Journalist Alaa Salman has died of injuries after an Israeli airstrike destroyed her home; her death was marked with a moment of silence at GlobalFact. Read more about Alaa and her work with Sawab, and join us in mourning her loss: poynter.org/ifcn/2026/ifcn-m…

To have #GlobalFact2026 in Lithuania was “a huge milestone,” representing a landmark moment for some Baltic fact-checkers and a region that has, for years, found itself on the front lines of information warfare between east and west. poynter.org/ifcn/2026/having…

What to do with AI? That was one of the major themes during GlobalFact 2026. It can be a savior for workflow. It can be an obstacle to uncovering the truth. But one way or another, it is affecting much of the universe fact-checkers inhabit. poynter.org/fact-checking/20…

How are fact-checkers showing up on social video? Fact-checkers from India, the United States and Poland showcased videos that debunk scams, explain immigration policy and challenge politicians at #GlobalFact2026

The solution to investigating Russian influence? New tactics, and yes: Fact-checking and investigative journalism. Russia wants to steal the narrative. Finnish researcher and meme-er @P_Kallioniemi says fact-checkers and journalists have to take the initiative back.

Fact-checking is journalism, not censorship. Our statement on reported U.S. visa restrictions targeting fact-checkers, content moderators, and trust & safety professionals: poynter.org/news-release/202…

At #GlobalFact, @FullFact’s Andrew Dudfield reflected on how IFCN built trust with platforms by setting clear standards and sharing how fact-checks are made. Now, as AI reshapes how people find and consume information, he reminded us: we might not be able to fight tomorrow’s battles with outdated strategy.

Factchequeado Co-founder and CEO Laura Zommer said innovation does not mean shifting how journalism is done, but rather how it’s delivered to audiences. “We need to explain complex things, but we need to do that in the places, the channels and the formats that our audiences are choosing every day,” Zommer said. “ If we are not doing that… , we are losing the battle.” Zommer spoke at #GlobalFact12 in Rio de Janeiro, where over 300 fact-checkers gathered last week.

“The fact is: All these AI models and the fact that people are using AI tools for search…. They still need checked information.” Patrícia Campos Mello at #GlobalFact12: poynter.org/fact-checking/20…

Scenes from #GlobalFact12: The world’s largest gathering of fact-checkers from around the world—coming together to share tools and reflect on how the community can chart a new path collectively. Swipe for highlights from the conference! 📸: Andressa Guerra

#GlobalFact12 speakers shared advice with fact-checkers about how to approach partnerships in challenging times. Read more: poynter.org/fact-checking/20…

WATCH: Factchequeado CEO and Co-Founder Laura Zommer speaks to the GlobalFact 12 audience. As fact-checkers continue to uphold the long established ethics of journalism, they should also strive to innovate as a way to survive: poynter.org/fact-checking/20…

“The way to be the resistance is to do our work the best that we can.” One of #GlobalFact12’s keynote speakers, Brazilian journalist Patrícia Campos Mello is reporter at large and columnist at Folha de São Paulo newspaper.