Mainland Chinese man, 35, injured in alleged knife attack in Hong Kong
一名35岁的中国内地男子在香港旺角发生的一起疑似刀具袭击事件中受伤。警方于周一凌晨5点57分接到报案，称该男子被发现躺在弼街一家凉茶铺旁边。该男子姓杨，左大腿有疑似刀伤，右眼出血，已被送往广华医院治疗。
据了解，杨某持有双程证，这是一种由中国大陆当局签发的允许居民以访客身份进入香港的证件。警方称，受害者表示自己在弥敦道732号的一栋建筑物内遭到袭击，但他因醉酒无法辨认袭击者。目前，警方已将此案列为伤人案，并由旺角警区进行调查。
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一名35岁的中国内地男子在香港旺角发生的一起疑似刀具袭击事件中受伤。警方于周一凌晨5点57分接到报案，称该男子被发现躺在弼街一家凉茶铺旁边。该男子姓杨，左大腿有疑似刀伤，右眼出血，已被送往广华医院治疗。
据了解，杨某持有双程证，这是一种由中国大陆当局签发的允许居民以访客身份进入香港的证件。警方称，受害者表示自己在弥敦道732号的一栋建筑物内遭到袭击，但他因醉酒无法辨认袭击者。目前，警方已将此案列为伤人案，并由旺角警区进行调查。
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Is Japan becoming unsafe? Public fear rises despite lower violent crime
一项调查显示，尽管日本在全球享有安全声誉，但大多数日本人认为过去十年个人安全状况恶化。日本国家警察厅对5000名居民的调查显示，74.4%的受访者表示对自身安全更加担忧，这表明民众的安全感正在下降。
这项于2月底发布的年度调查还发现，仅有56.4%的受访者认为日本的公共安全状况“良好”，这是该数字首次跌破60%。有分析人士将这一趋势归咎于电视节目对犯罪的过度渲染，使得人们对社会治安产生负面认知，加剧了不安全感。
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一项调查显示，尽管日本在全球享有安全声誉，但大多数日本人认为过去十年个人安全状况恶化。日本国家警察厅对5000名居民的调查显示，74.4%的受访者表示对自身安全更加担忧，这表明民众的安全感正在下降。
这项于2月底发布的年度调查还发现，仅有56.4%的受访者认为日本的公共安全状况“良好”，这是该数字首次跌破60%。有分析人士将这一趋势归咎于电视节目对犯罪的过度渲染，使得人们对社会治安产生负面认知，加剧了不安全感。
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Just why is Beijing calling for ‘capable’ Hong Kong lawmakers?
Beijing's "two sessions" have reaffirmed Hong Kong's unique role in China's national development, particularly in deepening international exchanges and cooperation. Premier Li Qiang's work report emphasized the central government's support for Hong Kong and Macau in growing their economies and improving the lives of their people, highlighting Hong Kong's function as a superconnector.
This explicit mention of Hong Kong's role in facilitating China's opening up, last seen in the 2017 work report, underscores the city's continued importance as a window to the world. Chief Executive John Lee has pledged to use "creative thinking" to accelerate Hong Kong's development into an international innovation and technology hub, ensuring the city meets the central government's expectations in a rapidly changing global landscape.
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Beijing's "two sessions" have reaffirmed Hong Kong's unique role in China's national development, particularly in deepening international exchanges and cooperation. Premier Li Qiang's work report emphasized the central government's support for Hong Kong and Macau in growing their economies and improving the lives of their people, highlighting Hong Kong's function as a superconnector.
This explicit mention of Hong Kong's role in facilitating China's opening up, last seen in the 2017 work report, underscores the city's continued importance as a window to the world. Chief Executive John Lee has pledged to use "creative thinking" to accelerate Hong Kong's development into an international innovation and technology hub, ensuring the city meets the central government's expectations in a rapidly changing global landscape.
