quickly published their prepared obituaries. In fact, Reuters infamously accidentally published its pre-written obituary of George Soros in April 2013, before withdrawing it 30 minutes later, and apologising to George Soros.

George Soros, who died XXX at age XXX, was a predatory and hugely successful financier and investor, who argued paradoxically for years against the same sort of free-wheeling capitalism that made him billions.

He was known as ‘the man who broke the Bank of England’ for selling short the British pound in 1992 and helping force the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, which devalued the pound and earned Soros more than $1bn (£650m). And his Soros Fund Management was widely blamed for helping trigger the Asian financial crisis of 1997, by selling short the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit.

No legitimate media outlet has published its obituary for George Soros, only a few predatory websites, TikTok and YouTube channels capitalising on the fake news. That’s because – George Soros is NOT dead!

Fact #2 : George Soros Is Still Alive + Well!

After the claims that George Soros died from a violent heart attack went viral on social media, George Soros himself posted on his personal Twitter account that he’s very much “alive and healthy”.

Rumors that I had a heart attack are completely false. I am alive and healthy.

A spokesperson for the Open Society Foundations also confirmed that he is alive and well:

George Soros is alive and healthy. Rumors on social media that he suffered a heart attack and died are false.

Fact #3 : It Started With A Tweet

This latest rumour that the billionaire philanthropist died started with a tweet from the Twitter account of Politics for All Ireland, which only had 3 followers at that time.

It was picked up by conspiracy theorists, Cillian, who claimed that George Soros “died from a violent heart attack” even though the original Politics for All Ireland tweet never said that.

However, adding that bit appeared to have made it go viral, because it was viewed over a million times, and shared by many people.

Fact #4 : George Soros Death Hoax Is Driven By Fake Fact Check Too

This George Soros death hoax is, ironically, also being driven by a fake fact check article by the MediaMass Project, which keeps “updating” the dates in their fake fact check article:

News of business man George Soros’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the May 2023 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the the Man Who Broke the Bank of England is alive and well.

Rumors of the business man’s alleged demise gained traction on Sunday after a ‘R.I.P. George Soros’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American business man’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (May 14, 2023), our beloved business man George Soros passed away. George Soros was born on August 12, 1930 in Budapest. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”

Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 92-year-old business man was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a business man of George Soros’ stature would be major news across networks.

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Their claim of a viral R.I.P. George Soros Facebook page is false. There is no such Facebook page. It is their standard fake fact check spiel for fake celebrity deaths.

The statement from George Soros’ unnamed rep confirming that he is not dead is exactly the same as statements from other reps whose celebrities MediaMass claimed were victims of death hoaxes, like Simon Cowell, Celine Dion, Cristiano Ronaldo, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Justin Bieber, Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone,, Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton, Lucy Liu, Clint Eastwood, and Melanie Laurent.

He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet.

Hidden in the description page for the MediaMass Project is a disclaimer that they are a “satire” website. That’s the usual “cover” for websites peddling fake news.

Regardless of their reasons, anything posted by MediaMass.net must be considered as fake news, until proven otherwise.

Fact #5 : This Is Just Fake Celebrity News

This is yet another example of fake news about celebrities and other famous people, just like these examples:

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Did Ray Liotta Die From COVID-19 Vaccine SADS?!

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Did actor Ray Liotta die suddenly from COVID-19 vaccine SADS?!

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Claim : Ray Liotta Died From COVID-19 Vaccine!

Within hours of news breaking that veteran actor Ray Liotta passed away, people started claiming that he died from the COVID-19 vaccine.

Ray Liotta has passed away at the age of 67 in his sleep… from sudden death syndrome caused by vaccine effects on his heart? #rayliotta #LongCovid #COVID19 #VaccineSideEffects

Still no official cause of death for Ray Liotta. Apparently a heart attack in his sleep. Hey, doesn’t the #Pfizer vaccine cause blood clots?

Now @rayliotta ?! When are we going to start looking at the cause of sudden death of the ridiculously high numbers of #Hollywood elite? #VaccineSideEffects #vaccine #COVID #suddendeath hmmm 🤔

Ummmm he just died in his sleep…. yep i bet he was vaccinated 💉💉💉💉

Another vaccine death….. they will cover up #rayliotta 👇👇👇👇

When I read about Ray Liotta’s death it made me think of Bob Saget who also died suddenly. Is there a connection that both deaths were vaccine related? The true cause of death will NEVER be disclosed. SAD 😞

Truth : Ray Liotta Did Not Die From COVID-19 Vaccine SADS!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all celebrity deaths on the COVID-19 vaccine.

So it’s no surprise that they would immediately claim that Ray Liotta died from the COVID-19 vaccine. Here are the reasons why these claims are FAKE NEWS…

Fact #1 : Ray Liotta Died In His Sleep

On 26 May 2022, Raymond Allen Liotta died in his sleep at the age of 67, according to his publicist, Jennifer Allen.

Paramedics rushed to his room, but he was already dead when they arrived 12 minutes later.

Fact #2 : Ray Liotta’s Cause Of Death Was Not Vaccine!

Ray Liotta’s body was transferred to the National Forensic Institute of Santo Domingo for an autopsy, with a toxicology report expected later. Authorities said that there were no signs of foul play, or anything suspicious about his death.

His publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed on or around June 9, 2022, that the claims that Liotta died from the COVID-19 vaccine are “100% not true“. She also stated that :

The family has not released the cause of death yet, but I do know the cause, and (it) has nothing to do with COVID or the vaccine.

That was finally confirmed by his official autopsy report which was released on 8 May 2023.

According to Dominican Republic officials, manner of death for Ray Liotta was categorised as “natural” and “non-violent“, and his official causes of death were respiratory insufficiency, pulmonary oedema (fluid in the lungs), and acute heart failure.

The autopsy also revealed that Ray Liotta also suffered from atherosclerosis, although that was not a direct cause of death.

Now that the official cause and manner of death for Ray Liotta has been released, let this be the final word – his death had nothing to do with COVID-19 vaccines.

Casas del VXI Hotel in Santo Domingo, where Ray Liotta stayed while filming ‘Dangerous Waters’ in the Dominican Republic

Fact #3 : Ray Liotta Was Shooting A Movie

Liotta died in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting a movie called “Dangerous Waters”.

By all accounts, he was healthy and well. There was no evidence he was suffering from any side effects of COVID-19, or any vaccination he may have received.

Fact #4 : His Fiancée Was With Him When He Died

Ray got engaged to former hairstylist, Jacy Nittolo, in December 2020, and she was with him when he died.

In fact, Jacy was the one who called 911 at around 6 AM on that Thursday morning.

This was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Dominican Republic’s General Direction of Cinema :

We understand that he was accompanied by his [fiancée] and that the [fiancée] asks that you please respect her grief.

Fact #5 : His Fiancée Did Not Say He Died From Vaccine

His fiancée who was by his side when he died, did not claim that he died from the COVID-19 vaccine.

When she spoke of the tragedy in her Instagram post, she only mentioned the life they shared together :

My life these past couple of years have been nothing but truly magical.
Ray and I share a deep love that I will cherish in my heart forever.
We laughed daily and we were inseparable.
The chemistry was wild in the best way.
He was everything in the world to me and we couldn’t get enough of each other.
The kind of real love that one dreams of.

He was the most beautiful person inside and out that I’ve ever known…and even that is an understatement.

Fact #6 : His COVID-19 Vaccination Status Is Unknown

Claims that Ray Liotta died from side effects of the Pfizer vaccine are not based on any evidence. In fact, we don’t even know if he was vaccinated against COVID-19, much less what vaccine he received!

The Dominican Republic no longer required travellers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination on arrival, since 23 April 2022.

The government also suspended all COVID-19 restrictions since 16 February 2022, after “100% of the tourism sector personnel… have been vaccinated with two doses, and are in the process of being vaccinated with a third dose of the vaccine against COVID-19“.

Ray Liotta may very well be unvaccinated, because the COVID-19 vaccine is not mandated in the United States. Many people who died suddenly were found to be unvaccinated, like Kris Jordan, Aaron Carter, Kirstie Alley, Stephan Bonnar, David Wayne Burleson, and Kaden Clymer.

Until and unless his family reveals his COVID-19 vaccination status, anyone who claims that Ray Liotta died from the COVID-19 vaccine is likely lying to you.

Fact #7 : Ray Liotta Looked Healthy Days Earlier

A woman called Alba spotted Ray walking with his handlers at the BlueMall in Santo Domingo several days before he died, and asked to meet him.

Ray not only embraced her, he agreed to take a selfie with her. He looked happy and healthy in the selfie that Alba shared.

If he was sick from COVID-19 vaccine side effects, he wouldn’t even be taking a stroll through a mall, never mind filming in a foreign country!

Fact #8 : COVID-19 Vaccines Proven Safe + Effective

COVID-19 vaccines underwent massive clinical trials, and were only approved after they were proven to be safe and effective.

In addition, they were constantly monitored after they received their approvals, which picked up rare side effects after they were administered to billions of people.

Anti-vaccination activists have often claimed that those who received the vaccine would die. Yet, the opposite was true – the vaccines were not only safe, they were effective in protecting people from getting hospitalised or dying from COVID-19.

Fact #9 : Vaccine Side Effects Generally Last Only A Few Days

COVID-19 vaccine side effects are generally mild, and last only a few days.

In rare cases, the recipient may suffer from blood clots (AstraZeneca) or myocarditis (Pfizer), but they develop within days of receiving the vaccine, not months later.

If Ray Liotta received the COVID-19 vaccine, he would have received all his doses last year. It is quite impossible for Ray’s death to be related to any COVID-19 vaccine he may have received months earlier.

Fact #10 : Post-Vaccination Myocarditis Not A Risk For 50+

Claims that Ray Liotta died from a heart condition brought on by the Pfizer vaccine are based on the fact that the mRNA vaccine can cause myocarditis in some recipients.

Those claims are nonsensical, because the post-vaccination myocarditis happens within days of receiving the mRNA vaccine, not months later.

In addition, the risk of developing post-vaccination myocarditis is practically non-existent for his age group – Ray was 65 years old when the Pfizer vaccine was first approved, and 67 years old when he died.

To help you understand that, I created this table to show you the risk of vaccine-induced myocarditis for different age groups.

It clearly shows that even if Ray was indeed vaccinated against COVID-19 using the Pfizer mRNA vaccine, there was no risk of getting vaccine-induced myocarditis.

Note : Baseline refers to the typical number of myocarditis cases expected in the unvaccinated population.

Age Group	Male Rate (per million doses)	Baseline (per million doses)
12-17	32.4	2.0
18-24	30.7	1.8
25-29	12.2	1.9
30-39	6.9	1.9
40-49	3.5	1.9
50-64	1.9	1.9
65+	0.61	1.05

Fact #11 : Claims Of Celebrities Dying From COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

This is yet another example of anti-vaccination activists abusing celebrity deaths / injuries to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

So far, claims of celebrity deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false in every instance.

Will these anti-vaccination activists apologise for lying to you? Nope! They will just move on to the next celebrity death…

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Ray Liotta : Official Cause Of Death Revealed!

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The autopsy results for Ray Liotta has been released, revealing his official cause and manner of death!

Updated @ 2023-05-11 : Added the official cause and manner of death for Ray Liotta, and other updates
Originally posted @ 2022-06-12

Claim : Ray Liotta – Cause Of Death Was COVID-19 Vaccine!

People have been claiming that veteran actor Ray Liotta died from the COVID-19 vaccine SADS!

Ray Liotta has passed away at the age of 67 in his sleep… from sudden death syndrome caused by vaccine effects on his heart?

#rayliotta #LongCovid #COVID19 #VaccineSideEffects

Still no official cause of death for Ray Liotta. Apparently a heart attack in his sleep. Hey, doesn’t the #Pfizer vaccine cause blood clots?

