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AFP
6 days ago
- Politics
- AFP
Image of 'Alligator Alcatraz' is AI-generated
"Alligator Alcatraz, Trump's new illegal immigration prison deep in the Everglades," reads a post sharing the image on July 2, 2025 to an Australia-based Facebook group with more than 114,000 followers. Image Screenshot of the false post shared on Australian social media. The image was captured on July 22, 2025, and the red cross was added by AFP. The same image was shared by other Facebook users around the world, including in the United States, Canada and Greece. It did not just stay on social media -- several websites also published the image alongside articles about Trump's visit. The image circulated as Trump toured a new migrant detention centre in Florida in early July (archived here and here). The new facility, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz", is built at the disused Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport deep in the Everglades, surrounded by swamps that are home to creatures including alligators and poisonous snakes. is a reference to Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco. of the Trump administration's determination to look tough as it pursues its policy of mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Some users in Australia appear to believe the image is genuine. "I wish the Australian government would put their foot down on immigration. Love this idea," a user wrote. Another commented, "That is A Huge Active Moat! surrounding it. At Their Peril if they try to Escape!" Inauthentic picture But the image is not a genuine depiction of the Florida detention centre, according to satellite images from Google Maps, which depict the location without a moat (archived link). Image Screenshot comparison between the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Florida shown on Google Maps (left) and the image shared on social media (right). The red cross was added by AFP. The images were captured on July 23, 2025. Pictures taken by AFP photographer Chandan Khanna on July 7, 2025 showing aerial views of the detention facility and its surrounding area also bear no resemblance to the circulated image. Image Comparison between an aerial view of the migrant detention center taken on July 7, 2025 by AFP photographer Chandan Khanna (left) and the image shared on social media (right). The red cross was added by AFP. Image Comparison between an aerial view of the migrant detention center taken on July 7, 2025, by AFP photographer Chandan Khanna (left) and the image shared on social media (right). The red cross was added by AFP. Other media outlets also published photos and footage that do not match the AI-generated image (archived here and here). Several visual inconsistencies suggest the image is fabricated, including the shape of the reptiles in the water, making them unlikely to be alligators. It also appears that several vehicles have a crumpled appearance, while one of them -- located to the right of the image -- has a misplaced window. Image Screenshot of the AI-generated image, with some visual inconsistencies highlighted using a magnifying tool by AFP Image Screenshot of the AI-generated image, with visual items highlighted using a magnifying tool by AFP AFP Fact Check analysed the image using the Google SynthID detection tool, which identifies photos and videos generated by its AI models (archived link). The tool detected that the image was made "with Google AI" with "Very High" confidence. Image Screenshot showing the image in the interface of the SynthID detection tool AFP has fact-checked other misinformation about US politics here.
IOL News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Harry Kane brace against Flamengo fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight
KANE STARS AGAIN Bayern Munich's English forward Harry Kane celebrates next to teammates after winning the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 football match between Brazil's Flamengo and Germany's Bayern Munich at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 29, 2025. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP Image: Chandan Khanna/AFP Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich overcame determined resistance from Flamengo to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with an entertaining 4-2 victory on Sunday. Vincent Kompany's side will now play European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta on Saturday for a place in the last four. Flamengo, backed by a huge and passionate following at Hard Rock Stadium, bow out of the tournament despite a performance of real determination from Filipe Luis's team. It took just six minutes for Bayern to grab the lead when Joshua Kimmich whipped in a corner and Flamengo defender Erick Pulgar's header flashed into his own net off the far post. Four minutes later and Bayern had doubled their advantage. Dayot Upamecano won the ball inside Flamengo's half and fed Kane whose low shot deflected off Leo Ortiz and rattled into the bottom corner. German Champions vs. Copa Libertadores Winners: A Thrilling Match The German champions looked like they were going to run away with the game but the three-times Copa Libertadores champions were able to find a foothold in the game. Luiz Araujo forced Manuel Neuer into action with a dangerous snap shot and then the winger went close again with a shot on the turn which flew just wide of the post. Flamengo were rewarded for their efforts in the 33rd minute when after the dangerous Araujo played the ball in from the left, the ball fell to Gerson who unleashed a thunderbolt which rocketed past Neuer to bring the bulk of the 60,914 crowd to their feet. But all that good work from the Rio team was undone four minutes before the break when Araujo's poor clearance landed straight at the feet of Leon Goretzka who had the time and space to settle himself before, from over 20 yards out, placing his shot into the corner to make it 3-1.