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Stop ‘flaunting wealth’, Chinese bankers told in new guidelines
中国证券业协会发布新规，将惩罚员工炫富的公司。此举是中国重塑金融行业的一部分，旨在将该行业从曾经以奢靡生活方式闻名的状态，转变为一个以国家利益为先的自律行业。修订后的规则草案对公司企业文化评估提出了更严格的要求，如果公司存在“可疑的薪酬激励”或员工“炫富”等行为，将被扣分。
近年来，中国金融行业发生了一系列炫富丑闻，引发公众对行业文化和薪酬水平的质疑。例如，中金公司员工因妻子在社交媒体上曝光其高薪而受到处罚，中信证券也曾因实习生炫富和泄露客户信息而引发争议。这些事件促使监管部门加强对金融机构及其员工行为的规范。
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中国证券业协会发布新规，将惩罚员工炫富的公司。此举是中国重塑金融行业的一部分，旨在将该行业从曾经以奢靡生活方式闻名的状态，转变为一个以国家利益为先的自律行业。修订后的规则草案对公司企业文化评估提出了更严格的要求，如果公司存在“可疑的薪酬激励”或员工“炫富”等行为，将被扣分。
近年来，中国金融行业发生了一系列炫富丑闻，引发公众对行业文化和薪酬水平的质疑。例如，中金公司员工因妻子在社交媒体上曝光其高薪而受到处罚，中信证券也曾因实习生炫富和泄露客户信息而引发争议。这些事件促使监管部门加强对金融机构及其员工行为的规范。
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Chinese ‘3-knives girl’ martial arts prodigy, guardian for “country, family, myself’
14岁的中国武术天才徐玉玺因其对武术的热情和精湛的三刀技巧而走红网络。徐玉玺来自中国福建莆田，她将三把刀象征着国家、家庭和她自己，这引起了广泛共鸣。
徐玉玺从小就对中国传统武术产生了浓厚的兴趣，目前在莆田的黄岩武术中心训练。在一段广为流传的视频中，她身着中国传统服装，挥舞着装饰发簪作为刀，以惊人的精准度和力量进行快速而流畅的动作，展示了她对这种特殊武术的掌握。
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14岁的中国武术天才徐玉玺因其对武术的热情和精湛的三刀技巧而走红网络。徐玉玺来自中国福建莆田，她将三把刀象征着国家、家庭和她自己，这引起了广泛共鸣。
徐玉玺从小就对中国传统武术产生了浓厚的兴趣，目前在莆田的黄岩武术中心训练。在一段广为流传的视频中，她身着中国传统服装，挥舞着装饰发簪作为刀，以惊人的精准度和力量进行快速而流畅的动作，展示了她对这种特殊武术的掌握。
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Are Hong Kong’s universities attracting enough students from outside mainland China?
香港公立大學的非本地本科新生中，來自中國大陸的學生比例已上升至75%，而來自其他國家/地區的學生比例則有所下降。這引發了人們對於香港是否能夠實現其大學校園國際化目標的擔憂。數據顯示，2024-25學年香港八所大學錄取了5,582名非本地大一新生，較前一年增長48%。
在非本地生總數增加的同時，來自中國大陸的學生比例從71%上升到74%，增長了55%。雖然來自中國大陸以外地區的非本地生人數也有所增加，但其在非本地生總數中的佔比卻從29%下降至26%。立法會議員狄志遠表示，這些數據表明政府在實現大學國際化目標方面仍然“非常遙遠”。
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香港公立大學的非本地本科新生中，來自中國大陸的學生比例已上升至75%，而來自其他國家/地區的學生比例則有所下降。這引發了人們對於香港是否能夠實現其大學校園國際化目標的擔憂。數據顯示，2024-25學年香港八所大學錄取了5,582名非本地大一新生，較前一年增長48%。
在非本地生總數增加的同時，來自中國大陸的學生比例從71%上升到74%，增長了55%。雖然來自中國大陸以外地區的非本地生人數也有所增加，但其在非本地生總數中的佔比卻從29%下降至26%。立法會議員狄志遠表示，這些數據表明政府在實現大學國際化目標方面仍然“非常遙遠”。
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China’s high-end rental market struggles post-Covid amid dwindling expats, firms
China's high-end property market is still struggling with falling rents more than two years after the pandemic lockdowns triggered an exodus of international businesses and expatriates. In Beijing's central business district, average rents have declined by as much as 17% year-on-year in February, while Shanghai's financial hub Lujiazui saw rents fall by 8%, and areas near Jingan Temple tumbled 13% last month. The average rent in Beijing has dropped by 11% and Shanghai by 13% since before the pandemic.