Now @rayliotta ?! When are we going to start looking at the cause of sudden death of the ridiculously high numbers of #Hollywood elite? #VaccineSideEffects #vaccine #COVID #suddendeath hmmm 🤔

Ummmm he just died in his sleep…. yep i bet he was vaccinated 💉💉💉💉

Another vaccine death….. they will cover up #rayliotta 👇👇👇

Ray Liotta : Cause Of Death Was Not COVID-19 Or Vaccine!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all celebrity deaths on the COVID-19 vaccine.

But we can now confirm that Ray Liotta’s cause of death was not COVID-19, or the vaccine!

Fact #1 : Ray Liotta Died In His Sleep

On 26 May 2022, Raymond Allen Liotta died in his sleep at the age of 67, according to his publicist, Jennifer Allen.

Paramedics rushed to his room, but he was already dead when they arrived 12 minutes later.

Fact #2 : Nothing Suspicious About His Death

Ray’s body was transferred to the National Forensic Institute of Santo Domingo for an autopsy, with a toxicology report expected later next week.

Authorities said that there were no signs of foul play, or anything suspicious about his death.

Fact #3 : Ray Liotta’s Cause Of Death Was Natural

Back in June 2022, Ray’s publicist, Jennifer Allen, told PolitiFact that the claims that Liotta died from the COVID-19 vaccine are “100% not true“. She also stated that :

The family has not released the cause of death yet, but I do know the cause, and (it) has nothing to do with COVID or the vaccine.

That was finally confirmed by his official autopsy report which was released on 8 May 2023.

The autopsy also revealed that Ray Liotta also suffered from atherosclerosis, although that was not a direct cause of death.

Now that the official cause and manner of death for Ray Liotta has been released, let this be the final word – his death had nothing to do with COVID-19 vaccines.

Here are other facts we know about Ray Liotta’s last moments, and why his cause of death was not the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fact #4 : Ray Liotta Was Shooting A Movie

Liotta died in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting a movie called “Dangerous Waters”.

By all accounts, he was healthy and well. There was no evidence he was suffering from any side effects of COVID-19, or any vaccination he may have received.

Fact #5 : His Fiancée Was With Him When He Died

Ray got engaged to former hairstylist, Jacy Nittolo, in December 2020, and she was with him when he died. In fact, Jacy was the one who called 911 at around 6 AM on that Thursday morning.

This was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Dominican Republic’s General Direction of Cinema :

We understand that he was accompanied by his [fiancée] and that the [fiancée] asks that you please respect her grief.

Fact #6 : His Fiancée Did Not Say He Died From Vaccine

His fiancée who was with Ray Liotta when he died, did not claim that his death was due to the COVID-19 vaccine.

When she spoke of the tragedy in her Instagram post, she only mentioned the life they shared together :

He was the most beautiful person inside and out that I’ve ever known…and even that is an understatement.

Casas del VXI Hotel in Santo Domingo, where Ray Liotta stayed while filming ‘Dangerous Waters’ in the Dominican Republic

Fact #7 : His COVID-19 Vaccination Status Is Unknown

Claims that Ray Liotta’s death was from side effects of the Pfizer vaccine are not based on any evidence. In fact, we don’t even know if he was vaccinated at all, much less what vaccine he received!

The Dominican Republic no longer required travellers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination on arrival, since 23 April 2022.

Until and unless his family reveals his COVID-19 vaccination status, anyone who claims that Ray Liotta died from the COVID-19 vaccine is likely lying to you.

Fact #8 : Ray Liotta Looked Healthy Days Earlier

A woman called Alba spotted Ray Liotta walking with his handlers at the BlueMall in Santo Domingo several days before he died, and asked to meet him.

Ray not only embraced her, he agreed to take a selfie with her. He looked happy and healthy in the selfie that Alba shared.

If he was sick from COVID-19 vaccine side effects, he wouldn’t even be taking a stroll through a mall, never mind filming in a foreign country!

Fact #9 : COVID-19 Vaccines Proven Safe + Effective

COVID-19 vaccines underwent massive clinical trials, and were only approved after they were proven to be safe and effective.

In addition, they were constantly monitored after they received their approvals, which picked up rare side effects after they were administered to billions of people.

Fact #10 : Vaccine Side Effects Generally Last Only A Few Days

COVID-19 vaccine side effects are generally mild, and last only a few days. In rare cases, the recipient may suffer from blood clots (AstraZeneca) or myocarditis (Pfizer), but they develop within days of receiving the vaccine, not months later.

If Ray Liotta received the COVID-19 vaccine, he would have received all his doses last year. It is quite impossible for his death to be related to any COVID-19 vaccine he may have received months earlier.

Fact #11 : Post-Vaccination Myocarditis Not A Risk For 50+

Claims that Ray Liotta died from a heart condition brought on by the Pfizer vaccine are based on the fact that the mRNA vaccine can cause myocarditis in some recipients.

Those claims are nonsensical, because the post-vaccination myocarditis happens within days of receiving the mRNA vaccine, not months later.

To help you understand that, I created this table to show you the risk of vaccine-induced myocarditis for different age groups.

It clearly shows that even if Ray was indeed vaccinated against COVID-19 using the Pfizer mRNA vaccine, there was no risk of getting vaccine-induced myocarditis.

Note : Baseline refers to the typical number of myocarditis cases expected in the unvaccinated population.

Age Group	Male Rate (per million doses)	Baseline (per million doses)
12-17	32.4	2.0
18-24	30.7	1.8
25-29	12.2	1.9
30-39	6.9	1.9
40-49	3.5	1.9
50-64	1.9	1.9
65+	0.61	1.05

Fact #12 : Claims Of Celebrities Dying From COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

This is yet another example of anti-vaccination activists abusing celebrity deaths / injuries to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

So far, claims of celebrity deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false in every instance, like these examples:

Will these anti-vaccination activists apologise for lying to you? Nope! They will just move on to the next celebrity death…

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Are Ukrainians Spending Western Money On Parties?!

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Are the Ukrainians are wasting money donated by Western countries on parties in Kyiv?!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Ukrainians Are Spending Western Money On Parties!

People are sharing a series of viral videos posted by RadioGenova, which claim to show Ukrainian nightclub parties, as evidence that Ukrainians are wasting money donated by Western countries on parties in Kyiv!

Meanwhile in Kiev nightclubs… Please donate more money!

Kiev 2023, Boho Yosai and Infinitum nightclubs. Please donate more money. The party must go on!

Infinitum nightclub in Kiev now. Please donate more money. The party must go on!

Are Ukrainians spending donated money on nightclub parties?! 😲🤨

Here are the facts : https://t.co/vI0ZurDQoC #TechARP #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #Nightclub #Propaganda #Facts #FactsMatter #FactCheck #Dancing #Entertainment #Nightlife #Party #Controversy #Kyiv #Ukrainian pic.twitter.com/lurc2CfkTI

— Dr. Adrian Wong (@DrAdrianWong) May 8, 2023

Truth : Ukrainians Are Not Spending Western Money On Parties!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by pro-Russia activists to diminish support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Videos Were Originally Posted In TikTok

There is no evidence that the viral videos were recorded by RadioGenova.

They were originally posted by a TikTok account called kievnight (@Kiev_night), and reposted (stolen? misappropriated?) by RadioGenova on its Twitter account.

Fact #2 : The Videos Were Recorded In 2021

RadioGenova falsely claimed that the videos were just recorded in 2023.

The TikTok account that posted the original videos, kievnight, stated that they were recorded in 2021 – before Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

Other videos clearly stated that it was recorded in 2021. For example, this kievnight posted this video on 2 September 2022, but was really recorded on 24 August, 2021 (24 серпня 2021 року).

kievnight also posted this TikTok video showing scenes from Kiev, before and after the Russian invasion.

@kievnight
#kiev 💔

♬ orijinal ses – Kiev_night

Fact #3 : Ukraine Still Has A Curfew

Although parts of Ukraine far from the frontlines are reopening, Ukraine still has a curfew which is stricter closer to the fighting, and more relaxed further away. In the Donetsk region, for example, curfew begins at 9 PM.

In the early days of the war, Kyiv had an early 5 PM curfew, with several nationwide lockdowns that lasted 3 days. But that was gradually loosened as the war improved in Ukraine’s favour.

Restaurants, clubs and bars were allowed to reopen, but had their closing times limited to between 8 PM and 9:30 PM. In March 2023, that was extended to 11 PM, which meant last orders would be around 10 PM, with a closing time of about 10:30 PM.

Night life may be returning in Ukraine, but that does not mean people are partying in the wee hours of the morning.

Fact #4 : Western Funds Are Not Going Into Nightclubs

Russian propaganda has traditionally been crude, and it’s no different from this one. Only simpletons would believe the spiel that these nightclubs and parties are being funded by Western countries.

These Ukrainian nightclubs and parties are private affairs, and have nothing to do with donations and funding provided by Western countries to aid in Ukraine’s defence against the Russian invasion.

The bulk of Western contributions to Ukraine are coming in the form of military hardware – guns, missiles, rockets, tanks, helicopters, and even fighter jets. None of which would be helpful in getting any party going.

Fact #5 : This Is Just Fake News About Ukraine War

This is just another example of fake news created about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here are other examples you may have seen on social media:

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Did Joe Biden Insult Britain With Coronation Snub?!

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Did Joe Biden insult Britain by refusing to attend the Coronation of King Charles III?!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Joe Biden Insulted Britain With Coronation Snub!

Donald Trump keeps criticising President Joe Biden for refusing to attend the Coronation of King Charles III!

Donald Trump : Joe Biden should have been at the Coronation of King Charles III. Is that really so much to ask? The people of the U.K. are greatly insulted. No wonder we are losing support all over the World. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!

Donald Trump : Certainly, he should be here as our representative of our country. I was very surprised, I think it’s very disrespectful for him not to be here. I don’t think he can do it physically.

Truth : Joe Biden Did Not Insult Britain With Coronation Absence!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by Donald Trump, and spread by MAGA conservatives, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : US Presidents Have Never Gone To Coronations

First, let me just point out that no sitting US president has ever attended a British coronation since the country gained its independence in 1776.

Before the reign of Queen Victoria, the US-UK relationship was adversarial because of the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Even when relations improved, President Martin Van Buren did not attend when Queen Victoria ascended the throne.

Fact #2 : It Was Not Practical To Attend In The Past

In President Van Buren’s case, it was not practical for him to attend Queen Victoria’s coronation because it was simply too troublesome to travel such a long distance for the ceremony.

Even when it came to the coronation of King George VI in 1937, it was not practical for President Franklin D. Roosevelt to attend.

It only became somewhat practical to travel for such ceremonies when transatlantic air travel started in 1939.

Fact #3 : US Presidents Always Send Representatives

Despite cultivating a relationship during World War 2, President Dwight Eisenhower also chose to keep to tradition, and did not attend the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

Instead, he sent three representatives instead – California governor Earl Warren, former Secretary of State George Marshall, and the chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Omar Bradley.

For the coronation of King Charles III, President Biden chose to send his wife, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and one of his granddaughters, Finnegan Biden, to represent him and the United States.

Fact #4 : Joe Biden Congratulated King Charles In Advance

On April 4, 2023, President Joe Biden congratulated King Charles on his upcoming Coronation, and informed him that he would be sending his wife, First Lady Jill Biden to attend on behalf of the United States.

He also conveyed his desire to meet with King Charles in the United Kingdom at a future date.

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with King Charles III, underscoring the strength of the relationship between our countries and the friendship between our peoples. The President congratulated the King on his upcoming Coronation and informed him that First Lady Jill Biden looks forward to attending on behalf of the United States. The President also conveyed his desire to meet with the King in the United Kingdom at a future date.

