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The original video shows the pair in front of a poster referencing Mr Walz’s previous role as a high school football coach. Read
According to online posts, the photo shows that Mr Trump’s ear was not really injured. Read
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Theories that the assassination attempt was staged have circulated widely on social media since the shooting in July. Read
The pictures were likely created with artificial intelligence and there’s no evidence at all for the claim that the US Vice President used to be a sex worker. Read
The false claims have emerged while the President is self-isolating due to Covid-19. Read
Spectators at an annual college football game between US Army and Navy military academies were not filmed chanting “F*** Joe Biden”. Read
A modified video circulating on social media appears to show President Biden getting distracted by an ice-cream van during a speech by the first lady. Read
The mark is actually an ash cross, given during the Ash Wednesday Mass. Read
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