NewsBBC Verify'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by IranA vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.11 hrs agoMiddle EastRussia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK watersBBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.3 days agoEuropeRussian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage showsLast weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.29 Apr 2026WorldHow is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?3 days agoKey bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images showThe road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.6 May 2026WorldUS-Israel war with IranTrump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite imageJoe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the USThe US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggestsAt least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyedBBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.VideosHow risky would it be to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz?Military and naval experts say the escort plan faces several formidable challenges.Wave of false AI claims about Israeli PM NetanyahuWhy real-time tracking of the war in Iran just got harderBBC Verify examines the impact of new image restrictions from major satellite provider Planet Labs.Flood of AI soldiers push pro-Iran messages during warA trend showing AI-generated soldiers has racked up tens of millions of views on social media.What's real and fake in the US-Israeli war with Iran?BBC Verify investigates AI-generated images about the conflict in Iran.InvestigationsRussia seizing thousands of homes in occupied Mariupol'Our job is only killing' - how Sudan's brutal militia carried out a massacreBBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.Israel levelling thousands of Gaza civilian buildings in controlled demolitions'The explosions keep going' - how air strikes paved the way for US Maduro raidVerified footage and satellite imagery details how the US raid on President Nicholas Maduro's compound unfolded.Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdownThe images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.BBC Verify LiveMonday 2 March: Debunking AI fake images about Middle East conflictLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Friday 27 February: Misinformation spreading over Pakistan strikes in AfghanistanLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Thursday 26 February: Satellite image shows damage to Russian missile factoryLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Wednesday 25 February: Student protests in Iran spreading to more universitiesLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Tuesday 24 February: US intercepts tanker after it evaded Venezuela blockadeLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.DisinformationHow to identify AI-generated videos onlineBBC Verify shares tips and tricks on how to spot AI-generated videos circulating online. British 999 call handler's voice cloned by Russian network using AIA BBC Verify investigation has revealed that the identities of British public sector workers have been cloned using AI by a Russian-linked disinformation campaign. Israel-Iran conflict unleashes wave of AI disinformationFake AI videos relating to the conflict have gained over 100 million views online, BBC Verify finds. Misleading posts obtaining millions of views on XBBC Verify has debunked videos which purport to show Pakistani attacks on Indian bases and jets crashing.BBC Verify: Earthquake video proven fake gets millions of viewsBBC Verify: Earthquake video proven fake gets millions of viewsUS newsWhat happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardiaBBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the UnionPresident Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcryFour images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted. Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest filesTwenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.ICE protester says she was 'disgusted' after fake arrest image shared by White HouseThe White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.UK newsMore than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last yearThree key statements Starmer made about Mandelson vettingBBC Verify looks into some of the statements the prime minister made about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.The BBC Wales Senedd election debate fact-checkedClaims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the Senedd election campaign are checked.What does the data tell us about immigration in Wales? Search for your areaThe population of Wales grew by about 23,000 as a result of net international migration in the year to June 2024.As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.Ros Atkins on...Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran warThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the warThe BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.Ros Atkins on...how has President Trump's message on war changed?The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins charts how the Trump administration’s messaging on war has shifted in his second term.What do we know about the Clintons' links to Epstein?The Clintons will testify at a congressional hearing.Ros Atkins on... unanswered Andrew questionsThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King's brother.Latest updates6 days agoMore than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year6 days ago5 May 2026Have you seen the fake images of celebs at the Met Gala?AI-generated images from the Met Gala have spread on social media - we explain how to spot the fakes. 5 May 202628 Apr 2026More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on, ONS projectsThe UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates28 Apr 202620 Apr 2026What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the USThe US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.20 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggestsAt least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.17 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Is the US blockade of Iran working?BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working. 15 Apr 202614 Apr 2026As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.14 Apr 202619 Mar 2026Housing tracker: Find out about new homes in your areaHow many new homes have been added in your area and what is the government's target?19 Mar 20269 Mar 2026US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis showsA US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.9 Mar 2026...
