NewsBBC VerifyWhat Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final momentsA private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities.1 day agoBBC VerifyMusk pumps $446m into US midterms, as campaign spending set to 'shatter' recordsThe 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.23 hrs agoBBC VerifyNetanyahu shares AI image of Arab voters during Israeli electionThe image claims to show Arab-Israelis queueing to vote, but BBC Verify analysis shows that it has been generated or manipulated by AI.6 days agoCCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and countedBBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.3 days agoBBC VerifyHow did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.6 days agoBBC VerifyUS-Israel war with IranOil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strikeSatellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlifeFree iPhones in the Strait of Hormuz? No, these are AI fakesMany are based on real images of a container ship that was attacked this week, which Iranian state media reports tried to cross the Strait using an “unauthorised” route.Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slowBBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?Both conflicts have led to less diesel being exported - but the data shows more has been lost from the Middle East.Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levelsExperts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded.VideosTrump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rareAs the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.Russian oil refinery on fire after Ukrainian strikesThis strikes follow a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian train station, which killed at least 14 people, according to local authorities. Mystery sea drones sink container ship in Black SeaExperts have been unable to identify the specific model, but analysts say it may be a variant of a Russian drone.Brazil election voting extension didn't change who wonSome polling stations in Brazil stayed open for an extra two hours on Sunday after a last minute ruling - but BBC analysis shows only around 34,000 people voted during the extension.Pink Panther rioting in France is actually AIBBC Verify looked at images appearing to show the Pink Panther rioting in France, but they’re actually AI. InvestigationsHundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify findsBBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.‘We have nowhere to return to’: How Russia is seizing homes in occupied UkraineRussian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to MaliThe ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image revealsIranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.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.TransparencyIs Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.Tracking Flydubai pilot attack flightFlight-tracking data shows the plane plummeted more than 17,000 feet in about 90 seconds.Tracking US warships by using AI to decode blurry imagesTracking US warships by using AI to decode blurry imagesHow to identify AI-generated videos onlineBBC Verify shares tips and tricks on how to spot AI-generated videos circulating online. How does BBC Verify investigate graphic footage?BBC Verify correspondent Merlyn Thomas speaks about her experience analysing graphic content as part of her work DisinformationHow this influencer got millions of views without existingBBC Verify investigates how viral AI characters like Jean Philanthrope are being used to promote meme coins and risky crypto.How we know this is an altered photo Trump posted with XiPresident Trump posted an image of himself welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping that appeared different from other images taken at the event. BBC Verify compared the post with verified images from the event to establish whether the photo had been edited.Why do people think this Man City video is AI?Some people think this video of Manchester City’s CEO has been edited with AI - but BBC Verify took a closer look, and it appears to be real. How you can tell this Nepal flooding video is made with AIAs AI-generated videos become more common, BBC Verify shows you tips on how to spot themGoogle withdraws new Earth AI tool after warnings over misinformation risksExperts told BBC Verify Google's new feature which let people generate fake satellite images could be misused.US newsHow is the US economy really doing under President Trump?Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country. The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaignBBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.Influencers spread false theory about Senate candidateTexas Democrat James Talarico was missing from the Senate campaign trail for nine days and said he had flu. Some conservative influencers falsely claimed he was receiving treatment at an Ohio mental health facility, but footage showed him at a festival in Texas at the time.Can the Fort Hood shooter's execution be livestreamed?Rules on the recording and filming of executions differ between state, federal and military regulations.USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month missionThe US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever. UK newsWhat are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income taxChancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table. How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment. Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early?More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.Ros Atkins on...The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World CupThe World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.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... Trump's mixed messages on the warThe BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.Ros Atkins on...how has President Trump's message on war changed?The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins charts how the Trump administration’s messaging on war has shifted in his second term.What do we know about the Clintons' links to Epstein?The Clintons will testify at a congressional hearing.Latest updates23 hrs agoMusk pumps $446m into US midterms, as campaign spending set to 'shatter' recordsThe 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.23 hrs ago1 day agoWhat Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final momentsA private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities.1 day ago3 days agoCCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and countedBBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.3 days ago5 days agoWhat are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.5 days ago5 days agoHow did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.5 days ago6 days agoHow did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.6 days ago7 days agoTrump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rareAs the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.7 days ago25 Oct 2026Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income taxChancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table. 25 Oct 202624 Oct 2026The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaignBBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.24 Oct 2026...