The decline in rents is attributed to the large-scale departure of people following the pandemic lockdowns. Analysts warn that this downturn could persist for some time amid declining home prices. The data comes from Beike, a real estate services provider owned by KE Holdings, and Centaline Property, highlighting the continued impact of the pandemic on China's property market.
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China's high-end property market is still struggling with falling rents more than two years after the pandemic lockdowns triggered an exodus of international businesses and expatriates. In Beijing's central business district, average rents have declined by as much as 17% year-on-year in February, while Shanghai's financial hub Lujiazui saw rents fall by 8%, and areas near Jingan Temple tumbled 13% last month. The average rent in Beijing has dropped by 11% and Shanghai by 13% since before the pandemic.
The decline in rents is attributed to the large-scale departure of people following the pandemic lockdowns. Analysts warn that this downturn could persist for some time amid declining home prices. The data comes from Beike, a real estate services provider owned by KE Holdings, and Centaline Property, highlighting the continued impact of the pandemic on China's property market.
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Fractures threaten Five Eyes’ future as Trump’s ‘America first’ era unfolds
The Five Eyes alliance, a post-World War II intelligence-sharing network between the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, faces a critical juncture due to growing geostrategic competition and US-China tensions. The alliance, traditionally focused on intelligence, has expanded its scope to include security issues and human rights, leading to internal fractures and external pressures that threaten its unity.
Recent reports of a US proposal to expel Canada from the alliance, amidst trade disputes, highlight the tensions. While the report was dismissed, it sparked debate about whether the Five Eyes has overextended its mandate by venturing into areas like foreign policy and economic coordination, potentially diluting its core purpose and straining relations among its members.
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The Five Eyes alliance, a post-World War II intelligence-sharing network between the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, faces a critical juncture due to growing geostrategic competition and US-China tensions. The alliance, traditionally focused on intelligence, has expanded its scope to include security issues and human rights, leading to internal fractures and external pressures that threaten its unity.
Recent reports of a US proposal to expel Canada from the alliance, amidst trade disputes, highlight the tensions. While the report was dismissed, it sparked debate about whether the Five Eyes has overextended its mandate by venturing into areas like foreign policy and economic coordination, potentially diluting its core purpose and straining relations among its members.
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China’s falling arms imports signal massive growth in military self-reliance
中国的武器进口在过去五年内下降了近三分之二，原因是越来越多的海外武器采购被国产技术所取代。 瑞典斯德哥尔摩国际和平研究所（SIPRI）的报告指出，中国本土武器工业的增长是导致这一变化的主要原因，本地设计和生产的系统正在取代以前主要从俄罗斯购买的装备。
SIPRI高级研究员西蒙·韦泽曼表示，中国用了30年的时间逐步用本地开发的技术取代进口的高科技武器。目前中国主要从俄罗斯进口的仅剩直升机和发动机，而中国在战斗机、运输机和舰船的发动机制造方面已经取得突破，并已开发出完全自主的直升机，逐步淘汰从俄罗斯和欧洲进口的同类产品。这一趋势预计将持续下去。
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中国的武器进口在过去五年内下降了近三分之二，原因是越来越多的海外武器采购被国产技术所取代。 瑞典斯德哥尔摩国际和平研究所（SIPRI）的报告指出，中国本土武器工业的增长是导致这一变化的主要原因，本地设计和生产的系统正在取代以前主要从俄罗斯购买的装备。
SIPRI高级研究员西蒙·韦泽曼表示，中国用了30年的时间逐步用本地开发的技术取代进口的高科技武器。目前中国主要从俄罗斯进口的仅剩直升机和发动机，而中国在战斗机、运输机和舰船的发动机制造方面已经取得突破，并已开发出完全自主的直升机，逐步淘汰从俄罗斯和欧洲进口的同类产品。这一趋势预计将持续下去。
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Why a tycoon from Kazakhstan wants to partner with China to ride the overwhelming EV wave
Kenges Rakishev, a wealthy Kazakh businessman, is enthusiastic about electric vehicles and sees Kazakhstan as a natural partner for China in the growing EV sector. Rakishev, chairman of Fincraft Group with interests in oil, gas, and mining, owns Chinese EV brands like Zeekr and Hongqi and recently explored Xiaomi's new EV during a trip to China.
