Old image of bombing in Gaza reshared with claims it shows recent strikes in Beirut
The picture is actually more than a year old. Read
Fact checks
Sian Bayley
Senior News and Online Journalist
Sian joined Full Fact in April 2024 as senior news and online journalist. Prior to that she was news editor at The Bookseller magazine. She has previously worked for the Local Democracy Reporting Service and the Evening Standard.
Video claimed to show ‘Red Sea hell for Israel’ actually shows South Korean ship in China
The video dates back to December 2023 and shows the aftermath of an explosion. It is unrelated to the recent conflict in the Middle East. Read
Fact checks
Black band on UNRWA logo is not new
Some social media users incorrectly speculated the UN agency changed its logo after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Read
Fact checks
Another edited image of Kamala Harris with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs circulates online
A new altered image of the Democratic presidential candidate with the rapper has been shared on social media. Read
Fact checks
Video of man falling from window is unrelated to Liam Payne’s death
The video is from a 2023 fire in Mexico City. Read
Fact checks
Pictures of ‘flooded Disney World’ are likely AI-generated
The real Cinderella Castle has a different number and arrangement of spires compared with the image being shared online following Hurricane Milton. Read
Fact checks
No, the Northern Lights aren’t caused by HAARP
The Northern Lights appeared in the UK again after a severe geomagnetic storm produced by the sun. Read
Fact checks
Picture of Tel Aviv ‘up in flames’ is from Moscow terror attack
The image is unrelated to the recent conflict in the Middle East. Read
Fact checks
No evidence IDF chief Herzi Halevi is dead
Rumours have spread that Lt Gen Halevi was killed after a Hezbollah drone attack in Israel on Sunday evening. Read
Fact checks
‘Hurricane Milton’ video compilation shows older videos of other hurricanes
One video also includes a CGI clip. Read
Fact checks
