Strange fake news stories of 2024 include Trump and Biden diaper claims

In 2024, several bizarre fake news stories circulated, including claims about Donald Trump and Joe Biden wearing diapers. These rumors were debunked, with evidence showing the images were manipulated or taken out of context. Other false claims included immigrants allegedly eating pets and a video of French President Macron kissing another man, which was identified as AI-generated. Additionally, misinformation spread about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy purchasing Hitler's Mercedes and Tom Cruise starring in a fake Olympic documentary. Other notable fakes included a resurrected Indian politician and false pro-Putin chants at a football match. Claims about a helicopter crash caused by a space laser and hurricane manipulation were also proven false, with no supporting evidence.