From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
There is a scheme to dye the inside of rhino horns pink, but this did not affect their outside appearance. Read
A Facebook post claims that Henry Kissinger gave a speech on eugenics and vaccines to the Council on Eugenics. Neither the speech nor the council is real. Read
During the Falklands War, the European Community banned all weapons sales to, and imports from, Argentina. Read
Environment
Around 4-12% of birds are poultry, but if you looked at mass rather than the number of birds, poultry would account for 70%. Read
A website purporting to be BBC News has falsely claimed Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa died by suicide. Read
A website purporting to be BBC News has falsely claimed Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia died by suicide. Read
Bills go through many readings and debates which can be attended by varying groups of MPs. Read
This image has been doctored. Read
One Kray twin was released on compassionate grounds, and none of the Great Train Robbery convicts served the full 30 years. Read
A viral Facebook post claiming four children died after being given a toxic mix of milk and cough syrup is false. Mixing milk and cough syrup doesn’t form a poison. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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