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Two years ago, on August 4, a big explosion occurred in the port area of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, killing at least 218 people, injuring more than 7,000 people, and displacing 300,000 people. The "explosion accident" was both an accident and a man-made disaster, exposing the corruption and mismanagement of the authorities. Two years later, no senior government official has apologized for this, and the investigation has not progressed.
And just as people took to the streets to commemorate the second anniversary of the explosion, an important symbol of the disaster, the ruined barn structure by the port collapsed due to the "spontaneous combustion" fire that had been burning for days . Although the Lebanese government plans to demolish the barn on the grounds of safety, but met with strong backlash from the locals, the families of the victims prefer to keep the barn as a relic, and do not want the traces of the explosion disaster to be erased.
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Global Hotspot
- US has the most monkeypox cases in the world: declare a public health emergency 🇺🇸
- WNBA star sentenced to 9 years in prison: the United States calls on Russia to accept the prison exchange agreement 🇷🇺
American women's basketball star Brittney Griner was arrested and detained in Russia in February this year for containing "marijuana oil" in her luggage. Griner admitted to possessing marijuana oil in court, emphasizing that he committed an unintentional crime. "I love my family," Granner said as he was taken out of the courtroom, handcuffed, but was still sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian court for "smuggling drugs."
When U.S.-Russian relations hit rock bottom due to the Ukrainian war, Glenner's case became the focus of worldwide attention. In exchange, Viktor Bout rescued Granner and Paul Whelan, an American who was also detained by Russia.
White House National Security Council (NSC) spokesman John Kirby called on Moscow to accept Washington's "serious offer" after Glenner's verdict, without giving details of the agreement. Glenner's teammates in the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury (Phoenix Mercury) were silent for 42 seconds before the game on the 4th to commemorate Glenner's jersey back number 42.
out of gender
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in France. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne announced the creation of a new LGBTQ affirmative action ambassador, dedicated to combating LGBTQ discrimination and decriminalization worldwide. The first ambassador will be appointed before the end of the year. .
Borne's announcement came after controversial remarks by a cabinet minister - Minister Caroline Cayeux, when asked a few days ago about her opposition to legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption, responded: "I have a lot of friends. It was 'these people'" that sparked a backlash, with many activists calling for her to resign.
"The minister made a regrettable comment and she apologized," Borne said. "The president's approach, my approach, the administration's approach is not ambiguous: we will continue to strive for progress on LGBTQ rights."
[Extended reading] Queer Taiwan ranks C in the world: Lu Xinjie's gay diplomacy🏳️🌈
I can't be the only one who knows
Located in California's Redwood National Park, the red-shirted "Hyperion" (Hyperion) is named after the giant in Greek mythology. Due to the damage caused by tourists, the national park officially announced that tourists are prohibited from entering within a mile of the tree, and trespassers will be sentenced to six months in prison or a fine of $5,000.
In 2006, Hyperion, standing in the depths of the park, was discovered. Although no passage was opened, it still attracted a large number of tourists to go through the dense bushes to find out. A large amount of garbage and excrement was deposited, and the remote environment also made it difficult to rescue, forcing the park to make a decision to "block" humans, and will regularly send rangers to patrol the area.
Quote of the Day
"They may try to keep Taiwan from visiting or participating in other places, but they will not isolate Taiwan by preventing us to travel there."
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi came to Tokyo on her Asian trip to respond to China's civil, offensive and military intimidation. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said China should "immediately stop" military exercises, including missile tests.
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