Video shows an attack in Ukraine, not Gaza
Many claim the video shows “white phosphorus bombs” being used in the Gaza Strip. 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.
Fake subtitles show Putin and Erdogan ‘warning America’ over Israel support
The videos have been shared widely across social media platforms in recent days. Read
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Video of ‘pro-Palestine’ march in Chicago is from 2021
The video has been circulating on social media and appears as if it’s a protest responding to recent events in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Read
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Video supposedly showing ‘new air assault’ on Israel actually dates from 2021
The footage depicting rockets in the sky is being shared on social media with claims it is “breaking” news. Read
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Video does not show ‘migrants’ cooking a dog in Dublin
The video has been shared across multiple social media platforms with this false claim. Read
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Argos is not selling PlayStation consoles for under £2
A Facebook post links to a fake Argos website where people can supposedly “place an order”. Read
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Fake USA Today video reports supposed New York ‘brawl’ involving Ukrainian delegate
The video, which has USA Today’s logo and style, has been shared across multiple social media platforms. Read
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Deepfake videos show BBC presenters promoting alleged Elon Musk investment project
Videos shared on social media claim to show BBC presenters reporting that British residents could earn up to £5,700 a day. Read
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McDonald’s french fries do not all come from Bill Gates and a GM potato farm
This claim has been shared by thousands of people on Facebook. Read
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Tesco has not reintroduced ‘traffic light’ lockdown measure in its stores
A video showing green and red lights at Tesco Swindon has sparked speculation on social media. Read
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