NewsBBC VerifyHow Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a yearBBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.19 hrs agoUS & CanadaIran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images showAnalysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.5 days agoMiddle EastUkraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troopsBBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.7 days agoEuropeNowak murder: Key moments of police bodycam footageBBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.3 days agoHampshire & Isle of WightNo, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy CenterAn AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.4 days agoUS & CanadaUS-Israel war with IranIsrael intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos showVerified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon.Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against IsraelBBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group. Internet returns to Iran after longest ever national shutdownIran's internet has partially returned after being shut down for 88 days, the longest national shutdown ever recorded.Iran steps up claim to control Strait of HormuzIran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by IranA vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.VideosHenry Nowak: How misinformation sent two people into hidingA former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and death said she is scared for her safety.Misleading posts compare Trump and Obama China tripsMisleading posts compare Trump and Obama China tripsNorth Korea and Russia set to open first-ever road bridgeThe first road bridge connecting allies North Korea and Russia is nearing completion, satellite images show.Have you seen the fake images of celebs at the Met Gala?AI-generated images from the Met Gala have spread on social media - we explain how to spot the fakes. 'That doesn't look like me': Viral Instagram 'Flash' filter uses AI'That doesn't look like me': Viral Instagram 'Flash' filter uses AIInvestigationsIran 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.'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.Israel levelling thousands of Gaza civilian buildings in controlled demolitionsRussia seizing thousands of homes in occupied MariupolTransparencyThey were promised steady pay and ended up in a warzoneSunil Puniya was on his first job at sea when a missile struck the oil tanker he was working on.Tracking US warships by using AI to decode blurry imagesTracking US warships by using AI to decode blurry imagesWhy 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.How we know the Iran oil depot fire is realBBC Verify explains how we verified a video of a fire at an oil depot in Iran.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 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 newsWe analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we foundThe BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions riseTracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from spaceSome 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.What we found from accounts linked to suspected DC gunmanBBC Verify has analysed the social media accounts linked to Cole Tomas Allen, who was arrested following a shooting at a Washington DC hotel on Saturday.Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.UK newsHow much do Nato members spend on defence?Trump has repeatedly insisted that European countries must spend more on defence, and there are signs that has been successful.Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK watersBBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last yearThree 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.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... 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.Ros Atkins on... unanswered Andrew questionsThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King's brother.Latest updates28 May 2026Are young people too expensive to hire?The education, health and welfare systems are no longer fit for purpose in preparing young people for adult life, a new report says.28 May 202622 May 2026How much do Nato members spend on defence?Trump has repeatedly insisted that European countries must spend more on defence, and there are signs that has been successful.22 May 20269 May 2026More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year9 May 20265 May 2026Have you seen the fake images of celebs at the Met Gala?AI-generated images from the Met Gala have spread on social media - we explain how to spot the fakes. 5 May 202628 Apr 2026More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on, ONS projectsThe UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates28 Apr 202620 Apr 2026What 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 202617 Apr 2026Some 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 202615 Apr 2026Is 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. 15 Apr 202614 Apr 2026As 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.14 Apr 2026...