Marco Rubio says ‘next few days’ will determine how serious Putin is about peace
The coming days will be crucial in determining the sincerity of Vladimir Putin's interest in peace in Ukraine, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This assessment comes as US officials are scheduled to meet with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict. Rubio downplayed concerns that European allies were excluded from the initial talks, emphasizing that serious negotiations have not yet begun.
The US has reportedly sought input from European nations regarding potential troop contributions for enforcing a peace agreement, despite not inviting them to the Saudi Arabia talks. Rubio and US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff dismissed worries about the lack of European involvement, highlighting President Trump's recent conversation with Putin, where the latter expressed a desire for a lasting resolution that respects Ukrainian sovereignty. The US delegation, including Witkoff and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, is expected to depart for Saudi Arabia soon, while the composition of the Russian delegation remains unconfirmed.
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The coming days will be crucial in determining the sincerity of Vladimir Putin's interest in peace in Ukraine, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This assessment comes as US officials are scheduled to meet with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict. Rubio downplayed concerns that European allies were excluded from the initial talks, emphasizing that serious negotiations have not yet begun.
The US has reportedly sought input from European nations regarding potential troop contributions for enforcing a peace agreement, despite not inviting them to the Saudi Arabia talks. Rubio and US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff dismissed worries about the lack of European involvement, highlighting President Trump's recent conversation with Putin, where the latter expressed a desire for a lasting resolution that respects Ukrainian sovereignty. The US delegation, including Witkoff and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, is expected to depart for Saudi Arabia soon, while the composition of the Russian delegation remains unconfirmed.
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At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, amid latest blast of US winter weather
美国近日遭受恶劣天气袭击，已造成至少9人死亡。其中，肯塔基州因暴雨引发洪水，导致8人丧生，遇难者包括一位母亲和她7岁的孩子。洪水淹没了道路，许多车辆被困，救援工作正在紧张进行中。
肯塔基州州长表示，已有数百人因洪水被困并获救。恶劣天气还导致约3.9万户家庭断电，预计强风可能会加剧电力中断的情况。此外，美国北部平原正面临威胁生命的严寒，佐治亚州和佛罗里达州部分地区发布了龙卷风警报。
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美国近日遭受恶劣天气袭击，已造成至少9人死亡。其中，肯塔基州因暴雨引发洪水，导致8人丧生，遇难者包括一位母亲和她7岁的孩子。洪水淹没了道路，许多车辆被困，救援工作正在紧张进行中。
肯塔基州州长表示，已有数百人因洪水被困并获救。恶劣天气还导致约3.9万户家庭断电，预计强风可能会加剧电力中断的情况。此外，美国北部平原正面临威胁生命的严寒，佐治亚州和佛罗里达州部分地区发布了龙卷风警报。
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‘Open the gates of hell’: US and Israel present united front on Gaza and Iran
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front, threatening strong action against Hamas and Iran. During a joint address in Jerusalem, Rubio, on his first Middle East trip as secretary of state, asserted that Hamas "must be eliminated." Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, warning that "the gates of hell will be opened" if remaining hostages held by militants in Gaza are not freed.
These comments follow a hostage exchange where Hamas released three Israelis in return for 369 Palestinian prisoners, marking the sixth such swap under a fragile ceasefire deal brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. Netanyahu's warning mirrors a previous statement by President Trump, who threatened severe consequences if the hostages were not released. Despite the exchange, tensions remain high, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the ceasefire.
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Top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front, threatening strong action against Hamas and Iran. During a joint address in Jerusalem, Rubio, on his first Middle East trip as secretary of state, asserted that Hamas "must be eliminated." Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, warning that "the gates of hell will be opened" if remaining hostages held by militants in Gaza are not freed.
These comments follow a hostage exchange where Hamas released three Israelis in return for 369 Palestinian prisoners, marking the sixth such swap under a fragile ceasefire deal brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. Netanyahu's warning mirrors a previous statement by President Trump, who threatened severe consequences if the hostages were not released. Despite the exchange, tensions remain high, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the ceasefire.
