Politics
Russia’s defence spending is not 43% of its GDP
There’s no evidence to support a claim from Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp—credible estimates suggest the correct figure is actually around 6% or 7%. Read
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Politics
There’s no evidence to support a claim from Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp—credible estimates suggest the correct figure is actually around 6% or 7%. Read
Conflict
Footage of someone gliding to the ground has been shared with the false claim that it shows an Indian fighter pilot landing after being shot down by Pakistan. Read
Conflict
Footage circulating now has been online since at least April 2024, and there’s no evidence that it shows a Chinese air drop, or that China has delivered aid via air recently. Read
Conflict
The video, which has been viewed over 344,000 times on Facebook, has been altered with artificial intelligence. Read
Conflict
The photo actually shows one of two pilots who parachuted to safety before their aircraft crashed during a training exercise in southern India in June 2023, contrary to claims on social media. Read
Conflict
The video has been shared on social media with misleading claims it depicts a real incident from the recent strikes. Read
Conflict
A clip is circulating online with misleading claims it depicts air defences in Rajasthan. Read
Conflict
CNN says the image is fabricated. Read
Conflict
Some Facebook posts claim the clip shows scenes in Lahore, while another claims it’s Karachi, but the video predates the recent conflict between India and Pakistan. Read
Conflict
An image appearing to show the front page of the Daily Telegraph from 10 May is circulating online, but it’s not genuine and there are signs it was made with AI. Read