Keyword "conspiracy theory" - List of latest news (211 results)

06:09 ‘Bombshell’ conspiracy theory behind Noah Balta’s sentencing

A “bombshell” conspiracy theory is swirling around the sentence handed down to Richmond defender Noah Balta following his assault trial.

18/04 Conspiracy theorists claim that Katy Perry’s space trip was a hoax

A "Hollywood stunt" or just a damn costly and tone deaf 11-minute photo op? Conspiracy theories are everywhere online about the Blue Origin space tourism flight which happened earlier this week. Here's everything you need to know.

17/04 They called the space journey "fake"

They said the space travel "fake" Jeff Bezosun, the space company Blue Origin, the first space flight of women the previous day, the famous pop star Katy Perry, the fiancé of Bezos Emmy Award -winning journalist Lauren Sanchez, activist Amanda Nguyen, Journalist and presenter Gayle King, former Nasa Rocket Scientist Aisha Bwee and film production

17/04 ‘It was fake’: Celeb space flight sparks conspiracy theory over ‘door gaffe’

Wild conspiracy theories have emerged over the historic all-female Blue Origin flight into space after an apparent gaffe was spotted in the landing video.

06/04 Horror as planes dramatically fall from sky

ANALYSIS

02/04 Oliver Stone calls for new investigation into JFK's assassination

After thousands of pages of government documents on JFK's assassination were released, the director of the controversial 1991 film called for a renewed investigation into the president's murder.

24/03 Katy Perry responds to wild fan theory

Katy Perry responded to the internet conspiracy theory claiming that she is the child beauty queen who was killed at age six.

19/03 Huge batch of JFK files reveals shocking Australian link

Australia’s top spy wrote to the CIA asking to keep secret details of an investigation into phone calls made to the US Embassy in Canberra about an assassination plot before President John F. Kennedy was killed, newly declassified files have revealed.

18/03 ‘Complete rubbish’: Sam Newman, underworld figure drop bomb

Sam Newman has taken issue at his portrayal in a television news story, spiralling into an explosive interview with Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto.

12/03 InfoWars reporter Jamie White ‘brutally murdered’ near Austin, Texas home

InfoWars reporter Jamie White was “brutally murdered” near his Texas home on Sunday night, according to the conspiracy theorist outlet.

05/02 Conspiracy theory erupts as Luka Doncic unveiled in LA

Back in 2023, having been eliminated from playoff contention despite trading for Kyrie Irving just a few months prior, the Dallas Mavericks entered a potentially franchise-altering summer.

30/01 Vile trolls attack 7-day-old royal baby

Michelle Obama implored, “When they go low, we go high”.

28/01 ‘Growing suspicions’ about Novak Djokovic called out in explosive report

Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the conspiracy theories that hounded him at the Australian Open.

16/01 Rapper Lil’ Kim roasted over her ‘wild’ prayer for Los Angeles

Lil’ Kim offered her support to those who have been affected by the devastating Los Angeles fires — by praying for another natural disaster to strike.

15/01 Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel slams ‘bonehead’ LA fires conspiracy theory

Jimmy Kimmel did not mince his words when he addressed the “nuts” conspiracy theories spreading on social media about the Los Angeles wildfires during the latest episode of his talk show Live.

06/01 Travis Head has last laugh over India with perfect post

Travis Head has had the last laugh as he delivered a not-so-subtle swipe at Indian fans in the midst of Australia’s Border-Gavaskar series victory celebrations.

06/01 Eagles young gun charged over alleged gross public act

West Coast Eagles star Reuben Ginbey has been charged by WA Police after allegedly being caught urinating in public.

19/12 ‘Sometimes you are wrong’: Flat earthers admit defeat after seeing 24-hour Antarctica sun

A group of popular flat earth YouTubers have admitted defeat against the ‘globers’ after taking a trip to Antarctica to witness the 24-hour sun.

15/11 Satirical publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction

How will Infowars transition from Jones' conspiracy theory soapbox to the satirical style of its new owners?

16/10 Bombshell Dustin Martin conspiracy theory takes off after AFL trade

A conspiracy theory about Dustin Martin returning to the AFL is running wild after Tuesday night’s bombshell mega-trade.

09/10 Republican Debunks Marjorie Taylor Greene's Hurricane Claims: 'Outrageous'

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene recently claimed that someone is "controlling" the weather to summon hurricanes.

05/10 ‘Bald-faced lies’: Hurricane Helene row erupts in US

A political row has erupted in the United States over the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, which hit the country’s east coast more than a week ago.

26/09 Pink addresses Diddy conspiracy theory

Pink has broken her silence after rumours started to swirl around the erasure of her entire Twitter feed.

25/09 InfoWars liquidated to pay damages to school shooting families

The extremist "news" site has been held liable for stirring up conspiracy theories that targeted families who lost loved ones to violence.

25/09 ‘Unusual’ Bailey Smith photo reignites AFL trade conspiracy theory

Bailey Smith’s move from the Western Bulldogs to Geelong appears inevitable, but a sight during preliminary final weekend raised more than a few eyebrows.