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Former UK PM John Major warns of dangers if US does not stand by allies
Former British Prime Minister John Major warned that the world would become "rather more dangerous" if the United States withdrew its support for its allies. He expressed concern that democracy is under threat and that "tin-pot dictators" would be emboldened if a peace deal, orchestrated by US President Donald Trump, allowed Russian President Vladimir Putin to maintain control over Ukrainian territory.
Major argued that a US retreat towards isolationism would create opportunities for China and Russia to expand their influence globally. Speaking to the BBC, he highlighted a phone call between Trump and Putin, where negotiations to end the war were initiated without consulting Ukraine or other allies. He criticized the concessions reportedly made by the US administration, including assurances that US troops would not defend Ukraine, Russia might retain forcibly seized land, and Ukraine would be barred from joining NATO, characterizing them as unilateral remarks with potentially far-reaching consequences.
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Former British Prime Minister John Major warned that the world would become "rather more dangerous" if the United States withdrew its support for its allies. He expressed concern that democracy is under threat and that "tin-pot dictators" would be emboldened if a peace deal, orchestrated by US President Donald Trump, allowed Russian President Vladimir Putin to maintain control over Ukrainian territory.
Major argued that a US retreat towards isolationism would create opportunities for China and Russia to expand their influence globally. Speaking to the BBC, he highlighted a phone call between Trump and Putin, where negotiations to end the war were initiated without consulting Ukraine or other allies. He criticized the concessions reportedly made by the US administration, including assurances that US troops would not defend Ukraine, Russia might retain forcibly seized land, and Ukraine would be barred from joining NATO, characterizing them as unilateral remarks with potentially far-reaching consequences.
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Munich Security Conference ends with message of hope for EU expansion
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The Munich Security Conference drew to a close on Sunday with a promising message for European Union candidate countries Albania and Montenegro.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania and Montenegro are the “front-runners” among the current candidates for EU accession and that their continuing negotiations could be concluded by the end of 2026 or 2027.
She added that North Macedonia could also be “very, very quickly on a good path”.
Kos has been an EU commissioner since last year and emphasised that she could bring two to three accession negotiations to a conclusion by the end of her term.
However, an end to negotiations would not yet mean that these countries could actually join the EU. A prerequisite for this is that all EU countries agree to and then ratify the accession treaties negotiated by the European Commission.
Grey-haired Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama was cautiously optimistic about the announcement, noting that at the beginning of the process his locks were black.
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The Munich Security Conference drew to a close on Sunday with a promising message for European Union candidate countries Albania and Montenegro.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania and Montenegro are the “front-runners” among the current candidates for EU accession and that their continuing negotiations could be concluded by the end of 2026 or 2027.
She added that North Macedonia could also be “very, very quickly on a good path”.
Kos has been an EU commissioner since last year and emphasised that she could bring two to three accession negotiations to a conclusion by the end of her term.
However, an end to negotiations would not yet mean that these countries could actually join the EU. A prerequisite for this is that all EU countries agree to and then ratify the accession treaties negotiated by the European Commission.
Grey-haired Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama was cautiously optimistic about the announcement, noting that at the beginning of the process his locks were black.
