Viral ‘no more mosques’ post uses image of the Brighton Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion is a museum and venue for events, not a mosque. Read
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UK riots fact checked: latest updates and key questions answered
Our explainer tracks the latest developments, fact checks claims circulating online and looks at the government’s response. Read
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Footage of prisoner swap is not recent
A misleading clip circulating online wrongly claims to show a prisoner swap between the US and Russia on 1 August. Read
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Claim two protesters were ‘stabbed by Muslims in Stoke’ is false
Staffordshire Police says no stabbings were reported to police, despite videos fuelling speculation on social media. Read
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What role did misinformation play in riots after the Southport stabbings?
After the attack social media became a hotbed of false claims about the identity of the suspect, which many people believe stoked unrest. Read
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Health
GP industrial action is not the first in 60 years
The last time GPs as a group took collective action was 1964, but some GPs took part in industrial action over pensions in 2012. Read
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Israeli artistic swimmers didn’t spell out ‘bring them home’ at Olympics
A post suggesting the team spelt out a message in reference to hostages held following the Hamas-led assault on Israel last October has been shared online. Read
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Incorrect name for Southport stabbings suspect circulates online
Merseyside Police have not identified the suspect, but say a name being shared on social media is not correct. Read
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No, the total percentage of votes in the Venezuelan election did not add up to 109%
The 4.6% figure in a graphic being shared referred to the combined total for several candidates, not that they had each got 4.6% vote share. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Is Labour right to claim the public finances are worse than expected?
The chancellor Rachel Reeves said public finances are facing a shortfall of £21.9 billion this year alone. Read
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