22/09 Artificial intelligence outperforms humans in debunking conspiracy theories

Scientists were surprised to discover that they could direct a version of ChatGPT to gently persuade people to abandon their beliefs in conspiracy theories, such as the belief that Covid-19 was a deliberate attempt to control the population, or that 9/11 was an internally orchestrated plot.

14/09 They asked 2,190 conspiracy theorists to have a little conversation with artificial intelligence. The result is more than instructive

There are even the most depraved conspiracy theorists who can be swayed by facts and sound arguments. According to the results of a recent experiment, artificial intelligence is a useful tool for this.

14/09 Trump disavows the conspiracy theory woman... who is she?

Trump disavows the conspiracy theory woman... who is she?

13/09 AI chatbot can reduce conspiracy theorists' beliefs, study finds

Researchers highlighted the possibility for AI to refute each person’s specific arguments and to generate personalised content.

06/09 Map Shows States With the Most UFO Sightings

Data gathered by the National UFO Reporting Center since 1995 has revealed which states have had the most UFO sightings.

05/09 ‘Tracked’: Disturbing find in Aussie tree

OPINION

07/08 Generator owners recall the conspiracy theory, and the minister returns the stick to those who disobeyed

Generator owners recall the conspiracy theory, and the minister returns the stick to those who disobeyed

18/07 Trump floats outrageous claim that Black Americans are ‘going to die’ because immigrants are taking their jobs

Trump floats outrageous claim that Black Americans are ‘going to die’ because immigrants are taking their jobs - Trump ramps up anti-immigration agenda by claiming Black workers will be ‘decimated’ without it

15/07 That impossible conspiracy-proof shot

Conspiracy theories are multiplying: the attack on Trump remains unique in history

15/07 'Orchestrated' - Trump assassination attempt inspired conspiracy theories

After the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, social media was in an uproar, with hate and doubt flowing through the posts.

12/07 Jay Slater's friend gives heartbreaking Facebook update as search continues

Jay Slater's family have been left "devastated" as the search for the teenager continues, nearly a month since he was last seen, according to a family friend giving an update.

10/07 Will 2025's 'war in Europe' be the beginning of the end?

As if we didn't have enough on our plate already... Altogether now: “It’s the end of the world as we know it...”

19/06 What is this mysterious new monolith and who is behind it?

It’s happening again... And we still don’t know what it means.

21/05 Which European leaders have died in plane crashes?

There is a long list of European leaders who have been killed in plane and helicopter crashes, often in mysterious circumstances. These are some of the most high-profile ones, some of which remain unsolved to this day.

19/05 Mystery finally solved as big cat roaming UK countryside confirmed

A big cat has been confirmed in the UK, solving a mystery which has rumbled on for decades

16/05 She is said to have died 20 years ago: Avril Lavigne reacts to her alleged death

Rumors have been circulating for years that Avril Lavigne died over 20 years ago and has since been replaced by a double. Now the singer herself commented on it.

29/04 Rapper Quavo’s empty arena show sparks wild Chris Brown conspiracy theory

Those who did front up crowded together at the front of the stage, with the rest of the venue virtually empty.

22/04 Empty Kmart shelf exposes huge Aussie fear about Target merger

Aussies are reporting a strange phenomenon occurring on Kmart shelves just months after Target began selling the store’s popular Anko range as part of a $10 billion merger.

20/04 Tucker Carlson tells Joe Rogan he's seen evidence of 'underwater' UFOs

The ex-Fox News presenters spoke of his UFO theory on Joe Rogan's podcast.

17/04 Strange theory about Dubai killer floods

The scenes coming out of the United Arab Emirates, and its major city of Dubai, over the last few days have been almost biblical.

16/04 With a kiss and pictures of her childhood... Macron's wife responds to allegations of her masculinity

French First Lady Brigitte Macron is preparing to appear before a court in Paris to put an end to the conspiracy theory that was amplified last month by conservative American commentator Candace Owens that she was born male.

16/04 Can pizza predict a global crisis? Get to know the Pizza Meter and its relationship with wars

In recent hours, the Pizza meter is a theory that has gained strength and is known in United States politics for its relationship with wars.

08/04 'The Matrix': 25 years on and a new viral conspiracy emerges

25 years since the premiere of the first Matrix film, and new theories and conspiracies are being discussed. This is the one going viral at the moment...

06/04 Seven producer’s texts reveal Spotlight’s Brittany Higgins mistake

The Spotlight program falsely believed that Brittany Higgins had texted an ex-boyfriend a photograph of a couch in Linda Reynolds’ office, accompanied by some flirtatious banter, just weeks before her alleged rape.

25/03 Conspiracy theories about Princess Kate: What's behind the phenomenon

Rumors have been swirling about Princess Kate's health for months. Even after the announcement of her cancer diagnosis, these do not decrease. An expert explains at t-online what is behind the phenomenon.

25/03 Kate Middleton cancer announcement video sparks new conspiracy

Before the Princess of Wales fronted the camera to put rumours to rest on Saturday, there were a tonne of conspiracy theories surrounding her absence from the public eye since undergoing scheduled abdominal surgery back in January.

