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Russia Trolls 'Spreading Vaccination Misinformation'

24/08/2018 GMT

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Russia trolls 'spreading vaccination misinformation' to create discord

Russia trolls 'spreading vaccination misinformation' to create discord.

Scientists in Washington say misinformation about vaccines is being spread on social media by Russian trolls to sow division. Also: Australia gets its fifth Prime Minister in a decade; the Pope prepares for Ireland visit.

(Photo: Measles cases in Europe have hit a record high / Credit: PA)

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