NewsBBC VerifyRussian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage showsLast weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.1 day agoWorldCouple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite imageJoe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.6 days agoMiddle EastSatellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyedBBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.16 Apr 2026Middle EastWhat we know about the Iranian ship seized by the USThe US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.20 Apr 2026BBC VerifySome Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggestsAt least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.17 Apr 2026BBC VerifyUS-Israel war with IranWhat we know about the Iranian ship seized by the USThe US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggestsAt least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.Is the US blockade of Iran working?BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working. How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructureAttacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.VideosHow risky would it be to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz?Military and naval experts say the escort plan faces several formidable challenges.Wave of false AI claims about Israeli PM NetanyahuWhy real-time tracking of the war in Iran just got harderBBC Verify examines the impact of new image restrictions from major satellite provider Planet Labs.Flood of AI soldiers push pro-Iran messages during warA trend showing AI-generated soldiers has racked up tens of millions of views on social media.What's real and fake in the US-Israeli war with Iran?BBC Verify investigates AI-generated images about the conflict in Iran.InvestigationsRussia seizing thousands of homes in occupied Mariupol'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.Israel levelling thousands of Gaza civilian buildings in controlled demolitions'The explosions keep going' - how air strikes paved the way for US Maduro raidVerified footage and satellite imagery details how the US raid on President Nicholas Maduro's compound unfolded.Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdownThe images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.BBC Verify LiveMonday 2 March: Debunking AI fake images about Middle East conflictLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Friday 27 February: Misinformation spreading over Pakistan strikes in AfghanistanLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Thursday 26 February: Satellite image shows damage to Russian missile factoryLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Wednesday 25 February: Student protests in Iran spreading to more universitiesLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.Tuesday 24 February: US intercepts tanker after it evaded Venezuela blockadeLatest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.DisinformationHow to identify AI-generated videos onlineBBC Verify shares tips and tricks on how to spot AI-generated videos circulating online. British 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 viewsUS newsWhat happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardiaBBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the UnionPresident Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcryFour images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted. Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest filesTwenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.ICE protester says she was 'disgusted' after fake arrest image shared by White HouseThe White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.UK newsThree key statements Starmer made about Mandelson vettingBBC Verify looks into some of the statements the prime minister made about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.The BBC Wales Senedd election debate fact-checkedClaims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the Senedd election campaign are checked.What does the data tell us about immigration in Wales? Search for your areaThe population of Wales grew by about 23,000 as a result of net international migration in the year to June 2024.As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours comparesIt will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show. Ros Atkins on...Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran warThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.Ros Atkins on... 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