23/03 Owen Jones and conspiracy theorists apologise for rumours about Princess Kate

Kate, the Princess of Wales was dogged by absurd theories about her absence from public duty for weeks before she confirmed she is being treated for cancer.

23/03 ‘Mortified’: Stars apologise to Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton has stunned the world by revealing she has cancer, and now many celebrities are no doubt about to regret playing a part in making jokes and spreading conspiracy theories on social media.

22/03 The world is obsessing over Princess Kate — here's a timeline of what we do know

An online frenzy about where the Princess of Wales is and how she is doing has dominated social media in recent weeks.

20/03 Fresh clues raise more doubt over Kate Middleton video

Leading entertainment news site TMZ is now questioning a video of Kate Middleton just one day after endorsing the footage as the real deal.

17/03 Kate Middleton ‘shaken’ by Prince William rumour

Princess Kate is reportedly “shaken” by the shameful false speculation about her marriage to Prince William.

15/03 Instagram makes bold move on Kate Middleton’s edited family photo

Instagram added an “altered photo” warning to Kate Middleton’s Mother’s Day photo with her three kids after she admitted to editing the picture.

13/03 Tribal bride, donated land and poor people dominating... dangerous game in this area of ​​Jharkhand!

Many things are happening in the tribal areas of Jharkhand, hundreds of kilometers away from the country's capital New Delhi, which need to be viewed with suspicion. These areas are not on the border of the country, but are directly connected to those parts where cross-border activities are often reported. Everything appears normal on the surface, but something seems to be simmering beneath the su

12/03 ‘Something terribly wrong’: Concern for Kate

Anmer Hall, a 19th-century country house in the quaint village of Anmer, England, has long held its place as a cherished retreat within the British Royal Family.

11/03 ‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Great rips judiciary

Spencer Leniu is finally facing the NRL Judiciary on Monday night, with enormous interest in the length of the suspension that will be handed down to the Sydney Rooster.

11/03 ‘Smoky type circle’: Man describes seeing UAP over Oklahoma City

On March 4 at 7:29 p.m., Steve Aragona was outside with his children and neighbors when an unidentified object was seen in the metro sky.

11/03 NRL legend Cameron Smith shares Bulldogs conspiracy theory

NRL legend Cameron Smith has questioned if Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton is really happy about playing in the centres for his new club.

09/03 Coulthart: Pentagon UFO report ‘feeble’ attempt at cover-up

Coulthart said the report’s author did not have authority to conduct a deep investigation.

06/03 ‘This is big’: AFL rocked by Jamarra Ugle-Hagan news

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s future has been tossed further into uncertainty with Hawthorn reportedly entering the race to sign the former No. 1 draft pick.

06/03 Prince William breaks silence on Kate Middleton conspiracy theory

Prince William broke his silence on the conspiracy theories surrounding his wife Kate Middleton’s mysterious recovery from abdominal surgery.

04/03 The frenzy surrounding Princess Katalin's health is getting bigger and bigger

However, it would only take a few weeks for it to appear in public again.

27/02 Jack Smith Smacks Down Donald Trump's 'Conspiracy Theory'

Smith said Trump's sources are undercutting his own argument.

23/02 The New American Nihilism

Political scientists recently coined the phrase need for chaos. Once you learn what it means, you’ll see it everywhere.

19/02 Aussie conservative trolls Taylor Swift fans at Sydney Airport in odd stunt

A conservative social media identity has gleefully trolled Taylor Swift fans in Sydney and taken aim at the “fake news” media covering the excitement of her arrival.

18/02 Explosive Tiger Woods conspiracy theory emerges after Genesis Invitational withdrawal

After being confirmed as a billionaire recently, Tiger Woods doesn’t need the money — but a conspiracy theory has emerged to suggest otherwise.

18/02 The No Vaxes are back: "CIA Conspiracy"

From the war on vaccines to the theories on Navalny's death: "He was a puppet of the United States"

15/02 A strange conspiracy theory is spreading about Taylor Swift and Joe Biden

Moreover, according to a survey, one in five Americans believe it.

12/02 ‘Just like we drew it up’: Joe Biden Super Bowl post trolls America

Americans have been left astounded after US President Joe Biden stoked the conspiracy fires with a post on X after the Chiefs’ heart-stopping 25-22 overtime win over the 49ers in the Super Bowl.

11/02 Donald Trump slams Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce: ‘Disloyal’

Donald Trump kicked off Super Bowl day by bashing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in a rant on social media — branding the Kansas City Chief star as a “liberal” and his singer-songwriter girlfriend “disloyal”.

09/02 ‘Deliberate and calculated’: ‘Disgusting’ fallout after Messi enrages entire nation

Lionel Messi’s no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of online outrage in the city and in mainland China, with the football superstar accused of seeking to embarrass Beijing - or even engaging in a sinister foreign plot.

08/02 A Simple Theory for Why the Internet Is So Conspiratorial

Welcome to the era of “evidence maximalism.”