Rakishev's interest in EVs reflects his broader investment shift from oil and gas to cleantech, including critical minerals like nickel and cobalt. He believes the West is behind China in the EV race due to China's early efforts in securing supplies of essential materials and its advancements in EV price and quality, positioning Kazakhstan as a key partner for China in this industry.
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Kenges Rakishev, a wealthy Kazakh businessman, is enthusiastic about electric vehicles and sees Kazakhstan as a natural partner for China in the growing EV sector. Rakishev, chairman of Fincraft Group with interests in oil, gas, and mining, owns Chinese EV brands like Zeekr and Hongqi and recently explored Xiaomi's new EV during a trip to China.
Rakishev's interest in EVs reflects his broader investment shift from oil and gas to cleantech, including critical minerals like nickel and cobalt. He believes the West is behind China in the EV race due to China's early efforts in securing supplies of essential materials and its advancements in EV price and quality, positioning Kazakhstan as a key partner for China in this industry.
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Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney, a former central banker and crisis management expert, is set to become Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. He faces the immediate challenge of navigating potential economic headwinds from Donald Trump's tariffs, leveraging his experience in crisis management and negotiation.
Carney's selection by the Liberals follows Trudeau's resignation in January amid declining approval ratings. Despite being a political outsider with no prior elected office experience, Carney's high-profile banking career and perceived distance from Trudeau worked in his favor, positioning him as uniquely qualified to handle the challenges posed by a potential Trump administration.
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Mark Carney, a former central banker and crisis management expert, is set to become Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. He faces the immediate challenge of navigating potential economic headwinds from Donald Trump's tariffs, leveraging his experience in crisis management and negotiation.
Carney's selection by the Liberals follows Trudeau's resignation in January amid declining approval ratings. Despite being a political outsider with no prior elected office experience, Carney's high-profile banking career and perceived distance from Trudeau worked in his favor, positioning him as uniquely qualified to handle the challenges posed by a potential Trump administration.
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Romanian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu barred from May presidential vote
Romania's central election authority has barred far-right, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in the May presidential election re-run. This decision is likely to exacerbate the existing constitutional crisis within the EU and NATO member state, stemming from allegations of Russian interference in the original election.
The initial cancellation of the presidential election in December, due to concerns about Russian meddling in favor of Georgescu, has placed Romania at the center of a transatlantic dispute. The Trump administration viewed the cancellation as a suppression of free speech, while Sunday's decision to bar Georgescu from the re-run has been criticized by figures like Elon Musk, potentially deepening the rift between the US and its European allies, particularly in light of differing policies on Ukraine.
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Romania's central election authority has barred far-right, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in the May presidential election re-run. This decision is likely to exacerbate the existing constitutional crisis within the EU and NATO member state, stemming from allegations of Russian interference in the original election.
The initial cancellation of the presidential election in December, due to concerns about Russian meddling in favor of Georgescu, has placed Romania at the center of a transatlantic dispute. The Trump administration viewed the cancellation as a suppression of free speech, while Sunday's decision to bar Georgescu from the re-run has been criticized by figures like Elon Musk, potentially deepening the rift between the US and its European allies, particularly in light of differing policies on Ukraine.
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‘Stay calm. Be patient’: Zheng Yongnian’s antidote for China’s Trump shock
According to Chinese political scientist Zheng Yongnian, a potential peace deal between the US and Russia to end the Ukraine war, excluding Ukraine and Europe from negotiations, could signal a shift towards 18th and 19th-century power politics and undermine the liberal international order. This reflects concerns about a potential "law of the jungle" scenario in international relations.
While there's a consensus in the US that China is a primary competitor, the current situation differs from the Cold War era. A US-Russia deal could trigger new geopolitical dynamics, particularly concerning the European response. The rise of right-wing forces in the US and Europe could further destabilize the global landscape, although this represents a worst-case scenario.
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According to Chinese political scientist Zheng Yongnian, a potential peace deal between the US and Russia to end the Ukraine war, excluding Ukraine and Europe from negotiations, could signal a shift towards 18th and 19th-century power politics and undermine the liberal international order. This reflects concerns about a potential "law of the jungle" scenario in international relations.
While there's a consensus in the US that China is a primary competitor, the current situation differs from the Cold War era. A US-Russia deal could trigger new geopolitical dynamics, particularly concerning the European response. The rise of right-wing forces in the US and Europe could further destabilize the global landscape, although this represents a worst-case scenario.
