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Misleading claims that a clip of Pope Francis speaking about the conflict in Gaza is from his final speech before his death on 21 April have been circulating on social media. Read
It depends on how you count seats “gained”. Read
As is traditional on 23 April, many are celebrating England’s patron saint today—but Christian churches have “transferred" the day to next Monday. Read
There’s no evidence that reports of the death of a general are genuine. Read
Two ministers’ claims last week about the extra amount which will be spent on protecting the triple lock are potentially misleading Read
News bulletins on Radio 2, Radio 3 and 6 Music claimed Britain consumes “117 million tonnes” each year—which is roughly a million times what National Crime Agency estimates suggest. Read
The seven clips seem to show devastation following the 7.7 magnitude quake, but there are clues that it is not genuine footage. Read
Recent claims from Sir Keir Starmer and another government minister appear to have confused interest rates with inflation. Read
Misleading claims that the Labour MP presented Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister with a painting of herself have been shared online. Read
A Facebook post suggests the Ukrainian president recently wore a suit to meet with the World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab amid criticism over him not wearing one to meet President Trump. Read