02/02 Why this photo is freaking out Americans

“People are just making it up,” Annika, a visitor from Canada, tells news.com.au in New York’s Times Square.

31/01 Presenter slams Taylor Swift conspiracy

US broadcaster Megyn Kelly has called out conspiracy theorists who believe Taylor Swift “holds the key” to the 2024 presidential election campaign and will influence Americans to vote for Joe Biden.

25/01 Bulldogs captain makes flat Earth confession

The running joke these days is that everyone has a podcast.

15/01 “We hope and pray”: This is what is known about the tunnel under the synagogue

Riots break out in a synagogue. The trigger was an attempt to close a tunnel. Now new details have come to light.

09/01 Jimmy Kimmel blasts Aaron Rodgers over ‘insane’ Epstein drama in scathing monologue

Jimmy Kimmel went in on Aaron Rodgers in his first show of the new year following the Jets’ quarterback hinting Kimmel’s name would appear on documents related to Jeffrey Epstein last week on The Pat McAfee Show.

07/01 ‘Tragic’ claim after professional bodybuilder dies aged 31

A professional bodybuilder has died after complaining of stomach pains.

05/01 Nostradamus predicted there would be a major disaster in 2024, who really is this controversial forecaster?

Nostradamus predicted that there would be a major disaster in 2024. One of them refers to the earthquake in Japan the other day.

01/01 Rafael Nadal’s unprovoked Novak Djokovic drive-by causes a stir

This isn’t going to help the murmurings.

30/12 AI threatens to swallow the internet if we’re not careful

In the past few years, a conspiracy theory called the dead-internet theory emerged on social media forums, eventually spreading to larger publications such asThe Atlantic.

25/12 Two words signal terrifying 2024 move

ANALYSIS

22/12 ‘Sent by God’: Trump in box seat in 2024

What happens to Donald Trump in 2024 is the question on everyone’s lips.

16/12 UK's answer to the Great Wall of China and mystery over tea mugs placed along it

The phenomenon has been observed for years yet no one can quite explain why tea mugs keep appearing on this stretch of British wall.

15/12 Wild Taylor Swift conspiracy theory sends social media into a spin

It’s nearly impossible to dodge the social media buzz about Al Michaels and Taylor Swift after The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported that he will not be part of NBC’s NFL playoff coverage team.

15/12 ‘Boycott’: Fury at bar’s no-cash rule

A craft brewery in Perth has suffered a beer drinkers’ backlash after it refused to accept cash.

12/12 Prosecutors in Germany charge 27 in far-right coup plot

Nine of those suspects are accused of belonging to a terrorist organisation with the aim of 'doing away by force with the existing state order in Germany.'

11/12 Opinion | Never Trumpers Never Learn

Their ‘dictator’ talk only invites more incompetent election meddling in 2024 and beyond.

10/12 Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones back on X after Elon Musk restores account

Jones and his Infowars show had been permanently banned in 2018 for abusive behavior.

10/12 Elon Musk restores X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

The controversial far-right host was previously 'permanently banned' from the platform in 2018 after repeatedly claiming the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.

08/12 Why when I talk about a product do I see advertising for it on social networks?

Do advertisements about a product you were talking about usually appear on Facebook or Instagram? Learn the reasons why this happens.

05/12 How to Be Anti-Semitic and Get Away With It

Too many communities have developed ways to excuse or otherwise ignore prejudice

03/12 AI expert confirms Putin may be using body doubles for public appearances

EXCLUSIVE: AI expert David Pope reveals his analysis of some of Putin's speeches from the past year and says he is confident that they are two different speakers.

30/11 MMA cult figure’s conspiracy theory on Taylor Swift romance goes global

Former UFC star Paige VanZant is not buying the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, claiming it’s “100 per cent fake.”

30/11 Netanyahu’s Odd Embrace of Elon Musk

The Israeli prime minister is playing a seedily transactional game.

29/11 Jacob Rees-Mogg blasts Covid inquiry for refusing to address lab leak theory

The former Cabinet Minister criticised the Covid inquiry for only wanting to focus on whether the UK should have locked down harder and faster.

28/11 How Substack Became a Safe Space for Nazis

The newsletter platform’s lax content moderation creates an opening for white nationalists eager to get their message out.

27/11 Legendary soothsayer's 2024 predictions: Putin assassination and more

As if 2023 hasn't been challenging enough...

23/11 German police swoop on suspected extremists 'plotting against state'

The so-called Reichsbürger movement has attracted growing support from different areas of the anti-government and far-right ecosystem.

21/11 Musk declares war over ‘abhorrent’ claim

Elon Musk’s X Corp. has sued non-profit Media Matters for driving advertisers away from the platform formerly known as Twitter by portraying it as rife with anti-Semitic content.

19/11 China’s ridiculous response to sonar incident

ANALYSIS

18/11 White House condemns Elon Musk

The White House has called out the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, for a post he made on social media website X that promoted a dangerous conspiracy theory against Jewish people.

16/11 Cricket World Cup coin toss conspiracy rocks hosts India

India’s undefeated rampage through their home World Cup has raised more than a few eyebrows with a former Pakistan star claiming to have uncovered a conspiracy.

