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Facebook to tackle fake news through fact-checking service, Full Fact

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. [Photo: Mirror]

In the hopes of tackling fake news on its platform, Facebook has launched a new fact-checking service.

Facebook has joined forces with Full Fact, a fact-checking charity, who will review any images, videos or stories flagged by users.

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