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A video is being shared on social media with claims it shows the aftermath of Iranian missile strikes on Israel.

This isn’t true. The video in question actually shows an explosion at a petrol station in Yemen that occurred in August.

Middle East misinformation

The Prime Minister and other MPs have been under scrutiny in recent weeks for accepting various so-called ‘freebies’.

Our new explainer looks at the rules on what MPs must declare, how guidance differs for government ministers and recently proposed changes.

MP gifts explained

The four remaining Conservative leadership candidates gave short speeches at the party’s conference in Birmingham.

We’ve fact checked claims made by Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Tom Tugendhat about crime, immigration, education and energy.

Conference, fact checked