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Misinformation can have serious consequences. We are a dedicated group of independent fact checkers and advocates committed to uncovering and addressing the damage caused by false information. Misleading statements impact everyone. As fact checkers, we have witnessed how harmful information fosters hate, negatively affects people's well-being, and threatens democratic processes. We all deserve accurate information. Full Fact is on a mission to ensure that reliable information reaches those who need it most—whether they are individuals making important health choices or citizens deciding who to support in elections, as well as policymakers discussing the future of our nation.

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Footage showing Burkina Faso leader is likely deepfake – Full Fact

3 days ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

What was claimed A video shows Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the military leader of Burkina Faso, making a long speech which criticises the portrayal of Africa in western media. Our verdict Experts have told us this video is likely an AI deepfake, and Full Fact has found it has been potentially made using a real image of the African leader. A viral video which appears to show the leader of Burkina Faso criticising the portrayal of Africa in western media is almost certainly an AI creation.
Video does not show ‘destroyed’ Israeli airport – Full Fact

3 days ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

What was claimed A video shows an airport in Tel Aviv destroyed by Iran. Our verdict This video isn’t real. It has probably been generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Tel Aviv airport hasn’t been destroyed. A video compilation with captions claiming it shows Tel Aviv’s airport destroyed by Iran has most likely been created with artificial intelligence.
Photo of Donald Trump embracing Jeffrey Epstein has been edited – Full Fact

4 days ago | fullfact.org | Sian Bayley

What was claimed An image shows Donald Trump embracing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Our verdict This picture has been edited. The original photograph showed Mr Trump with his daughter Ivanka. Her face has been edited out and replaced with Epstein’s. An altered image appearing to show US President Donald Trump embracing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is circulating on social media. Overlaid text says: “Never met the guy!!!”. But the image has been edited.
Video does not show Iran attack on Ben Gurion airport – Full Fact

4 days ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

What was claimed A video shows Iranian strikes on Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. Our verdict It actually appears to show the northern Israeli city of Haifa, which was hit by strikes on 15 June. A video is circulating online with misleading claims it depicts an Iranian missile strike on Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv.
Picture of Donald Trump with teenage girl isn’t real – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

A picture which appears to show Donald Trump in his 50s with a young teenage girl is being shared online, but it isn’t real. The image, which has been circulating in the UK on both Instagram and Facebook, includes overlaid text saying: “Photo of Donald Trump at Epstein’s private island Dancing with a 13 year old girl. “Trump was in his 50’s when this was taken. what kind of man does that?
Old footage of Air India plane taking off from Heathrow shared as Ahmedabad crash – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Evie Townend

What was claimed A video shows the Air India plane that crashed recently in Ahmedabad taking off. Our verdict This footage has been online for over a year and actually shows an Air India Boeing 777 taking off from London Heathrow Airport in May 2024. The plane that crashed in Ahmedabad was a Boeing 787. A video of an Air India plane taking off is being shared on social media with claims it shows Flight 171 that crashed in Ahmedabad in India last week. But this is not recent footage.
No evidence Donald Trump called Elon Musk ‘mediocre’ on Truth Social – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Sian Bayley

What was claimed Donald Trump called Elon Musk “mediocre”, said he is “constantly high on ketamine” and suggested he “go back to Africa” in a post on Truth Social. Our verdict There is no evidence this is a genuine post from the president and the White House says it is fake. A screenshot supposedly showing a social media post from US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account, saying “Elon Musk or ‘Mediocre Musk’ is constantly high on ketamine. Always making promises he can’t keep.
Image doesn’t show ‘Israeli pilot captured in Iran’ – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

What was claimed A picture shows an Israeli female pilot, Sarah Ahronot, who has been captured in Iran. Our verdict This isn’t correct. The image is actually of Lieutenant Daniela Figueroa, who in 2021 became Chile’s first female pilot in the country’s navy. A picture is being shared on social media with misleading claims it depicts an Israeli female pilot who has been captured in Iran.
Old Iran protest video shared with false claims it shows recent unrest – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Evie Townend

A video is circulating on social media with claims it shows anti-government protests taking place in Iran amid days of airstrikes between Iran and Israel. But this is an old clip that predates these events. The video shows a fight amongst a crowd of people, some of whom appear to be police or security forces carrying shields and batons.
Israel-Iran misinformation is circulating online - what to watch out for – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Sian Bayley

AI-generated and miscaptioned footage and images are circulating widely on social media as the Israel-Iran conflict continues. Both countries have launched multiple strikes against each other following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites on 13 June 2025. Here are some of the most viral claims we’ve fact checked as of Wednesday 18 June, and some tips on what to watch out for. We’ll be adding to this article as and when more examples emerge.