CCTV footage of hospital explosion is from Syria in 2016, not Gaza
A video showing multiple clips of CCTV footage has been shared across social media platforms. Read
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Evie Townend
News & Online Journalist
Evie joined Full Fact as a news and online journalist in February 2023. Before this, she worked as a freelance journalist, a money reporter for The Mirror and in the regional CornwallLive newsroom.
Aerial footage shows a bombing in Sudan, not Gaza
The video has been shared on social media platforms with claims it shows a targeted attack on Palestinians. Read
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Old warning about a 2005 Christmas ‘scam’ circulating online again
Thousands of people have shared the post on Facebook. Read
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Video shows Iraqi MP describing actions of Islamic State, not Hamas
Multiple posts on social media claim the video relates to recent events in Israel-Gaza. Read
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False claims that Great Western Railway is giving away a year’s free travel for £1.69 spread online again
Many people have shared a post promoting a fake Great Western Railway promotion on Facebook. Read
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Driving a vehicle with an upside down registration plate is illegal
A Facebook post suggests driving a vehicle with an upside down number plate can be a legal way to evade ULEZ cameras. Read
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Experts warn against ‘recycling’ Halloween pumpkins in woodlands
Woodland organisations warn pumpkins can be harmful to wildlife and ecosystems. Read
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Blue and white McDonald’s food wrappers not connected to current Israel-Gaza conflict
A viral video shows a woman receiving her McDonald’s order in a wrapper she says shows support for Israel. Read
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Hundreds of Facebook users share fake Argos giveaway
The fake offer has been shared in multiple community groups. Read
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Photo of pensioner used in ‘missing man’ hoax
Hundreds of people have shared these hoax posts in Facebook groups for communities across the UK. Read
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