Fact #5 : King Charles Invited Biden For A State Visit

On April 5, 2023, King Charles invited President Joe Biden to the United Kingdom for a state visit, which Biden accepted.

That invitation came during a conversation between King Charles and President Biden the day earlier. White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said:

The president was appreciative of the offer by the King and looks forward to that state visit.

She also said that a specific date or timeline for the state visit has not been determined, but that it would be “in the near future”.

Fact #6 : Donald Trump Wasn’t Even Invited

Donald Trump is likely to be annoyed and upset that King Charles did not even invite him to the Coronation. That could explain his need to keep criticising Biden for not attending, even though he was formally invited.

Trump is often outspoken about his “closeness” to Queen Elizabeth II, and other world leaders and celebrities in general. To be snubbed for such a major event must have been a real dent to his considerable ego.

Fact #7 : This Is Just Fake News About Joe Biden

This is just another example of political fake news to smear Joe Biden, and here are other examples:

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Did ICC Just Issue Arrest Warrant For Joe Biden?!

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Did the ICC (International Criminal Court) just issue an arrest warrant for President Joe Biden for attacking the Nord Stream pipelines?!

Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : ICC Just Issued Arrest Warrant For President Joe Biden!

People are sharing a YouTube video which shows the ICC (International Criminal Court) issuing an arrest warrant for President Joe Biden for his role in the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines!

BREAKING NEWS!! Arrest Warrant Issued For President Biden For Nord Stream

How To Be A Hypocrite From AlienJacket Show How The Actions Of The West Divides The World Instead Of Bring It Together.

Truth : ICC Did Not Issue Arrest Warrant For President Joe Biden!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by pro-Russia activists, and promoted / shared by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) and pro-CCP netizens, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : This Video Was From July 2022

While this video is being presented as new – “Breaking News!!“, it is actually more than 9 months old.

I traced the video to the opening statement of ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan QC, which was recorded on July 14, 2022.

Fact #2 : ICC Called For Cooperation Into Ukraine War Crimes Probe

In the original video, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan was speaking at the Ukraine Accountability Conference in The Hague, where he called for “an overarching strategy” to bring the perpetrators of war crimes in Ukraine to justice.

The simple truth is that, as we speak, children, women and men, the young and the old, are living in terror.

Just in case you are wondering – the Ukraine Accountability Conference was held to coordinate efforts to create a coherent approach in ensuring accountability for war crimes committed in Ukraine.

Fact #3 : Viral Video Features A Fake “Satire” Voice-Over

The video is real, but the original audio was replaced by a fake “satire” voice-over. Karim Khan spoke English in the original video, so there was no need for a translator.

The fake video creator actually mentioned this in the video’s title, but intentionally made the extra long to reduce visibility of that disclaimer. The fake news creator also mentioned the use of a fake voice-over in the description:

BREAKING NEWS!! Arrest Warrant Issued For President Biden For Nord Stream (Satire Interpreter Voice)

How To Be A Hypocrite From AlienJacket Show How The Actions Of The West Divides The World Instead Of Bring It Together. Satire Interpreter Voice To Show What An Alternate Reality Would Look Like Or Prefer. Again, Satire Satire Satire!

This goes to show just how many people don’t bother to even read the title. Of course, when it comes to pro-Russia and pro-CCP netizens, who cares? If it is anti-America, it must be true.

Fact #4 : It Was Posted By A New “Parody” YouTube Account

The viral video was posted by a new YouTube account created on March 15, 2023. So far, this YouTube channel – AlienJacket, posted seven anti-Western videos – six of which are fake “parody” videos.

The only non-parody video is of Zambian politician Fred M’membe criticising the United States at China’s recent “democracy forum” – the the Second International Forum on Democracy.

Fact #5 : Unknown Who Destroyed Nord Stream 2 Pipelines

It is currently unknown who destroyed the Nord Stream 2 pipelines. As far as plausible reasons go, many countries had plausible reasons to destroy the Nord Stream pipelines:

US : To prevent allies in Europe from being held hostage by their reliance on cheap Russian gas.
UK : To encourage allies in Europe to support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.
Russia : To stop supplying Europe without breaking its gas supply contracts, and/or to divide Europe.
Ukraine : To unite Europe against Russia.

While motive is important, it is not evidence that a country has committed the crime. There has to be actual evidence that the US / UK / Russia / Ukraine did it.

Regardless of what armchair experts may claim, there is simply no conclusive evidence YET that any of those countries are responsible for the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.

Fact #6 : This Is Pro-Russia Propaganda

This is really nothing more than yet another example of pro-Russia propaganda, like these examples:

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Did Kate Middleton Just Attack Prince Harry + Meghan?!

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Did Kate Middleton just attack Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and criticise their relationship?!

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Claim : Kate Middleton Just Attacked Prince Harry + Meghan!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Kate Middleton just attacked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and criticised their relationship!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Kate Middleton attacks Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and criticizes their relationship

Kate Middleton is not afraid to speak her mind as she has reportedly let her opinion regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship be known. As a result, it is highly unlikely that the two royal couples reconcile before King Charles III’s coronation.

The Princess of Wales is one of the most beloved and popular public royal figures and some have gone as far as calling her the new princess’ people. However, some people have claimed over the years that her personality and attitude in private are completely different.

In the last few years, there have been several reports that ensure that Kate has had many heated confrontations with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle because she allegedly cannot stand Meghan’s presence and still does not see her as a member of the royal family.

According to the Spanish newspaper MARCA, a source close to the family revealed that Kate feels irritated by Markle’s unhealthy obsession with money: “The way they see it, Meghan’s obsession with money seems to have rubbed off on Harry. In their eyes, Meghan seems very preoccupied with image and money and they find it very distasteful.”

Although it has already been confirmed that Meghan won’t attend the coronation ceremony, Harry will have to face his family, including Kate, after all the controversies and the international media will for sure be focused on all of them analyzing their behaviour.

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Truth : Kate Middleton Did Not Attack Prince Harry + Meghan!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created by Music Mundial to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Kate Middleton Did Not Attack Prince Harry + Meghan Markle

First, let me just quickly say that Kate Middleton did not attack Prince Harry or Meghan Markle.

Music Mundial based that claim on a third-party source close to the family, who allegedly said that Kate feels “irritated by Meghan’s unhealthy obsession with money“.

Even if that quote is accurate, it only shows Kate Middleton’s personal opinion of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

It isn’t an attack on Prince Harry or Meghan herself, anymore than our personal opinion of the Avatar 2 movie is an attack on the movie, actors, and producers!

More importantly, this was revealed by a unanimous source (which has not been independently verified), and not Kate Middleton herself. So it was certainly not an “attack” by her in any way.

Fact #2 : Kate Middleton Did Not Criticise Their Relationship

Music Mundial did not offer any evidence that Kate Middleton criticised Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship, so that claim is obviously false too.

Fact #3 : Radar Online Was The Source, Not MARCA

The source for the key quote in the Music Mundial article was not MARCA, but Radar Online. MARCA credited Radar Online for the quote:

The Duchess of Cambridge, Harry’s sister-in-law, is said to be irritated by Markle’s obsession over money.

“The way they see it, Meghan’s obsession with money seems to have rubbed off on Harry,” a source told Radar Online.

“In their eyes, Meghan seems very preoccupied with image and money and they find it very distasteful.”

As you can see, Radar Online was the source, not MARCA. If Music Mundial cannot even get this right…

Fact #4 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

Everything Music Mundial posts should be considered as FAKE NEWS, until proven otherwise.

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Did Germany accuse US of blowing up Nord Stream 2?!

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Did Germany just publicly accuse the US of blowing up Nord Stream 2 at the United Nations?!

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Claim : Germany Accuses US Of Blowing Up Nord Stream 2!

People are sharing a YouTube video which shows Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, publicly accusing the US of blowing up Nord Stream 2 at the United Nations!

BREAKING NEWS!!! Germany Accuses US Of Blowing Up Nord Stream 2.
Bravo – finally 👍👏

How To Be A Hypocrite Show How The Actions Of The West Divides The World Instead Of Bring It Together

Fierce and powerful recent speech of German Chancellor on Americans blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline, the aggressive using of Ukraine to start a war against Russia . ‘ We are the baddies’

Truth : Germany Did Not Accuse US Of Blowing Up Nord Stream 2!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by pro-Russia activists, and promoted / shared by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) and pro-CCP netizens, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Olaf Scholz Was Denouncing Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

I traced the video to a speech German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave at the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th session on 20 September 2022

In the original, unedited video, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz did not accuse the US of blowing up the Nord Stream 2 pipelines. Instead, he denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine:

There is no justification whatsoever for Russia’s war of occupation against Ukraine. President Putin is waging this war with one single objective: to seize Ukraine. Self-determination, political independence do not count for him.

And there’s only one word for this – this is imperialism, plain and simple. The return of imperialism is not only a disaster for Europe, but also a disaster for our global peaceful order.

If we want this war to end, then we cannot be indifferent to how it ends. Putin will only give up his war and his imperialist ambitions if he realizes that he cannot wi.

This is why we will not accept a peace dictated by Russia. This is why we will not accept any pretentious referenda. And this is why Ukraine must be able to defend itself against Russia’s invasion.

Fact #2 : It Features A Fake “Satire” Voice-Over

The video is real, but the original audio was replaced by a fake male “satire” voice-over. The original, unedited video features a female interpreter, which you can view below.

BREAKING NEWS!!! Germany Accuses US Of Blowing Up Nord Stream 2. (Satire Interpreter Voice)

How To Be A Hypocrite Show How The Actions Of The West Divides The World Instead Of Bring It Together. Satire Interpreter Voice To Show What The Rest Of The World World Prefer.

This goes to show just how many people don’t bother to even read the title. Of course, when it comes to pro-Russia and pro-CCP netizens, who cares? If it is anti-America, it must be true.

Fact #3 : It Was Posted By A New “Parody” YouTube Account

The viral video was posted by a new YouTube account created on March 15, 2023.

So far, this YouTube channel – AlienJacket, posted six anti-Western videos – five of which are fake “parody” videos.

The only non-parody video is of Zambian politician Fred M’membe criticising the United States at China’s recent “democracy forum” – the the Second International Forum on Democracy.

Fact #4 : Unknown Who Destroyed Nord Stream 2 Pipelines

It is currently unknown who destroyed the Nord Stream 2 pipelines. As far as plausible reasons go, many countries had plausible reasons to destroy the Nord Stream pipelines:

US : To prevent allies in Europe from being held hostage by their reliance on cheap Russian gas.
UK : To encourage allies in Europe to support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.
Russia : To stop supplying Europe without breaking its gas supply contracts, and/or to divide Europe.
Ukraine : To unite Europe against Russia.

While motive is important, it is not evidence that a country has committed the crime. There has to be actual evidence that the US / UK / Russia / Ukraine did it.

Regardless of what armchair experts may claim, there is simply no conclusive evidence YET that any of those countries are responsible for the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.

Fact #5 : This Is Pro-Russia Propaganda

This is really nothing more than yet another example of pro-Russia propaganda, like these examples:

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Did Joe Biden Just Walk Away From Air Force Falcons?!

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Did US President Joe Biden bizarrely walk away from the Air Force Falcons, before the football team could present him with a helmet and signed ball?!

Claim : Joe Biden Bizarrely Walks Away From Air Force Falcons!

People are sharing a Twitter video and post that appears to show US President Joe Biden suddenly walking away from the Air Force Falcons, before the football team could present him with a helmet and signed ball.

