Reform UK leader Nigel Farage issues public apology after falsely stating that 'the vast majority' of grooming gang convictions were British-Pakistani men, following legal action threat from research centre.
Explosive court testimony reveals Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price allegedly showed disregard for factual accuracy when making controversial public statements, as a landmark defamation case unfolds.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims to have uncovered a CIA-backed conspiracy using Trinidad as a staging ground for military action against his government.
A convicted stalker who falsely claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann has told a court of her 'sympathy' for the McCann family in a bizarre twist to the harassment case.
Former President Donald Trump has deployed a US Navy destroyer just seven nautical miles from Venezuela's coastline, responding to what intelligence sources describe as a 'false flag' plot orchestrated by the CIA. The provocative military manoeuvre has ig
Former New York Jets centre Nick Mangold becomes subject of disturbing online death hoax, prompting immediate clarification from reliable sources about his wellbeing.
A twisted tale of deception unfolds as Kira Cousins admits to faking her entire pregnancy and fabricating a baby's death in an elaborate scheme that fooled friends, family, and even medical professionals.
A bizarre 999 call from Lincolnshire had police racing to respond to a murder confession, only to discover the caller was referring to killing someone in a video game.
Michigan resident Jasan Martin faces serious charges after allegedly staging a fake bird poop injury in an elaborate attempt to defraud an insurance company of thousands.
A physical education teacher's fabricated professional rugby career unraveled when colleagues discovered his elaborate deception about playing for top clubs.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after CCTV footage contradicted his girlfriend's false allegations against a homeless man accused of raping an NHS worker.
French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot personally confirms she's alive and well after false death rumours spread online, issuing a statement to reassure concerned fans worldwide.
Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik faces widespread condemnation after incorrectly announcing the death of streamer Daniel Naroditsky, sparking outrage across the chess community.
A catastrophic broadband installation error by a BT engineer led to three people being wrongly investigated for child sex offences after internet connections were accidentally crossed.
A Polish woman who falsely claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann now faces criminal charges for allegedly stalking a British teenager in a disturbing online campaign.
A man falsely branded a paedophile by his neighbour has been awarded £10,000 after secretly filming the relentless harassment campaign against him in a landmark legal victory.
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Fact-checkers dismantle Donald Trump's extraordinary assertion that he single-handedly resolved multiple international wars during his presidency, revealing a pattern of historical revisionism.
Bethany Terrill faces federal charges after allegedly falsely reporting undocumented immigrants at Charlie Kirk's home in what authorities describe as a swatting attempt against the conservative speaker.
Former Trump administration EPA head David Samson faces criminal prosecution in Manhattan for allegedly making false statements to Congress about his communications with Trump allies.
Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has been compelled to deny false reports of his death after a malicious online rumour sparked widespread concern among fans and the boxing community.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton becomes latest celebrity targeted by false death rumours circulating online, with representatives confirming she's very much alive.
A former US Navy serviceman faces serious charges after allegedly posing as a federal agent and attempting to recruit individuals for a fictitious government agency in Tennessee.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has published explosive evidence exposing what he calls the Conservative government's 'false promises' on Brexit, revealing internal documents that challenge official claims about the deal's benefits.
Texas teenager and social media influencer Caden Speight faces serious charges after allegedly fabricating his own kidnapping in a desperate bid for online attention, wasting valuable police resources.
A 29-year-old hiker has been charged with false reporting after triggering an extensive rescue operation in New Mexico's challenging Rio Grande Gorge.
Conservative social media personalities face backlash after spreading baseless claims linking anti-fascist groups to Sydney shopping centre attack that left six dead.
A funeral director has pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud and false representation after systematically deceiving bereaved families across the UK in a shocking breach of trust.
Jasmine Allchurch, 33, sentenced to prison after fraudulent £3 million negligence claim against NHS was uncovered when she was photographed dancing at festival despite claiming severe injuries.
Reality TV star Abbie Chatfield's boyfriend Adam Hyde confronts serious legal action after being accused of making defamatory statements about another individual, sparking controversy in the entertainment industry.