16/11 Elon Musk’s Disturbing ‘Truth’

The billionaire affirmed the deadliest anti-Semitic conspiracy theory in recent American history.

09/11 Russiagate Journo Loses Appeal, Will Pay Brexit's Banks' Legal Costs

The Supreme Court rejected the final appeal from Brexit-Russiagate's Carole Cadwalladr, who will have to pay the legal costs of Arron Banks.

31/10 Why Vladimir Putin Is Embracing Germany’s Far Right

Frustrated by Berlin’s robust response to his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian leader is seeking allies who could disrupt the consensus.

22/10 Israel to show Hamas terrorists' body camera footage to prove atrocities

Video taken by Hamas 'death squads' during the October 7 massacre in Israel will be shown to journalists as Tel Aviv counters 'Holocaust denial-like' doubts over the atrocities gunmen committed.

19/10 ‘Out of whack’: Bank move enrages MP

A federal Liberal MP has put the Australian banking sector on blast in parliament after he and many of his constituents were locked out of their online accounts.

18/10 What Conservatives Misunderstand About Radicalism at Universities

Elite schools are floundering in their attempts to navigate the Israel-Palestine conflict because they have passed the better part of a decade making themselves political.

14/10 How the Voice failed so spectacularly

Australia has voted No.

06/10 15-minute cities conspiracy theory becomes mainstream in UK

An insane theory spun by conspiracists has somehow made its way into mainstream discussions, opening up a chaotic can of worms with the public.

05/10 Neighbours star’s dangerous Voice conspiracy

Former Neighbours star Nicola Charles has helped peddle an “absurd” conspiracy theory that the Voice is a plot by the United Nations to control Australia land in a video shared widely online.

05/10 Banksy could be unmasked as graffiti artist in court case

He’s the most famous graffiti artist in the world - and he may finally be unmasked.

05/10 Why are UK's Conservatives embracing European conspiracy theories?

At its last party conference before an election it's expected to lose, Britain’s ruling party is bringing fringe ideas into the mainstream.

03/10 ‘Set play’: Wild theory Collingwood won AFL Grand Final with ‘deliberate’ rule breach

Eagle eyed footy fans believe Collingwood may have deliberately broken a rule in a stroke of tactical genius that helped them win the AFL Grand Final.

27/09 The Banality of Bad-Faith Science

Not every piece of published research needs to be heartfelt.

25/09 Man threatens to put ‘bullet in face’ of Texas congresswoman

A Las Cruces man is pleading guilty to a federal charge of making threats through interstate communications.

24/09 Block contestants’ explosive on-camera fight

It’s been a particularly tense season of The Block so far this year, with two couples – Kristy and Brett and Leah and Ash – forming a tight alliance against the other three teams.

20/09 Ex-WAG’s cryptic post as Kim K rumours swirl

Lauren “Lolo” Wood appears to be doing just fine in the wake of recent news that her ex, Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., is spending time with Kim Kardashian.

20/09 Intelligence community has not investigated alleged UFO programs

Congress was demanding information provided to the office by whistleblower David Grusch.

20/09 Bombshell twist in Mexico ‘alien’ saga

Peruvian authorities have launched a criminal probe into how two alleged “non-human” alien corpses presented to the Mexican Congress last week by a controversial UFO researcher were taken out of the country.

19/09 Russell Brand: Actor’s content removed from steaming services after rape allegations

Shows and podcasts featuring Russell Brand have been pulled by UK broadcasters the BBC and Channel 4 sites following rape claims.

19/09 Baffling Russell Brand conspiracy festering online

Conspiracy theorists have bizarrely claimed that Russell Brand is being “targeted” for criticising big pharma during a talk show slot earlier this year.

17/09 Fan floats wild conspiracy theory about Taylor Swift’s new love interest

The internet is buzzing over a wild conspiracy theory about Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce and 12-time Grammy-winner Taylor Swift.

04/09 Why this Indigenous man dresses as a cop

The man behind a destructive fire that caused millions of dollars in damage to Old Parliament House can be revealed as a radical activist who dresses up as a cop and has created an alternative police force.

01/09 Aussie slams insane Voice ‘conspiracy theory’

In just a few weeks’ time Australians will head to the polls to cast their vote on the Indigenous Voice to parliament.

30/08 Message in the sky over Italy’s beaches spreads conspiracy theory on Francis being the ‘anti-pope’

Messages transported by small planes over Italy’s beaches this summer have spread the debunked conspiracy theory that Pope Francis is not the legitimate head of the Catholic Church. View on euronews

29/08 Message in the sky over Italy spread Vatican conspiracy theory

Messages transported by small planes over Italy’s beaches this summer have spread the debunked conspiracy theory that Pope Francis is not the legitimate head of the Catholic Church.

25/08 Conspiracist hijacks meeting with ‘15-minute city’ rant

A conspiracy theorist has hijacked a council meeting in Western Australia, claiming the council are going to “cut off” residents and “put a chip” in their arms in a rant about 15-minute cities.

