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When Alice scrolls through her social media feed, she's stopped in her tracks by the news that her company is about to be bought out by its biggest rival. She quickly posts a response, shares the story with her contacts, and emails it to her team so that they can discuss it later.

But then Alice has a troubling thought. What if the story wasn't true? What if she just shared a "fake news" story? After all, she didn't check the source.

If she has been a victim of fake news, and then added to the rumor mill herself, how will people ever trust her again?

Fortunately, there's lots you can do to avoid making the same mistake as Alice. In this article and video, we explore how you can separate fake news from the truth.

What Is Fake News?

There are two kinds of fake news:

1. Stories that aren't true. These are entirely invented stories designed to make people believe something false, to buy a certain product, or to visit a certain website.

2. Stories that have some truth, but aren't 100 percent accurate. For example, a journalist quotes only part of what a politician says, giving a false impression of their meaning. Again, this can be deliberate, to convince readers of a certain viewpoint, or it can be the result of an innocent mistake. Either way, it quickly attracts an audience and can become entrenched as an "urban myth."

Where Does Fake News Come From?

Fake news is nothing new. But, what is new is how easy it's become to share information - both true and false - on a massive scale.

Social media platforms allow almost anyone to publish their thoughts or share stories to the world. The trouble is, most people don't check the source of the material that they view online before they share it, which can lead to fake news spreading quickly or even "going viral."

At the same time, it's become harder to identify the original source of news stories, which can make it difficult to assess their accuracy.

But, not all fake news stories are found online. Co-workers who gossip by the water cooler or while browsing print publications that fail to check their facts, for example, are also guilty of spreading misinformation, even if inadvertently.

The Impact of Fake News in the Workplace

For example, some people might start to believe that they no longer need evidence to back up their arguments. Others start to mistrust information all together. They stop listening to industry reports, and disengage from official workplace communication, slowing their professional growth and development. Ultimately, this can damage an organization's learning culture.

Fake news can affect behavior, too. It encourages people to invent excuses, to dismiss others' ideas, to exaggerate the truth, and to spread rumors. This can create divided, anxious workplaces where people are cynical and unsure of who to trust.

They might even begin to mistrust you if they believe that authority figures have lied to them, or that the information that they are working with is suspect. This can sap people of the curiosity, enthusiasm and ambition that they need to collaborate and to be successful.

Six Ways to Spot Fake News

Separating fact from fiction accurately can seem daunting. But getting to the truth is always worth the effort - even if it's not what you want to hear! Use these six steps to weed out the truth from the lies:

1. Develop a Critical Mindset

One of the main reasons fake news is such a big issue is that it is often believable, so it's easy to get caught out. Much fake news is also written to create "shock value," that is, a strong instinctive reaction such as fear or anger.

Ask yourself, "Why has this story been written? Is it to persuade me of a certain viewpoint? Is it selling me a particular product? Or is it trying to get me to click through to another website? Am I being triggered?"

2. Check the Source

If you come across a story from a source that you've never heard of before, do some digging!

Check the web address for the page you're reading. Spelling errors in company names, or strange-sounding extensions like ".infonet" and ".offer," rather than ".com" or ".co.uk," may mean that the source is suspect.

Be aware that people who spread fake news and "alternative facts" sometimes create web pages, newspaper mockups, or "doctored" images that look official, but aren't. So, if you see a suspicious post that looks like it's from the World Health Organization (WHO), for example, check the WHO's own site to verify that it's really there.

Remember, even if you got the story from your best friend, this gives it no extra authority - they likely didn't follow these steps themselves before forwarding!

3. See Who Else Is Reporting the Story

Has anyone else picked up on the story? What do other sources say about it?

Avoid leaping to the conclusion that all main stream media (MSM) output is fake. This can be as unwise as following every rumor or conspiracy theory.

Professional global news agencies such as Reuters, CNN and the BBC have rigorous editorial guidelines and extensive networks of highly trained reporters, so are a good place to start. But no one is unbiased, and anyone can make a mistake, so keep looking.

4. Examine the Evidence

A credible news story will include plenty of facts - quotes from experts, survey data and official statistics, for example. Or detailed, consistent and corroborated eye-witness accounts from people on the scene. If these are missing, question it!

