22 h. ago 'Fake Maddie' says she questions who she is and sketch of suspect resembled her abuser

Julia Wandelt, 24, told the court she has no memory of her childhood and could be the missing British girl who would now be 22 years old

Events

25 h. ago Trump demands a ban on ‘fake ads’ that show off his shrinking polling numbers

It was not immediately clear what advertisements Trump was speaking about

Politics

25 h. ago Fake baby scandal 'mum' Kira Cousins denies starting fundraiser to cover new life

Kira Cousins, from Airdrie in Scotland, fooled her her loved-ones into believing a plastic doll was her newborn baby and spent months wearing a fake bump before pretending to give birth alone

Politics

28 h. ago Global Media and Information Literacy Week: 3 vital questions to help your children spot AI and fake news

This week (October 24-31) is the United Nations’ (UN) Global Media and Information Literacy Week.

Politics

41 h. ago Rapid blood test for children that could spot sepsis in just 15 minutes is trialled by NHS

A rapid blood test for children to help diagnose light-threatening conditions such as sepsis and meningitis is being trialled in the NHS.

Events

41 h. ago Rapid blood test for children ‘could spot sepsis and save lives’

Experts believe the 15-minute test could save lives and lead to more appropriate treatment.

Society

45 h. ago Fake baby scandal 'mum' Kira Cousins has done it before, pal claims

Kira Cousins has been accused of fooling her friends and family into thinking she was pregnant and had a baby girl named Bonnie-Leigh before revealing she used a doll

Politics

49 h. ago Warning issued to families as fake versions of two 'must have' toys seized in Greater Manchester

Both Labubu and Stitch dolls have become hugely popular

Events

52 h. ago Fake council letters warning families flying St George's flags they will be forced to home refugees are investigated by police

The hoax letter said that 'patriotic' households in Gloucestershire which display the flag will be forced to house refugees.

Events

3 d. ago Officers swoop in dodgy weight loss jab raid amid 'victory against shameless criminals'

It comes after a Manchester Evening News investigation revealed fake versions of an experimental drug were flooding social media

Events

3 d. ago 'We paid £12,000 to attend our best friend's wedding... only to find out it was all fake': Bogus bride conned women into handing over cash to attend Turkish nuptials

Everything was planned; Charlotte Blackwell's intimate five-star summer wedding was, her friends agreed, going to be an event to remember.

Economics

3 d. ago Dark twist in fake baby scandal as people say 'this will be Netflix drama'

After it emerged that a woman had pretended to be pregnant and faked the baby with a lifelike doll, one of the woman's closest friends has spoken out on the bizarre saga

Events

3 d. ago Worrying signs in Scots fake baby scandal mum's shock apology

Kira Cousins, 22, sensationally revealed she faked her pregnancy and pretended to give birth to her "daughter" Bonnie-Leigh Joyce.

Events

3 d. ago Worrying hidden signs in 'fake mum's' shock apology after fooling family with baby DOLL

Kira Cousins confessed to faking her pregnancy and the birth of her 'daughter', with the truth unravelling after a newborn doll was found in her bedroom

Events

5 d. ago Legendary film star forced to deny she's died after being rushed to hospital

French film icon Brigitte Bardot has been forced to hit back at the "fake news" that she's died that have been circulating on social media, in a fiery statement

Events

5 d. ago Brigitte Bardot shuts down ‘fake news’ report of her death and shares health update

False reports emerged online that the legendary French actor had died following a serious illness

Events

5 d. ago Brigitte Bardot shuts down ‘fake news’ reports of her death and shares health update

False reports emerged online that the legendary French actor had died following a serious illness

Events

6 d. ago Fake immigration lawyers will have cash seized to pay for border control

Ministers will announce today that scam immigration lawyers will have their dirty money seized as the Government beefs up powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act

Economics

6 d. ago 'Mum' in fake baby scandal breaks silence as 'grandma' discovers grandchild is a doll

Kira Cousins, 22, from Airdrie, in Scotland, shared a statement after it emerged her newborn daughter was, in fact, a Reborn baby doll

Politics

7 d. ago Inside illegal dental clinic where fake dentists injured patient with unlicensed extraction

Police in Spain have arrested two individuals posing as dentists who allegedly administered anaesthetic and carried out procedures without proper training.

Science