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Canada’s Liberals elect new leader to replace Trudeau as country deals with Trump threats
Voting has concluded in the Canadian Liberal Party leadership race, with former central banker Mark Carney heavily favored to succeed Justin Trudeau. Carney, who previously led both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has garnered significant support from within the party.
Carney's main competitor is Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau's former deputy prime minister. While a Freeland victory would be unexpected, the outcome of this election will significantly impact the Liberal Party's direction as they prepare for the upcoming national election, which must take place by October amid challenges posed by the United States.
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Voting has concluded in the Canadian Liberal Party leadership race, with former central banker Mark Carney heavily favored to succeed Justin Trudeau. Carney, who previously led both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has garnered significant support from within the party.
Carney's main competitor is Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau's former deputy prime minister. While a Freeland victory would be unexpected, the outcome of this election will significantly impact the Liberal Party's direction as they prepare for the upcoming national election, which must take place by October amid challenges posed by the United States.
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Hong Kong must avoid jumping on AI bandwagon and focus on what it does best
Hong Kong aims to become an international AI hub, earmarking HK$1 billion to establish the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute. This initiative seeks to bolster the city's innovation and technology sectors by supporting AI research, development, and industrial applications, aligning with the current AI boom in mainland China.
Despite the ambition, skepticism remains due to Hong Kong's past struggles with tech projects and current fiscal challenges. The city's history includes initiatives like Cyberport and Science Park, launched in 1999 to diversify the economy beyond property and finance, but their success has been limited. The current budget cuts, addressing a significant deficit, raise questions about Hong Kong's capacity to effectively compete in the costly and rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Hong Kong aims to become an international AI hub, earmarking HK$1 billion to establish the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute. This initiative seeks to bolster the city's innovation and technology sectors by supporting AI research, development, and industrial applications, aligning with the current AI boom in mainland China.
Despite the ambition, skepticism remains due to Hong Kong's past struggles with tech projects and current fiscal challenges. The city's history includes initiatives like Cyberport and Science Park, launched in 1999 to diversify the economy beyond property and finance, but their success has been limited. The current budget cuts, addressing a significant deficit, raise questions about Hong Kong's capacity to effectively compete in the costly and rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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US security chief Noem taps new ICE leaders, moves to identify leakers via lie detectors
美国国土安全部部长Kristi Noem宣布了移民执法机构的新领导层，并承诺加强对员工的测谎测试，以识别那些可能向媒体泄露行动信息的人。此举旨在加强执法力度，并确保部门内部的信息安全。
Noem强调，国土安全部拥有广泛的权力，她计划充分利用这些权力来确保法律和程序的遵守，保障公众安全，并兑现特朗普总统的承诺。此前，白宫官员对驱逐出境的进度表示不满，部分原因是最近泄露的行动计划导致执法受阻。通过任命新的领导层和加强内部审查，特朗普政府希望加快推进其移民政策。
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美国国土安全部部长Kristi Noem宣布了移民执法机构的新领导层，并承诺加强对员工的测谎测试，以识别那些可能向媒体泄露行动信息的人。此举旨在加强执法力度，并确保部门内部的信息安全。
Noem强调，国土安全部拥有广泛的权力，她计划充分利用这些权力来确保法律和程序的遵守，保障公众安全，并兑现特朗普总统的承诺。此前，白宫官员对驱逐出境的进度表示不满，部分原因是最近泄露的行动计划导致执法受阻。通过任命新的领导层和加强内部审查，特朗普政府希望加快推进其移民政策。
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Border patrol agent admits telling women to expose breasts to gain entry to US
前美国边境巡逻队特工肖恩·米兰承认，他曾以进入美国为条件，强迫女性暴露胸部。米兰于3月7日承认了两项在法律颜色下剥夺权利的罪名。在2023年8月，他被指控在纽约州杰斐逊县的韦尔斯利岛工作期间犯下这些罪行。
