Fact or Fiction
 

Seen a viral claim, post or headline and wondering what’s actually true?

The internet moves fast, and a claim can reach millions of people before anyone has had a chance to check whether it is accurate. A misleading headline, edited image, out-of-context video or completely false story can quickly become accepted as fact simply because it has been shared so widely.
 

Fact or Fiction is where we slow things down.
 

We investigate viral claims, social media posts, political statements, headlines, images and stories that are gaining attention. We trace claims back to their original source, examine the available evidence, check the facts and look for the context that may have been left out.
 

Where possible, we link directly to the original documents, data, statements and sources we have used, so you can check the evidence for yourself.
 

We’re not here to tell you what to believe. We’re here to help you understand what is known, what is disputed, what is misleading and what simply isn’t true.
 

No spin. No sensationalism. Just the evidence, the sources and the context you need to separate fact from fiction.