Sinnaig : 🇷🇺😂🤨 This guy “runs” the world…
Biden hosted the US Air Force Academy football team “Falcons” at the White House.
He was supposed to be presented with a ball signed by the team, a helmet and a football jersey. He only took the sweater and suddenly turned around and left…😂

In the video, a female officer gestures to President Biden, who pauses before turning around to walk away from the team with a football jersey, while two officers appear to be waiting to hand him a football and a helmet.

Did Joe Biden bizarrely walk AWAY from the Air Force Falcons BEFORE they presented him with a football and helmet?! 😳😜

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— Dr. Adrian Wong (@DrAdrianWong) April 30, 2023

Why Joe Biden Walked Away From Air Force Falcons!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by pro-Russia activists, and promoted / shared by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) and pro-CCP netizens, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : President Joe Biden Presented CIC Trophy To Air Force Falcons

First, let me just give you some context on what’s going on.

The video was recorded at around 2:40 PM on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the White House where President Joe Biden presented the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Air Force Falcons.

Fact #2 : Air Force Falcons Presented Joe Biden With Ball + Helmet

Sinnaig falsely claimed that the President Joe Biden walked away before the Air Force Falcons presented him with a signed ball and a helmet, taking with him only a football jersey.

The truth is – the Air Force Falcons presented Joe Biden with all three items. This was specifically mentioned in the White House transcript of the event.

(The President is presented with an Air Force Falcons jersey, football, and helmet.)

Fact #3 : The Video Was Edited

The video is genuine, but edited to convey the impression that President Biden is a doddering old fool.

The fake news creator specifically cut out an earlier segment of the video so that it appears that Joe Biden walked away from the team before they presented him with the football and helmet.

In the original video (which I posted below), you can see Air Force Falcons coach Calhoun call on two Air Force captains to present the three items to President Biden.

Our two captains: Haaziq Daniels, quarterback, and — and running back Brad Roberts. And, sir, they have a couple of small items here for you.

Captain Haaziq Daniels first hands Biden the jersey, which he holds up for a photo, before he gives him the signed football. Biden then mocks an attempt to throw it, saying “Go down, out, and down” to laughter from the crowd.

After handing the football back to Captain Daniels, he says “Where I’m going tonight, I may need that helmet.“, and turns to take the helmet from Captain Brad Roberts.

Before walking off, he turns towards the team, and says something to them. It is inaudible, but according to the White House transcript, this was what he said:

Well, thank you very much. What a great, great honor. I appreciate it very much. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

After that, he turns around and walks out of the room, carrying only the jersey. It wouldn’t be possible for him to hold onto all three items after all.

The two Air Force captains then places the football and helmet on the table, before taking a photo with General Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

This video shows Joe Biden receiving the helmet and football from the Air Force Falcons, which was edited OUT of the fake video!

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— Dr. Adrian Wong (@DrAdrianWong) April 30, 2023

Fact #4 : This Is Just Fake News About Joe Biden

This is just another example of political fake news created to smear Joe Biden, and here are other examples you may have seen on social media:

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Why Did The West Vote Against UN Anti-Racism Bill?!

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Find out why many Western countries repeatedly voted against a UN resolution calling for global action against racism and discrimination!

Claim : The West Voted Against UN Anti-Racism Bill!

Pro-CCP netizens, as well as the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛), are claiming that many Western countries like the US, the UK, and Canada voted against a UN resolution calling for global action against racism and discrimination!

UN introduced a bill that called for global action against racism and discrimination

Voting Summary:

Yes: 106.
No: 14. Abstentions: 44.
Non-Voting: 29.

All voting members:193
More than 100 countries voted “Yes.”

Guess who voted against it~ *USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Israel, France, Germany, Netherlands.
Major Europeans are NO.
Rest of the europe ABSTAINED.

These are the countries constantly calling out other countries on human rights & freedom.*

This is the real world we live in.

HYPOCRISY AT ITS BEST 🤫
PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY -MEDIA IS SILENT TOO- WHAT A SHAME!

👆🏽Yes, this is true. Read for yourself @ https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/3896183?ln=en

Here’s Why The West Voted Against UN Anti-Racism Bill!

At first glance, it is easy enough to see why some netizens actually believe that Western countries are being hypocrites, with many sharing comments like these:

Hypocrites who tell you you have freedoms but actually you don’t. But you still think you do.

But the truth is – this is just another example of misinformation and propaganda created by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛), and shared by anti-West netizens, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : It Was A 2020 UN Resolution Against Racism

First, let me just give you some context on the resolution (not a bill) in question.

The claim refers to the non-binding 2020 UN resolution called A global call for concrete action for the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

This non-binding resolution has actually been introduced and voted on every year since 2014.

Fact #2 : Most Western Countries Voted Against UN Racism Resolution

Let me confirm that most Western countries did indeed vote No to that 2020 UN resolution against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance.

Total voting membership : 193
Members voting Yes : 106
Members voting No : 14
Members abstaining : 44
Members who did not vote : 29

Countries that voted No that year were Australia, Canada, Czechia (Czech Republic), Congo, France, Germany, Guyana, Israel, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Netherlands, Slovenia, United Kingdom, and United States.

Fact #3 : It Is Similar To Anti-Nazi Resolution

If this UN resolution seems familiar, that is because it is similar to the Anti-Nazi resolution that Russia has submitted every year since 2012, and one which many Western countries consistently voted against, or abstained from voting.

Like this anti-racism UN resolution, that anti-Nazi resolution was hypocritical in nature. Russia did not introduce it to fight Nazism or neo-Nazis, but to justify its annexation of Crimea in March 2014, and its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Russia claims that it had to invade Ukraine to “denazify” it, and is using that UN resolution to justify its invasion of Ukraine.

Speaking to European Voice before the vote, Lithuania’s foreign minister, Linas Linkevičius, said that “no one should doubt that we are condemning fascism”, but, he continued, “under cover of this condemnation, Russia is pursuing its own agenda”.

Fact #4 : Western Countries Were Against Durban Declaration

Western countries have long boycotted the 2001 Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), and the resulting Durban Review Conference that was called to implement it.

Even though the DDPA ostensibly has laudable goals – to eliminate “racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance”, it is being used to promote anti-Semitism, impose restrictions on free speech, and does not address discrimination against the LGBT community.

In 2011, the Obama Administration specifically addressed its concerns over the DDPA:

Our concerns about the 2001 Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) are well-known, including its unfair and unacceptable singling out of Israel and its endorsement of overbroad restrictions on freedom of expression that run counter to the U.S. commitment to robust free speech. But we will always stand ready to work with others in the effort to combat racism, bigotry, and racial discrimination.

After another vote on the same resolution in 2021, the Biden Administration reiterated that the United States remain opposed to the DDPA and its “restrictions on freedom of speech and expression“.

As in previous years, we deeply regret that we cannot support this resolution, which does not genuinely focus on countering racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. Among our concerns are the resolution’s endorsement of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action (DDPA), the outcome of the Durban review conference and its endorsement of overbroad restrictions on freedom of speech and expression.

We reject any effort to advance the “full implementation” of the DDPA. We believe this resolution serves as a vehicle to prolong divisions , rather than providing an inclusive way forward for the international community to counter the scourge of racism and racial discrimination.

Fact #5 : US Voted No To Defend Freedom Of Speech

The United States also opposed the UN anti-racism resolution which called for UN States to implement Article 4 of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD).

And why is Article 4 of the CERD so offensive to the United States? After all, it calls for UN States to declare an offence punishable by law “all dissemination of ideas based on racial superiority or hatred”, amongst other things.

That’s because the United States Constitution provides the right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly and association, and this includes even offensive beliefs like Nazism and racism.

As Nicholas Hill, the Deputy US Representative for ECOSOC explained on November 12, 2021, when the United States voted No on the similar Anti-Nazi UN resolution :

The United States Supreme Court has consistently affirmed the constitutional right to freedom of speech and the rights of peaceful assembly and association, including by avowed Nazis, whose hatred and xenophobia are vile and widely scorned by the American people. We nevertheless firmly defend the constitutional rights of those who exercise their fundamental freedoms to combat intolerance and express strong opposition to the odious Nazi creed and others that espouse similar hatreds.

For these reasons, the United States has voted against each new version of this resolution since 2005 and is, again, compelled to vote “No” on this resolution, and calls on other States to do the same.

Fact #6 : Western Countries Do Not Want To Pay Reparations

The United States also objected to the resolution because it called for “former colonial powers” to provide reparations. That is arguably one of the reasons why so many Western nations voted against the resolution, or at least abstained against it.

We also reject the resolution’s call for “former colonial Powers” to provide reparations “consistent with” the DDPA.

Regardless of the harm colonialism has done in the past, reparations have nothing to do with eliminating racism today and in the future, does it?

Fact #7 : Western Countries Are Less Homogenous Than China

Since the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) appears to be pushing this narrative, I should point out that Western countries are much less homogenous than China.

Most Western countries have a mix of different races, with a significant number of foreign immigrants. Hence, incidents of racism can appear to be more common, simply because their societies are less homogenous than China’s.

According to the China National Bureau of Statistics, there were 2.77 million foreigners living in China at the end of 2019. That may sound like a lot, but that is less than 0.2% of its population of 1.4 billion!

China proudly declares that it has many ethnic groups, but some 91.5% of its native population are Han Chinese. The 55 ethnic minorities constitute a mere 8.5% of its population.

In other words – China is an extremely homogenous society, so there are very few opportunities for racism. It doesn’t mean the Chinese are not racist. It just means that they just don’t have enough engagement with other races to show their tolerance or intolerance to different looks, cultures and beliefs.

Fact #8 : Western Countries Are More Equitable Than China

I should also point out that Western countries are more open to foreign immigrants, with many of them ending up in positions of political and economic power.

The United States, for example, allow foreigners who become its citizens to run for public office, and many do:

Mazie Hirono from Japan : Lieutenant Governor, US Representative, and US Senator for Hawaii
Pramila Jayapal from India : US Representative for Washington, and Washington State Senator
Young Kim from South Korea : US Representative for California
Ted Liu from Taiwan : US Representative for California
Ilhan Omar from Somalia : US Representative for Minnesota
Victoria Spartz from Soviet Union : US Representative for Indiana

It is the same even in business, where many foreign immigrants were able to rise to the top of their industries:

Sundar Pichai from India : CEO of Google
Satya Nadella from India : CEO of Microsoft
Elon Musk from South Africa : CEO of SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter
Jensen Huang from Taiwan : CEO of NVIDIA
Lisa Su from Taiwan : CEO of AMD

Even though there are many examples of racism in the United States, it remains far more equitable than China, where foreign immigrants do not have the same opportunities as the native Chinese.

Try asking your local pro-CCP activist to name any foreign immigrant who has rose to prominence in politics or business in China, and watch as they gape in stunned silence.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has a central committee that consists of 205 full members, and 171 alternate members. Everyone of those 376 central committee members are Chinese natives – there are no foreign immigrants or their children. Not even a token immigrant just for show.

When the CCP Central Committee and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) proudly released their list of top 100 outstanding private entrepreneurs in 2018 – they were all Chinese natives as well. No foreign immigrants or their children were in the list.

Fact #9 : This Is Chinese Propaganda

This is really nothing more than yet another example of Chinese propaganda created by the infamous Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛).

All of the wumao articles that I looked at so far have proven to be false… in every instance. So please watch out for such false claims. Here is just the latest dozen,.

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Did BMW MINI Give Ice-Cream Only To Foreigners In China?!

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Chinese netizens are calling for a boycott of BMW MINI, after claiming that it only gave free ice-cream to foreigners!

Chinese Netizens : BMW MINI Only Gives Ice-Cream To Foreigners!

On Thursday, 20 April 2023, Chinese netizens exploded over a viral video recorded a day earlier at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.

It showed BMW MINI employees giving free ice-cream to a foreigner, but refusing to give it to the Chinese man recording the video, and his girlfriend.

