Alex Murray
@leguape.bsky.social
Equal opportunities verificator of stuff (just don't call it OSINT near me) since 2010. Would rather be riding a bike. Low key Puglian tourism & alcohol free drinks influencer.
Fascinated by this type of open source used for investigations
Sometimes antiquities restitution ceremonies only report the happy ending, yet there is still a lot to be learned in relation to art crime OSINT work if you examine the news (and the objects) carefully. 1 of 5 www.tonyburke.com.au/media-releas...
ARCHAEOLOGICAL OBJECTS RETURNED TO EGYPT — Tony Burke MP
The Albanese Labor Government has returned 17 archaeological objects to Egypt.
www.tonyburke.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Fascinated by this type of open source used for investigations
Brought down by cake, specifically Pandoro www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Prosecutors seek jail for Italian influencer Ferragni in fraud case
Italian prosecutors asked a court on Tuesday to sentence fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni to one year and eight months in prison if found guilty of alleged fraud over charity endorsement deals.
www.france24.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Brought down by cake, specifically Pandoro www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Presumably C2W didn't get capped because HMT doesn't control Consumer Credit Licences, which is FCA & holders issued them? road.cc/content/news...
No change to Cycle to Work Scheme in Budget, Treasury confirms — despite reports spending cap would be introduced
Reports hinted a spending cap would be re-introduced to the tax-relief scheme, but Cycle to Work Alliance "happy to confirm no changes" to scheme
road.cc
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Presumably C2W didn't get capped because HMT doesn't control Consumer Credit Licences, which is FCA & holders issued them? road.cc/content/news...
Glorious.
Since we are once again dealing with "the only silent era comedians of note were men" I feel I need to stand up for the ladies.
Marion Davies!
Marion Davies!
November 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Glorious.
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This is an unspooling thread of total joy. A slug of forgotten comedy history.
The brilliant female clowns of silent cinema. This might be the most ALIVE thing you’ll see all day.
The brilliant female clowns of silent cinema. This might be the most ALIVE thing you’ll see all day.
Since we are once again dealing with "the only silent era comedians of note were men" I feel I need to stand up for the ladies.
Marion Davies!
Marion Davies!
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This is an unspooling thread of total joy. A slug of forgotten comedy history.
The brilliant female clowns of silent cinema. This might be the most ALIVE thing you’ll see all day.
The brilliant female clowns of silent cinema. This might be the most ALIVE thing you’ll see all day.
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How can educators prepare students to navigate misinfo? In Ecuador, teacher & fact-checker Gabriel Narváez is integrating media literacy skills into the classroom to help teens question what they see online, with support from ICFJ's Disarming Disinformation initiative: www.icfj.org/news/teacher...
A Teacher in Ecuador Found Teens Already Doubt What They See Online – and Taught Them How to Turn That Into Power
A high school history teacher and fact-checker, Gabriel Narváez, wanted to bridge his two professional worlds. His goal was to strengthen public discourse by teaching his students to question what…
www.icfj.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
How can educators prepare students to navigate misinfo? In Ecuador, teacher & fact-checker Gabriel Narváez is integrating media literacy skills into the classroom to help teens question what they see online, with support from ICFJ's Disarming Disinformation initiative: www.icfj.org/news/teacher...
This happens with depressing frequency in Guinea-Bissau. Can you properly call it a coup if they haven't taken over the main broadcaster's HQ? www.france24.com/en/africa/20...
Guinea-Bissau military officers claim 'total control' of country
Guinea-Bissau military officers declared taking "total control" of the country on Wednesday, just three days after the country held presidential and legislative elections in which both major candidate...
www.france24.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This happens with depressing frequency in Guinea-Bissau. Can you properly call it a coup if they haven't taken over the main broadcaster's HQ? www.france24.com/en/africa/20...
This is an energy
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This is an energy
The full headline earns its corn: "Church of England priest drunkenly crashed bishop's car into vehicle owned by partner of The Archers actress"
Hold the phone new news intro of the year just dropped www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/c...
Church of England priest drunkenly crashed bishop's car
Father Sion Hughes Carew was convicted last month of drink driving
www.standard.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The full headline earns its corn: "Church of England priest drunkenly crashed bishop's car into vehicle owned by partner of The Archers actress"
Jimmy Cliff wrote & sung THE defining testament to the post-war generation of West Indians who came to the motherland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjW5...
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Jimmy Cliff wrote & sung THE defining testament to the post-war generation of West Indians who came to the motherland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjW5...
"You promised me the sea wasn't that cold!"
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
"You promised me the sea wasn't that cold!"
Tanzanian officials blocked internet to hide police use of lethal, fatal force against election protesters. Our team verified evidence www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Tanzanian officials blocked internet to hide police use of lethal, fatal force against election protesters. Our team verified evidence www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Will there be an upset in the final of #queenworldcup? Will you pick the one you love or the one with the claim?
QUEEN WORLD CUP
#QueenWorldCup
FINAL THREAD 1/x
OK, here we go.
We have had 1,753 votes in this tournament so far and they have sorted all the Queen songs 12 of my friends and I could think of to a last pair.