Does the evidence prove that something definitely happened? Or, have the facts been selected or "twisted" to back up a particular viewpoint?

5. Don't Take Images at Face Value

Images can also be 100 percent accurate but used in the wrong context. For example, photos of litter covering a beach could be from a different beach or from 10 years ago, not the recent alleged event.

6. Check That it "Sounds Right"

Finally, use your common sense! Bear in mind that fake news is designed to "feed" your biases, hopes or fears.

For example, it's unlikely that your favorite designer brand is giving away a million free dresses to people who turn up to its stores. Equally, just because your colleague believes that two married co-workers are having an affair, doesn't mean it's true.

Test Your Knowledge

Now it's time to put what you've learned into practice! Below are five recent news stories. But, can you tell which ones are true and which are false? Click on the links next to each to find out.

1. "John McCain Photographed Alongside Osama Bin Laden." Real or Fake?

2. "California Governor to Relocate Veterans Cemetery to Make Way for Affordable Housing." Real or Fake?

3. "New Species of Deadly Spider Kills Five in U.S." Real or Fake?

4. "Firefighters Forced to Buy More Expensive Data Package During Wildfire." Real or Fake?

5. "President Trump's Personal Lawyer Tweets that Hillary Clinton Will Get 'Free Room and Board' in Prison." Real or Fake?

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It has been over a week that Russia attacked Ukraine. Amid this, Twitter is full of fake news. There is no denying that we all depend on information from YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, but how do we tackle with disinformation related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the fake news related to it.

"I've seen more fake news in one weeks that in all my whole life!!!".

The social media is flooded with false and fake stories at a time of the war that has baffled the users. Most are too naïve to believe that they were true while others going for a fact check.

Meta has taken down a network for targeting people in Ukraine who posed as news editors, aviation engineers and authors to spread misinformation around the Russian invasion across social media platforms.

The people ran websites posing as independent news entities and created fake personas across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Telegram and also Russian Odnoklassniki and VK apps, the company said late on Sunday.

"In the last 48 hours, we uncovered a relatively small network of about 40 accounts, Pages and Groups on Facebook and Instagram. They were operated from Russia and Ukraine and targeted people in Ukraine across multiple social media platforms and through their own websites," said Nathaniel Gleicher, Head of Security Policy at Meta.

Meta took down this operation, blocked their domains from being shared on its platform, and shared information with other tech platforms, researchers and governments.

Below are a few stories, which went viral but were fake.

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Propaganda news are spreading beware ...this is deception warfare pic.twitter.com/IV7YAPCR6L
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I've seen more fake news in 1 weeks that in all my whole life!!! #snake_island #ukraine #fakenews #fake #news #UkraineRussiaWar pic.twitter.com/UiB4vvJPeV
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More brazen Ukrainian #FakeNews.

The guy is apparently a Ukrainian officer. https://t.co/RVnNWyT8jV
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If you can't face the Truth then twist the Truth.#FakeNews pic.twitter.com/FCkU7vWaAB
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War is on social media only!
Fake photos are widely spreading out.#FakeNews pic.twitter.com/dUjPMfOXPw
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The post from Anastasiia Lenna has gone viral and circulated in the United States. https://t.co/XdkP5MSRgD
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1) Trolls make fake "CNN" accounts to tweet weird stuff
2) Anonymous account mocks CNN over the fake troll stuff CNN didn't actually tweet
3) Russian official amplifies the fake troll stuff as evidence of "MSM #fakenews" pic.twitter.com/FtCbtM1KC3
- Daniel Dale (@ddale8) February 28, 2022

Fact check- photo shoot from 2015!!! That's exactly what media shows and the masses believe 🤡 #FakeNews #Misinformation #RussiaUkraineWar #FoxNewsLies #FoxNews pic.twitter.com/gb6UTCUMgg
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What is fake news?

Fake news refers to false or misleading information which masquerades as legitimate news. Generally, fake news falls into two categories:

Deliberately inaccurate stories - that is, the people publishing them know them to be false but publish them anyway. This might be to manipulate public opinion or to drive traffic to a specific website.