根据法庭记录，米兰当时负责处理从南部边境进入美国的移民的文件，这些文件允许移民留在美国等待法庭听证。其中一起案件发生在2023年8月10日，米兰通过网络摄像头处理一名在德克萨斯州鹰关的妇女的文件，当时这名妇女和她一岁的女儿在一起。米兰谎称该妇女的文件显示她胸前有纹身，并命令她展示，尽管该妇女表示她没有纹身。
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前美国边境巡逻队特工肖恩·米兰承认，他曾以进入美国为条件，强迫女性暴露胸部。米兰于3月7日承认了两项在法律颜色下剥夺权利的罪名。在2023年8月，他被指控在纽约州杰斐逊县的韦尔斯利岛工作期间犯下这些罪行。
根据法庭记录，米兰当时负责处理从南部边境进入美国的移民的文件，这些文件允许移民留在美国等待法庭听证。其中一起案件发生在2023年8月10日，米兰通过网络摄像头处理一名在德克萨斯州鹰关的妇女的文件，当时这名妇女和她一岁的女儿在一起。米兰谎称该妇女的文件显示她胸前有纹身，并命令她展示，尽管该妇女表示她没有纹身。
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US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House overnight, agency says
美国特勤局在白宫外击伤一名持枪男子。该男子此前与特勤局人员发生冲突，目前已被送往当地医院接受治疗。事发时，美国总统特朗普并不在白宫，他正在佛罗里达州的住所度周末。
特勤局官员此前收到地方当局的线报，称一名有自杀倾向的人可能从印第安纳州前往华盛顿。该男子的车辆在距离白宫一个街区的地方被发现。当特勤局人员接近该男子时，他掏出了枪支，特勤局随即开火。华盛顿特区警方表示，其内务部门的调查人员正在调查这起事件。
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美国特勤局在白宫外击伤一名持枪男子。该男子此前与特勤局人员发生冲突，目前已被送往当地医院接受治疗。事发时，美国总统特朗普并不在白宫，他正在佛罗里达州的住所度周末。
特勤局官员此前收到地方当局的线报，称一名有自杀倾向的人可能从印第安纳州前往华盛顿。该男子的车辆在距离白宫一个街区的地方被发现。当特勤局人员接近该男子时，他掏出了枪支，特勤局随即开火。华盛顿特区警方表示，其内务部门的调查人员正在调查这起事件。
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France readying US$200 million in military aid for Ukraine, defence minister says
France is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth almost €200 million, funded by interest earned on frozen Russian assets. This aid will facilitate the delivery of 155-millimetre shells and AASM air-to-surface weapons, crucial for the French Mirage 2000 fighter jets provided to Ukraine.
French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu highlighted the suspension of US weapon deliveries as a "heavy blow" to Ukraine. While France is utilizing interest from frozen assets, Lecornu refrained from commenting on the possibility of using the assets themselves, a move supported by the UK but treated cautiously by Paris. He also warned of Russia's evolving warfare tactics, targeting democracies and economies beyond the battlefield.
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France is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth almost €200 million, funded by interest earned on frozen Russian assets. This aid will facilitate the delivery of 155-millimetre shells and AASM air-to-surface weapons, crucial for the French Mirage 2000 fighter jets provided to Ukraine.
French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu highlighted the suspension of US weapon deliveries as a "heavy blow" to Ukraine. While France is utilizing interest from frozen assets, Lecornu refrained from commenting on the possibility of using the assets themselves, a move supported by the UK but treated cautiously by Paris. He also warned of Russia's evolving warfare tactics, targeting democracies and economies beyond the battlefield.
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Trump declines to rule out 2025 US recession; commerce secretary says ‘absolutely not’
Donald Trump declined to rule out a potential US recession this year. While not directly predicting a recession in 2025, he acknowledged a "period of transition" as the US works to bring wealth back to America, implying that economic adjustments are underway.
This stance contrasts with that of Trump's Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, who firmly stated "absolutely not" when asked about the possibility of a recession. Trump's intermittent tariff threats against various countries have contributed to market instability and consumer uncertainty, creating a complex economic outlook.
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Donald Trump declined to rule out a potential US recession this year. While not directly predicting a recession in 2025, he acknowledged a "period of transition" as the US works to bring wealth back to America, implying that economic adjustments are underway.
This stance contrasts with that of Trump's Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, who firmly stated "absolutely not" when asked about the possibility of a recession. Trump's intermittent tariff threats against various countries have contributed to market instability and consumer uncertainty, creating a complex economic outlook.
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