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Fact checks about topical content and debate in UK news
No evidence for TikTok video’s claims about Palestinians’ life expectancy and BBC coverage
The video claimed that most Palestinians “don’t ever make it past the age of 30” and that the BBC cut off its own journalist because of the content of his …
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‘Dead Gazan body miraculously texting’ is actually Thai child in Halloween costume
A photo of a child wearing a body bag costume has been shared as evidence of an attempt to misrepresent what’s happening in Gaza. But the picture was taken in …
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Video does not show pro-Palestinian protest in France
The clip, shared on social media, was filmed in Brazil and actually shows a crowd of football supporters accompanying a team bus to the stadium.
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Faked video of Bella Hadid circulates on social media
A clip supposedly showing Ms Hadid addressing the 7 October attacks in Israel is a manipulated version of a video taken in 2016.
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Three Parliamentary constituencies have majority Muslim populations, not 30
A Channel 4 News report claimed Muslims “make up the majority” in more than 30 constituencies.
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Blue and white McDonald’s food wrappers not connected to current Israel-Gaza conflict
A viral video shows a woman receiving her McDonald’s order in a wrapper she says shows support for Israel.
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Images of a ‘Palestinian girl’ being rescued were taken in Syria in 2016
Social media posts have queried a series of images showing a girl being saved by rescuers.
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Video of little girl taught to laugh at explosion sounds was filmed in Syria in 2020 not Gaza this year
The video is being shared with claims it shows a Palestinian family, but it was filmed three years ago in Syria.
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Hundreds of Facebook users share fake Argos giveaway
The fake offer has been shared in multiple community groups.
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Video of Rishi Sunak’s first year achievements fact checked
We’ve taken a look at some of the highlights listed in a video marking Rishi Sunak’s first year as Prime Minister.
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