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Social media posts are sharing an apparent screenshot of an opinion piece published by the newspaper, but this is not genuine. Read
The clip has been shared on social media with claims it shows Syrian government forces firing at the rebel group HTS in the city of Hama. Read
There is a two-stage process for defining a “less healthy” food or drink product. Although porridge is “in scope” of the legislation it would also have to score highly on the Nutrient Profiling Model. Read
An image of a child has been shared more than 4,000 times with claims it shows the “reality” of Gaza, but it is actually unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. Read
A clip circulating on social media is actually from Taipei in April, not the recent magnitude 7 earthquake off the coast of California. Read
The blurriness of the clip shared on social media makes it difficult to tell the difference between the dancer and Ukrainian president. Read
The image has been shared online with the suggestion it shows real scenes following the overthrow of Syria’s government. Read
Syria's ousted president is reportedly in Moscow, but the picture being shared is old and shows him in Syria. Read
The methane-reducing cow feed additive is considered safe by food safety authorities in the approved doses. And contrary to some claims online, Bill Gates was not involved in its development. Read
An image is circulating on social media with claims that it shows people protesting the declaration of martial law in the country on 3 December—when it was actually taken days before. Read
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