NewsNewsBBC VerifyFact-checking Elon Musk's claims in the Oval OfficeThe billionaire has made a number of exaggerated or unevidenced claims during a White House event.1 day agoUS & CanadaBBC Verify: Why has Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico?The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change.2 days agoWorldFalse video claims Hollywood stars were paid by USAID to visit UkraineThe video has hallmarks of a Russian disinformation operation, previously investigated by the BBC. 7 days agoUS & CanadaBBC Verify: Can Trump really take ownership of Gaza?BBC Verify examines international law to understand if the US has the authority to "take over" the Gaza Strip.5 Feb 2025US & CanadaHow does fentanyl get into the US?President Trump has blamed China for its opioid crisis and imposed sweeping tariffs. 4 Feb 2025WorldBBC Verify: Why has Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico?The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change.2 days agoWorldHow does fentanyl get into the US?President Trump has blamed China for its opioid crisis and imposed sweeping tariffs. 4 Feb 2025WorldInvestigationsRussia 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. 24 Jan 2025EuropeSatellite imagery reveals Israeli military construction in buffer zone with SyriaA satellite image taken 21 January shows new construction within the demilitarised zone.23 Jan 2025Middle 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. 23 Jan 2025WorldGaza '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 EastBBC 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 VerifyDisinformationHow 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 & CanadaRos Atkins on...Ros Atkins on...What is the US getting out of tariffs?The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at the latest round of tariffs announced by President Trump - and what the US has got in return.5 Feb 2025US & CanadaRos Atkins on... the politics of pardonsThe BBC's Analysis Editor explains how controversial pardons made by Biden and Trump stretched the limits of the power.23 Jan 2025US & CanadaRos Atkins on... Donald Trump's new diversity policiesThe president has moved to change the US government's policies on gender and diversity - here's what that means.21 Jan 2025US & CanadaRos Atkins on... 24 hours on Elon Musk's X timelineThe BBC's Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk's recent posts on X about grooming gangs - and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.10 Jan 2025US politicsFact-checking Trump's claims about diversity schemes and the Washington plane crashHe told a news conference that diversity hiring efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration may have led to safety issues.31 Jan 2025US & CanadaWill 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.1 Feb 2025US & CanadaFact-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 & CanadaUK politicsIf the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.6 days agoWould the new Tory plan bring down immigration?The Tories have outlined a plan to make it harder for migrants to get indefinite leave to remain in the UK. 7 days agoBBC VerifyFive key impacts of Brexit five years onThe UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020.31 Jan 2025EuropeHow quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth? The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday - including a new runway for Heathrow airport.30 Jan 2025PoliticsNew homes fall again in government's first six monthsThe BBC's housing tracker shows most regions of England had a year-on-year fall in new homes in second half of 2024.30 Jan 2025BBC VerifyLatest updates7 days agoWould the new Tory plan bring down immigration?The Tories have outlined a plan to make it harder for migrants to get indefinite leave to remain in the UK. 7 days agoBBC Verify30 Jan 2025New homes fall again in government's first six monthsThe BBC's housing tracker shows most regions of England had a year-on-year fall in new homes in second half of 2024.30 Jan 2025BBC Verify29 Jan 2025Will electric planes and sustainable fuel make Heathrow's third runway green?BBC Verify assesses whether Chancellor Rachel Reeves' three key climate claims about the runway add up.29 Jan 2025BBC Verify9 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 Verify