Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True
The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.
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The Ferret helps young people to tackle disinformation in new training project
Young people in Scotland will be empowered to identify and challenge disinformation online thanks to a brand new project from
Claim Anas Sarwar called Billy Connolly ‘vulgar and outdated’ is False
Anas Sarwar was criticised by social media users after it was alleged he had criticised Scottish comedy legend Billy Connolly.
FFS explains: Do refugees increase crime in the UK?
Protests and riots were sparked by the fatal stabbings of three young girls in Southport, after false speculation spread online
Independent candidate posts nearly 200 Facebook election ads including AI anti-migrant fakes
An MP candidate has spent thousands of pounds posting more Facebook advertisements than any other Scottish election hopeful this year
For Fact’s Sake podcast: How could ‘fake news’ impact elections in India?
It’s the final episode of our three-part For Fact’s Sake series on elections. This week, we are looking
For Fact’s Sake podcast: What are the biggest fake news trends in this election year?
It’s part two of our For Fact’s Sake podcast mini series on the election year. In this episode
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Will AI disinformation sway the general election?
For Fact’s Sake is back for a brand new series, kicking off with a special three-part look at the
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Are journalists being targeted in Gaza?
It’s the final For Fact’s Sake podcast of the year, and we’re focusing on the conflict in
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Who is ‘Argentina’s Donald Trump’?
Populist leaders are gaining prominence across the globe, and Argentina is no different. Javier Milei, a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” who gained
For Fact’s Sake podcast: How can online investigators expose Israel-Gaza propaganda?
On For Fact’s Sake this week, we are looking at the role of fact-checking in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Ali
Claim Patrick Harvie said industry must die is False
A fictionalised video portraying first minister Humza Yousaf and Green minister Patrick Harvie being rated by the investors in Dragon’
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Why do women footballers still face so much abuse online?
As the World Cup reaches its climax, For Fact’s Sake podcast looks at the abuse that some women footballers