NewsNewsBBC VerifyIran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos showVideos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.2 days agoMiddle EastThe key questions on Trump's actions on Venezuela Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.4 days agoLatin AmericaFact-checking White House plaques targeting former US presidentsNew plaques have appeared under the portraits of former US presidents at the White House.18 Dec 2025US & CanadaWhat images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quicklyHow the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.6 days agoEuropeRos Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the USThe BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.22 Dec 2025Latin AmericaInvestigationsHow Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal forceThe UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.Israel has destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefireEntire neighbourhoods controlled by Israel have been levelled in less than a month, the images show. '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.New images show Israeli control line deeper into Gaza than expectedIsrael has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas.US strikes on Latin American 'drug boats': What do we know, and are they legal?Experts have suggested several attacks launched by the US may be illegal under international law.BBC Verify LiveThursday 8 January: Debunking false claims about Minneapolis ICE shootingLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Wednesday 7 January: US seizes Russian-flagged tanker as UK confirms supportThe White House says the crew can be brought to the US for prosecution “if necessary” - Russia’s foreign ministry earlier said the US must not hamper their return.Tuesday 6 January: Fact-checking whether US has right to take over GreenlandLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Monday 5 January: Debunking Venezuela celebration videos and AI images of MaduroLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Friday 2 January: Unpacking the latest stats on flu and 2025 small boat crossingsLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.US politicsTwo US presidents and their long associations with Jeffrey EpsteinBBC Verify has looked back through online archives to examine what we know about President Trump and Bill Clinton's decades-long associations with Jeffrey Epstein. 'It was like a movie' - How immigration raid on Chicago apartments unfoldedPeople living in a Chicago apartment block targeted in a big immigration raid have described seeing armed agents and a helicopter landing on the roof.How many wars has President Trump really ended?US President Donald Trump claims to have ended eight wars - is that true?Can the US government ban apps that track ICE agents?The US government and law enforcement agencies have hit out at developers and users of the apps, saying they pose a risk to agents.DisinformationBritish 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 viewsBBC Verify: Viral Donald Trump Jr audio highly likely AI fakeA clip of Donald Trump Jr allegedly saying on his podcast that the US should have sent arms to Russia rather than Ukraine was very likely generated with AI, experts say.Ros Atkins on...Ros Atkins on… The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil warBBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memoAfter the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.Ros Atkins on... how the BBC is runThe BBC's analysis editor looks at how the organisation works - to understand why two bosses quit over the weekend.Ros Atkins on... the BBC resignationsThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the resignations of BBC bosses - and how this crisis didn't come out of nowhere.US newsTracking build-up of US military planes and warships near VenezuelaThe US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US. How were Afghan evacuees vetted under Biden?BBC Verify looks into claims that the Afghan national suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC entered the US unvetted. How has Trump's position changed on releasing the Epstein files?BBC Verify's Jake Horton looks at how Trump's stance has changed over time. From gas to groceries, has Trump kept his promise to tackle rising prices?President Trump promised to bring down inflation. One year on from his victory, BBC Verify revisits some of his claims.Is Trump allowed to demolish part of the White House to build a ballroom?Demolition work has begun on part of the White House to make way for President Trump's new ballroom. UK politicsRSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UKThe UK accuses Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, of committing acts of violence against civilians. Could the UK's Budget help turn Generation Z into generation debt?There's growing concern that current tax and spending policies help pensioners, but are unfair on younger generations.What are the numbers behind prison releases?The accidental release of two prisoners from Wandsworth Prison in the last week has put a spotlight on the Ministry of Justice, following the release of Hadush Kebatu in error last month.Was Starmer right to link Brexit to a rise in small boat crossings? Keir Starmer has linked the rise in small boat arrivals to Brexit, describing the crossings as "Farage boats".Do Reform's economic plans add up?The party has pledged to boost spending, but some have questioned how the party intends to pay for its plans.Latest updates18 Dec 2025Two US presidents and their long associations with Jeffrey EpsteinBBC Verify has looked back through online archives to examine what we know about President Trump and Bill Clinton's decades-long associations with Jeffrey Epstein. 18 Dec 202518 Dec 2025How did the courts backlog get so bad?There are now 79,600 outsanding criminal cases in England and Wales - a record high. BBC Verify looks at how we got here. 18 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements16 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves's Budget?BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.27 Nov 202524 Nov 2025How X's new location feature exposed big US politics accountsDozens of pro-Trump accounts are being accused of misleading followers after the social media site began showing user locations.24 Nov 202520 Nov 2025Housing 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?20 Nov 20257 Nov 2025What are the numbers behind prison releases?The accidental release of two prisoners from Wandsworth Prison in the last week has put a spotlight on the Ministry of Justice, following the release of Hadush Kebatu in error last month.7 Nov 20253 Nov 2025The 20 terrifying minutes endured by train attack passengersBBC Verify uses witness statements and video evidence to piece together a timeline of a devastating stabbing. 3 Nov 202530 Oct 2025England's most deprived areas named - see how your area is affectedJaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.30 Oct 2025...
