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India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Fact Check: Video of Iran lawmakers burning US flag inside parliament is from 2018
As the tension between Iran and Israel mounts with each passing day, the United States has also signalled that it may enter the fray. President Donald Trump stated that the US military "may or may not" join Israeli forces to attack Iran. In the midst of all this, several images and a video, allegedly from the Iranian Parliament, have been circulating on social visuals show Iranian lawmakers burning a US flag inside Parliament. "Breaking: In Iranian Parliament, MPs burn the American flag while chanting 'Death to America,' and threaten to use a nuclear bomb against the American homeland," said posts featuring these photos and the video. India Today Fact Check found that the video is more than seven years old and is unrelated to the present PROBEUsing Google Lens, we found the same clip uploaded to the YouTube channel of Bloomberg News on May 9, 2018. The video was titled: 'Death to America: Iranian lawmakers burn US flag to protest Trump's nuclear deal exit.' The video report mentioned that the protest took place inside the Iranian Parliament, a day after Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal. Reportedly, the placard featuring the US flag that Iranian lawmakers burnt was a representation of their nuclear agreement with found a longer version of the same clip on the Associated Press's official YouTube channel, where the phrase 'Death to America' appeared in Persian beneath the flag. Outlets like the BBC and CNN also reported this incident. Nowhere, however, did any report mention Iranian lawmakers threatening to use a nuclear bomb against the American homeland, as claimed in the viral posts. On May 8, 2018, during his first presidential tenure, Donald Trump pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA. This deal was signed in July 2015 during Barack Obama's presidency. Trump called this deal "deeply flawed," arguing that it gave Iran sanctions relief without permanently dismantling its nuclear it's clear that the video making the rounds right now is seven years old and not related to the present conflict by any InMust Watch Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Science
- Scottish Sun
Mysterious ‘alien-like' sea creature that can devour prey 3 TIMES its size is found on UK beach
'Sea mice' have sharp bristles that can cause irritation if they pierce the skin STUFF OF NIGHTMARES Mysterious 'alien-like' sea creature that can devour prey 3 TIMES its size is found on UK beach Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BEACHGOERS are being warned to be on the lookout for a mysterious "alien-like" creature after one was discovered on a UK beach. "Sea mice" are marine worms with a furry appearance that are unlike anything else in the sea and can grow up to six inches long. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 'Sea mice' are active predators but are often washed ashore A dog walker found one of the strange critters recently on a beach in Wales. They are active predators, hunting small crabs and other worms on the seabed – but are often washed ashore. It comes after beachgoers were urged not to pick up cone snails' shells as their venom can cause instant paralysis or even death. While they are not typically harmful to humans, "sea mice", which get their scientific name from Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love, have sharp bristles that can cause irritation if they pierce the skin. Simon Parker recently discovered one of the creatures on a Welsh beach prompting discussion on social media due to its curious appearance. Compared by many to a fossil and even an "alien", the sighting has left many admitting that they had never seen anything quite like it. Simon was left flabbergasted after discovering one of the six-inch long creatures at Pensarn Beach, Conwy, and turned to tech to determine exactly what it was. Uncertain of its identity and intrigued by its green-flashing fringe he used Google Lens to determine it was a sea mouse. "I found it at the water's edge just after low tide," he told Wales Online. "Unfortunately it didn't appear to be alive. The sea mouse was approximately five or six inches long with brightly coloured bristles down the sides." Sea mice are not a rare species but their sightings are infrequent, often being washed ashore during stormy weather or left behind by exceptionally low tides. Another of them was located in March on Oxwich beach in Swansea. Mum shares urgent warning for summer beach trips with kids as pal's left in hospital following massive allergic reaction The Wildlife Trusts say the sea mouse is "unlike anything else in the sea". Despite its potential to reach 20cm in length and 6cm in width this intriguing find is in fact a