NewsNewsBBC VerifyUS jets tracked circling Gulf of Venezuela as tensions mountThe F/A-18 Super Hornets appear on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city.1 day agoLatin AmericaWhat legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boatSeveral legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.7 days agoWorldRos 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.25 Nov 2025Tracking 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. 6 days agoWorldHow 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. 28 Nov 2025WorldInvestigationsHow 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 LiveLIVEThursday 11 December: What we know about tanker seized by US off VenezuelaLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Wednesday 10 December: Using verified video to track Thailand-Cambodia border clashesLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Tuesday 9 December: Fact-checking Trump's comments on releasing boat strike videoLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Monday 8 December: What videos show about Sudan paramilitary's oil field claimLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Friday 5 December: Debunking Russian false claim Zelensky bought Bill Cosby's houseLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.US politics'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.Fact-checking claims Trump made about autismExperts have hit back at claims that use of a common painkiller could cause autism in children.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… 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.Ros Atkins on… What Kimmel's suspension means for free speech in the USThe BBC's analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called "an abuse of power". US newsHow 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. 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.What is Antifa and why is President Trump targeting it?President Trump has signed an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terror group, but legal experts have questioned how this will work. UK politicsCould 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.Gaza war: Is the UK selling arms to Israel?The UK suspended dozens of arms licences to Israel last year, but many say the measures do not go far enough.Latest updates28 Nov 2025Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements28 Nov 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 202529 Oct 2025Police failed to tell me about my partner's violent past. He ended up choking meDelays have been widespread in a scheme protecting potential abuse victims, police data suggests.29 Oct 20259 Oct 2025What is Antifa and why is President Trump targeting it?President Trump has signed an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terror group, but legal experts have questioned how this will work. 9 Oct 2025...
