Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
United States
None of the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump include cutting funding to US cities for this reason, as has been claimed on social media. Read
The quote has been circulating on social media since at least 2019 and has been debunked several times. Read
A picture which appears to show the US President with the convicted sex offender has been circulating on social media, but there are many clues that it is not real. Read
The image being shared is of an American serial killer, who died in prison in 2023. Read
The clip circulating on social media isn’t real, and has been made with AI. Read
A website announcing its launch was created for “performance art” and there’s no evidence any such product actually exists. Read
Nine councils in England will see their May 2025 elections postponed to May 2026 so that they can take part in local government reorganisation. Read
Owen Jones did not write an opinion piece for the Guardian headlined “Diversity and inclusion is in the heart of all Palestinians. Gaza will one day host the world’s largest Pride parade”. Read
The house shown in footage is actually an LAPD police academy that has not been damaged in the wildfires. Read
The story originates from an Irish satirical website, but many online are sharing it apparently believing it to be genuine. Read
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