Latest Fact Checks

From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.

27 June 2025

Footage of a Russian pilgrimage shared with claims it shows Tel Aviv ‘exodus’

The pilgrimage took place days before Israel attacked Iran on 13 June.

26 June 2025

When is Palestine Action set to be banned from?

The home secretary has announced plans to proscribe the group under anti-terrorism laws—but there’s been some confusion on social media over when a ban is set to come into force.

Police officers monitor protesters holding a banner in support of pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action in London this week.

26 June 2025

Video of plane’s cabin shows turbulence on a Pakistani flight, not the Air India crash

The footage features in a montage viewed millions of times on Facebook, which also includes an AI-generated image we have previously debunked.

26 June 2025

Video shows scenes in a cemetery in Belgium, not Ireland

A clip is circulating on social media with claims it shows “Muslim migrants” in a cemetery in Ireland, but the footage was actually taken at a multifaith cemetery in Brussels.

The entrance to the Schaerbeek cemetery in Brussels, Belgium.

25 June 2025

Argos isn’t selling PlayStations for £2

We see false offers like this circulating on Facebook often. Argos has confirmed it isn’t real.

25 June 2025

Footage does not show scenes inside ‘Israeli bunkers’

The clip shows an unconnected incident at Tbilisi City Court in Georgia, and was shared on social media the day before the recent Israel-Iran conflict began.

25 June 2025

Footage showing Burkina Faso leader is likely deepfake

The likely deepfake video which appears to show Ibrahim Traoré, the country’s interim president, making a speech in English has been viewed 13 million times.