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‘Get Covid and live longer’? Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp at Covid Inquiry fact checked
Most people dying of Covid in 2020 were over 80—but they also generally had years of life left. Read
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No evidence for TikTok video’s claims about Palestinians’ life expectancy and BBC coverage
The video claimed that most Palestinians “don’t ever make it past the age of 30” and that the BBC cut off its own journalist because of the content of his report. Read
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False claims that Great Western Railway is giving away a year’s free travel for £1.69 spread online again
Many people have shared a post promoting a fake Great Western Railway promotion on Facebook. Read
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The Covid vaccines are not ‘poison’
The benefits of Covid vaccination outweigh the risks for most people, and although mild side effects are common, serious ones are rare. Read
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Driving a vehicle with an upside down registration plate is illegal
A Facebook post suggests driving a vehicle with an upside down number plate can be a legal way to evade ULEZ cameras. Read
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‘Dead Gazan body miraculously texting’ is actually Thai child in Halloween costume
A photo of a child wearing a body bag costume has been shared as evidence of an attempt to misrepresent what’s happening in Gaza. But the picture was taken in Thailand last year. Read
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Experts warn against ‘recycling’ Halloween pumpkins in woodlands
Woodland organisations warn pumpkins can be harmful to wildlife and ecosystems. Read
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Video does not show pro-Palestinian protest in France
The clip, shared on social media, was filmed in Brazil and actually shows a crowd of football supporters accompanying a team bus to the stadium. Read
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Faked video of Bella Hadid circulates on social media
A clip supposedly showing Ms Hadid addressing the 7 October attacks in Israel is a manipulated version of a video taken in 2016. Read
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Three Parliamentary constituencies have majority Muslim populations, not 30
A Channel 4 News report claimed Muslims “make up the majority” in more than 30 constituencies. Read
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