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Austria calls stabbing that killed teenager ‘Islamist attack’
奥地利南部城市Villach发生了一起导致一名青少年死亡、五人受伤的持刀袭击事件，内政部长称这是一起“伊斯兰袭击”，一名23岁的叙利亚寻求庇护者已被拘留。该嫌疑人被指控犯有谋杀和企图谋杀罪，警方在他的公寓里发现了“伊斯兰激进思想的明显证据”，例如墙上的IS旗帜。
内政部长Gerhard Karner表示，这名叙利亚寻求庇护者在网上“短时间内”变得激进化，并与IS有关联。此次袭击震动了这个阿尔卑斯山国家，此前由极右翼主导的组建政府的谈判破裂，而安全问题是主要问题之一。奥地利此前只发生过一次圣战袭击，即2020年一名被定罪的伊斯兰国同情者在维也纳市中心进行枪击，造成四人死亡。
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奥地利南部城市Villach发生了一起导致一名青少年死亡、五人受伤的持刀袭击事件，内政部长称这是一起“伊斯兰袭击”，一名23岁的叙利亚寻求庇护者已被拘留。该嫌疑人被指控犯有谋杀和企图谋杀罪，警方在他的公寓里发现了“伊斯兰激进思想的明显证据”，例如墙上的IS旗帜。
内政部长Gerhard Karner表示，这名叙利亚寻求庇护者在网上“短时间内”变得激进化，并与IS有关联。此次袭击震动了这个阿尔卑斯山国家，此前由极右翼主导的组建政府的谈判破裂，而安全问题是主要问题之一。奥地利此前只发生过一次圣战袭击，即2020年一名被定罪的伊斯兰国同情者在维也纳市中心进行枪击，造成四人死亡。
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Israeli strike kills 3 Palestinian police officers in Gaza
以色列空袭在加沙地带南部拉法附近炸死三名巴勒斯坦警察，哈马斯控制的内政部称此举违反了1月19日生效的脆弱停火协议。遇难警察当时正在该地区执行任务，以确保援助卡车进入加沙。
巴勒斯坦官员表示，以色列还阻止清理瓦砾的设备和流离失所者的住所进入加沙，并阻止病人前往埃及接受医院治疗，这些行为同样违反了停火条款。以色列军方则表示，空袭目标是靠近以军部署地点的几名武装人员，并呼吁加沙居民遵守以军指示，不要靠近该地区的以军。
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以色列空袭在加沙地带南部拉法附近炸死三名巴勒斯坦警察，哈马斯控制的内政部称此举违反了1月19日生效的脆弱停火协议。遇难警察当时正在该地区执行任务，以确保援助卡车进入加沙。
巴勒斯坦官员表示，以色列还阻止清理瓦砾的设备和流离失所者的住所进入加沙，并阻止病人前往埃及接受医院治疗，这些行为同样违反了停火条款。以色列军方则表示，空袭目标是靠近以军部署地点的几名武装人员，并呼吁加沙居民遵守以军指示，不要靠近该地区的以军。
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Turkish pro-Kurd MPs meet veteran Kurdish leader in Iraq
Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), is expected to make a crucial decision regarding the long-awaited peace process with Turkey. Pro-Kurdish Turkish lawmakers recently delivered a message from Ocalan to Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani, signaling progress in the ongoing efforts to achieve peace.
A delegation from the pro-Kurdish DEM party visited Ocalan twice in the past six weeks and subsequently engaged in discussions with Turkey's major parliamentary factions. While the exact timing of Ocalan's statement remains unconfirmed, Kurdish politicians anticipate its release soon, potentially before Newroz, the Kurdish New Year in March. Barzani has expressed his "full preparedness" to support the peace process, further highlighting the significance of Ocalan's upcoming decision.
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Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), is expected to make a crucial decision regarding the long-awaited peace process with Turkey. Pro-Kurdish Turkish lawmakers recently delivered a message from Ocalan to Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani, signaling progress in the ongoing efforts to achieve peace.
A delegation from the pro-Kurdish DEM party visited Ocalan twice in the past six weeks and subsequently engaged in discussions with Turkey's major parliamentary factions. While the exact timing of Ocalan's statement remains unconfirmed, Kurdish politicians anticipate its release soon, potentially before Newroz, the Kurdish New Year in March. Barzani has expressed his "full preparedness" to support the peace process, further highlighting the significance of Ocalan's upcoming decision.
