A new study has found that 20% of Americans believe that it is “definitely true” or “probably true” that there is a microchip in the Covid vaccines. The study by YouGov found that 30-to-44-year-olds are most likely to believe that vaccines are a tool to implant microchips into people. The World Health Organization says it is battling an “infodemic” - a surge of misinformation plaguing the world and its fight against the virus.
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Historic earthquake just years away
The world’s biggest earthquake and the discovery of the largest creature on the planet will both occur in the next few years, according to a TikTok time traveller. The influencer said: “This is not a joke. I am a time traveller. This is a brief summary of what's to come in the near future.” He said 2024 will bring the “world’s biggest earthquake” in San Ysidro, California.
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Russia is ‘helping China’ prepare for an invasion of TaiwanIn the Spotlight Russia is reportedly allowing China access to military training
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Interpol arrests hundreds in Africa-wide sextortion crackdownIN THE SPOTLIGHT A series of stings disrupts major cybercrime operations as law enforcement estimates millions in losses from schemes designed to prey on lonely users
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China is silently expanding its influence in American citiesUnder the Radar New York City and San Francisco, among others, have reportedly been targeted
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How China uses 'dark fleets' to circumvent trade sanctionsThe Explainer The fleets are used to smuggle goods like oil and fish
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One year after mass protests, why are Kenyans taking to the streets again?today's big question More than 60 protesters died during demonstrations in 2024
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What happens if tensions between India and Pakistan boil over?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION As the two nuclear-armed neighbors rattle their sabers in the wake of a terrorist attack on the contested Kashmir region, experts worry that the worst might be yet to come
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Why Russia removed the Taliban's terrorist designationThe Explainer Russia had designated the Taliban as a terrorist group over 20 years ago