Let's step onto the stage at the Hammersmith Apollo and pretend it's Christmas Eve.
#QueenWorldCup
FINAL THREAD 1/x
OK, here we go.
We have had 1,753 votes in this tournament so far and they have sorted all the Queen songs 12 of my friends and I could think of to a last pair.
Let's step onto the stage at the Hammersmith Apollo and pretend it's Christmas Eve.
a man is singing into a microphone while another man plays a guitar
Alt: An animation of Queen live on stage
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Will there be an upset in the final of #queenworldcup? Will you pick the one you love or the one with the claim?
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Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
🧐
Two of the top bosses of the BBC resigned this week, after allegations in a dossier claimed Panorama had altered a Trump quote.
One problem: that dossier altered the Trump quote, too
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
One problem: that dossier altered the Trump quote, too
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
Exclusive: the error at the heart of Trump’s BBC attack
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🧐
I have met Fenton. A sweet, simple soul who meant no harm
November 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I have met Fenton. A sweet, simple soul who meant no harm
Confident in the work we have done to reach this conclusion www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israel has destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefire
Entire neighbourhoods controlled by Israel have been levelled in less than a month, satellite images show.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Confident in the work we have done to reach this conclusion www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Amazing story about Jan 6 rioter turned Blaze reporter who appears to have falsely accused a police officer of planting a “false flag” pipe bomb outside the RNC.
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Blaze’s Pipe-Bomb Bombshell Appears to Bomb
The right-wing outlet claimed to solve the Jan. 6th pipe-bomb mystery. Things quickly looked less certain.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Amazing story about Jan 6 rioter turned Blaze reporter who appears to have falsely accused a police officer of planting a “false flag” pipe bomb outside the RNC.
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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QUEEN WORLD CUP
#QueenWorldCup
Last of the last 16, Mercury v Mercury.
Self loathing v self love.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, never heard of it
V
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED LOVER BOY, joyous romp
Vote in reply with your favourite, I want to hear some fighting talk.
Result at 10pm.
#QueenWorldCup
Last of the last 16, Mercury v Mercury.
Self loathing v self love.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, never heard of it
V
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED LOVER BOY, joyous romp
Vote in reply with your favourite, I want to hear some fighting talk.
Result at 10pm.
a man in a suit and tie says good old fashioned in a snl ad
Alt: a man in a suit and tie says good old fashioned in a Saturday Night Live ad
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
QUEEN WORLD CUP
#QueenWorldCup
Last of the last 16, Mercury v Mercury.
Self loathing v self love.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, never heard of it
V
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED LOVER BOY, joyous romp
Vote in reply with your favourite, I want to hear some fighting talk.
Result at 10pm.
#QueenWorldCup
Last of the last 16, Mercury v Mercury.
Self loathing v self love.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, never heard of it
V
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED LOVER BOY, joyous romp
Vote in reply with your favourite, I want to hear some fighting talk.
Result at 10pm.
Join us! (DM me if you want any advice on applying) careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Journali...
Journalist - OSINT
Journalist - OSINT
careers.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join us! (DM me if you want any advice on applying) careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Journali...
El Fashir is a horror that cannot be ignored. Lots of expertise went into reporting this www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Our job is only killing' - how Sudan's brutal militia carried out a massacre in el-fasher
BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
El Fashir is a horror that cannot be ignored. Lots of expertise went into reporting this www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Meta earns $3.5 billion every six months from showing Faceboon and Instagram users 15 billion “higher legal risk” scam ad impressions a day, internal documents state.
That haul vastly exceeds how much the company expects regulators
To fine it for running scam ads.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
That haul vastly exceeds how much the company expects regulators
To fine it for running scam ads.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Meta earns $3.5 billion every six months from showing Faceboon and Instagram users 15 billion “higher legal risk” scam ad impressions a day, internal documents state.
That haul vastly exceeds how much the company expects regulators
To fine it for running scam ads.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
That haul vastly exceeds how much the company expects regulators
To fine it for running scam ads.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
Reposted by Alex Murray
Just for context, it was an international scandal when YouTube erased documentation of Syrian government war crimes. Now it's just the Intercept and tech outlets who care.
apnews.com/article/d9f1...
apnews.com/article/d9f1...
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Just for context, it was an international scandal when YouTube erased documentation of Syrian government war crimes. Now it's just the Intercept and tech outlets who care.
apnews.com/article/d9f1...
apnews.com/article/d9f1...
This is a fantastic read. Also brilliant mobile 1st storytelling - modular, scrolling driven by visual elements, no chapter more than 2 thumbscrolls long
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This is a fantastic read. Also brilliant mobile 1st storytelling - modular, scrolling driven by visual elements, no chapter more than 2 thumbscrolls long
Piracy used to be a British industry. The decline of a skilled and motivated workforce since the 17th Century has resulted in opportunities for those from developing nations like Somalia... www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
Verifying image of fireball at Russian power plant 450 miles from Ukraine
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Piracy used to be a British industry. The decline of a skilled and motivated workforce since the 17th Century has resulted in opportunities for those from developing nations like Somalia... www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...