The Know Daily - Tuesday 23 June 2026

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London Zoo has officially broken a Guinness World Record after over 14,000 people picked up a paintbrush to help create a giant wildlife-themed artwork. The colourful masterpiece, featuring 200 different animals, brought visitors together in a joyful celebration of nature, showcasing community spirit and shared passion for wildlife. We love to see it!

🏥 Where we get our medical advice

A new report suggests that while healthcare professionals remain one of the public's most trusted sources of information, they're increasingly having to compete with something else: social media.

Tell me more.
New analysis from the World Cancer Research Fund found that 44% of patient-facing NHS staff are asked about inaccurate or misleading nutrition or supplement claims at least once a week, while 6% say it happens daily or almost daily. According to the charity, this is creating extra pressure for healthcare professionals, who are increasingly spending consultation time responding to claims patients have seen elsewhere.

So what's going on beneath the surface?
The research points to an interesting contradiction. While 62% of UK adults say they feel confident they can find trustworthy nutrition information online, that figure rises to 72% among people who mainly get their news from social media. However, that same group was also more likely to believe misleading claims about nutrition and cancer. For example, they were more likely to think certain supplements can reduce cancer risk or that specific foods or diets can "starve" cancer.

What does this mean for the NHS?
The charity argues that tackling misinformation is becoming part of modern healthcare. Alongside treating patients, many healthcare professionals are finding themselves explaining why viral health claims may not be supported by evidence. At the same time, some staff say they don't always feel fully equipped themselves. Four in 10 healthcare professionals surveyed said they weren't confident that nutrition advice they see online is correct, while 37% said they weren't confident about where to find reliable information on supplements.

So how can you tell if health advice is trustworthy?
To help people navigate the growing volume of health content online, the World Cancer Research Fund has launched the TRUST Test – a simple checklist for assessing health claims before acting on them or sharing them.

🔍 T – Too good to be true?
Does it promise quick fixes or dramatic results?
📚 R – Research-backed?
Is there scientific evidence behind it, rather than personal stories alone?
🤔 U – Understood?
Does it explain risks and limitations, or only focus on benefits?
✅ S – Source quality?
Does the information come from a trusted organisation or qualified expert?
📱 T – Think before you share
If it doesn't pass the test, don't pass it on.

🇬🇧🇫🇷 The UK and France have agreed to rewrite their “one-in, one-out” migration deal in an effort to stop people undertaking unsafe crossings.

• The bigger story: The changes are aimed at making the system work more smoothly between the two countries, after concerns the current approach has been easy to bypass and has put people at greater risk. Since the deal began in August last year, only around 2,000 people have been transferred between the two countries. Both governments are under pressure to reduce small boat crossings, and this is part of a wider effort to tighten the rules while maintaining cooperation on managing migration across the Channel.

🗳️ Sir Keir Starmer resigned as the UK’s prime minister yesterday, with growing calls for Andy Burnham to hold a snap general election if he becomes the next Labour leader.

☀️ Public drinking has been restricted and some concerts and sporting events cancelled as temperatures across Europe soar above 40°C.

🎨 A Picasso painting worth up to €15 million has been found by French police after it was unexpectedly discovered during an investigation.

🚶‍♀️ Walking and cycling are getting a boost, with a new UK strategy aiming to make them the first choice for 55% of short journeys in towns and cities by 2035.

🐾 One of the world's rarest mammals has been caught on camera in Australia, with the arrival of a newborn giving conservationists hope for the critically endangered species' recovery.

😄 Want to be happier? Psychologists say a few surprisingly simple habits could make all the difference. (And on that note, I’m off to grab my fave pistachio pastry from my local bakery!)

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