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Worried about a story you've seen online or on social media?

BBC Reality Check is a BBC News service dedicated to clearing up fake news and false stories to find the truth.

BBC Reality Check

BBC Reality Check

Examining the facts and claims behind a story to try to determine whether or not it is true.

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