type of marine worm. Although it has a tendency to bury itself head-first in the sand this creature boasts a remarkable set of skills. Its spines typically have a deep red sheen, serving as a warning to potential predators. However when exposed to light, they flash blue, green, and gold, giving the worm a dazzling, iridescent appearance. This phenomenon, known as pseudo-birefringence, is the only known example of "photonic engineering" in nature, says the WT. The spines process light with nearly 100% efficiency – a necessity in the dimly-lit depths of the sea. Some researchers believe that this unique ability could lead to the development of new communication technologies. Beauty and the beast While this creature is technically a marine worm, it is believed that the name "sea mouse" originated from its resemblance to a bedraggled mouse when washed up on shore. Its Latin name, Aphrodita aculeata, is equally peculiar. While aculeata translates to "spiny" the genus name Aphrodita refers to the ancient Greek Goddess of Love – allegedly due to the worm's resemblance to female genitalia. The sea mouse is an active predator that feeds on small crabs and other worms and is capable of consuming prey over three times its own body length. Every now and then they can be seen wriggling across the sand – a sight that invariably unnerves beachgoers.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Science
- The Irish Sun
Mysterious ‘alien-like' sea creature that can devour prey 3 TIMES its size is found on UK beach
BEACHGOERS are being warned to be on the lookout for a mysterious "alien-like" creature after one was discovered on a UK beach. "Sea mice" are marine worms with a furry appearance that are unlike anything else in the sea and can grow up to six inches long. 1 'Sea mice' are active predators but are often washed ashore A dog walker found one of the strange critters recently on a beach in Wales. They are active predators, hunting small crabs and other worms on the It comes after beachgoers were urged not to pick up cone snails' shells as their venom can cause instant paralysis or even death. While they are not typically harmful to humans, "sea mice", which get their scientific name from Simon Parker recently discovered one of the creatures on a Welsh beach prompting discussion on social media due to its curious appearance. Compared by many to a fossil and even an "alien", the sighting has left many admitting that they had never seen anything quite like it. Simon was left flabbergasted after discovering one of the six-inch long creatures at Pensarn Beach, Conwy, and turned to tech to determine exactly what it was. Uncertain of its identity and intrigued by its green-flashing fringe he used Google Lens to determine it was a sea mouse. Most read in The Sun "I found it at the water's edge just after low tide," he told Wales Online. "Unfortunately it didn't appear to be alive. The sea mouse was approximately five or six inches long with brightly coloured bristles down the sides." Sea mice are not a rare species but their sightings are infrequent, often being washed ashore during stormy weather or left behind by exceptionally low tides. Another of them was located in March on Oxwich beach in Swansea. Mum shares urgent warning for summer beach trips with kids as pal's left in hospital following massive allergic reaction The Wildlife Trusts say the sea mouse is "unlike anything else in the sea". Despite its potential to reach 20cm in length and 6cm in width this intriguing find is in fact a type of Although it has a tendency to bury itself head-first in the sand this creature boasts a remarkable set of skills. Its spines typically have a deep red sheen, serving as a warning to potential predators. However when exposed to light, they flash blue, green, and gold, giving the worm a dazzling, iridescent appearance. This phenomenon, known as pseudo-birefringence, is the only known example of "photonic engineering" in nature, says the WT. The spines process light with nearly 100% efficiency – a necessity in the dimly-lit depths of the sea. Read more on the Irish Sun Some researchers believe that this unique ability could lead to the development of new communication technologies. Beauty and the beast While this creature is technically a marine worm, it is believed that the name "sea mouse" originated from its resemblance to a bedraggled mouse when washed up on shore. Its Latin name, Aphrodita aculeata, is equally peculiar. While aculeata translates to "spiny" the genus name Aphrodita refers to the ancient Greek Goddess of Love – allegedly due to the worm's resemblance to female genitalia. The sea mouse is an active predator that feeds on small crabs and other worms and is capable of consuming prey over three times its own body length. Every now and then they can be seen wriggling across the sand – a sight that invariably unnerves beachgoers.