16/08 Albo admits he ‘hasn’t read’ full 26 pages

Anthony Albanese says he hasn’t read the additional 25 pages of material attached to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which talks of “reparations” to Indigenous Australians under a future treaty, despite the “divisive” material being seized upon by opponents of the Voice referendum in recent weeks.

16/08 Edinburgh faces conspiracy theories over 20-minute neighbourhoods

There are fears that misinformation is gaining "enough traction to be dangerous" amid a report that someone was assaulted for promoting the policy.

15/08 Dangerous Voice lie being peddled by conspiracists

Conspiracy theorists have taken to social media to spread misinformation on the upcoming Voice to parliament referendum.

15/08 ‘Disgusting’ Oprah conspiracy after Maui fires

Baseless conspiracy theories blaming celebrity “elites” including Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates for the Hawaii fires have been branded “irresponsible and disgusting”.

11/08 Nation rocked by chilling coup plot

Germany’s battle against fascism is faltering.

09/08 ‘People were angry’ during Uluru dialogues

Calls for “reparations” and a “percentage of GDP” to Indigenous Australians in a series of regional dialogues leading up to the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart came at a time when participants were “angry” at then Prime Minister Tony Abbott for pulling half a billion dollars in funding, one of the architects says.

08/08 Huge twist in ‘full’ Uluru Statement blow-up

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says the Uluru Statement from the Heart has been “confirmed” as being 26 pages long by the agency that produced the documents under freedom of information, as she called on Anthony Albanese to “come clean” after the Prime Minister derided the claim as a “QAnon” style conspiracy theory on Tuesday.

05/08 ‘Makes me sick’: Jennifer Aniston slams Jamie Foxx post

Call it an act of contrition.

02/08 Sun bear at Chinese zoo is NOT a 'human in disguise'

Dr Wong Siew Te, a Malaysian wildlife biologist and sun bear expert, said he 'didn't know whether to laugh or cry' when he heard the allegations about Angela, who lives at a zoo in China.

21/07 Voter fraud claims rife on social media ahead of Spain election

Days before Spain holds its general election on Sunday, misleading claims have been spreading on social media. The Cube took a closer look at what's true and what's false.

13/07 ‘Talk after Origin’: Andrew and Matthew Johns to bury family feud

Andrew and Matthew Johns’ brotherly feud is almost over with the pair set to break bread now the Origin series is over.

01/07 Kevin Pietersen slammed for airing ‘obscene’ Nathan Lyon conspiracy theory

Only Kevin Pietersen could turn one of the most courageous moments in recent Ashes history into a controversy.

29/06 Jamie Foxx ‘not himself’ after mysterious illness

Jamie Foxx is “still not himself” after suffering a mysterious “medical complication” in April.

29/06 Wild Bluey conspiracy theory stuns fans

Bluey’s folks Bandit and Chilli have long been considered the ultimate Aussie duo when it comes to parenting.

21/06 Musk outlaws ‘woke’ word on Twitter

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by declaring that the terms “cis” and “cisgender” will be regarded as slurs on Twitter.

21/06 Foodie influencers shares his conspiracy theory about Fantales

An eerie conspiracy theory has emerged just hours after Allen's announced it would be discontinuing the Fantales lolly after nearly a century of production.

19/06 Glastonbury CANCELS screening of pro-Jeremy Corbyn film amid backlash

The Worthy Farm festival had been set to show 'Oh Jeremy Corbyn - The Big Lie' on Sunday afternoon at the site's 'Pilton Palais' cinema.

19/06 Billionaire eviscerates Joe Rogan

Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban has slammed popular podcaster Joe Rogan, accusing him of trying to “bully” vaccine expert Professor Peter Hotez.

17/06 ‘Something ain’t right’: Charlo launches bizarre Tszyu tap water conspiracy

American superstar Jermell Charlo has bizarrely claimed Tim Tszyu was helped to the biggest win of his career by salty tap water, while also warning “your daddy ain’t in the ring with you” should they fight later this year.

15/06 Fact-check: Are droughts in EU man-made and are airplanes responsible?

Recent droughts in Italy, Spain, and France have sparked a wave of different conspiracy theories. Here's the three most common ones we've debunked.

13/06 Do 25% of people in the UK really believe COVID was a hoax?

Study asked people what conspiracy theories they believed but has been questioned by some

13/06 Dutton accused of telling Morrison about Higgins allegation days before news broke

Anthony Albanese has accused Peter Dutton of telling the Prime Minister’s office of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation “days before” it became public.

11/06 Federer conspiracy theory impossible to miss after Djokovic’s French Open triumph

As the gushing, bewildered messages of congratulations flow in following Novak Djokovic’s historic French Open triumph, there is one message that hasn’t come.

02/06 Right-wing extremism spreads across Europe

ANALYSIS

24/05 Target removes some LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise amid threats

Target, which has nearly 2,000 stores across the country, said it wants to protect employees from harm. Critics argue it sends the wrong message.