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Hong Kong temperatures set to drop to 14 degrees Celsius after warm Sunday
香港本周晚些时候将迎来大幅降温，气温将降至最低 14 摄氏度。此前周日部分地区气温高达 25 摄氏度或以上。
据天文台预测，从周二开始气温将降至 16 摄氏度，周末将进一步降至 15 摄氏度，下周一将降至 14 摄氏度。原因是“一股清劲至强劲的东北季风将在未来几天影响华南沿岸”，并且“一股云带将在本周中期覆盖广东”。
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香港本周晚些时候将迎来大幅降温，气温将降至最低 14 摄氏度。此前周日部分地区气温高达 25 摄氏度或以上。
据天文台预测，从周二开始气温将降至 16 摄氏度，周末将进一步降至 15 摄氏度，下周一将降至 14 摄氏度。原因是“一股清劲至强劲的东北季风将在未来几天影响华南沿岸”，并且“一股云带将在本周中期覆盖广东”。
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US State Department cuts line on ‘Taiwan independence’ from website fact sheet
美国国务院官网更新了关于台湾关系的描述，删除了“我们不支持台湾独立”的措辞。更新后的页面仍然声明坚持“一个中国”政策，但移除了此前明确反对台湾独立的表述，强调维护台海和平稳定的重要性，反对任何单方面改变现状的行为。
更新后的页面指出，美国期望两岸分歧通过和平方式解决，且须获得两岸人民的接受。此外，美国国务院的网站还强调了台湾与美国之间的技术合作，并表示支持台湾在适用的情况下加入国际组织，但此前提及“国家地位”的相关内容已被删除。
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美国国务院官网更新了关于台湾关系的描述，删除了“我们不支持台湾独立”的措辞。更新后的页面仍然声明坚持“一个中国”政策，但移除了此前明确反对台湾独立的表述，强调维护台海和平稳定的重要性，反对任何单方面改变现状的行为。
更新后的页面指出，美国期望两岸分歧通过和平方式解决，且须获得两岸人民的接受。此外，美国国务院的网站还强调了台湾与美国之间的技术合作，并表示支持台湾在适用的情况下加入国际组织，但此前提及“国家地位”的相关内容已被删除。
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Sri Lanka’s first elephant orphanage celebrates 50 years
斯里兰卡主要的 Pinnawala 大象孤儿院庆祝成立 50 周年，为中心的 68 头大象举办了一场水果盛宴。该中心是世界首个专门为贫困大象设立的护理中心，极具代表性。孤儿院用大量的菠萝、香蕉、甜瓜和黄瓜来款待它的“居民”，以庆祝这个周年纪念日，这里也是一个主要的旅游景点。
少数受邀参加低调庆祝活动的官员和游客享用了牛奶米饭和传统糖果，同时在附近的 Maha Oya 河中，四代在圈养中出生的大象嬉戏玩耍。自 1984 年孤儿院首次有大象出生以来，总共已经有 76 头大象在此出生，这是一个成功的繁殖计划。孤儿院在 2021 年 8 月迎来了首对双胞胎大象的出生，这在亚洲象中非常罕见，目前两只小象都长势良好。
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斯里兰卡主要的 Pinnawala 大象孤儿院庆祝成立 50 周年，为中心的 68 头大象举办了一场水果盛宴。该中心是世界首个专门为贫困大象设立的护理中心，极具代表性。孤儿院用大量的菠萝、香蕉、甜瓜和黄瓜来款待它的“居民”，以庆祝这个周年纪念日，这里也是一个主要的旅游景点。
少数受邀参加低调庆祝活动的官员和游客享用了牛奶米饭和传统糖果，同时在附近的 Maha Oya 河中，四代在圈养中出生的大象嬉戏玩耍。自 1984 年孤儿院首次有大象出生以来，总共已经有 76 头大象在此出生，这是一个成功的繁殖计划。孤儿院在 2021 年 8 月迎来了首对双胞胎大象的出生，这在亚洲象中非常罕见，目前两只小象都长势良好。
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Kai Tak Sports Park ‘ready to open’, Hong Kong officials say after last big test
Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park is set to officially open on March 1st, following extensive testing and preparations. Authorities have conducted nearly 20 test runs over the past four months, culminating in a final large-scale stress test involving over 50,000 participants across the park's three venues.
The HK$30 billion park is poised to become a significant driver for Hong Kong's mega-event economy, hosting performances by international stars like Coldplay and Jay Chou later this year. The final test included a performance at the main 50,000-seat stadium, with participants also utilizing the arena and youth sports ground. To improve spectator dispersal, a "Leave Easy" webpage was launched, providing real-time information on crowd conditions and estimated travel times to transportation hubs.
