Photos don’t show evidence of government ‘laser weapons’ starting wildfires
The pictures actually show lens flares, long exposure effects and light pillars, not government-funded laser beams. Read
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Grace Rahman
News & Online Editor
Grace joined Full Fact in March 2018 from the Press Association. She’s in charge of our work on the Third Party Fact Checking programme with Facebook and is particularly interested in debunking rumours spreading on social media.
She is a qualified journalist and has a Biology degree.
Pfizer CEO has not been arrested by the military
Albert Bourla has been the subject of misinformation before. Read
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Viral 15 minute neighbourhoods leaflet is misleading
There are no plans for 15 minute cities that stop people leaving their local area. The concept is that people are able to reach key services without having to use a car. Read
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It’s not illegal for shops to refuse cash
Just because cash is legal tender does not mean businesses must accept cash payments. Read
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Fake Eddie Izzard ‘Guardian’ article shared on Facebook
The fake opinion piece has a ‘Grauniad’ logo in the corner, but some still believe the article is real. Read
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Photo of kneeling maid in apartheid-era South Africa doesn’t show Elon Musk
The picture was taken in 1988, when Mr Musk would have been 17. Read
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Tesco carrots were not grown ‘in Chernobyl’
A photo appearing to show this has been edited. Read
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Picture of Rishi Sunak’s bad pint has been Photoshopped
The image has been edited to change the drink he’s holding and the eyes of the person standing behind him. Read
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Video does not show police officer ‘explaining using wrong pronouns is a criminal offence’
A video in which a police officer talks about using the correct pronouns for people does not mention criminality, as some online have suggested. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Having a sharia-compliant mortgage doesn’t mean stamp duty isn’t paid
Turning Point UK claimed that you’re exempt from paying stamp duty if you follow sharia law. Stamp duty is paid on all liable properties, even with a sharia-compliant mortgage. Read
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