19/05 Aussie ‘cooker’ ignores ‘scam alert’

A suspicious investment “opportunity” that has been promoted by a high-profile Australian conspiracy theorist was slapped with a “scam alert” by the corporate watchdog.

16/05 Trump lawyer’s alleged sex demand

A former associate of Rudy Giuliani sued the ex-New York mayor for $US10 million ($A15m) on Monday, alleging he subjected her to “wide-ranging sexual assault and harassment.”

11/05 Coronation guest addresses hilarious conspiracy theory

Don’t ever label this man the “Master of Disguise.”

28/04 Inside the bizarre conspiracy group targeting councils

It is the anti-vax, anti-Establishment, anti-government group that is targeting local councils with a campaign of conspiracies and disruption so fierce some have had to shut their doors to the public.

24/04 Unvaxxed Aussies ‘keep the bloodline pure’

Anti-vaxxers have formed their own singles groups boasting they are getting engaged, married and even having children to “keep the bloodline pure”

21/04 Council’s wild clash with conspiracy theorists

An increase in alleged anti-social habits from conspiracy theorist groups and sovereign citizens has forced one Victorian local government to shut its doors to the public for in-person council meetings.

12/04 Grim future for Australia’s ‘new city’

Construction of a new “green and connected” city in Sydney’s outer west is currently underway.

07/04 McKay conspiracy continues as Blues top Roos

As Ben McKay remained sidelined for this afternoon’s Good Friday clash between North Melbourne and Carlton, footy conspiracists were out in force trying to explain one deeply unsettling coincidence.

07/04 Actor’s bizarre defence of Hayne

An Aussie actor has shared a bizarre post defending former NRL star Jarryd Hayne after he was convicted of sexual assault.

06/04 Actor’s bizarre defence of Hayne

An Aussie actor has shared a bizarre post defending former NRL star Jarryd Hayne after he was convicted of sexual assault.

05/04 Conspiracy theorist’s cashless lie debunked

A failed NSW election candidate’s ridiculous claim that Australia hasn’t printed any new bank notes since 2018 and is heading towards a cashless society has been debunked.

05/04 Brutal truth Donald Trump can’t ignore

ANALYSIS

05/04 Brilliant moment ‘cookers’ mocked on Zoom

A group of Aussie conspiracy theorists have been brilliantly mocked after trolls managed to secretly infiltrate a Zoom meeting – and cause pure chaos.

02/04 ‘What’s he doing here’: F1 reporter unleashes on Aussie Michael Masi

Pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz launched an attack on Michael Masi after the Formula 1 former race director was spotted in the F1 paddock in Melbourne.

26/03 Anastasia, the far-right Russian sect moving to Austria

Beyond the German-speaking world, there are active members in other European countries, including Portugal and Bulgaria.

16/03 Councillor’s fight over ‘smart city’ conspiracy theory

A NSW council has found itself at the centre of a dramatic fight over the smart city conspiracy theory as residents accuse councillors of “signing up” to an elaborate surveillance network.

15/03 Warning signs of cop killers’ strike

It was the crime that shocked and horrified Australia and left law enforcement reeling as it investigates whether the ambush and killing of police officers at Wieambilla in Queensland could have been avoided.

11/03 New twist after ‘sovereign citizen’ shot dead

Footage has emerged of the mother of a suspected “sovereign citizen” – who was gunned down earlier this month by police during a traffic stop – herself arguing with officers in a similar incident a year prior to her son’s death.

06/03 McLaren ‘embarrassing’ in six-stop farce as Piastri retires

McLaren might be one of the most successful teams in the history of Formula One, but if Bahrain was anything to go by, they are in for a very long year.

05/03 Matt Hancock 'joked about Bill Gates Covid vaccine conspiracy theory

The then Health Secretary referred to unfounded claims that Gates had developed Covid-19 in a lab and used the vaccine to implant microchip tracking devices into billions of people.

03/03 Aussie selectors torched over Travis Head dropping

Travis Head continues to make the Australian selectors eat humble pie after their mindless decision ahead of the opening Test in India.

02/03 Storm erupts over Mark Waugh and Brad Haddin’s umpiring conspiracy theory

With the quality of the umpiring coming under fire throughout the first two days of the Indore Test, fans and experts are looking everywhere for answers.

01/03 China’s ominous warning to Musk

China’s state-run newspaper the Global Times has issued an ominous warning to billionaire Elon Musk after he tweeted about reports the Covid pandemic originated in a Wuhan lab.

28/02 10 myths told by Covid experts now debunked

In the past few weeks, a series of analyses published by highly respected researchers have exposed a truth about public health officials during Covid:

27/02 At Least 5 Presidents Were Part Of A Secretive Society Said To Be Controlled By The Illuminati

Should the rest of the world be worried?

27/02 ‘Red pill’: Hollywood star’s anti-vax SNL speech

American actor Woody Harrelson has returned to Saturday Night Live for another hosting gig, and used his opening monologue seemingly to promote a wide-ranging Covid conspiracy theory.

23/02 Nick Kyrgios talks retirement, conspiracies on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE

Controversial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he doesn’t believe pyramids are man-made on the IMPAULSIVE podcast with Logan Paul.