Stories that contain elements of truth but are broadly inaccurate. This might be because the writer hasn't checked all their facts or has exaggerated certain aspects to make a particular point.

Misinformation isn't a new phenomenon - the term "fake news" was actually used in the 19th century - but the internet and soI don'cial media have transformed how it's created and spread. Pre-internet, people tended to receive their news from trusted media sources whose journalists were required to follow strict codes of practice. The internet enabled new ways to publish, share and consume news and information, with relatively little regulation or editorial standards. Many people now consume news from social media and other online sources - but it's not always easy to determine which stories are credible and which are false.

Types of fake news

There are different types of fake news, depending on the motivation of those who create it. For example:

Clickbait

Sensationalism sells, and outrageous or weird stories and distorted images drive clicks and shares online. Clickbait refers to stories deliberately designed to get more website visitors and increase advertising revenue for the website owners - often at the expense of truth and accuracy.

Propaganda

This refers to false or distorted stories written to mislead audiences and promote a political agenda or biased perspective.

Poor quality journalism

Sometimes, journalists don't have time to check all their facts before publishing, leading to genuine mistakes becoming fake news. However, trusted new sources will correct errors in their stories and be transparent with readers when they've got things wrong.

Misleading headlines

Sometimes a story may be broadly true, but a sensationalist or misleading headline is used to entice readers to click on it. This can lead to fake news - since usually only the headline and small snippets of the article are displayed on social media, where it can quickly spread.

Imposter content

This is when genuine news sources are impersonated with false, made-up stories to deceive or mislead audiences.

Satire or parody

Some fake news is published for entertainment value. For example, satirical stories use humor, irony, or exaggeration to joke about the news or famous people. These stories don't attempt to mislead audiences because they aren't meant to be taken seriously. Notable examples of satirical websites include The Onion and The Daily Mash.

High-profile politicians have been known to dismiss stories they disagree with - which may be factual and verified - as "fake news". Because the term "fake news" is expansive and means different things to different people, it can be contested. In 2018, the British Government banned the term from official papers or documents, claiming it was too poorly defined to be meaningful. Instead, it prefers to use the terms "misinformation" and "disinformation" when describing false stories:

Disinformation- fake or misleading stories created and shared deliberately, often by a writer who might have a financial or political motive to do so.

Misinformation - this also means fake or misleading stories, but in this case, the stories may not have been deliberately created or shared with the intention to mislead.

How does fake news work?

Fake news is often spread through fake news websites, which, in an attempt to gain credibility, often emulate authentic news sources. According to research, social media enables false claims to spread quickly - more quickly, in fact, than real news. Fake news spreads rapidly because it's typically designed to grab attention and appeal to emotions - which is why it often features outlandish claims or stories which provoke anger or fear.

Social media feeds often prioritize content based on engagement metrics - that is, how often it's shared and liked - rather than how accurate or well-researched it is. This approach can allow clickbait, hyperbole, and misinformation to spread widely. Social media companies are seen as platforms rather than publishers, which means they don't have the same legal liabilities as traditional media outlets - although this may change as the political and legal landscape evolves.

Social media bots can spread fake news since they mass produce and spread articles, regardless of the credibility of their sources. Bots can create fake accounts online, which then gain followers, recognition, and authority - some of which are programmed to spread misinformation.

Trolls - internet users who deliberately try to start arguments or upset people - also play a part in spreading fake news. Sometimes they can be paid to do so for political reasons. The terms "troll farm" or "troll factory" are sometimes used in this context to refer to institutionalized groups of trolls who attempt to interfere in political decision-making.

Fake news sometimes involves the use of Deepfakes. These are fake videos created using digital software, machine learning, and face-swapping. Images are combined to create new footage which shows events or actions that never actually took place. The results can be very convincing and difficult to identify as false.