IOL News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Make the circle bigger! Mamelodi Sundowns showcase Mzansi flair with dance moves after Club World Cup exit
CELEBRATIONS Sundowns' Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro looks on at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F football match between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Brazil's Fluminense at the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on June 25, 2025. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP They may have bowed out from the Club World Cup on Wednesday following their 0-0 Group F draw with Fluminense, but that didn't stop Mamelodi Sundowns from celebrating after the final whistle. Coming into the premier club football competition in the world, the Betway Premiership champions were not expected to trouble some of the heavy hitters in the group. Instead, Sundowns beat South Korean outfit Ulsan HD in their first outing, competed strongly with German giants Borussia Dortmund before going down 4-3 and finally they drew with the Brazilian side Fluminense. There's no disputing that Sundowns punched above their weight, but it was also a good indicator of just how good they really are - if their eighth successive league title in a row this season did not do the trick.
IOL News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mamelodi Sundowns' Miguel Cardoso: Job done, despite Club World Cup exit
CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR Mamelodi Sundowns' Portuguese head coach Miguel Cardoso looks on ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F football match between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Brazil's Fluminense at the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on June 25, 2025. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP Image: Chandan Khanna/AFP Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso said Wednesday his team could return to South Africa with their heads held high despite exiting the Club World Cup in the group stage on Wednesday. "Some teams came here and took nothing but Mamelodi Sundowns leave with a lot -– we took four points, we lost just one game and we drew one game in which it was clear we had the best chances," Cardoso said after the 0-0 draw with Fluminense in Miami. That followed a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD of South Korea and a 4-3 loss to German giants Borussia Dortmund, as the South African champions finished third in Group F. Their tally of four points was one fewer than Fluminense, and three behind group winners Dortmund. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Mamelodi Sundowns' Global Impact at the Club World Cup "For those who don't know international football so well, I invite them to go and study Fluminense, Dortmund and Ulsan a little, and understand the level Sundowns played at during this Club World Cup," Cardoso added. "When we go out but set such a huge platform, you don't go through but you take a lot, you take prestige, you value your players, you make your club even more well known in the world." He added: "I know we have a strange name but we have a strong capacity. We have been showing good things for many years and now everyone in the world will talk about Mamelodi Sundowns because people like positive emotions." "People like going home having seen an exciting game and we gave amazing emotons to people who like football. "We are not happy, we had a clear objective for this match, but I am very proud of the level my players performed at. "We leave and go home with our heads up because we are much stronger than we were when we came here."
IOL News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mamelodi Sundowns bow out of Club World Cup with heads held high
TOUGH DRAW Sundowns' Brazilian forward #10 Lucas Ribeiro drinks water during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F football match between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Brazil's Fluminense at the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on June 25, 2025. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP Image: Chandan Khanna/AFP Mamelodi Sundowns bowed out of the Club World Cup following their 0-0 Group F draw with Fluminense at Hard Rock Stadium, in Florida, USA, on Wednesday. Fluminense captain Jhon Arias flashed a shot across the face of goal and wide for Fluminense late in the first half. German Cano came close for the Rio de Janeiro side after the break, while Sundowns enjoyed more of the possession over the 90 minutes but could not get the win they needed to progress in front of a crowd of 14,312. Their exit means none of the four African clubs who came to the tournament will feature in the last 16, but Sundowns' performances mean they can go home with their heads held high. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading South African Champions Proud of Performance Despite Unmet Objective 'We are not happy. We had a clear objective in this match, but I am very proud of the level the players performed at,' said the South African champions' coach, Miguel Cardoso. 'We leave and go home with our heads up because we are much stronger than we were when we came here.' In the other Group F game, a solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD as the Germans secured a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. Dortmund's second straight victory by a one-goal margin, following their 4-3 defeat of Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, was watched by only just over 8,000 spectators in Cincinnati, among them US Vice President JD Vance and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. It means Dortmund qualify for the last 16 as winners of Group F, while Fluminense go through behind them in second after holding off Sundowns in a goalless stalemate played at the same time in Miami.
