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Europe
Brexit plans: five key arguments factchecked
We round up five of the most commonly repeated points about how to get a Brexit deal over the line that we’ve covered before. Read
Analysis
These plants won’t stop you getting pregnant, and some could cause you harm
Plants are not a substitute for contraception. Read
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Not all these claims about fluoride are accurate
We factchecked a series of claims about fluoride, from whether it was used by the Nazis to sedate prisoners to whether it calcifies your pineal gland. Read
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Everyone talks about trust but how many people understand it?
In our new briefing, Full Fact’s Research Manager Amy Sippitt goes beyond the survey headlines to look at what trust really means. Read
Comment
There is no D-notice blocking reporting on Yellow Vest protests
DSMA notice, or d-notices, are not legally binding and cover a range of general topics related to national security rather than specific events. Read
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The ride shown in this video has been edited to make it appear more complex
A swing capability and an extending top have been added to the drop ride. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Was Harry and Meghan’s home renovated with taxpayer money?
Renovations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s home were paid for out of public money. Read
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You shouldn’t rely on a pregnancy test to tell you whether you have testicular cancer
Some people with testicular cancer can get a positive result on a pregnancy test. But it is not a conclusive way of diagnosing yourself. Read
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These Mark Field tweets are fake
Tweets claiming Mr Field threatened a girl on the tube and is in favour of beating women and children are fake. Read
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