That led to claims that BMW MINI was discriminating against China, with many saying that it was insulting to China and its citizens. The story has since been spread across the Chinese diaspora and promoted in pro-CCP groups by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛).

In old days, there was sign “No dog and Chinese in the park”…. nowaday “No ice cream for Chinese”. Time passed, change a little only….

#BMW #Shanghai #MINI
Shanghai Station BMW MINI has racial discrimination, only giving ice cream to white men, not to Asian women, and arranging security guards to beat female anchors, resulting in gender discrimination🤮🤮

1,6 billion losses for #BMW 🤣for ice cream. it’s little bit expensive.don’t play with Chinese people next time👺

Did BMW Mini give free ice-cream to foreigners, but not Chinese citizens?! 🤨

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BMW MINI Ice-Cream Fiasco Show True Character Of Chinese Netizens

Chinese netizens are crowing about the losses that BMW MINI sustained from this free ice-cream fiasco, saying that China will not bow to foreigners, and that it shows the “power” of the Chinese cancel culture.

The truth is – the whole BMW MINI ice-cream fiasco is much ado about nothing. Even worse – it exposed the true character of these Chinese netizens, showing the world just how petty and superficial they really are.

First, let me start by pointing out some salient facts about the BMW Mini ice-cream fiasco…

It Was A Car Exhibition In Shanghai

The incident happened at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, where MINI China had a booth.

Generally, people go there to view the latest car models, or prototypes. But it looks like some Chinese netizens go to these exhibitions for the freebies…

More importantly – most of the visitors there were Chinese citizens, not foreigners. Keep this in mind.

BMW MINI Gave Out 300 Ice-Cream Tubs Per Day

MINI China was giving out 300 tubs of ice-cream at its booth, over two days. So that’s a total of 600 tubs of ice-cream.

While some Chinese netizens have said that BMW MINI should not have given so few, or should have anticipated a higher demand, they should ask themselves if they are at the Mini booth to view its cars, or to demand freebies?

Even if BMW MINI brought in 1,000 tubs a day, they would likely run out as well, and these demanding guests would still have complained.

Most Ice-Cream Tubs Went To Chinese Guests

The vast majority of these free ice-cream tubs went to Chinese guests who visited the MINI booth, because it was a car show in Shanghai, where the vast majority of people are Chinese citizens!

Only a few tubs were reserved for BMW / MINI staff members at the car show, who happen to be foreigners. How many foreigners do you reckon will fly to Shanghai to check out the MINIs there?

A total of 600 ice creams were distributed to those who came to our booth through the MINI App. In fact, in addition to the 300 copies distributed each day, we also reserved a very small portion for our very hard-working colleagues on site, the 4-5 “foreigners” you see in the video are colleagues wearing staff badges.

It Was Chinese Ice-Cream

In fact, MINI China reserved those ice-cream tubs specifically for the foreign BMW / MINI executives to try, because the ice-cream was made by Shanghai ice-cream maker, Luneurs!

While many Chinese citizens can easily buy and enjoy ice-cream from Luneurs, this was likely the only opportunity for these foreigners to try ice-cream made by a famous Shanghai brand.

Instead of expressing pride that these foreigners were enjoying a local product, these Chinese netizens instead turned the whole incident into unnecessary drama… over free ice-cream.

Instead of capitalising on MINI China’s support of a local brand, Luneurs was forced to issue a public statement on Weibo that it had nothing to do with the BMW MINI free ice-cream drama.

The Two Girls Were Temporary Help

Like in many car shows, the models and booth staff are often temporary help hired for the show. It was the case with the two Chinese girls in the video – they were hired to distribute the free ice-cream to guests visiting the Mini booth.

It is important for me to point this out because they are local Chinese citizens, and have no reason to be biased against their fellow Chinese citizens.

In addition, they were not BMW MINI staff members, and were merely instructed to distribute most of the free ice-cream to guests, and reserve a few for BMW/MINI staff members.

For diligently doing their jobs, they were hounded by Chinese netizens who called them names for allegedly obeying foreigners, or helping foreigners bully the Chinese people, etc.

Not only are these Chinese netizens shameless in demanding freebies, they have also shown themselves to be disgusting bullies. MINI China even came out to defend the girls against these cyberbullies.

… the two ladies in the incident are also young people who have just entered society, can you please give them more tolerance and space?

IMHO, this BMW MINI ice-cream fiasco should serve as a lesson to all foreign brands trying to penetrate the Chinese market – don’t give them any freebies. As it is said, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

No one, but BMW MINI, thought of giving guests some ice-cream for visiting their booth. But instead of appreciating that small gesture, Chinese netizens made it all about them, them, them.

Never mind that it was a car exhibition where no one in their right mind would have expected free ice-cream, or free anything. Never mind that the vast majority of the free ice-cream went to Chinese guests. Never mind that it was two Chinese girls who distributed them.

No, these idiots believe that this is actual Western oppression of the Chinese people. They are a disgrace to China and the Chinese diaspora. The truth is – most Chinese people are not jingoistic cheapskates like these shameless Chinese netizens.

Even the infamously jingoistic former editor-in-chief of Global Times, Hu Xijin, came out to caution Chinese netizens against their excesses:

We shouldn’t excessively magnify a problem to become a question of principle or an ideological issue.

Let the staff learn their lessons and let their future events return to normal as much as possible. Let’s avoid other vendors getting nervous because of this.

Chinese citizens are free to boycott BMW MINI all they want for this “ice-cream fiasco”, but make no mistake – this fiasco does not cast BMW MINI in poor light. It actually shows just how shameless and disgusting some Chinese citizens can be.

China may have made great strides in improving the economic circumstances of its citizens, but it looks like there is much work to be done to improve the grace and thoughtfulness of some of its citizens… as well as their lack of self esteem.

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Did Prince William Finally Dump Rose Hanbury?!

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Did Prince William finally decide to dump his mistress, Rose Hanbury, before King Charles III’s coronation?!

Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Prince William Finally Decides To Dump Rose Hanbury!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Prince William finally decided to dump his mistress, Rose Hanbury, before King Charles III’s coronation!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Prince William has finally made a decision on his allegedly affair with Rose Hanbury

The novel starring Prince William and Kate Middleton, continues to give much to talk about despite the fact that now everything is focused on the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and, is that William has made a decision regarding his relationship with his alleged lover, Rose Hanbury, before the celebration of the monarch to be held on May 6.

Although the coronation of King Charles III is one of the most anticipated events for the British, this has been overshadowed by the recent news accusing Prince William of being unfaithful to Kate Middleton with Rose Hanbury and, it is presumed that the monarch has not come out to defend the Princess of Wales because the husband of the alleged lover of William will be his new secretary general.

Such situation has caused Kate Middleton to be somewhat furious, since no member of the crown has come out to defend her after learning of the rumors that Prince William was unfaithful to her since 2019 with Rose Hanbury.

For such reason and in the face of the wave of criticism, William has made a decision regarding the relationship he allegedly still maintains with his mistress to put it into action before the coronation of King Charles III and thus avoid greater problems in the future both with his wife and children, as well as with the English community.

After the multiple accusations and bad reviews that Prince William has received, he has tried to win back the hearts of all those who slandered him, so in the most recent events to which he has attended for the agenda of the monarchy, he has been seen more attentive and affectionate with Kate Middleton. For this reason, he has made the decision to cut the relationship he has with Rose Hanbury before the coronation of King Charles III.

According to some British media, Prince William prefers to cut all relationship with Rose Hanbury before the coronation of King Charles III, to avoid problems and discomfort with Kate Middleton and, it is well known that his alleged lover will be present at the ceremony because her husband is the new secretary of the monarch and therefore, both will have a preferential place in the event to be held next May.

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Truth : Prince William Has No Reason To Dump Rose Hanbury!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created by Music Mundial to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Rose Hanbury Affair Rumour Started In 2019

For those who are trying to figure out what’s going on, here’s a quick recap.

Rumours of an affair between Prince William and Rose Hanbury started in April 2019, after American magazine In Touch claimed that Prince William cheated on Kate Middleton during her pregnancy with their third child, Prince Louis. Allegedly, Kate confronted William, who apparently “laughed it off saying there was nothing to it“.

British socialite and Times food critic, Giles Coren, also tweeted about the affair, claiming that it was an open secret.

Fact #2 : No Evidence Of Rose Hanbury Affair With Prince William

While it is possible that Prince William was or is having an affair with Rose Hanbury (anything is possible, after all), there never was any actual evidence an affair ever happened.

In fact, Daily Mail’s royal reporter, Richard Kay, called the In Touch claims fake news back then, and said that both Rose Hanbury and Kate Middleton considered taking legal action.

Both sides have considered legal action, but because none of the reports have been able to offer any evidence about what the so-called dispute is about, they have chosen to ignore it…. These hurtful rumors of a fallout are simply false.

Giles Cohen himself quickly deleted his infamous tweet, and later insisted on January 3, 2022 that he was drunk tweeting in jest!

You can read more about this in my earlier article, Are Prince William + Kate Middleton Getting A Divorce?!

Fact #3 : Music Mundial Provided No Evidence

As usual, Music Mundial offered ZERO evidence to back up its claims that Prince William finally decided to dump Rose Hanbury, especially after it claimed that Kate Middleton agreed to accept her, after Prince William demanded that she be part of the royal family!

Its claim that some British media said that Prince William prefers to “cut off all relationship with Rose Hanbury before the coronation of King Charles III, to avoid problems and discomfort with Kate Middleton” is utter nonsense. No British media ever reported such a ridiculous claim.

Fact #4 : Rose Hanbury’s Husband Was Appointed As Lord-in-Waiting

Music Mundial falsely claimed that King Charles III appointed Rose Hanbury’s husband as his “secretary” or “secretary general”. That’s easily proven false.

King Charles appointed Rose Hanbury’s husband – the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, David Cholmondeley, as his Lord-in-Waiting on 17 March 2023, not as his general secretary.

There is no such position as “secretary general”, only the position of “private secretary”. King Charles’ private secretary remains Sir Clive Alderman KCVO, who served in that capacity since 8 September 2022, and in the same capacity while he was Prince of Wales since 5 February 2015.

This “factual oddity” which Music Mundial keeps repeating suggests that the article may not have been written by an actual person. It is possible that Music Mundial is using an AI text generator like ChatGPT to create these fake articles.

Fact #5 : Rose Hanbury + Husband Are Guests At Coronation

Music Mundial claimed that Rose Hanbury’s husband has an important role at the coronation. That’s not true.

The Marquess of Cholmondeley and his wife, Rose Hanbury, were invited to the coronation like many others. But they play no actual role in the coronation procession. They were merely invited as guests, just like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Fact #6 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

Everything Music Mundial posts should be considered as FAKE NEWS, until proven otherwise.

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Are Prince William + Kate Out Of The Coronation?!

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Claim : Prince William + Kate Middleton Are Out Of The Coronation!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Prince William and Kate Middleton are leaving the coronation over their daughter’s birthday party!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Prince William and Kate Middleton are leaving the coronation for this reason

The Duke and Duchess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, may be leaving the coronation of the King Charles III for this reason.

The coronation, which will take place on May 6, 2023, continues to face internal problems. The crown not only has to deal with daily criticisms from supporters of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have been attacking the royal family and causing it to slowly crumble, but also with the revelation of secrets about some members that are not to the liking of many.

This time, it is Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton who are in the spotlight, as they have announced that they will be absent from the monarch’s coronation. On May 2, the eighth birthday of the Duke and Duchess of Wales’ daughter, Princess Charlotte, will be celebrated, and it appears that William and Kate will be preparing a surprise party for her at Adelaide Cottage, with a select group of the little girl’s friends.

