Education
From Covid claims to cocaine stats: why misleading numbers matter
On National Numeracy Day, we highlight some of the ways poor numeracy helps misinformation spread. Read
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Shopping
Another fake Amazon offer appears on Facebook
The company is not offering new iPhones to people over 50 for £2.95. Read
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Immigration
Migration misconceptions: what to watch out for as immigration tops the news agenda
Ahead of the publication of new net migration statistics this week, here are some key points to bear in mind. Read
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World
No evidence Pope Leo XIV said being called woke is the gospel
A quote attributed to the new Pope is circulating widely online, but we could find no evidence he actually said this. Read
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Conflict
Video shows Israel’s Iron Dome not India defence system
A clip is circulating online with misleading claims it depicts air defences in Rajasthan. Read
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Hoaxes
Warnings about baby killers on the run are false
The individuals pictured were recently arrested in the US. Read
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Shopping
Fake ‘£2 for two’ Wetherspoons offer shared on Facebook
No, Wetherspoons isn’t offering “£2 for two” dinner vouchers to Facebook users who complete an online survey. Read
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Politics
What’s been agreed between the UK and the EU on fishing?
The big political story today has been a wide-ranging deal between the UK and EU on fishing, defence, passport checks and more. We’re currently looking into a number of claims around this—but the agreement on fishing has grabbed many of the headlines today. Read
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Conflict
Fake CNN graphic comparing India and Pakistan’s conflict statistics circulates online
CNN says the image is fabricated. Read
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World
Image showing new Pope with rappers is altered
The picture is actually a composite, in which an image of the new Pope has been added to a photograph from 2020. Read
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