Conflict
Compilation video shared of ‘US strikes on Iran’ includes fake and old footage from across the Middle East
The video features clips from Lebanon and Gaza as well as fake content. Read
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Nadia Lincoln
Journalist
Nadia joined Full Fact in September 2026. Before that she worked for the Local Democracy Reporting Service in a regional newsroom and at a community radio station. She has a degree in journalism.
World
Video supposedly showing BBC News linking Indian passenger to Flydubai attack is a deepfake
The BBC has confirmed to Full Fact that the footage isn’t real. Read
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World
Video shows Muslim women queuing for a clothing sale, not free childcare
The video has been widely shared on social media alongside the false claim that it shows women in headscarves lining up to enroll their children into free public daycare. Read
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Politics
AI-generated video of Manchester protest shared on social media
A Facebook video that appears to show a large crowd of people gathered at a protest in Manchester is AI-generated.Many of the attendees seem to be holding up England flags, … Read
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Politics
Video showing thousands of people at London protest is AI fake
A Facebook video that appears to show thousands of people protesting outside the Houses of Parliament is AI-generated.The post is captioned “Wake up, England”, and seemingly shows a large crowd … Read
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Health
False claims resurface that Covid vaccines tripled cancer and miscarriage rates
A false claim that Covid-19 vaccines caused a tripling of miscarriage and cancer rates, and a tenfold rise in neurological conditions has recirculated on social media.The video shows a clip … Read
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Immigration
Claim that migrants intercepted by rescue ships in the Channel automatically get refugee status misunderstands asylum rules
The Home Office confirmed to Full Fact that those who are rescued at sea must apply for asylum in the usual way, despite contrary claims on social media. Read
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Culture & Society
Image of teachers saying they would quit over pride flag removal is AI-generated
Many people interacting with the social media post appear to believe the picture is real, but visual clues and an AI watermark tell us it’s fake. Read
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Immigration
Eligible asylum seekers could get support before 2003 court case
Eligible asylum seekers received support prior to a 2003 court case involving Keir Starmer, despite online claims that he “won the case that gave illegal migrants access to UK benefits”. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Monzo bank hasn’t launched its own online casino site
Social media posts are advertising a new ‘Monzo slots’ casino, but the bank has confirmed that this is not a genuine offering from the company. Read
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