This has presented a problem for the coronation, as the rehearsals for the coronation will take place a week before the big day. Rumor has it that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not participate in the rehearsals because they will not miss the little Charlotte’s birthday party, and they will not be present at the rehearsal with King Charles III.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have stated that they will not allow their daughter’s birthday to be overshadowed by their grandfather’s coronation. Therefore, if they do not attend the rehearsals, it is likely that King Charles III will not allow them to participate in the event.

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Truth : Prince William + Kate Middleton Are Not Out Of The Coronation!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created by Music Mundial to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : They Are Only Cutting One Rehearsal Day Short

Princess Charlotte was born on May 2, 2015, so her birthday falls just four days before King Charles III’s coronation on May 6. As it so happens, rehearsals for the coronation were scheduled for three days, between 2 May and 5 May in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace.

Due to their important role in the royal family and the coronation itself, both Prince William and Princess Catherine will attend the rehearsals. But they will cut short their rehearsals on May 2, to properly celebrate Princess Charlotte’s birthday.

William and Kate are very aware that it’s Princess Charlotte’s birthday on 2 May and don’t want it to get buried in coronation hype. They have ensured that Charlotte’s birthday will be celebrated properly during [the] coronation week.

Fact #2 : Prince Harry + Meghan Markle Won’t Be At Princess Charlotte’s Party

Music Mundial made some “drama” about how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not participate in the rehearsals as well, because they won’t want to miss Princess Charlotte’s birthday party.

That’s utter nonsense, because they had already announced that Meghan would be staying in their Montecito home in California to celebrate their son’s birthday on May 6.

In addition, Princess Charlotte’s birthday party will be a small one involving her friends:

Charlotte will be at school at Lambrook on that Tuesday so the plan is to collect her at the usual time and drive back to Windsor for a small party with her friends at Adelaide Cottage. It might even be a surprise party because staff have been told to keep it quiet.

Fact #3 : Prince Harry + Meghan Markle Were Never Meant To Be In Procession

Music Mundial also falsely claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose not to participate in the rehearsals.

The truth is – just like Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, they were never meant to be part of the coronation procession, and thus had no need to be present for the rehearsals!

In fact, Prince Harry will play no part in the coronation procession on May 6, and will attend only as a guest. On top of that, he will be skipping the post-coronation concert and leaving right after the ceremony to fly back to California to belatedly celebrate his son’s birthday.

Fact #4 : King Charles Did Not Cut Them Out Of The Coronation

Music Mundial claimed, without evidence, that King Charles will likely not allow Prince William and Princess Catherine to attend the coronation since they didn’t attend the rehearsals.

That’s such a ridiculously ignorant and stupid claim that any royal fan will see through. Not only are Prince William and Princess Catherine attending the rehearsals, they play an important role in the procession!

Cutting them out of the procession would be a major scandal, and throw the coronation into disarray. Who would be so stupid as to do that? Who would be so stupid as to think that such a ridiculous thing would be possible?

Needless to say – NO ONE else, but Music Mundial, is claiming that King Charles wants to cut them out of the coronation.

Fact #5 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

As usual, Music Mundial offered ZERO evidence to back up its claims that Prince William and Princess Catherine are leaving the coronation.

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

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Jho Low Paid $20 Million For Photo With The Obamas!

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Jho Low paid a cool $20 million for a single photo with the Obamas, but guess how much he paid to influence the Trump Administration?!

Jho Low Paid $20 Million For Photo With The Obamas!

On Tuesday, 18 April 2023, Prakazrel “Pras” Michel – a member of the Fugees, together with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, testified in his own defence against charges of criminal conspiracy, foreign lobbying and campaign finance crimes.

Pras Michel stands accused of conspiring with fugitive Malaysian financier, Jho Low, to influence the Obama and Trump administrations. During his trial in Washington, D.C., Pras Michel revealed how Jho Low hired him to be a “celebrity surrogate” in order to finagle that photo with the Obamas.

Michel described Jho Low as a “wealthy man willing to do anything, spend any type of money” to get his photo with President Barack Obama, but that Low’s reputation made him “too hot” get an invited to fundraising events. He himself witnessed Low’s wild lifestyle, which was filled with celebrities, models, night clubs, and free-flowing cash.

My understanding is that the campaign thought he was too hot. They didn’t want the optics at that time. At that point, Jho Low was a party guy – Vegas, champagne, parties with Paris Hilton. The campaign just didn’t want that.

Michel told Low that he would try to help him get that photo with the Obamas, but for a price.

I basically asked for US$1 million to begin to think about how I would get this photo. I was going to try.

Jho Low would end up paying Pras Michel $20 million over nine months, before the fugitive tycoon finally got his wish – a photograph with President Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama, at the 2012 White House Christmas party!

The photo with the Obamas may have cost Jho Low $20 million, but prosecutors claim that Pras Michel pocketed $18 million of the money, and funnelled $2 million into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.

Jho Low Paid $70 Million To Influence Trump Administration!

If you are shocked by how much Jho Low paid to get that single photo with Barack and Michelle Obama, you will be shocked by how much he paid to influence the Trump Administration!

Prosecutors alleged that Jho Low paid Michel, 50, another $70 million to lobby the Trump Administration to drop its civil and criminal investigation of Low in the 1MDB scandal, as well as have Miles Guo Wengui, a Chinese billionaire dissident, extradited to China!

Jho Low was indicted in 2021 together with Pras Michel by a federal grand jJury, but remains at large and is believed to be in China.

The indictment issued Thursday by a grand jury in Washington accuses Low and Michel of conspiring with Broidy, a woman named Nickie Lum Davis and others “to engage in undisclosed lobbying campaigns at the direction of Low and the Vice Minister of Public Security for the People’s Republic of China, respectively,” according to the Justice Department.

The goals of those campaigns were “both to have the 1MDB embezzlement investigation and forfeiture proceedings involving Low and others dropped and to have a Chinese dissident sent back to China.”

If convicted, Jho Low faces a maximum penalty of five to 10 years in prison, per count, while Pras Michel could face a range of maximum penalties from five to 20 years in prison, per count.

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Did US Send 7000 Insects To Destroy Crops In China?!

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Did the US try to send 7,000 Drosophila insects into China to destroy their crops?!

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Claim : US Sent 7,000 Insects To Destroy Crops In China!

People are sharing a video of a Chinese news report about Chinese custom officials discovering 66 containers of some 7,000 insects in a parcel shipped from the US.

They allege that this is evidence of American sabotage – that the US sent those insects to destroy crops in China. The video is often shared with such messages :

The video showed China🇨🇳 Port Custom, checked a luggage claimed to contain clothing. But when scanned through & upon suspicion, Custom Officers opened up the bag. They found there were more than 60 bottles containing the larvae of Drosophila, some 7k of it. If these bottles of larvae Drosophila were successfully smuggled into China & the matured Drosophila spread throughout the whole China. It will destroy all the fruits plantation/orchards. The matured ones multiplies & spread very fast. The luggage is from USA🇺🇸. The acts of inhumanity in infecting & destroying China🇨🇳 food chain. Evilness knows no boundries.

Did the US try to send 7,000 fruit flies into China to destroy their crops?! 😲🤔

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China customs found 7000 insects sent from the USA. Out to destroy crops in China.

An evil country on the way down trying to pull others down too with sickening and rather despicable tactics !
🤬🤬🤬

In addition to claiming that these insects are dangerous to crops, some pro-CCP or Chinese-sponsored websites are promoting the claim that these insects had their genes edited to become “more infectious”, like a “super mosquito”.

They also point out that each of these insects can reproduce every 10 days, laying 400 eggs in their lifetime to quickly produce a swarm that will destroy fruits in China, by corrupting them with bacteria and fungi.

Truth : US Did Not Send 7,000 Insects To Destroy Crops In China!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛), and shared by pro-CCP netizens and websites, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : The Incident Happened In July 2022

First, let us establish what we know about this case.

Sometime in early July 2022, Qingdao customs officers examined a package sent from the United States. Its declaration form claimed that the parcel contained clothes.

When they opened it up, they found two pieces of clothes inside, with 66 sealed tubes containing eggs, larvae, pupae and adult insects.

After analysing them, Qingdao custom officers estimated that the 66 tubes contained roughly 7,000 fruit flies, specifically of the species Drosophila melanogaster.

Fact #2 : Drosophila megalogaster Is Present Worldwide

Drosophila melanogaster is known as the common fruit fly, which is commonly present across the world. Yes, this fruit fly is already present in China.

Despite originating in Africa – it is now present on all continents across the world, including islands.

Fact #3 : Drosophila megalogaster Can Lay Up To 2,000 Eggs

The Chinese media promoting this story can’t even get their facts right, claiming that these fruit flies lay up to 400 eggs in their lifetime.

Drosophila melanogaster females are far more productive than that – they can lay up to 100 eggs a day, and up to 2,000 eggs in a lifetime.

Fact #4 : Drosophila megalogaster Do Not Cause Fruits To Rot

Drosophila melanogaster is not an economic pest, even though no one welcomes them in their home.

It is often confused with Tephritidae – a different family of insects that are also called fruit flies, some of which are economic pests that destroy fruits.

Unlike Tephritidae fruit flies, Drosophila melanogaster do not destroy fruits. They are attracted to fruit that is already rotting, but do not cause fruits to rot.

The claims that the US sent Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies to destroy crops in China is nonsense.

Fact #5 : Drosophila megalogaster Is Commonly Used For Research

Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies are very popular in scientific research, for many reasons :

they are easy and cheap to care for, requiring little equipment and space
they have a rapid life cycle of 10 days, allowing several generations to be studied in a few weeks
each female can produce many offspring, laying up to 2,000 eggs in its lifetime
they have simple genetics, with only four pairs of chromosomes
their genome was completely sequenced and published in the year 2000

Scientists do not mention this as a reason for using Drosophila melanogaster, but I think it is important to note that it is not a pest, so accidental release of these fruit flies would not pose any danger of any form or kind.

Fact #6 : Drosophila megalogaster Is Commonly Shipped Worldwide

Because it is a model organism for research, Drosophila melanogaster is bred and shipped internationally to researchers worldwide.

The College of Agriculture and Life Science at Cornell University, for example, breeds and sells Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies, which they ship internationally including China.

Fact #7 : 2021 Seized Shipment Was Meant For Chinese Research Institute

This wasn’t the first time China seized live Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies in such tubes.

In June 2021, Chinese custom officials found 58 tubes containing more than 1,000 of these fruit flies in an imported parcel addressed to a Chinese research institute.

They seized the parcel because its contents were not declared, and it lacked an import permit.

Fact #8 : China Requires Quarantine For Live Insects

China forbids live insects from being mailed or carried into the country, without special quarantine or approval.

However, quarantine is a problem for Drosophila melanogaster because it has such a short lifespan of just 50 days.

Hence, it is possible that Chinese researchers are trying to circumvent the quarantine by importing live Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies, without an import permit which would require quarantine.

It is also possible that these fruit flies are being imported as a live food source for people’s pet fish, frogs and other animals.

Fact #9 : Cornell University Warned About Chinese Import Permit

Cornell University specifically warned Chinese researchers trying to purchase these fruit flies that :

As of November 1, 2014, we can only offer free replacements for shipments of live flies to China that were accompanied by an import permit.

That suggests that they lost shipments to China in the past, because they lacked import permits.

Fact #10 : This Is Chinese Propaganda

This is really nothing more than yet another example of Chinese propaganda created by the infamous Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛).

All of the wumao articles that I looked at so far have proven to be false… in every instance. So please watch out for such false claims. Here is just the latest dozen,.

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Are Prince Harry + Meghan Markle Getting A Divorce?!

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Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle getting a divorce?!