The Sun
a day ago
- Science
- The Sun
Mysterious ‘alien-like' sea creature that can devour prey 3 TIMES its size is found on UK beach
BEACHGOERS are being warned to be on the lookout for a mysterious "alien-like" creature after one was discovered on a UK beach. "Sea mice" are marine worms with a furry appearance that are unlike anything else in the sea and can grow up to six inches long. A dog walker found one of the strange critters recently on a beach in Wales. They are active predators, hunting small crabs and other worms on the seabed – but are often washed ashore. It comes after beachgoers were urged not to pick up cone snails' shells as their venom can cause instant paralysis or even death. While they are not typically harmful to humans, "sea mice", which get their scientific name from Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love, have sharp bristles that can cause irritation if they pierce the skin. Simon Parker recently discovered one of the creatures on a Welsh beach prompting discussion on social media due to its curious appearance. Compared by many to a fossil and even an " alien", the sighting has left many admitting that they had never seen anything quite like it. Simon was left flabbergasted after discovering one of the six-inch long creatures at Pensarn Beach, Conwy, and turned to tech to determine exactly what it was. Uncertain of its identity and intrigued by its green-flashing fringe he used Google Lens to determine it was a sea mouse. "I found it at the water's edge just after low tide," he told Wales Online. "Unfortunately it didn't appear to be alive. The sea mouse was approximately five or six inches long with brightly coloured bristles down the sides." Sea mice are not a rare species but their sightings are infrequent, often being washed ashore during stormy weather or left behind by exceptionally low tides. Another of them was located in March on Oxwich beach in Swansea. Mum shares urgent warning for summer beach trips with kids as pal's left in hospital following massive allergic reaction The Wildlife Trusts say the sea mouse is "unlike anything else in the sea". Despite its potential to reach 20cm in length and 6cm in width this intriguing find is in fact a type of marine worm. Although it has a tendency to bury itself head-first in the sand this creature boasts a remarkable set of skills. Its spines typically have a deep red sheen, serving as a warning to potential predators. However when exposed to light, they flash blue, green, and gold, giving the worm a dazzling, iridescent appearance. This phenomenon, known as pseudo-birefringence, is the only known example of "photonic engineering" in nature, says the WT. The spines process light with nearly 100% efficiency – a necessity in the dimly-lit depths of the sea. Some researchers believe that this unique ability could lead to the development of new communication technologies. Beauty and the beast While this creature is technically a marine worm, it is believed that the name "sea mouse" originated from its resemblance to a bedraggled mouse when washed up on shore. Its Latin name, Aphrodita aculeata, is equally peculiar. While aculeata translates to "spiny" the genus name Aphrodita refers to the ancient Greek Goddess of Love – allegedly due to the worm's resemblance to female genitalia. The sea mouse is an active predator that feeds on small crabs and other worms and is capable of consuming prey over three times its own body length. Every now and then they can be seen wriggling across the sand – a sight that invariably unnerves beachgoers.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Science
- Wales Online
Mysterious creature found on Welsh beach can devour prey three times its size
Mysterious creature found on Welsh beach can devour prey three times its size The furry five-inch creature with shimmering spikes was found by a dog walker and some people likened it to an alien or a fossil The strange creature has sparked conversation online for its curious appearance (Image: Simon Parker ) A strange creature with glistening spikes left a dog walker momentarily stunned during his stroll on a Welsh beach. Compared by many to a fossil and even an "alien" the sighting has left many admitting that they had never seen anything quite like it. The half-foot-long being, covered in bristles giving it a furry appearance, was stumbled upon by dog walker Simon Parker at Pensarn Beach, Conwy. Uncertain of its identity and intrigued by its green-flashing fringe he used Google Lens to determine it was a sea mouse. "I found it at the water's edge just after low tide," he said. "Unfortunately it didn't appear to be alive. The sea mouse was approximately five or six inches long with brightly coloured bristles down the sides." Sea mice are not a rare species but their sightings are infrequent, often being washed ashore during stormy weather or left behind by exceptionally low tides. Another of them was located in March on Oxwich beach in Swansea. Article continues below It's hard to believe but the sea mouse gets its name because it apparently resembles a wet mouse (Image: Simon Parker ) The Wildlife Trusts say the sea mouse is "unlike anything else in the sea". Despite its potential to reach 20cm in length and 6cm in width this intriguing find is in fact a type of marine worm, reports NorthWalesLive. Although it has a tendency to bury itself head-first in the sand this creature boasts a remarkable set of skills. Its spines typically have a deep red sheen, serving as a warning to potential predators. However when exposed to light, they flash blue, green, and gold, giving the worm a dazzling, iridescent appearance. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here. This phenomenon, known as pseudo-birefringence, is the only known example of "photonic engineering" in nature. The spines process light with nearly 100% efficiency – a necessity in the dimly-lit depths of the sea. Some researchers believe that this unique ability could lead to the development of new communication technologies. If you were to find one you could witness its fibre-optic splendour first-hand. Simply place it in a container of seawater and the magic will unfold – a vibrant, psychedelic display that starkly contrasts its somewhat eerie appearance. But why is this worm called a mouse? It's believed that the name originated from its resemblance to a bedraggled mouse when washed up on shore. Its Latin name, Aphrodita aculeata, is equally peculiar. While aculeata translates to "spiny" the genus name Aphrodita refers to the ancient Greek goddess of love – allegedly due to the worm's resemblance to female genitalia. The sea mouse is an active predator that feeds on small crabs and other worms and is capable of consuming prey over three times its own body length. Every now and then they can be seen wriggling across the sand – a sight that invariably unnerves beachgoers. Article continues below While they're not typically harmful to humans their sharp bristles can cause irritation if they pierce the skin.