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Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park is set to officially open on March 1st, following extensive testing and preparations. Authorities have conducted nearly 20 test runs over the past four months, culminating in a final large-scale stress test involving over 50,000 participants across the park's three venues.
The HK$30 billion park is poised to become a significant driver for Hong Kong's mega-event economy, hosting performances by international stars like Coldplay and Jay Chou later this year. The final test included a performance at the main 50,000-seat stadium, with participants also utilizing the arena and youth sports ground. To improve spectator dispersal, a "Leave Easy" webpage was launched, providing real-time information on crowd conditions and estimated travel times to transportation hubs.
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China unveils world’s first oil production ship with carbon capture facilities
中国宣布建成世界首个具备二氧化碳捕获功能的海洋石油生产和储存船，朝着实现碳排放目标迈出重要一步。这艘长330米的浮式生产储卸油船(FPSO)由中国国有企业中远海运重工开发，计划在本月底交付，日产量可达12万桶原油。
该装置的独特之处在于，它不仅能捕获自身排放的二氧化碳，还能利用废气余热发电，从而同时实现环境保护和节能的双重目标。国际能源署的数据显示，2022年全球油气开采、运输和加工产生了51亿吨温室气体，约占全球能源相关排放总量的15%。该技术的应用是中国在海洋碳捕获领域的重要进展，有助于缓解油气生产带来的环境问题。
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中国宣布建成世界首个具备二氧化碳捕获功能的海洋石油生产和储存船，朝着实现碳排放目标迈出重要一步。这艘长330米的浮式生产储卸油船(FPSO)由中国国有企业中远海运重工开发，计划在本月底交付，日产量可达12万桶原油。
该装置的独特之处在于，它不仅能捕获自身排放的二氧化碳，还能利用废气余热发电，从而同时实现环境保护和节能的双重目标。国际能源署的数据显示，2022年全球油气开采、运输和加工产生了51亿吨温室气体，约占全球能源相关排放总量的15%。该技术的应用是中国在海洋碳捕获领域的重要进展，有助于缓解油气生产带来的环境问题。
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UK’s Starmer prepares to raise defence spending
英国首相基尔·斯塔默准备推翻财政大臣瑞秋·里夫斯的意见，增加国防开支，此前美国要求欧洲为自身安全支付更多费用。斯塔默预计下周将前往华盛顿与美国总统唐纳德·特朗普会谈，最早可能在周一宣布这一决定。此举旨在回应美国要求欧洲国家增加国防投入的呼吁，并可能对英国的财政计划产生重大影响。
斯塔默领导的工党政府已承诺将国防开支从目前的约占经济产出的2.3%提高到2.5%，但尚未确定具体时间表。财政大臣里夫斯正在准备一项重要的支出审查，她面临着在不违反财政规则的情况下，兑现改善公共服务和提高经济增长的承诺的挑战。最终，关于国家安全的决策权在于首相，国防和安全审查将继续推进。
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英国首相基尔·斯塔默准备推翻财政大臣瑞秋·里夫斯的意见，增加国防开支，此前美国要求欧洲为自身安全支付更多费用。斯塔默预计下周将前往华盛顿与美国总统唐纳德·特朗普会谈，最早可能在周一宣布这一决定。此举旨在回应美国要求欧洲国家增加国防投入的呼吁，并可能对英国的财政计划产生重大影响。
斯塔默领导的工党政府已承诺将国防开支从目前的约占经济产出的2.3%提高到2.5%，但尚未确定具体时间表。财政大臣里夫斯正在准备一项重要的支出审查，她面临着在不违反财政规则的情况下，兑现改善公共服务和提高经济增长的承诺的挑战。最终，关于国家安全的决策权在于首相，国防和安全审查将继续推进。
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Amid threats to free trade, China and France must rise above differences
Amidst global power shifts and rising trade tensions, particularly following the US imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum, France has emerged as a crucial link between China and the West. Some analysts fear a leaderless "G-zero" world, while others anticipate China assuming global leadership. France's leadership role in Europe and its diplomatic approach make its relationship with China vital for shaping the future international landscape.
