Health
Childhood vaccines aren’t ‘poison’
Despite claims on social media, vaccines are generally a safe and effective way to protect children from potentially fatal diseases. Read
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Fact checks
From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Video does not show Benjamin Netanyahu running to bunker
An old clip of Mr Netanyahu running to vote in parliament has been shared with claims it shows him running to a bunker amid recent attacks on Israel. Read
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Photo of Kim Jong Un with Huawei phone has been edited
A viral photo on social media appears to show North Korea’s Supreme Leader using a new ‘trifold’ smartphone, but it has been edited. Read
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Video of Lebanese citizens ‘celebrating Hezbollah leader’s death’ is actually from 2020 protest
The video is unrelated to the recent death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Read
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United States
Video of Jamie Lee Curtis miscaptioned as endorsement of Kamala Harris
A video of the actor speaking about Ariana DeBose’s performance at the BAFTAs is being shared online with misleading captions linking it to the US presidential race. Read
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Health
Fenbendazole is not a proven treatment for cancer in people
Claims of a cheap cancer cure resurfaced on social media, but fenbendazole is not a recognised treatment for cancer. Read
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No evidence Mike Tyson made speech about Palestine
False claims that the boxer called for a boycott of Israel have been shared online. Read
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Meme does not show crashed Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet
The image in the meme is of a US Air Force plane that crashed in California in 2019 due to a mechanical malfunction. Read
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Health
Guardian corrects article about GPs refusing to give prostate cancer tests to black men
A poll from Prostate Cancer Research asked black people about “you or a loved one”, so we can’t say it tells us about their own experiences of prostate cancer testing. Read
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Video of ‘corpse running away’ is not related to Israel conflict
A video clip is being shared on social media with the suggestion it shows people ‘scared’ of Israeli drones—but it actually shows a staged ‘funeral procession’ in Jordan in 2020. Read
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