Video shows an attack in Ukraine, not Gaza
Many claim the video shows “white phosphorus bombs” being used in the Gaza Strip. Read
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Fire brigade says Luton Airport car park fire started in diesel vehicle
People have claimed online that a hybrid or electric vehicle started the blaze. Read
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UK not the only country in Europe that allows shops to refuse cash
Other countries including Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands allow retailers to refuse cash. Read
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Fake subtitles show Putin and Erdogan ‘warning America’ over Israel support
The videos have been shared widely across social media platforms in recent days. Read
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Fake US government memo authorising $8 billion of aid for Israel circulates on Facebook
The fake memo appears to be an edited version of a memo published earlier this year authorising aid to Ukraine. Read
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Health
The Gates Foundation was not kicked out of India over HPV vaccine project
There is no evidence thousands of girls were injured by an HPV vaccine project or that this led to the Gates Foundation being kicked out of India. Read
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Video game footage used to falsely claim clip of missile hitting helicopter is in Gaza
Scenes from the same game have been linked to misinformation about other conflicts. Read
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Video does not show Irish football fans waving Palestinian flags
A video circulating online does not depict football fans in Ireland showing “support for Palestine”. Read
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Health
Cholesterol in food is linked to cholesterol in the body
Claims on social media that cholesterol in food doesn’t affect blood cholesterol levels are misleading, as are claims that carbohydrates—not fat—increase these. Read
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No evidence that audio clip of Keir Starmer supposedly swearing at his staff is genuine
Both Labour sources and Conservative MPs say the clip was faked. Read
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