France holds a unique position in China's relationship with the West, rooted in a long history of pragmatism and strategic vision. This independent approach dates back to Charles de Gaulle, who in 1964 made France the first major Western power to recognize the People's Republic of China. This decision, driven by a desire for independence from US-Soviet dominance, foreshadowed China's entry into the UN in 1971 and subsequent integration into the global community.
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Amidst global power shifts and rising trade tensions, particularly following the US imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum, France has emerged as a crucial link between China and the West. Some analysts fear a leaderless "G-zero" world, while others anticipate China assuming global leadership. France's leadership role in Europe and its diplomatic approach make its relationship with China vital for shaping the future international landscape.
France holds a unique position in China's relationship with the West, rooted in a long history of pragmatism and strategic vision. This independent approach dates back to Charles de Gaulle, who in 1964 made France the first major Western power to recognize the People's Republic of China. This decision, driven by a desire for independence from US-Soviet dominance, foreshadowed China's entry into the UN in 1971 and subsequent integration into the global community.
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Buyers quick off mark as Hong Kong car plates ‘S’ and ‘88’ go for millions
香港两块车牌在农历新年拍卖会上以超过1100万港元（140万美元）的价格成交，超出市场预期。其中，单字母“S”车牌拍出1420万港元，号码“88”车牌拍出1140万港元。此次拍卖由运输署举办，共有49块车牌参与竞拍。
单字母车牌在香港被认为是身份的象征，而“S”与超人标志紧密相连，因此备受追捧。“88”车牌的竞标持续了约13分钟，由于数字8在中文中与“发财”谐音，也颇受欢迎。保险经纪公司Automate Wealth Management (AWM) 预计“S”车牌的成交价至少为1000万港元。
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香港两块车牌在农历新年拍卖会上以超过1100万港元（140万美元）的价格成交，超出市场预期。其中，单字母“S”车牌拍出1420万港元，号码“88”车牌拍出1140万港元。此次拍卖由运输署举办，共有49块车牌参与竞拍。
单字母车牌在香港被认为是身份的象征，而“S”与超人标志紧密相连，因此备受追捧。“88”车牌的竞标持续了约13分钟，由于数字8在中文中与“发财”谐音，也颇受欢迎。保险经纪公司Automate Wealth Management (AWM) 预计“S”车牌的成交价至少为1000万港元。
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Chinese scientists make rare, ultra-hard, pure ‘super diamond’ in the lab
中国科学家成功在实验室合成了硬度远超天然钻石的“超钻石”。这种新型钻石具有六方晶体结构，与常见的立方结构钻石不同，可能在切割和抛光工具等工业领域有重要应用。
此前，这种超硬钻石，又称朗斯代尔石，仅在陨石坑中发现，非常稀有且体积小。中国科研团队通过独特的技术，利用石墨合成了“结晶良好、近乎纯净”的六方晶体结构的钻石，为超硬材料的制备开辟了新途径。
