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Posts on social media falsely claim Israel’s Channel 12 conducted this poll but the screenshot being used as evidence has been edited. Read
The screenshot being shared is of an account with the handle @ukgov, which has been suspended since at least 2020 and is not the official UK Government account. Read
A video appearing to show the aftermath of a violent prison attack has been shared alongside false claims it involved people sentenced for their part in the recent riots. Read
Health
Mpox is not an ingredient in AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. Read
A picture of the French President kissing a man has been generated using AI. Read
Health
Mpox is caused by the monkeypox virus. It is not a side effect of vaccination. Read
Health
Contrary to claims in the Telegraph, benefits claims for under-18s with autism and ADHD have not increased by 200,000 since Covid. Read
Many have claimed the video shows Israel’s Iron Dome failing, but it’s actually of scenes in Kyiv last year. Read
The footage was taken when Mr Starmer was Leader of the Opposition and the landlord was unhappy with Labour’s response to government lockdown measures. Read
The article never appeared on the real BBC News website and the accompanying image of Mr Starmer with a black eye is fake. Read
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