CIA publishes recruitment video aimed at disaffected Chinese soldiers
Army in turmoil after Xi Jinping placed top general under investigation for suspected corruption last month The CIA (the US’s Central Intelligence Agency) has published a Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese soldiers, in an apparent attempt to capitalise on the recent instability in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) after a series of high-level purges. The video, published on the CIA’s YouTube channel on Thursday, is titled The Reason for Stepping Forward: To Save the Future. Continue reading...
Tips Flood In, Prompted by Video of Suspect in Guthrie Kidnapping
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Olympia: Rodel-Sieger Max Langenhan drückt Friedrich Merz weg
Die deutschen Rodler haben sich das Feiern verdient. Nach dem Olympiasieg beichtete Max Langenhan, dass er eine Gratulation von Friedrich Merz verpasst hat – und stattdessen ein Geissens-Video guckte.
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Wundermittel Rote-Bete-Kapseln? Vorsicht vor diesen Tiktok-Videos
Ein Tiktok-Profil wirbt mit Deepfakes von Ärzten für Rote-Bete-Kapseln. Das Nahrungsergänzungsmittel soll unter anderem Bluthochdruck, Tinnitus und Erektionsstörungen heilen. Doch die Versprechen sind nicht nur haltlos, sie sind auch illegal.
„Ich erwarte kein Strohfeuer, sondern eine ernsthafte Diskussion“
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Tödliche Gefahr in einem Samsung-Werk in Ungarn: Ein Umweltskandal bringt die Regierung Orban in Bedrängnis
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Five Shots in Five Minutes: Analysing One Federal Agent’s Use of Less-Lethal Launcher in Minneapolis
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C.I.A. Video Appeals to Potential Spies in China’s Military
The agency is seeking Chinese officials who are frustrated with corruption in the People’s Liberation Army.
New CIA recruitment video targets Chinese military personnel
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Sydney police to be investigated by watchdog after anti-Herzog protest violence
Videos have emerged of police appearing to punch protesters at rally against Israeli president on Monday.
Watchdog to investigate Sydney police after anti-Herzog protest violence
Videos emerged of police appearing to punch protesters at rally against Israeli president on Monday.
Volksbefreiungsarmee: Die CIA sucht unzufriedene chinesische Soldaten
Nach Säuberungen in der Volksbefreiungsarmee setzt die CIA auf Frust in der Truppe. Mit einem fiktiven Video will sie Informanten gewinnen.
Volksbefreiungsarmee: Die CIA sucht unzufriedene chinesische Soldaten
Nach Säuberungen in der Volksbefreiungsarmee setzt die CIA auf Frust in der Truppe. Mit einem fiktiven Video will sie Informanten gewinnen.
FBI video shows Epstein’s butler trying to sell ‘address book of victims’
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Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case
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Democrats laud grand jury decision to reject criminal indictment over 'illegal orders' video - Courthouse News
Democrats laud grand jury decision to reject criminal indictment over 'illegal orders' video Courthouse News
Published Epstein files included video showing the face of an undercover FBI employee - CNN
Published Epstein files included video showing the face of an undercover FBI employee CNN
Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
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Democrats laud grand jury decision to reject criminal indictment over 'illegal orders' video - Courthouse News
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Published Epstein files included video showing the face of an undercover FBI employee - KION Central Coast
Published Epstein files included video showing the face of an undercover FBI employee KION Central Coast
Office of Attorney General Secures Felony Conviction, $3M Asset Payment from Central Pa.-Based Company that Installed Hundreds of Illegal Video Gambling Machines - attorneygeneral.gov
Office of Attorney General Secures Felony Conviction, $3M Asset Payment from Central Pa.-Based Company that Installed Hundreds of Illegal Video Gambling Machines attorneygeneral.gov
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Democrats laud grand jury decision to reject criminal indictment over 'illegal orders' video - Courthouse News
Democrats laud grand jury decision to reject criminal indictment over 'illegal orders' video Courthouse News
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Prosecutors Fail to Bring Charges Against Democrats Involved in Illegal Orders Video - The New York Times
Prosecutors Fail to Bring Charges Against Democrats Involved in Illegal Orders Video The New York Times
Trump administration fails to indict Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video - NBC News
Trump administration fails to indict Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video NBC News
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US government fails to secure charges against Democrats in 'illegal orders' video - BBC
US government fails to secure charges against Democrats in 'illegal orders' video BBC
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DOJ tries and fails to indict 6 Democrats over video reminding military of illegal orders - Democracy Docket
DOJ tries and fails to indict 6 Democrats over video reminding military of illegal orders Democracy Docket
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Fishing Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is the purpose of the CIA's recruitment video aimed at Chinese soldiers?
The CIA published a recruitment video to attract disaffected Chinese soldiers.
Q:What is the focus of the podcast episode titled 'Der Prozess Gisèle Pelicot – Die Vergewaltigungsvideos'?
The podcast episode discusses the legal proceedings related to the case of Gisèle Pelicot and the associated rape videos.
Q:Who is Max Langenhan in relation to the Olympics?
Max Langenhan is an Olympic luge champion who was recently mentioned in the context of a political interaction with Friedrich Merz.
Q:What prompted the influx of tips regarding the Guthrie kidnapping case?
The tips were prompted by the release of a video showing the suspect in the Guthrie kidnapping.
Q:What issues are threatening Viktor Orbán's political system?
Affairs involving sex, drugs, and child abuse are currently threatening Viktor Orbán's political system.