World
Old easyJet video shared as ‘last moment’ before Air India crash
The video dates back to at least March 2020. Read
Fact checks
Fact checks
From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
World
Video of an Air India crew boarding a plane was filmed days before the Ahmedabad crash
The clip was posted on Instagram on 9 June, three days before the disaster. Read
Fact checks
Crime
An image of policemen kneeling in front of a group of Muslims is probably AI
We fact checked this image when it was being shared last year. If you look at it closely, it’s clearly fake. Read
Fact checks
Politics
No, a video of the PM in a Staffordshire mum’s kitchen wasn’t staged with an actress
Claims about the footage that circulated widely on social media after it was posted last week are false—and here’s how we know. Read
Fact checks
Conflict
Footage of a Russian pilgrimage shared with claims it shows Tel Aviv ‘exodus’
The pilgrimage took place days before Israel attacked Iran on 13 June. Read
Fact checks
Politics
When is Palestine Action set to be banned from?
The home secretary has announced plans to proscribe the group under anti-terrorism laws—but there’s been some confusion on social media over when a ban is set to come into force. Read
Fact checks
World
Video of plane’s cabin shows turbulence on a Pakistani flight, not the Air India crash
The footage features in a montage viewed millions of times on Facebook, which also includes an AI-generated image we have previously debunked. Read
Fact checks
Immigration
Video shows scenes in a cemetery in Belgium, not Ireland
A clip is circulating on social media with claims it shows “Muslim migrants” in a cemetery in Ireland, but the footage was actually taken at a multifaith cemetery in Brussels. Read
Fact checks
Shopping
Argos isn’t selling PlayStations for £2
We see false offers like this circulating on Facebook often. Argos has confirmed it isn’t real. Read
Fact checks
Conflict
Footage does not show scenes inside ‘Israeli bunkers’
The clip shows an unconnected incident at Tbilisi City Court in Georgia, and was shared on social media the day before the recent Israel-Iran conflict began. Read
Fact checks
Evidence you can rely on
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
Subscribe to weekly email newsletters from Full Fact for updates on politics, immigration, health and more. Our fact checks are free to read but not to produce, so you will also get occasional emails about fundraising and other ways you can help. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how we use your data see our Privacy Policy.