Fake news examples
Coronavirus fake news
The Covid-19 pandemic provided fertile ground for false information online, with numerous examples of fake news throughout the crisis. A persistent example of fake news in social media was the claim that 5G technology was linked to the spread of the virus - supposedly because 5G suppressed the immune system while the virus communicated through radio waves. These claims were not true and were repeatedly debunked by official sources but were still shared extensively.
US presidential election in 2016
Fake news and misinformation became a big issue during the US election in 2016, with false and misleading claims across the political spectrum. One analysis suggested that a large proportion of fake news generated in the election was created by teenagers in Macedonia, who found the more hyper-partisan stories they created, the more people clicked through and shared, and the more money they made as a result.
Boston Marathon bombing
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, false claims that the bombing was an elaborate ruse plotted by the US government circulated online. In the wake of many terrorist events across the world, conspiracy theories are often rife. The notion that they are "false flag" operations - i.e., carried out by the state or a secret cabal to pin the blame on others or provide cover for other activities - is a common trope.
Kim Jong-un - the sexiest man alive?
In 2012, satirical website The Onion ran an article claiming that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un had been voted the sexiest man alive, declaring that "the Pyongyang-bred heartthrob is every woman's dream come true." In an example of how satire can sometimes be misunderstood across cultures, publications in China - including the online version of China's Communist Party newspaper - reported the claim as though it were true.

What are the dangers of fake news?

People often make important decisions - for example, how to vote in an election or what medical treatment to follow when they're ill - based on what they read in the news. That's why trusted news is so important. The dangers of fake news include:

When people can't distinguish between real and fake news, it creates confusion and misunderstanding about important social and political issues. When people have a generalized sense of "you can't believe anything you read," it undermines overall trust in legitimate news sources.

Fake and misleading stories relating to medical treatments or major diseases - such as cancer or Covid-19 - could lead to individuals making misinformed decisions about their health.

A lot of fake news is designed to stir up and intensify social conflict. When different sides of an argument have their own 'facts', it leads to greater polarization within societies and can affect electoral outcomes.

Universities and colleges expect students to use quality sources of information for assignments. Students who use sources with false or misleading information could receive lower grades.

How to identify fake news

You may be wondering how to identify fake news on Facebook and other social media sites? As a student, how to avoid fake news? Or how to avoid accidentally sharing misinformation online? Here are ten tips to identify misinformation, recognize fake news websites, and think before you share:
1. Check the source:
Check the web address for the page you're looking at. Sometimes, fake news sites may have spelling errors in the URL or use less conventional domain extensions such as ".infonet" or ".offer". If you are unfamiliar with the site, look in the About Us section.
2. Check the author:
Research them to see if they are credible - for example, are they real, do they have a good reputation, are they writing about their specific area of expertise, and do they have a particular agenda? Consider what the writer's motivation might be.
3. Check other sources:
Are other reputable news or media outlets reporting on the story? Are credible sources cited within the story? Professional global news agencies have editorial guidelines and extensive resources for fact-checking, so if they are also reporting the story, that's a good sign.
4. Maintain a critical mindset:
A lot of fake news is cleverly written to provoke strong emotional reactions such as fear or anger. Maintain a critical mindset by asking yourself - why has this story been written? Is it promoting a particular cause or agenda? Is it trying to make me click through to another website?
5. Check the facts:
Credible news stories will include plenty of facts - data, statistics, quotes from experts, and so on. If these are missing, question why. Reports with false information often contain incorrect dates or altered timelines, so it's a good idea to check when the article was published. Is it a current or old news story?
6. Check the comments:
Even if the article or video is legitimate, the comments below may not be. Often links or comments posted in response to content can be autogenerated by bots or people hired to put our misleading or confusing information.
7. Check your own biases:
We all have biases - could these be influencing the way you respond to the article? Social media can create echo chambers by suggesting stories that match your existing browsing habits, interests, and opinions. The more we read from diverse sources and perspectives, the more likely it is that we can draw accurate conclusions.
8. Check whether it's a joke:
Satirical websites are popular, and sometimes it is not always clear whether a story is just a joke or parody. Check the website to see if it's known for satire or creating funny stories.
9. Check images are authentic:
Images you see on social media could have been edited or manipulated. Possible signs include warping - where straight lines in the background now appear wavy - as well as strange shadows, jagged edges, or skin tone that looks too perfect. Bear in mind, too, that an image may be accurate but simply used in a misleading context. You can use tools such as Google's Reverse Image Search to check where an image originates from and whether it has been altered.
10. Use a fact-checking site:
Some of the best known include:

Fake news relies on believers reposting, retweeting, or otherwise sharing false information. If you're not sure whether an article is authentic or not, pause and think before you share. To help stay safe online, use an antivirus solution like Kaspersky Total Security, which protects you from hackers, viruses, malware, and other online threats.
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Many of us like to share news and stories on social media with our friends.

