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False: CLAIM:Photos show children who weretrafficked as “sex slaves”beingrescued from tunnel systems beneath Central Park in New York City. THE FACTS:Avideo spread online in recent days misrepresenting the early pandemic images asthe supposed rescue operation. (Source: Associated Press - AP News)

False: The voice to parliament will put Australia’s land and resources into conservatorship, just like those imposed on US singer Britney Spears. The claim the voice to parliament will put Australia’s land and resources into conservatorship is false. The proposed voice will not have any power or ownership over land or assets. Even if it did, a law expert told AAP FactCheck it will operate as an advisory body without any power to compel anyone to do anything. (Source: Australian Associated Press - AAP)