A quiet Southport street became the centre of a major police incident when a suspicious Amazon package addressed to Taylor Swift prompted fears of a Black Panther threat, leading to an armed response and controlled explosion.
Caden Speight staged his own kidnapping in Virginia, fabricating a dramatic story before being shot in the leg during the elaborate deception.
Mandy Teefey, mother of pop sensation Selena Gomez, has vehemently denied false claims about her daughter's secret wedding in a powerful online rebuttal that's setting the record straight.
French First Lady Brigitte Macron files legal papers alleging American commentator Candace Owens is attempting to profit from spreading false claims about her gender identity ahead of US libel hearing.
Former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill reveals harrowing details of his 2021 kidnapping, describing how masked assailants threatened to mutilate him during a terrifying four-hour ordeal in Sydney.
Samuel Vasquez, a Jacksonville father, was wrongly imprisoned for over six weeks after police confused him with a different Samuel with the same surname in a shocking case of mistaken identity that highlights systemic failures.
Pop superstar Dua Lipa has issued a fierce denial after a report alleged she fired her long-time agent due to his position on Irish language band Kneecap, calling the story 'completely fabricated'.
A fact-checking deep dive into some of the most bizarre and widely debunked assertions made by the former US President, examining the evidence behind his statements.
A British man was violently kidnapped after attending a high-end sex party in Paris, sparking a major investigation into a sophisticated criminal network targeting wealthy foreigners in the French capital.
Prominent US pastor Robert Jeffress faces widespread condemnation after labelling Catholicism 'demonic' and a 'false religion', drawing rebukes from Catholic leaders and creating tension for Trump's VP pick J.D. Vance.
A Norfolk farmer has been sentenced to prison after orchestrating an elaborate £1.2 million VAT fraud scheme, submitting false invoices for non-existent farming services to HMRC.
Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on London Mayor Sadiq Khan, falsely claiming he has been 'ousted' despite Khan's historic third-term victory. The former US president's comments have sparked widespread criticism and accusations of misinformation.
Britain's most venomous spider, the False Widow, is surging across the UK in record numbers. Experts warn a 'perfect storm' of warm weather is leading to a rise in painful bites, with severe reactions requiring hospital treatment. Here's how to identify t
Exclusive: A man who falsely confessed to the shooting of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has retracted his statement, throwing the high-profile US investigation into confusion and raising serious questions about interrogation methods.
Hollywood icon Robert Redford has been forced to address a cruel online death hoax, confirming to fans that he is alive and in good health. The false rumours spread rapidly across social media, causing widespread concern among his global fanbase.
Veteran actor Robert Redford has been forced to address a malicious death hoax circulating online, confirming he is alive and well. The Sundance Kid star's representatives have denounced the false reports.
In a heart-wrenching exclusive, the sister of a young man who ended his life after being falsely accused of rape reveals the devastating details of that tragic night and her family's ongoing fight for justice.
Channel 4 News has compiled a damning montage of false claims made by Donald Trump during his controversial UK state visit, challenging the former President's statements on everything from NATO to the British economy.
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton is forced to deny false rumours of his death after a malicious online hoax causes widespread concern among fans and fellow sports stars.
Boxing icon Ricky Hatton has taken to social media to vehemently deny malicious false rumours of his death that spread online following the Manchester derby.
Boxing icon Ricky Hatton breaks his silence after a wave of false online rumours about his death, coinciding with his son Campbell's emotional retirement from the sport.
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton is forced to deny false rumours of his death circulating on social media, prompting an outpouring of support from the fighting community including Amir Khan.
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton becomes the target of a cruel online death hoax, prompting an outpouring of concern and support from fans and fellow sports stars including Amir Khan and Piers Morgan.
Boxing icon Ricky Hatton has been forced to deny false reports of his death after a malicious online hoax spread across social media, causing widespread concern among fans and the boxing community.
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton is forced to deny vile online death hoax as false rumours cause panic among fans and the sporting community.
Celine Dion's representatives have issued a furious statement denying false reports about the singer's health and her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, calling them 'irresponsible'.
US Marshals arrest a 56-year-old Ohio man, charged with kidnapping a 9-year-old girl in a shocking 2002 cold case that has finally seen a major development.
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.