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Israel-Hamas conflict: How deliberate disinformation is spreading across social
War and propaganda have always gone hand in hand, but in the age of social media, harmful misinformation has so many more ways to proliferate, and can get around the world faster than ever. Today the EU urged the bosses of Twitter, Facebook and other platforms to curb the spread of fake news, warning that…
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FactCheck: what did Rishi Sunak announce about changes to A Levels and when could the Advanced British Standard start?
When could the new qualification begin and are there enough teachers to make it happen?
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Sunak claims North Sea gas ‘four times’ less polluting than imports
On the day he announced hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licenses prime minister Rishi Sunak told reporters that producing natural gas in the UK is “better for the climate” than importing it from abroad. He said that’s because it’s “far better to have it here at home rather than shipping it here…
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Would new North Sea oil and gas make Britain more energy independent?
The government will grant hundreds of new licences to extract oil and gas from the North Sea, Rishi Sunak said on Monday. The initial decision was announced last year, but Mr Sunak reiterated the plan this week alongside “millions of pounds” for so-called “carbon capture and storage” technology — which the government says would help reduce…
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What’s going on with the world’s oceans – and what’s a marine heatwave?
The world’s oceans have been heating to unprecedented levels in recent months, with some scientists debating whether the climate is changing beyond expectation. In the UK, June is now set to be the hottest on record. Similar records have been tumbling elsewhere and Antarctic ice has receded to its lowest point ever. The Met Office…
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FactCheck: Starmer blames Number 10 for high mortgages
The Labour leader said responsibility lies solely with Number 10.
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DeSantis’ presidential bid to begin with Musk chat but is it the end for Trump?
Twitter may once have been the social media turf favoured by former US president Donald Trump.
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FactCheck: what is the Suella Braverman speeding row about and what could happen next?
What is the Suella Braverman speeding row about and what could happen next? FactCheck takes a look.
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Imran Khan: ‘We are a big governance disaster’
In Pakistan, the home of the former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been surrounded by police.
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FactCheck: Jenrick’s claim that people must seek asylum in first safe country
The immigration minister made the claim on Channel 4 News.
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FactCheck: how many British nationals are in Sudan and what’s caused the crisis?
The government urges British nationals in Sudan to “stay indoors”.
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FactCheck: the gender reform row between Scotland and Westminster explained
What is the Gender Recognition Reform bill and how popular is it among Scots?
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FactCheck: how much has junior doctors’ pay fallen and what pay rise do they want?
Thousands of junior doctors in England are on strike this week over pay. But how much has junior doctors’ pay fallen – and how does it compare to other parts of the health service? FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: is Clinton right that there have been 135 mass shootings in the US in 2023?
The figures aren’t clear cut.
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FactCheck: When are teacher strikes in spring 2023 and why are they happening?
Some teachers in England will take industrial action again after rejecting the latest pay offer. But when will they go on strike and will schools close? FactCheck takes a look.