Footage of prisoner swap is not recent
A misleading clip circulating online wrongly claims to show a prisoner swap between the US and Russia on 1 August. Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Former prime ministers do not get a £115,000 special ‘pension for life’
But ex-PMs can claim up to £115,000 a year for expenses incurred during their public duties in their capacity as a former prime minister. Read
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Image does not show tractors ‘blocking boats’ at Dover
A picture is being shared widely online with a misleading claim it depicts farmers at a beach in Dover attempting to stop small boats. Read
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Claim two protesters were ‘stabbed by Muslims in Stoke’ is false
Staffordshire Police says no stabbings were reported to police, despite videos fuelling speculation on social media. Read
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Health
No good evidence that ‘banned’ substances reliably destroy cancer cells in humans
There is not enough evidence for cannabis oil as a treatment for cancer. B17 can be toxic and also has not been shown to be an effective treatment for cancer. Read
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Health
GP industrial action is not the first in 60 years
The last time GPs as a group took collective action was 1964, but some GPs took part in industrial action over pensions in 2012. Read
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Video does not show Christians protesting against the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics
A clip is being shared on social media with false claims it shows Christians protesting after the Olympics opening ceremony. Read
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Israeli artistic swimmers didn’t spell out ‘bring them home’ at Olympics
A post suggesting the team spelt out a message in reference to hostages held following the Hamas-led assault on Israel last October has been shared online. Read
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Incorrect name for Southport stabbings suspect circulates online
Merseyside Police have not identified the suspect, but say a name being shared on social media is not correct. Read
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Video of gathering of Christians in Paris filmed well before Olympics
A clip is being shared on social media with false claims it shows Christians filling the streets of Paris in response to a scene from the Olympics opening ceremony. Read
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