All news on the topic: Conspiracy theories

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Meghan Markle slams 'cruel' social media toxicity days before Instagram relaunch
Just days before Meghan launched her new venture on Instagram, she appeared in a panel and slammed 'cruel' social media bullying, and hit out at conspiracy theories being incentivised
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Moment parents and vicar chased down street by conspiracy theorists
In 2014 a number of innocent parents found themselves baselessly accused of being part of a satanic cult in Hampstead, north London, after cruel rumours were spread
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Kate conspiracy theories continue - as TikToker claims photo was taken last year
The Princess of Wales has found herself at the centre of intense speculation after admitting she 'edited' the Mother's Day photo taken by husband Prince William
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'Dear Kate: The only way to cancel out conspiracy culture is to tell the truth'
The Princess of Wales has apologised for releasing a badly-edited family photo, says Fleet Street Fox. But it's only caused more conspiracy theories
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Palace urged to release unedited Kate photo and end conspiracy 'nightmare'
Public relations and crisis consultant Mark Borkowski says Kensington Palace needs to release the original version of the photo Princess Kate posted on Mother's Day, after she admitted to editing it herself
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Biden mocks MAGA Super Bowl conspiracy theorists with wild tweet baffling users
The sight of happy couple Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce locking lips in the aftermath of his Super Bowl win, left conspiracy theorists fuming as they thought it was all part of a 'deep state' plan to stop Trump winning the next election
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Tucker Carlson's controversial interview with Putin is broadcast - updates
Russian President Vladimir Putin was interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, marking his first interview with a Western media figure since the invasion of Ukraine
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Carl Froch told he is "talking b******" over Tyson Fury conspiracy theory
Fury pulled out his undisputed world title fight against Usyk and was subsequently criticised by Froch, but Warren has now leapt to his fighter's defence
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Mystery over missing hours before cops caught son who beheaded father on YouTube
Justin Mohn was arrested on the charge of decapitating his father, hours after he appeared to flaunt the severed head in a YouTube video. But what happened in the period before his arrest?
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Taylor Swift conspiracy theories as singer becomes a target in the US election
Right-wing and Donald Trump supporters have been quick to say that Taylor Swift is a Pentagon psy-op, with the hitmaker's following likened to that of a 'cult'
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YouTube responds to decapitated head video after it was online for six hours
In a video which has shocked the nation, Justin Mohn appeared to lift up the severed head of his deceased father, Michael Mohn. After the video remained online for six hours, YouTube have now spoken out
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Sick conspiracy theories of 'second messiah' son who beheaded father on YouTube
Who is Justin Mohn, the conspiracy theorist who appeared to show on YouTube the decapitated head of his father, a federal employee, who he described as a “traitor to his country”?
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Laurence Fox's conspiracy theorist girlfriend who stood by controversial actor
Laurence Fox's girlfriend Liz Barker made it no secret that she was standing by the actor turned controversial politician during his High Court battle but who is she?
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Anti-semitism and conspiracy theories on demand on site used by Russell Brand
A growing number of far-right hate figures including thug Tommy Robinson and supremacist Nick Fuentes are turning to an online platform which is a hotbed of anti-semitism and conspiracy theory
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Alex Batty's mum was 'believed flat Earth theories' and lived in French commune
Alex Batty was missing for more than six years before he returned to the UK, with sources claiming his mum and grandad had become involved with online conspiracy theories
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David Icke's daughter Kerry dies aged 48 surrounded by family after illness
Controversial conspiracy theorist David Icke has revealed his daughter Kerry has died at the age of 48 leaving two teenage children
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Fans consider theories about why Taylor waited to address marriage rumours
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's relationship never amounted to a marriage, according to her celebrity publicist. Now, her team is shutting down the rumours, but why did they wait?
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Ex-Tory MP invites discredited Covid conspiracy theorists to speak in Parliament
Andrew Bridgen was booted out of the Conservative Party last year for comparing the Coronavirus vaccine rollout to the holocaust - now he represents former Lewis actor and far-right motormouth Laurence Fox's Reclaim party
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Russell Brand makes up to £350,000 from video views after rape claim
Russell Brand’s bizarre rants and conspiracy theories have racked up 43 million views on website Rumble - which says it is “immune to cancel culture” - since September
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ESPN commentator fuels fake injury conspiracy theory on Monday Night Football
As the camera panned to Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, the ESPN commentary team seemed to draw up some interesting conclusions after T.J. Hockenson picked up a knock
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Britney Spears conspiracy theories as fans are convinced star has been replaced
Britney Spears has taken a step back from the spotlight in recent years and fans have been circulating bizarre conspiracy theories, with many fearing she has actually died
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Inside wild Planet X conspiracy theory about 'Hidden Earth' in our solar system
Many people across the world are convinced that 'Hidden Earth' - which is also known as Nibiru - will bring an end to our planet despite no actual proof that it exists
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Top Tory legitimises made-up '15-minute cities' conspiracy from conference stage
The entirely invented scare story is based on a relatively uncontroversial urban planning concept which has been the case for British towns and cities for decades anyway - but a group of online cranks claim it's a nefarious plot by the New World Order to trap us in dystopian ghettoes.
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Wildest Tupac conspiracy theories from faking death to new life in Scotland
Rapper Tupac Shakur, also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was considered one of the most influential rappers of all time before his death in 1996 with many theories flying around about his murder to this day
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Alex Jones froths at mouth after he's choked unconscious by jiu-jitsu champion
Controversial right-wing media personality and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones of Infowars had bizarrely begged Brazilian ji-jitsu champion Craig Jones to perform the brutal martial arts move him while appearing on Craig's 'El Segundo Podcast