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From the resignation of the Secretary to the "silence" of the Parliament, the logic of political accountability and stability maintenance after the Wang Fook Court fire

BBC Chinese interviewed a number of political analysts to unravel the stability-maintaining governance logic behind this aftermath operation and its deep connection with the upcoming Election Committee and Chief Executive elections.

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Bukele assures that forces from El Salvador have destroyed the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang in an air attack in Haiti

The Salvadoran president announced it in a publication on the social network X in which he included a video showing an air attack on several facilities.

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Anti-terrorism case at base used by British US military: Washington says three Iranian associates planned it

The Justice Department said the men were involved in a series of conspiracies, including a major incident near a British air base used by the U.S. military.

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How having imaginary friends helps us in real life: 'We were inseparable'

From invisible ballerinas to talking milk cartons, imaginary friends can bring benefits into adulthood and help face difficult everyday situations, according to studies.

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Who is the Brazilian author who ended up on the New York Times list of unmissable books

The book 'Secret Dinner' is published in English, and the writer known for crime stories says that analyzing violence is a way of understanding human complexity.

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First day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi. What is known (not very much)

In the UAE capital, trilateral negotiations with the participation of Russia, Ukraine and the United States, interrupted in February, resumed behind closed doors on Tuesday. At the instigation of Washington, the parties’ statements now more often include the topic of security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine. Moscow still refuses to discuss a ceasefire, and Kyiv considers the end of the war to be the main condition for further negotiations.

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First day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi. What is known (not very much)

In the UAE capital, trilateral negotiations with the participation of Russia, Ukraine and the United States, interrupted in February, resumed behind closed doors on Tuesday. At the instigation of Washington, the parties’ statements now more often include the topic of security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine. Moscow still refuses to discuss a ceasefire, and Kyiv considers the end of the war to be the main condition for further negotiations.

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My brother died after refusing a transfusion because of his beliefs; Weeks later, the Jehovah's Witnesses eliminated that prohibition

Many Jehovah's Witnesses have died in recent decades for following a now revised precept.

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Jen-Hsun Huang once told me that issues about China and national security

Jen-Hsun Huang, who is under investigation for alleged affairs with a Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other Big Tech bosses.

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Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says

The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

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How can a civil servant keep the secret for a long time and hold five positions?

Kashim Chowdhury was found guilty of fraud after misappropriating £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

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