NewsBBC VerifyWhy is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.18 hrs agoUS & CanadaIran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockadeThree Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.4 hrs agoBBC VerifyNo, there’s no plot to make you allergic to meatViral conspiracy posts claim there is a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms to trigger an allergy to red meat.2 days agoUS & CanadaThree reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yetExperts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls. 1 day agoBBC VerifyTrump aims to end Iran war but nuclear issue remains unresolvedPresident Trump says the US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war but it is unclear what has been agreed on Iran's nuclear programme2 days agoMiddle EastUS-Israel war with IranMore than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images showBases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships. What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue missionBBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we knowThree tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.'Please send help': Crew's distress call after ship hit by US missileThe crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.Iran 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.VideosThe costs and challenges facing the 2026 World CupThe World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.Kenya has zero Ebola cases - locals fear a US facility will change thatSatellite images show construction of a US-built Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.Fake videos of actors target Armenia electionActors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia.Texas Democrat says he's NOT a veganBBC Verify checks claims from President Trump that suggest senate nominee James Talarico is a vegan.Secret mission to ship uranium from VenezuelaSatellite images reveal how a joint mission shipped uranium from Venezuela to the US.InvestigationsIran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image revealsIranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.They 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.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.Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyedBBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.'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.TransparencyTracking 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 to identify AI-generated videos onlineBBC Verify shares tips and tricks on how to spot AI-generated videos circulating online. 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 DisinformationHenry 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 tripsNo, weather maps did not change to 'scare' peopleSocial media posts wrongly claim the colours used in maps to show temperatures are designed to mislead.Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged videoAnalysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.AI app apologises over false crime alerts across USAn AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation.US newsTrump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on thatPresident Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign. How 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.No, 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.We 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.UK newsWho's your local World Cup hero?The BBC's World Cup postcode lookup shows you which players, past and present, have roots near you. What the data does and doesn't tell us about asylum seekers in Northern IrelandBelfast police say a refugee charged with the attempted murder of a man on Monday initially entered the country from the Republic of Ireland.What's happened to UK defence spending?BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures showWhile the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.How a knife attack sparked a night of violence in BelfastBBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland. 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 updates4 hrs agoIran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockadeThree Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.4 hrs ago1 day agoThree reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yetExperts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls. 1 day ago6 days agoWhat's happened to UK defence spending?BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.6 days ago6 days agoAsylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures showWhile the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.6 days ago9 Jun 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.9 Jun 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 2026...