Clip claiming to show new ‘iron beam’ system in Israel is taken from a video game
Footage from the video game has spread on Facebook, with claims it shows a new air defence system in operation in Israel. Read
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Footage from the video game has spread on Facebook, with claims it shows a new air defence system in operation in Israel. Read
The claim has been circulating online for at least eight years. Read
The video shows a CNN correspondent and her team scramble for cover. Read
Health
Suzanne Webb MP claimed in Parliament that 40% of those in this age group are obese, but her office says she meant to say “obese or overweight”. Read
Health
Last week Sir Keir Starmer claimed that Labour achieved the shortest waiting lists “in history”, while Wes Streeting said it had delivered the shortest waiting times. Read
The video, which appears to actually show football celebrations, has been shared widely across social media platforms since 7 October. Read
However, you can be jailed for non-payment of subsequent fines. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We’ve looked into the figures after transport secretary Mark Harper claimed train travel for business and commuting was down by 50% compared to before the pandemic. Read
Repeating misleading claims can destroy trust in our democracy. We wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister and Conservative Party Chair. Read
Health
Claims last month that one in three women working in surgery have been sexually assaulted by a colleague come from a voluntary survey that was shared by email and on social media. Read
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