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The hoax posts share photos of children who have been reported missing in the US, and there are no reports of any such homicide in the UK. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The independent body that sets MPs’ pay has announced an increase for the next financial year—but some on social media have claimed it’s going up by much more than it really is. Read
Recent claims from Sir Keir Starmer and another government minister appear to have confused interest rates with inflation. Read
The Irish Government and the Irish Centre for Diversity have confirmed they have never created or distributed such a leaflet. Read
The image isn’t real. It is a still from a video that was created using artificial intelligence. Read
A post circulating on Facebook shares a map highlighting US states it says ban atheists from holding public office, but this needs more context. Read
The mugshot accompanying the posts was taken by police in Australia in 2016. Read
Misleading claims that the Labour MP presented Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister with a painting of herself have been shared online. Read
The footage actually shows a building being demolished in a theme park in Indonesia. Read
The company that owns the restaurant chain has confirmed that this offer is not real. Read
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