NewsNewsBBC VerifyRussia suffering 'environmental catastrophe' after oil spill in Kerch StraitActivists say the spill - caused after two ships ran were battered by a storm - could cover an area of 400 sq km. 3 days agoEuropeSatellite imagery reveals Israeli military construction in buffer zone with SyriaA satellite image taken 21 January shows new construction within the demilitarised zone.3 days agoMiddle EastRussian ships return to Syrian base ahead of expected withdrawalAnalysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases. 4 days agoWorldBBC Verify analyses Hamas hostage handover videoBBC Verify's Nick Eardley examines Hamas' footage of the moment three hostages were handed over.6 days agoHow 15 months of war has devastated GazaBBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.16 Jan 2025Middle EastSatellite imagery reveals Israeli military construction in buffer zone with SyriaA satellite image taken 21 January shows new construction within the demilitarised zone.3 days agoMiddle EastHow 15 months of war has devastated GazaBBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.16 Jan 2025Middle EastDisinformationHow US election fraud claims changed as Trump wonBoth Trump fans and Harris supporters baselessly claimed large-scale voter fraud in Tuesday's election.9 Nov 2024US & CanadaFalse news reports made by Russian network ahead of US electionEvidence seen by the BBC links the videos to a Russian-based operation of election disinformation. 2 Nov 2024BBC VerifyNo, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts? 10 Oct 2024BBC VerifyBiden condemns misinformation about hurricaneBBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene. 9 Oct 2024US & CanadaFake 'Kamala Harris ad' used AI voice and UK department store advertBBC Verify analysed a false post claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad that has widely circulated on social media.4 Oct 2024US & CanadaUS politicsFact-checking criticism of California Democrats over firesThe US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles. 12 Jan 2025US & CanadaFact-checking RFK Jr's views on health policyRobert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated to be the next US health secretary, but some of his views are not backed by science.15 Nov 2024US & CanadaWill Elon Musk be able to cut $2 trillion from US government spending?The Tesla CEO claimed he could slash US spending by eradicating “waste”.13 Nov 2024US & CanadaWould Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.26 Nov 2024US & CanadaGabriela is an undecided voter. Here's the very different content TikTok and X showed herHow is the battle for votes unfolding over different social media feeds this US election?3 Nov 2024US & CanadaIn case you missed it...Gaza 'humanitarian zone' struck almost 100 times since May, BBC Verify findsThe area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.15 Jan 2025Middle EastWhat CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attackBBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.2 Jan 2025US & CanadaBBC reveals fighters accused of massacre in SudanVideos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha23 Dec 2024BBC VerifyWhat verified videos tell us about Igor Kirillov's deathFootage from the scene shows a blast targeting the Russian general as he left a Moscow apartment block.17 Dec 2024EuropeRussian ships move from Syria base amid doubts over futureSatellite images show Russian ships off the Syrian coast, as Moscow mulls its military future after Bashar al-Assad's fall.11 Dec 2024WorldLatest updates9 Jan 2025How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformationThe X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.9 Jan 2025BBC Verify9 Jan 2025Some councils ordered to increase home building by 400%, new BBC tracker showsThe postcode lookup allows anyone in England to monitor new home-building targets in their area.9 Jan 2025BBC Verify6 Jan 2025What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions.6 Jan 2025BBC Verify23 Dec 2024BBC reveals fighters accused of massacre in SudanVideos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha23 Dec 2024BBC Verify4 Dec 2024Why misinformation about a cow feed additive prompted people to throw milk awayThe additive is approved by regulators and experts say it is safe, but misinformation has raged around Bovaer.4 Dec 2024BBC Verify2 Nov 2024FBI issues warning over two fake election videosEvidence seen by the BBC links the videos to a Russian-based operation of election disinformation. 2 Nov 2024BBC Verify31 Oct 2024Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?Economists say the state of public finances should not have come as a complete surprise to the new government.31 Oct 2024BBC Verify26 Oct 2024Ros Atkins on… Would Donald Trump accept defeat?The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened in 2020 and how the Republican might react if he were to lose again.26 Oct 2024BBC Verify19 Oct 2024Fact-checking Kamala Harris's 'media blitz'BBC Verify fact-checks claims by Kamala Harris about immigration, abortion and the economy.19 Oct 2024BBC Verify