World
How much does the US contribute to NATO?
With the US relationship with NATO top of the news agenda, and lots of claims about defence spending circulating, we look at the numbers. Read
Analysis
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We fact check and explain claims in U.S. news and online, so you can understand what’s really going on.
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Widely debunked Hillary Clinton ‘nooses’ quote recirculates online
Posts sharing the quote, allegedly taken from an email to the-then interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, have been shared on social media. But there’s no evidence it is real. Read
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World
Who decides the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize?
US President Donald Trump appeared to suggest the country of Norway decided not to award him the prize, a claim challenged by some media outlets. Read
Analysis
World
Viral video of protesters tearing down Maduro billboard is from 2024
A video shared with captions suggesting it shows Venezuelans ripping down a poster of Nicolás Maduro after he was seized by the United States is not recent, and actually dates back to 2024. Read
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Fake image of young Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein recirculates online
The image appears to show the US President sitting next to Epstein on a sofa surrounded by women, but there are several signs that show it was likely made with artificial intelligence. Read
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Conflict
Old video of US military exercise shared with claims it shows soldiers landing in Venezuela
A video showing soldiers jumping onto a large building from a helicopter has been shared online with false claims it shows the recent US strikes on Venezuela. It was actually filmed in June 2025. Read
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Fake video of Donald Trump criticising Keir Starmer’s leadership is AI-generated
A clip that appears to show the US President criticising Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on social media. But it isn’t real. Read
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World
Viral image of Nicolás Maduro being led away from plane isn’t real
A widely shared picture appearing to show the Venezuelan leader in custody is fake, and was made using artificial intelligence. Read
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World
A video shared with claims about US military strikes on Venezuela actually dates from 2024
An old video showing explosions is being shared alongside claims about the recent US strikes on Venezuela. But the footage is unrelated and was filmed in Israel in October 2024. Read
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Edited Trump quote shared with misleading claims about teen beauty pageants
An edited quote that falsely suggests Donald Trump spoke about seeing teenage girls backstage at Miss Teen USA beauty pageant is being shared online again. Read
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