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中国科学家成功在实验室合成了硬度远超天然钻石的“超钻石”。这种新型钻石具有六方晶体结构，与常见的立方结构钻石不同，可能在切割和抛光工具等工业领域有重要应用。
此前，这种超硬钻石，又称朗斯代尔石，仅在陨石坑中发现，非常稀有且体积小。中国科研团队通过独特的技术，利用石墨合成了“结晶良好、近乎纯净”的六方晶体结构的钻石，为超硬材料的制备开辟了新途径。
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Navalny supporters risk reprisals with memorial events
在俄罗斯反对派领导人阿列克谢·纳瓦尔尼逝世一周年之际，他的支持者举行了纪念活动。数百人冒着风险前往莫斯科的墓地悼念，与此同时，包括德国总理奥拉夫·朔尔茨在内的世界各国领导人，纷纷表达对纳瓦尔尼的敬意，并谴责俄罗斯总统普京的专制统治。
由于前所未有的镇压，俄罗斯反对派运动被迫流亡，并且在失去领袖人物后，内斗不断，力量遭到严重削弱。流亡在各国的反对派主要成员，正试图重振对抗普京长期统治的斗争，包括在俄罗斯境内，尽管在那里批评政府会受到严厉惩罚。纳瓦尔尼被俄罗斯当局宣布为“极端分子”，尽管他已于 2024 年 2 月 16 日在北极流放地去世，但该裁决仍然有效。
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在俄罗斯反对派领导人阿列克谢·纳瓦尔尼逝世一周年之际，他的支持者举行了纪念活动。数百人冒着风险前往莫斯科的墓地悼念，与此同时，包括德国总理奥拉夫·朔尔茨在内的世界各国领导人，纷纷表达对纳瓦尔尼的敬意，并谴责俄罗斯总统普京的专制统治。
由于前所未有的镇压，俄罗斯反对派运动被迫流亡，并且在失去领袖人物后，内斗不断，力量遭到严重削弱。流亡在各国的反对派主要成员，正试图重振对抗普京长期统治的斗争，包括在俄罗斯境内，尽管在那里批评政府会受到严厉惩罚。纳瓦尔尼被俄罗斯当局宣布为“极端分子”，尽管他已于 2024 年 2 月 16 日在北极流放地去世，但该裁决仍然有效。
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Rwanda-backed rebels reach major east DR Congo city
Rwanda支持的M23反政府武装已经进入刚果民主共和国东部第二大城市布卡武的中心，并控制了南基伍省的行政办公室。政府军几乎没有抵抗，许多人在反政府武装推进时逃离。
在经过数日行军，从该地区的主要城市戈马（位于101公里外）抵达后，M23反政府武装于周日上午在布卡武市中心游行，当地居民纷纷欢呼雀跃。据联合国称，M23反政府武装是刚果（金）东部100多个争夺矿产资源控制权的武装组织中最突出的一个，并得到邻国卢旺达约4000名士兵的支持。此次反政府武装在布卡武市中心的出现，是他们在与刚果（金）军队多年战斗中前所未有的扩张。与2012年他们仅占领戈马不同，分析人士表示，这次反政府武装的目标是政治权力。
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Rwanda支持的M23反政府武装已经进入刚果民主共和国东部第二大城市布卡武的中心，并控制了南基伍省的行政办公室。政府军几乎没有抵抗，许多人在反政府武装推进时逃离。
在经过数日行军，从该地区的主要城市戈马（位于101公里外）抵达后，M23反政府武装于周日上午在布卡武市中心游行，当地居民纷纷欢呼雀跃。据联合国称，M23反政府武装是刚果（金）东部100多个争夺矿产资源控制权的武装组织中最突出的一个，并得到邻国卢旺达约4000名士兵的支持。此次反政府武装在布卡武市中心的出现，是他们在与刚果（金）军队多年战斗中前所未有的扩张。与2012年他们仅占领戈马不同，分析人士表示，这次反政府武装的目标是政治权力。
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Will China fill gap left by the US at G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in South Africa?
Marco Rubio计划缺席在约翰内斯堡举行的G20外长会议，这可能为中国在G20中发挥领导作用创造了机会。由于美国与南非之间存在争议，美国国务卿的缺席引发了对美国在G20中地位的担忧。
中国外交部长王毅已确认将出席会议，而Rubio指责比勒陀利亚持有“反美”议程。此外，特朗普总统曾指责南非“没收土地”并“恶劣对待某些阶层的人”，并取消了对南非的援助，原因是南非的《征用法案》允许政府为了公共利益征用私人土地，只要提供公平的补偿。这些事件都加剧了美国与南非之间的紧张关系，并可能影响美国在G20中的参与度。
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Marco Rubio计划缺席在约翰内斯堡举行的G20外长会议，这可能为中国在G20中发挥领导作用创造了机会。由于美国与南非之间存在争议，美国国务卿的缺席引发了对美国在G20中地位的担忧。
中国外交部长王毅已确认将出席会议，而Rubio指责比勒陀利亚持有“反美”议程。此外，特朗普总统曾指责南非“没收土地”并“恶劣对待某些阶层的人”，并取消了对南非的援助，原因是南非的《征用法案》允许政府为了公共利益征用私人土地，只要提供公平的补偿。这些事件都加剧了美国与南非之间的紧张关系，并可能影响美国在G20中的参与度。
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