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Claim : Prince Harry + Meghan Markle Are Getting A Divorce!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting a divorce!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly getting divorced for the following reason

The confirmation of Prince Harry‘s attendance to the coronation of his father, King Charles III of the United Kingdom, would be bringing new and serious problems in his marriage with Meghan Markle. And according to recent rumors, the former actress would be very upset by the decision made by her husband, so she would be completely disappointed and intends to separate.

According to a source close to the British royalty, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are facing a new marital crisis, given the initiative of the Prince to accept to attend the coronation of his father, despite all the internal conflict between them.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the attendance of the King’s youngest son on Wednesday, through a statement, where they also said that Meghan will stay in the United States taking care of her two children; Archie and Lilibeth Diana.

However, the situation between the two would not be peaceful, since the former interpreter had the intention that neither of them would be present at the event, which would be a clear message against the crown and the alleged injustices that both have been denouncing since 2020.

The British newspaper The Sun claimed that Harry has been having numerous secret conversations with his father. And according to what they have managed to investigate, he maintains a lively desire to be able to fix the differences between the two poles.

However, the Duchess of Sussex’s ideas were completely different; she wanted her family to remain distant from the crown until the members of the royal family apologize to her for everything she experienced while living in Buckingham.

For these reasons, it is now speculated that the marriage between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is again in jeopardy. And this time, the problem could cause serious consequences.

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Truth : Prince Harry + Meghan Markle Are Not Getting A Divorce!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created by Music Mundial to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Prince Harry + Meghan Decided On Coronation Attendance

First, I think it is important to note that both Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, decided that Prince Harry should go on his own. Their spokesperson issued this statement:

The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

This was a decision by both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, not Prince Harry alone. In fact, sources close to the Sussexes claim that it was Meghan who decided not to attend the coronation because her children won’t be playing a part in the day’s events. Plus, it would be Archie’s fourth birthday, and he deserved more fun than “something as stuffy as a coronation”.

The truth of the matter is the duchess was never likely to attend the coronation. The mood from California was that she felt increasingly put in an impossible position and there’s a fair sense of relief that the situation is resolved after so much speculation and uncertainty.

So claiming that Meghan would divorce Prince Harry because he decided to go to the Coronation without him is laughably false.

Fact #2 : No Evidence Prince Harry + Meghan Markle Are Getting A Divorce

Just to be clear – there is ZERO EVIDENCE that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting a divorce for ANY reason.

For one thing – the British media as well as celebrity and royal family bloggers would have reported on this incessantly, and so would the mainstream media globally. After all, they are both celebrities!

Yet, no one reported even the rumour of a separation, never mind a divorce? That’s because it’s utter nonsense.

More so when it is already known that Prince Harry wants to only attend the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on the morning of May 8, so he can head straight back to California to rejoin Meghan and their two children.

Regardless of what we may think of the couple, Harry and Meghan appear to be lockstep in whatever they do, and dislike being apart, even for events like the coronation.

Fact #3 : Meghan Markle Was An Actress, Not Interpreter

Music Mundial bizarrely called Meghan Markle a former interpreter. Meghan Markle was never an interpreter.

She was an actress, who did some modelling jobs, as well as a freelance calligrapher and taught bookbinding, before she joined the TV show, Suits.

This “factual oddity” suggests that the article may not have been written by an actual person. It is possible that Music Mundial is using an AI text generator like ChatGPT to create these fake articles.

Fact #4 : Prince Harry + Meghan Never Lived In Buckingham Palace

Music Mundial oddly claimed that Meghan Markle once lived in Buckingham Palace, just as it once falsely claimed that Kate Middleton lived there too.

Prince Harry and Meghan lived at the Nottingham Cottage after they got married, before moving to Frogmore Cottage which Queen Elizabeth II gave them.

Fact #5 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

As usual, Music Mundial offered ZERO evidence to back up its claims that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting a divorce.

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

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Did Meghan Markle Just Separate From Prince Harry?!

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Did Meghan Markle just separate from Prince Harry, after getting banned from the British royal family?!

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Claim : Meghan Markle Separates From Prince Harry After Being Banned!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Meghan Markle just separated from Prince Harry after getting banned from the British royal family!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Meghan Markle separates from Prince Harry after being banned from royal family

Meghan Markle is in the eye of the storm after it was revealed that she has been banned from the British royal family, the same to which belongs her distinguished husband, Prince Harry, and who is said to be separating because of the differences that both have around their internal conflict with the crown. However, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the prince will be attending the coronation, but without the presence of his wife.

In recent days, a source close to the royal family assured that Meghan Markle is upset with Prince Harry after confirming his attendance to the coronation of King Charles III. For this reason, the former interpreter would be at the moment distanced from her new husband.

The Duchess of Sussex is very upset, since her idea was that both she and Harry would not make an appearance at this event, which will be held from May 6th to May 8th and from now on, it is predicted to be an event widely commented by all the controversy behind the royals.

Last Wednesday, it was a statement made by Buckingham Palace that confirmed the attendance of the monarch’s youngest son. From there, the media quickly began to inquire about the background of the attendance.

As we all know, Harry has also been very active in attacking his family, since for him, the acts and injustices he experienced there with Meghan, were really unjustifiable.

However, there is talk that the prince will also have a meeting with his father and his older brother, Prince William. Their efforts are linked to try to fix the differences between the two poles, and in this way, try to appease the whole scandal.

Meanwhile, at Meghan Markle’s residence in California, United States, they are making preparations for the birthday of their son Archie, who will have his birthday on the same day of his grandfather’s coronation, so Prince Harry will celebrate another year of his son’s life from the United Kingdom.

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Truth : Meghan Markle Did Not Separate From Prince Harry!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created by Music Mundial to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Prince Harry + Meghan Decided On Coronation Attendance

First, I think it is important to note that both Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, were invited to King Charles III’s coronation. It was up to them whether to attend, or not.

After waffling over the decision for weeks, the couple decided that Prince Harry should go on his own. Their spokesperson issued this statement:

The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Fact #2 : No Evidence Meghan Markle Separated From Prince Harry

Just to be clear – there is ZERO EVIDENCE that Meghan Markle just separated from Prince Harry, even if it’s for some other reason.

For one thing – the British media as well as celebrity and royal family bloggers would have reported on this incessantly. Heck, it would have been reported by the news media worldwide too. After all, they are both celebrities!

Yet, no one reported even the rumour of a separation? That’s because it’s utter nonsense.

More so when it is already known that Prince Harry wants to only attend the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on the morning of May 8, before heading straight back to California to rejoin Meghan and their two children.

Regardless of what we may think of the couple, Harry and Meghan appear to be lockstep in whatever they do, and dislike being apart, even for events like the coronation.

Fact #3 : Meghan Markle Was An Actress, Not Interpreter

Music Mundial bizarrely called Meghan Markle a former interpreter. Meghan Markle was never an interpreter.

She was an actress, who did some modelling jobs, as well as a freelance calligrapher and taught bookbinding, before she joined the TV show, Suits.

Another example is the curiously odd claim that Prince Harry would be spending another year of his son’s life from the United Kingdom, when a real person would have said he would be spending another birthday away from his son, or celebrating it afar in the United Kingdom.

Fact #4 : Meghan Was Not Banned From Royal Family

Music Mundial’s claim that Meghan Markle was banned from the royal family is baseless. In fact, its article doesn’t even attempt to lie about it – it completely made no mention of it.

The fact that she was invited to the coronation of her father-in-law, King Charles III, showed that she was never banned from the royal family.

If anything, it was Prince Harry and Meghan who chose to remove themselves from the royal family, when they announced on 8 January 2020 that they would “step back as senior members of the British royal family” and become financially independent.

As a result, they lost a lot of privileges as non-working royals, but it was their own choice. And they were never banned from royal family.

Fact #5 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

As usual, Music Mundial offered ZERO evidence to back up its claims that Meghan Markle separated from Prince Harry, or that she was banned from the royal family.

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

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Was Meghan Markle Stripped Of Royal Title + Banned From UK?!

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Was Meghan Markle just stripped of her royal title, and banned from the United Kingdom?!

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Claim : Meghan Markle Stripped Of Royal Title + Banned From UK!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Meghan Markle was just stripped of her royal title, and banned from the United Kingdom!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Meghan Markle is stripped from her royal title and is banned from the United Kingdom

Meghan Markle has been officially banned from King Charles III’s coronation guest list. Earlier this week, Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Harry’s attendance and that he will be going alone. Royals experts believe that Meghan’s absence means she has been stripped from her royal title.

The rivalry between Markle and the royal family is growing exponentially after the royal family decided to ban Meghan Markle from King Charles III and Camilla Parker’s coronation ceremony. It looks like they’re doing everything in their power to avoid her at all costs. Even if King Charles III is trying to reunite his family, it looks like the controversies will continue.

According to a source close to the family, these measures are a clear act of retaliation against the Duchess of Sussex for her accusations and declarations against the royal family. It was also reported that many members of the royalty did not want her to show up.

Meghan is going to be in California with her children. However, the British people strongly believe there’s more to it and something must be happing behind the scenes. This also gives Meghan another opportunity of attacking the royal family by revealing more shocking details about their private life.

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Truth : Meghan Markle Was Not Stripped Of Royal Title / Banned From UK!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Prince Harry + Meghan Were Invited To Coronation

First, I think it is important to note that both Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, were invited to King Charles III’s coronation. It was up to them whether to attend, or not.

An immediate decision on whether the Duke and Duchess will attend will not be disclosed by us at this time.

So Music Mundial’s claim that Meghan Markle was officially banned from the coronation guest list is nonsensical and demonstrably false.

Fact #2 : Prince Harry Decided To Attend Coronation Alone

Music Mundial earlier falsely claimed that Prince Harry rejected King Charles’ invitation to his coronation. That didn’t obviously did not happen.

After waffling over the decision for weeks, the couple decided that Prince Harry should go on his own. Their spokesperson issued this statement:

The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

As you can see – this was a decision by both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, not King Charles.

This puts to rest the false claim by Music Mundial that the royal family banned Meghan Markle from King Charles’ coronation. They were both invited, but she chose not to attend.

Fact #3 : Meghan Was Not Stripped Of Her Royal Title

No royal expert has ever claimed that Meghan Markle was stripped of her royal title. She is, and remains, the Duchess of Sussex by the virtue of her husband, Prince Harry, being the Duke of Sussex.

Meghan Markle joined the British royal family and became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Prince Harry on May 19, 2018. To lose that title, she would have to divorce herself from Prince Harry, or vice versa.

Even if he wanted to, King Charles himself has no power to strip Prince Harry or Meghan Markle of their titles. It takes an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom to do that.

That was what happened in 1917, when King George V passed the Titles Deprivation Act to remove British titles of several German and Austrian royals during the First World War.

Naturally, none of that happened. This is just fake news.

Fact #4 : Meghan Markle Was Not Banned From United Kingdom

The British royal family is largely ceremonial, and has very little powers officially. Hence, it cannot ban any person from entering the United Kingdom.

That is the prerogative of the government of the United Kingdom, specifically the Home Office. Even then, the Home Office cannot simply ban Meghan Markle from entering the UK. After all, she is married to Prince Harry, and would have a spousal or family visa.

To ban her from entering the UK, the government must have legitimate reasons – if she demonstrably “engages in unacceptable behaviour” like fomenting hatred, or encouraging or glorifying terrorism, or committing war crimes.

There is simply no evidence that Meghan Markle is banned from the United Kingdom.

Fact #5 : Music Mundial Provided No Evidence

As usual, Music Mundial offered ZERO evidence to back up its claims that Meghan Markle has been stripped of her title and banned from the United Kingdom.

Music Mundial’s claim that royal experts believe that her absence from the coronation means Meghan Markle was stripped of her title is nonsensical. That’s as asinine as saying that her professional title will be stripped if you do not attend your father-in-law’s birthday party!

