Conflict
Fake CNN graphic comparing India and Pakistan’s conflict statistics circulates online
CNN says the image is fabricated. Read
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World
Image showing new Pope with rappers is altered
The picture is actually a composite, in which an image of the new Pope has been added to a photograph from 2020. Read
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Conflict
India-Pakistan misinformation circulates online following air strikes
Full Fact has identified unrelated images and videos being shared online with misleading claims they are connected to the current conflict. Read
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Conflict
Picture shows 2024 plane crash not Indian jet downed by Pakistan
The image of a burning plane has been shared alongside claims that Pakistan has shot down Indian fighter jets. Read
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Video of several large Palestinian flags is not from Pope’s funeral
The footage dates back to December 2023. Read
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Clip does not show Zelenskyy performing comedy routine for Putin
Two unrelated clips have been edited together to make it appear as if the Russian president was laughing in the audience. Read
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German news outlet did not report Russian spies had US defence secretary’s phone number
A claim that German intelligence arrested two Russian spies who had Pete Hegseth’s private number was attributed to Der Spiegel, but the publication confirmed it did not publish such a story. Read
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Health
Is Labour right to claim Reform UK would ‘scrap the NHS’?
In the run-up to the local elections, Labour is warning Reform UK would make people pay to use the health service—a claim the party’s strongly denied. Full Fact looks at the evidence. Read
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Facebook posts appear to overstate payments for parliamentarians
Generally MPs are paid salaries and members of the House of Lords are entitled to attendance allowances, but none of them receive both. Read
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Video of Cristiano Ronaldo showing support for Palestinians is a deepfake
Mr Ronaldo does not reference Palestinians in the original footage. Read
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