Photo shows US girl with birthmark, not injured Palestinian baby
The photo has been shared with incorrect captions since at least 2021. Read
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Video of ‘pro-Palestine’ demonstration in Turkey is actually from 2021
A video circulating of a demonstration in Turkey was recorded before the outbreak of the latest Israel-Gaza conflict. Read
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Clip claiming to show new ‘iron beam’ system in Israel is taken from a video game
Footage from the video game has spread on Facebook, with claims it shows a new air defence system in operation in Israel. Read
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HMA label on Asda beef does not mean it’s halal
The claim has been circulating online for at least eight years. Read
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Fake audio falsely suggests CNN staged Israel-Gaza border footage
The video shows a CNN correspondent and her team scramble for cover. Read
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Health
Around a quarter of 10- to 11-year-olds are obese
Suzanne Webb MP claimed in Parliament that 40% of those in this age group are obese, but her office says she meant to say “obese or overweight”. Read
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Health
Waiting lists can’t be compared through the whole history of the NHS
Last week Sir Keir Starmer claimed that Labour achieved the shortest waiting lists “in history”, while Wes Streeting said it had delivered the shortest waiting times. Read
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Video shows scenes in Algiers, not bombing in Gaza
The video, which appears to actually show football celebrations, has been shared widely across social media platforms since 7 October. Read
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You can’t go to prison solely for not paying the TV licence
However, you can be jailed for non-payment of subsequent fines. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
How have rail passenger numbers changed since the pandemic?
We’ve looked into the figures after transport secretary Mark Harper claimed train travel for business and commuting was down by 50% compared to before the pandemic. Read
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