Its article also failed to mention that Meghan Markle is actually banned from entering the United Kingdom.

Fact #6 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

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Did Joe Biden Fail To Recognise UK PM Rishi Sunak?!

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Was US President Joe Biden caught on video failing to recognised UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?!

Take a look at the viral videos, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Joe Biden Failed To Recognise UK PM Rishi Sunak

People are sharing videos on WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, which claim to show Joe Biden failing to recognise United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and even pushing him aside to greet King Charles’ representative instead.

@Spriter99880 : Arriving in Belfast, the Biden did not recognize the Prime Minister of Great Britain and pushed the “boy” away to salute the gray-haired military man.

Ian Miles Cheong : This owns. When greeted at the airport, Joe Biden shoves British PM Rishi Sunak aside to salute a random white guy.

Kim Dotcom : Joe Biden doesn’t recognize the little brown guy (Prime Minister of UK) and pushes him away to salute the old white guy. The look on the face of @RishiSunak is priceless 🤣

Did Joe Biden ignore and push Rishi Sunak aside to greet a security guard?! 😲🤨

Here is my fact check : https://t.co/MJ5AaEWmvl #TechARP #JoeBiden #RishiSunak #President #PrimeMinister #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #Ireland #Facts #FactsMatter #FactCheck #Hoax #Fake #FakeNews pic.twitter.com/MFr2U0kNcT

— Dr. Adrian Wong (@AdrianTechARP) April 15, 2023

@xziena53 : Rishi Sunak pushed out of the way by Biden #biden #sunak #pushedout #fyp

@henryjamesbarrowclough : Sleepy Joe Biden Mistakes Rishi Sunak As Local Indian Waiter On Trip To Ireland

@maxbavpk6wd : President Biden pushes Indian Sunak out of the way to greet security guard

Arriving in Belfast, Joe Biden did not recognize the Prime Minister of Great Britain and pushed the ” Indian boy ” away to salute the gray-haired military man.

Did Joe Biden ignore and push Rishi Sunak aside to greet a soldier?! 😲🤨

Here is my fact check : https://t.co/MJ5AaEWmvl #TechARP #JoeBiden #RishiSunak #President #PrimeMinister #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #Ireland #Facts #FactsMatter #FactCheck #FakeVideo #Fake #FakeNews pic.twitter.com/L1SeFeryWU

— Dr. Adrian Wong (@AdrianTechARP) April 15, 2023

Truth : Joe Biden Recognised UK PM Rishi Sunak, Did Not Push Him Aside!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by right wing activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Viral Videos Were Edited

The viral videos were edited from the original footage, intentionally removing the segment which shows President Joe Biden greeting and shaking Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s hand.

White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates confirmed it on April 13, telling AFP:

The footage was dishonestly manipulated.

Fact #2 : Joe Biden Greeted + Spoke With Rishi Sunak

In the original video, US President Joe Biden is seen greeting and shaking UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and exchanging words for a few seconds before saluting Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, David McCorkell, King Charles III’s representative in Northern Ireland.

After greeting other people, Biden laid his hand on Sunak’s back, before going on to greet even more people. Biden later resumed his conversation with Rishi Sunak and David McCorkell on the tarmac for a minute or two, before The Beast (the US armoured Presidential limousine) arrived.

Watch the moment US President Joe Biden shakes hands with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the runway of Belfast International Airport

Read more on this moment: https://t.co/c8VcepLHoY

🇺🇸 🤝 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/oB6yugmmD7

— Sky News (@SkyNews) April 12, 2023

Fact #3 : Joe Biden Met Rishi Sunak A Month Ago!

It is quite impossible for Joe Biden not to recognise Rishi Sunak, because they met and spoke with each other on several occasions, the most recent being a month ago!

On March 13, Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Joe Biden at San Diego to mark the AUKUS deal. Sunak and Biden not only had a bilateral meeting, they also held a press conference together, in which he spoke of Sunak in familiar terms.

PRESIDENT BIDEN: I got a brief statement to talk about my friend here for a second.

First of all, I want to welcome him back to California. He’s a Stanford man, and he still has a home here in California. That’s why I’m being very nice to him, maybe he’ll invite me to his home here in California.

In fact, Joe Biden first met Rishi Sunak in November 2022, during the G20 summit. During their first bilateral meeting on 16 November 2022, President Biden congratulated Rishi Sunak for becoming the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Fact #4 : This Is Just Fake News About Joe Biden

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Did King Charles just expel Meghan from Royal Family?!

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Did King Charles just officially expel Meghan Markle from the British Royal Family?!

Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : King Charles Officially Expels Meghan Markle From Royal Family!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that King Charles III just officially expelled Meghan Markle from the British royal family!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

King Charles III officially expels Meghan Markle from British royal family

Today, the world of journalism has woken up to the news that King Charles III, in a statement, has left Meghan Markle aside from the British royal family. This, after it was confirmed that Prince Harry will attend only the official coronation ceremony, since his wife has not been invited and is not expected to meet again with the royals.

Today, Buckingham Palace has issued an official statement regarding the attendance of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the official coronation of King Charles III, which is scheduled to be held from May 6th to 8th of this year.

After months of speculation, this is the first official statement that the British royals have given regarding the controversy over whether Harry and Meghan will attend the ceremony, despite all the accusations that the couple has made against several of its members, including the monarch, his wife Camilla Parker, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton.

According to several reports from sources close to Buckingham Palace, the King has reportedly made the decision not to invite Meghan Markle to his coronation. And not only that, he would have let her know that she will not be invited to other events and ceremonies that in the future will be organized within the crown.

After this, several media claim that Meghan has been “de facto expelled” from the British royal family, since by not requiring her presence in such an important and historic event, it is a clear example that the monarch does not consider her welcome to his family.

The following details that may be revealed around the drama that King Charles III and the British royal family have generated after it was confirmed that Meghan Markle will not attend the coronation, could sponsor a new wave of attacks that could further affect the reputation of the royals.

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Truth : King Charles Did Not Expel Meghan Markle From Royal Family!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Prince Harry + Meghan Were Invited To Coronation

First, I think it is important to note that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex was informed that they would receive an invitation to King Charles III’s coronation.

On 5 March 2023, a spokesperson for the couple confirmed that they were informed that they were invited. However, the couple did not decide whether to attend.

An immediate decision on whether the Duke and Duchess will attend will not be disclosed by us at this time.

So Music Mundial’s claim that King Charles did not invite Meghan Markle to the coronation is nonsensical and demonstrably false.

Fact #2 : Prince Harry Decided To Attend Coronation Alone

Music Mundial earlier falsely claimed that Prince Harry rejected King Charles’ invitation to his coronation. That didn’t obviously did not happen.

After waffling over the decision for weeks, the couple decided that Prince Harry should go on his own. Their spokesperson issued this statement:

The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

As you can see – this was a decision by both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, not King Charles.

This puts to rest the false claim by Music Mundial that King Charles did not invite Meghan Markle to his coronation. He did, but she chose not to attend.

Fact #3 : King Charles Did Not Expel Meghan From Royal Family

Just to be clear, King Charles did not expel Meghan Markle, officially or unofficially, from the British royal family. This is not something the King can do.

Meghan Markle joined the British royal family when she married Prince Harry on May 19, 2018. For her to be “expelled” from the British royal family, she would have to divorce herself from Prince Harry, or vice versa. This is not up to the King.

In fact, it was Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who effectively expelled themselves as “working royals” when they announced on Instagram on 8 January 2020 that they would “step back as senior members of the British royal family” and become financially independent.

King Charles did not force them to do that. They made that decision by themselves, just like how they decided that Prince Harry should attend the coronation, but not Meghan Markle.

Fact #4 : Music Mundial Provided No Evidence

As usual, Music Mundial offered ZERO evidence to back up its claims that King Charles officially expelled Meghan Markle from the royal family.

Music Mundial’s claim that several media claimed that Meghan Markle was “de facto expelled” is not only unsubstantiated, it runs contrary to its claim that King Charles officially expelled her.

In fact, the British press has been very clear that it was the couple’s decision. No British press reported that it was King Charles who ordered Meghan Markle not to attend his coronation.

Fact #5 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

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Prince Harry Will Attend King Charles III’s Coronation!

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Prince Harry did not turn down the exclusive invitation, and will be attending King Charles III’s coronation!

Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!

Updated @ 2023-04-13 : Updated with Prince Harry’s attendance
Originally posted @ 2023-04-10

Claim : Prince Harry Rejected King Charles’ Coronation Invitation!

People are sharing a Music Mundial article which claims that Prince Harry just turned down the exclusive invitation to attend King Charles III’s coronation!

Here is the viral Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Prince Harry turns down King Charles III’s invitation to the coronation ceremony

Prince Harry recently arrived in the United King to attend the preliminary court hearings in his case against Associated Newspapers Ltd. His arrival in the country increased the tension between him and the royal family as he blamed them for some of the things that happened to him.

Despite this, there are reports that Harry also wanted to use this opportunity to reconcile with his father, King Charles III. Things didn’t go as he expected because he received a negative response and he was told that it is almost impossible to have a meeting due to Charles’ trip to Germany, something that upset Harry.

In addition, Prince William decided to go on vacation with his family after being notified his younger brother would be in London for a couple of weeks. William ran away in order to avoid his brother with whom he has not spoken for months due to the recent controversies.

According to the British press, the Duke of Sussex is planning on rejecting King Charles III’s invitation to the coronation ceremony which will take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. This might be the reason why Charles refused to have a private meeting and made Harry furious.

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Truth : Prince Harry Will Attend King Charles III’s Coronation!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Prince Harry Received Coronation Invitation In March!

First, I think it is important to note that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex was informed that they would receive an invitation to King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May 2023.

On 5 March 2023, a spokesperson for the couple confirmed that Prince Harry received an email regarding the invitation:

I can confirm the Duke has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty’s office regarding the coronation.

As only about 2,000 guests are expected to be invited for the coronation, prospective guests were asked by email to save the date ahead of receiving the official invitations.

Fact #2 : Prince Harry Will Attend Coronation

When the couple announced that they would receive an invitation to the coronation ceremony, they said that they have not decided whether to attend.

An immediate decision on whether the Duke and Duchess will attend will not be disclosed by us at this time.

On 12 April 2023, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Harry will attend King Charles III’s coronation, but Meghan will remain in the United States with their children.

Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

This puts to rest the false claim by Music Mundial that Prince Harry rejected the invitation to King Charles’ coronation.

Fact #3 : Prince Harry Wants To Meet His Family Before Deciding

In January 2023, Prince Harry told interviewer Tom Bradley, that he needed to have a face-to-face meeting with his family before attending. He also told another interviewer, Bryony Gordon, that he wanted “an apology” for his wife, Meghan.

When he flew to London to attend the court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd. (ANL), Prince Harry attempted to meet his father and Prince William. Unfortunately, neither were in London at that time, so Prince Harry never had the chance to have that “face to face meeting” with them.

Without that face-to-face meeting, it seemed likely that the Sussexes may ultimately decide not to attend the coronation ceremony. However, in the end, Prince Harry decided to attend.

Fact #4 : Music Mundial Provided No Evidence

As usual, Music Mundial offered ZERO evidence to back up its claims that Prince Harry turned down the invitation to King Charles’ coronation ceremony. In fact, its story does not even say that Prince Harry actually turned down the coronation invitation!

Its claim that British press reported that Prince Harry was planning to reject the invitation is also nonsense. The British press has been consistently pointing out that the couple continues to be evasive about whether they would attend the coronation.

No British press has reported that Prince Harry rejected the invitation to attend his father’s coronation. Only Music Mundial was making this claim. In the end, the worldwide media reported that Prince Harry would be attending the coronation.

Fact #5 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

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