We all share things for different reasons. Perhaps it's an interesting story, news about a celebrity that you like, or something that made you laugh.

But when you see something you like online, do you check to make sure that it's true before you share it?

Not everything that we read or see on the internet is true - and if it isn't, and we share it, we could be making more people believe something that is actually made up.

Stories like this are called fake news and they can be a problem.

What is fake news?

Fake news is news or stories on the internet that are not true.

There are two kinds of fake news:

1. False stories that are deliberately published or sent around, in order to make people believe something untrue or to get lots of people to visit a website. These are deliberate lies that are put online, even though the person writing them knows that they are made up.

2. Stories that may have some truth to them, but they're not completely accurate. This is because the people writing them - for example, journalists or bloggers - don't check all of the facts before publishing the story, or they might exaggerate some of it.

It is happening a lot at the moment, with many people publishing these stories in order to get as many shares as possible.

Now that we have social media, it is much easier for these stories to spread quickly, which can be a problem.

It is also easier than it used to be to edit photos, and create fake websites and stories that look realistic.

Why is it a problem?

Fake news is a problem for different reasons.

The first kind of fake news - deliberate lies - is a problem because it can make people believe things that are completely untrue.

The second kind - when people publish something without checking that it's completely right - can make people have less trust in the media, as well as make everyone believe something that might be inaccurate.

People also only tend to share things that they agree with. So if people are sharing a lot of fake news, and lots of people believe it, it's easy to get sucked into a bubble that is actually completely different to the real world - and a long way from the truth.

Sometimes, a story might be called fake news (when actually it isn't) by someone, or a group of people, who don't want to accept that the news is true - even if it might be.

They will tell people that a story is fake, just because they don't want it to be true.

Some people will call things fake news, when really they just have a different opinion.

Calling something fake news, when it isn't really, is a problem as it can mean some people don't know what to believe anymore.

Fake news has become a big issue recently - especially following the US election.

One of the most shared stories during the US election was about Donald Trump, who is now president of the US.

Many people reported that he had called his own Republican voters "the dumbest group of voters in the country". But he never even said it.

There were also lots of fake news stories written about his opponent Hillary Clinton.

Some people say that fake news stories can have an effect on how people vote, which - if true - is also a serious problem.

As a result of the rise of fake news, the UK Parliament launched an investigation into it.

The group behind the investigation looked at where fake news comes from, how it spreads and what impact it has.

It particularly wanted to look at the effect - if any - that fake news can have on important political decisions, like elections.

How to spot fake news

If you want to try to make sure that you don't get caught out by fake news, there a few things you can look out for.

Has the story been reported anywhere else?

Is it on the radio, TV or in the newspapers?

Have you heard of the organisation that published the story?

Does the website where you found the story look genuine? (meaning it doesn't look like a copycat website that's designed to look like another genuine website)

Does the website address at the very top of the page look real? Is the end of the website something normal like '.co.uk' or '.com', and not something unusual, like 'com.co'?

Does the photo or video look normal?

Does the story sound believable?

If the answer to any of these questions is 'no', you might want to check it out a bit more, before spreading the word.

If you're at all unsure, speak to an adult that you trust about the story to find out a bit more about it.

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Come il Fox Moulder di X-Files armato del suo poster "I want to believe", "Io voglio crederci", la Rete è incline a credere ad un mondo di assurdi metalupi feroci che sbranano criminali, complotti per distruggere l'umanità nascosti a tutti tranne ad un ragazzino con lo smartphone che aggiorna ogni giorno il suo blog con cose gli altri non dicono! ed Apocalissi annunciate.

