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. Read
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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. Read
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No evidence government minister said Scotland isn’t a country
As far as we can tell, Conservative MP Andrew Bowie did not make comments denying Scottish nationhood, as social media posts suggested. Read
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Hundreds of Facebook users share fake Argos giveaway
The fake offer has been shared in multiple community groups. Read
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Photo of pensioner used in ‘missing man’ hoax
Hundreds of people have shared these hoax posts in Facebook groups for communities across the UK. Read
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Kim Jong Un video doesn’t show him talking about Israel-Gaza conflict
A video of the North Korean leader from three years ago features fake subtitles claiming he is supporting President Trump in 2024. Read
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Road sign mentioning zones pre-dates 15 minute cities concept
The road sign in Kidderminster mentions zones that actually refer to ‘delivery zones’, not 15 minute cities. Read
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Fake IDF Facebook post claims Israel is responsible for Gaza hospital bombing
Screenshots supposedly showing Israeli forces taking responsibility for the explosion are circulating online. Read
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Salzburg Airport does not have a help desk for passengers who mistakenly fly to Austria instead of Australia
Millions of people have viewed this claim on social media. Read
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Footage does not show an attack on Israeli Embassy in Bahrain
The video, which is being shared across social media, is over a decade old and shows the burning of a police station. Read
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