Health
Facebook posts contain false claims about FDA product approval
Social media posts claim a “nasal herbal box” is FDA approved for weight loss and liver health. This is simply not true. 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.
The Foreign Office has not warned against travel to France
Multiple posts on social media claim that British citizens are being warned by the UK government not to travel to France because of the riots. Read
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Arc de Triomphe photo shows 2019 ‘gilets jaunes’ protest, not recent riots
An image shared on Facebook depicts flames and protesters in the centre of Paris. Read
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Picture of refugee banner wasn’t taken in France
A picture contrasting a pro-refugee protest with the recent riots in France has been shared hundreds of times online. Read
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A ‘Guardian’ opinion article supporting looting in France is fake
A screenshot of a fake Guardian article has been widely shared on social media. Read
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Diocese says attack on French priest was not because of his faith or to do with recent unrest
Claims that a priest was attacked by “Islamic race rioters” have been contradicted by the local diocese. Read
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Video of high rise on fire is from UAE, not France
A video of a recent fire in the city of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates has been shared to imply it comes from France. Read
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Health
A grapefruit a day is no substitute for blood pressure medicine
A Facebook post claims eating one grapefruit a day can replace high blood pressure medication. While the fruit might contribute to a healthy diet, it’s much less effective than conventional drugs. Read
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Immigration
Immigration minister’s claims about refugees in Scotland need clarification
The Home Office declined to comment on what Robert Jenrick MP meant when he said the SNP “does not house refugees in Scotland”. Whether he was exaggerating or not, it is not true. Read
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Eiffel Tower ‘riot’ photo is actually from Euro 2016 final
A post on Facebook claims that the photo shows riots taking place under the Eiffel Tower during recent protests. Read
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