Il 23 settembre non ricorrerà quindi, secondo la Rete, il secondo anniversario della mancata Apocalisse del 23 settembre 2015 in cui un asteroide avrebbe dovuto spiaccicarci come tante frittelle ( o come l'irritante mammina del Buondì, madre di un'altrettanto petulante figliola ed entrambe oggetto di una serie di cadute asteroidi a cagionarne la fine e la parodia degli smielati personaggi degli spot e delle loro frasi stereotipate), ma una Apocalisse nuova di pacca.

O meglio, un'apocalisse abbastanza riciclata.

Come ci ricorda l'eccellente lavoro di Fact Checking de Il Sussidiario David Meade, autore di matrice Cristiana (o meglio, una particolare visione oseremmo dire complottista e settoriale) di un testo peraltro disponibile su Amazon ha deciso che, in base ad una sua lettura della Bibbia, un caposaldo del complottismo mondiale, il Pianeta Nibiru potrebbe passare a farci visita il 23 Settembre.

Ignoriamo per un attimo il fatto che, per coloro che credono davvero in un dio, il libro dell'Apocalisse dichiara chiaramente che la data della fine del Mondo è nota solo a Dio stesso ed è come quelle feste a sorpresa in cui l'organizzatore si premura di non far rovinare a nessuno l'appuntamento, ma passiamo a ricordarvi come il Pianeta Nibiru, o "Decimo Pianeta" fa parte di una lunghissima serie di teorie del complotto ed apocalissi mancate che solo quest'anno è in ritardo ormai da Capodanno, nonché della serie a cartoni animati "Danguard" che troverete proprio in questi mesi in edicola.

Tale teoria è tornata in auge perché l'autore ha deciso di collegare per motivi sconosciuti l'eclisse solare visibile in America all'arrivo di Nibiru.

E poco importa che, come dice la NASA, se Nibiru fosse prossimo all'arrivo in settimana ormai sarebbe visibile ad occhio nudo e saremmo già morti da un pezzo: semplicemente, ancora questa volta, possiamo prevedere che l'Apocalisse è rimandata ed è prematuro disdire i vostri impegni per il 24 Settembre.

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LONDON - Unconfirmed reports have surfaced on social media in the last few hours suggesting that Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has passed away.

The rumours first started swirling before midnight on Tuesday, February 22. It is understood that The Queen, 95, was revealed to have tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday.

A statement released from Buckingham Palace cited she was only experiencing mild symptoms and would continue doing "light work".

However, it emerged on Monday through widespread reporting that Her Majesty, who is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year, would no longer partake in virtual engagements due to her Covid symptoms, IOL reported.

Festivities marking her 70 years on the throne are taking place across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The Queen is the first British monarch to reach this milestone.

People reported that in addition to her latest health setback, the Queen is also dealing with royal family scandals, not least of which is Prince Andrew's settlement with his sexual assault accuser.

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The publication further reported that the 2020 departure of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle was another prominent setback facing the royal household.

In a story published on its website and shared on its social media pages, HollywoodUnlocked cited that sources close to the Royal Kingdom informed them The Queen had passed away.

"She also cancelled her planned virtual engagements as she continued to suffer from the 'mild Covid-19 symptoms.' No further details surrounding her death have been shared. She was 95-years-old," read an excerpt of the publication's report.

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Naturally, fans were bamboozled by the report and scrambled to get verification, as no other major news publications, more so from inside the UK, had broken the news at the time of publishing this story.

Legit.ng takes a look at some of the reactions to the unconfirmed reports below.

@iamsodeelishis wrote:

"Ummmm why did I think she would live forever... no like literally forever. #RestEasyQueen."

@titaniusmaximus said:

"She has been dead for a while. They are just ready to say it now. The blessing to Camila, the covid announcement... preparations."

@the_front_paige added:

"I don't [think] she is guys, it's not too late to take this down."

@cate.nma mentioned:

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Elsewhere, Legit.ng recently reported that Her Royal Majesty tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently only carrying out light duties. The monarch was reported to only be experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms".

Her son, Prince Charles, is believed to have passed the virus on to his mother when they had direct contact. The prince met The Queen in the week that he was diagnosed with the virus.

A number of cases have been reported at Windsor Castle since the meeting. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to end all Covid-19 restrictions, including self-isolation. He did wish The Queen a swift recovery.

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