Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has not been attacked in prison
An audio recording making this claim is being shared widely on social media. Read
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Video of migrants attempting to break through US-Mexico border is not recent
The clip has been shared after President Trump’s inauguration with misleading captions that imply it’s recent—but the event occurred in March 2023. Read
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Video supposedly showing Taylor Swift calling LA fires ‘divine retribution’ has been altered
A clip which is circulating on social media does not show a real interview, and has likely been altered with AI. Read
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Norway is not boycotting 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Israel
Posts on Facebook have falsely claimed the Norwegian football team is refusing to play its matches against Israel. Read
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Air Force One flypast video isn’t real
A clip which appears to show President Donald Trump’s Air Force One jet flying close to a US Navy ship has been created digitally. Read
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Facebook posts about lost man showing up on doorsteps are a hoax
The posts have been shared in local community groups, including those for Derby, Bristol and Brighton. Read
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Photo does not show reconstruction of Mariupol in Ukraine
The photo has been shared with claims it shows “Russia has rebuilt the city” after it was largely demolished in battle in 2022, but the picture actually shows a city in Russia. Read
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Old video of fire along Los Angeles highway shared as recent
The video has been shared with captions that imply it shows the recent wildfires in LA, but it actually dates back to 2017. Read
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Photo does not show woman at US Capitol riot
The photo actually shows the woman at a peaceful protest in Kansas on 6 January 2021, where there were no arrests. She did not participate in the riots at the US Capitol. Read
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Minister wrong to claim IMF forecast UK’s economy will be the fastest growing in Europe
New figures published by the International Monetary Fund don’t support claims made by a health minister and the Independent about growth projections. Read
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