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Promotion for oximeter not endorsed by NHS hospital
A video promoting an oximeter that was supposedly developed by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is actually false. Read
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Was there a nine-year ‘ban’ on onshore wind farms?
Energy security and Net Zero minister Ed Miliband said the government had lifted a nine-year “ban” on onshore wind in England, during interviews on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4’s Today … Read
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Yes, Kamala Harris is eligible to be US president
Social media posts claiming Ms Harris is not eligible because she is not a “natural born citizen” have been shared widely in recent days. Read
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Video of pro-Palestinian march wrongly shared as ‘victory rally’ for France’s new government
Thousands of people have shared a video with claims it shows celebrations following France’s general election results, but this isn’t the case. Read
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False: no evidence President Biden is dead
The false claims have emerged while the President is self-isolating due to Covid-19. Read
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No evidence comments on Islam and Ukraine attributed to Donald Trump are real
A misleading caption is being shared on social media with a video clip of the former president, implying he made the comments in his Republican convention speech. Read
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Image of Kamala Harris with Jeffrey Epstein has been edited
A picture appearing to show American Vice President Kamala Harris with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is not genuine. Read
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Prime Minister’s Questions: 24 July 2024
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced questions from the Leader of the Opposition Rishi Sunak and other MPs for the first time since the general election. We had a look at what was said. Read
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No evidence French politician promised Arabic would be an official language
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has not promised that Arabic “will be an official language in France” after the country’s election. Read
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Did 80% of Britain vote ‘against Labour’ at the general election?
This figure has been shared on social media, but the 80% refers to those on the electoral register who didn’t vote for Labour, including those who did not vote at all or who spoiled their ballot. Read
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