23/02 Kate Langbroek slammed over bizarre15-minute city conspiracy theory

The Project host Kate Langbroek is being slammed for promoting a bizarre conspiracy theory that '15-minute cities' are secretly a dark plan to control people's freedom.

23/02 Three words sum up 15-minute city madness

As the 15-minute city conspiracy theory spreads across the globe, one UK politician is under fire for stirring up the dangerous belief with three alarming words.

22/02 ‘Were they conned?’: Mitch Moses conspiracy theory emerges

Mitchell Moses was reportedly never going anywhere.

22/02 ‘Brutal’ South Park clip goes viral 18 years after it first aired

A resurfaced “South Park” clip — featuring a transgender woman demanding an abortion despite not being able to get pregnant — is going viral 18 years after its original air date. Social media watchdogs are heralding its “brutally honest take” on transgender rights and abortion “in this crazy woke world we’re all in.”

21/02 Waleed rips co-host over ‘conspiracy’ rant

Waleed Aly has shut down The Project co-host Kate Langbroek after she launched into a bizarre conspiracy theory rant on Tuesday night.

21/02 15-minute cities: The green city idea being twisted by climate deniers

Traffic cutting trials in Oxford have caused heated protests. Conspiracy theorists are fanning the flames, an investigation reveals.

21/02 Schoolgirl pushes 15-minute conspiracy theory during dangerous protest speech

A 12-year-old schoolgirl has become the poster child for a bizarre conspiracy theory that is sweeping the world.

20/02 Aussies falling for insane conspiracy

In recent years, conspiracy theories that were once almost unheard of have spread like wildfire, with a growing number of Australians now sceptical of things like vaccines, 5G and election results.

19/02 Disturbing detail in shameful protest

A conspiracy theorist who believes McDonald’s burgers are made out of “baby meat” has appeared at a controversial protest with a disturbing detail on his T-shirt.

18/02 Marjorie Taylor Greene offers bizarre defence for ‘antisemitic’ space laser theory about Rothschilds

Marjorie Taylor Greene offers bizarre defence for ‘antisemitic’ space laser theory about Rothschilds - Don jr says Greene’s post was ‘actually about real technology’ of harnessing solar energy in space

16/02 ‘15-minute city’ conspiracy explodes

It sounds like a dream, right?

13/02 Insane scenes as Philly fans go wild after Super Bowl defeat

Philadelphia fans are taking the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs well it seems.

13/02 Chinese balloons or alien invasion?

It appears to be an invasion — but what kind?

10/02 Wild Kyrie Irving trade theory floated by NBA insider

The NBA Trade Deadline has passed, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from continuing to explode.

06/02 ‘It kills me’: Aussie Liam Wilson blasts referee’s dodgy act in boxing robbery

Australian boxer Liam Wilson has slammed the referee that robbed him of a maiden world title, claiming he helped his wounded opponent with a dodgy mouthguard tactic.

03/02 ’Scavenged’ note reveals wife’s torment

A WA woman is speaking out after her “gentle, kind and loving” husband was rapidly radicalised by conspiracy theorist extremists.

02/02 Unlicensed cooker’s bizarre excuse

A foul-mouthed sovereign citizen has been filmed abusing a police officer attempting to fine him for driving while unlicensed.

02/02 Lack of Documents at Joe Biden's Home Sparks New Conspiracy Theory

Fox News host Jesse Watters alleged that Biden was tipped off about the FBI search of his beach home in Delaware.

31/01 MAFS star’s mum is ‘major Covid denier’

The mother of Married at First Sight villain Harrison Boon is a “success coach” who rubs shoulders with disgraced celebrity chef Pete Evans and preaches anti-vax messages to her thousands of followers.

31/01 Council’s perfect reply to sovereign citizen

A council worker has completely torn to shreds a conspiracy theorist who was trying to get out of paying a $110 parking fine.

25/01 US Secret Service Finds 25% of Mass Shootings Driven by Conspiracy Theories, Hateful Ideologies

A recent study by the US Secret Service has concluded that roughly one-quarter of mass shootings happen in the United States because the perpetrator was driven by either a conspiracy theory or a hateful ideology.

24/01 Sovereign citizen’s wild Irwin conspiracy

It appears not even our beloved Steve Irwin is safe from the so-called “sovereign citizen” movement that has been gaining traction with an increasing number of Australians.

23/01 Sovereign citizens’ unhinged beliefs exposed

Australia’s “sovereign citizen” community has made headline after headline recently following a spate of unhinged incidents.

23/01 ‘Epstein was murdered’: Ghislaine’s shock claim

Sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell claims her paedophile former lover Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail.

16/01 ABC TV presenter is caught up in a wild conspiracy theory over dress

Fauziah Ibrahim wore the black outfit while presenting Weekend Breakfast on the public broadcaster on Saturday, prompting online trolls to call her out.

09/01 Paris Hilton blasts ‘ridiculous’ Britney conspiracy theory

Paris Hilton has slammed the “ridiculous” theories that she photoshopped Britney Spears into a photo posted on her account.