American universities plunged into chaos as a coordinated swatting spree triggered mass lockdowns and armed police responses. Campuses from Utah to New York were targeted in a day of terror, now revealed as a malicious hoax.
A New York City EMT faces serious charges after police allege he fabricated a shooting incident in Queens, sparking a large-scale emergency response based on a false claim.
Exclusive: A British kayaker who faked his own death in a bizarre insurance fraud scheme breaks his silence, revealing the immense guilt and regret that led him to turn himself in to police.
Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis has been suspended from practising law in Colorado for one year after admitting to making repeated false statements about the 2020 election. The disciplinary ruling marks a significant censure for a key figure in the effo
Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 was dramatically evacuated following reports of a hazardous substance, causing widespread panic and major disruptions. Emergency services responded to what was later declared a false alarm.
Former US President Donald Trump has made the extraordinary claim that he won the prestigious US Open golf tournament, despite not actually competing in the event. The assertion came during a political rally, adding to his history of controversial stateme
British police, including forces in Norwich and Cleveland, have issued statements confirming they are not dealing with real incidents after a spate of sophisticated hoax calls, known as 'swatting', targeted American cities like Boston and Florida. The for
An unsettling 'false autumn' descends upon the British countryside as rivers vanish and wildlife struggles, revealing the stark reality of our changing climate.
London's iconic Shakespeare's Globe Theatre was abruptly evacuated after an emergency alert test from the UK government mistakenly blared during a live performance, causing confusion and alarm among actors and audience members.
Fashion icon Giorgio Armani has personally and emphatically denied false rumours of his death circulating online, assuring fans he is in good health and continuing his work.
A former NHS consultant surgeon has been sentenced to prison for faking a life-changing accident to fraudulently claim £1.2 million in insurance payouts, in a shocking case of medical professional deception.
A British surgeon has sensationally confessed to faking a life-threatening sepsis diagnosis to deliberately have both legs amputated in a brazen attempt to claim nearly half a million pounds in insurance payouts.
Exclusive research reveals the alarming spread of Britain's most venomous spider, the Noble False Widow, with recorded attacks on humans and pets. Scientists warn of increasing encounters as populations explode.
Jack Tweed, the widower of reality star Jade Goody, has been accused of rape in a shocking new allegation. The 36-year-old, who claims to be penniless, vehemently denies the charge dating back to 2016.
A top UN official has declared Israel's actions in Gaza a 'textbook case of genocide', citing mass graves, targeted strikes on civilians, and a systematic effort to make the strip uninhabitable. This explosive accusation ignites a major international deba
A family-run cake business in Birmingham faces financial ruin after a single one-star review falsely accusing them of racism causes bookings to collapse overnight.
Sophia Hutchins, Caitlyn Jenner's former business partner, speaks out exclusively against the 'vile' and 'sickening' online death hoax targeting the Olympian and reality TV star, urging platforms to take action.
Police Scotland has launched a public appeal to combat false and malicious rumours circulating online about a 12-year-old girl from Dundee, warning the misinformation is causing 'significant distress'.
West Midlands Police charge three men with kidnap and false imprisonment after an 11-year-old boy was abducted in West Bromwich. The suspects remain in custody awaiting a court appearance.
In a stunning marine biology breakthrough, a shark species thought to be extinct for decades, the False Catshark, has been miraculously rediscovered off the coast of Scotland, rewriting conservation science.
A Wisconsin man who staged his own drowning in Lake Michigan to start a new life with his mistress has been sentenced to federal prison for fraud and false distress signals.
A 'swatting' hoax triggered a massive armed police response to Villanova University, sending the campus into lockdown. Authorities are now hunting for the perpetrator behind the fake active shooter report.
An Oklahoma man's life was turned upside down after a court ordered him to pay child support for a child a paternity test proved wasn't his. Dustin Walker's shocking story exposes a legal system failure.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under investigation for alleged complicity in a false accounting scandal at Juventus, as the Serie A giants face a potential 9-point deduction.
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
Irish rap group Kneecap's pro-Palestine performance at Manchester's Sounds of the City festival has ignited a firestorm, leading to a mass artist boycott and accusations of antisemitism. The controversial act, which involved waving a Palestinian flag and
A damning analysis by Pew Research Center reveals the sheer scale of Donald Trump's misinformation on immigration, with over 8,158 false or misleading claims documented during his presidency, reshaping public debate with baseless assertions.
Two men have been sentenced to over a decade in prison for the brutal torture and false imprisonment of a man in a Perth property, in a case described by the judge as 'medieval' and 'sadistic'.
Donald Trump's legal counsel, Alina Habba, is under investigation by a New Jersey ethics committee for allegedly propagating false statements about the 2020 election, potentially violating attorney conduct rules.
Former British Army doctor Captain Sarah Corfield's life was torn apart by a malicious false rape claim from Veronika Rodriguez, who received just a 21-month suspended sentence for her devastating lies.