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Gage Jackson presents top weekend headlines, including protests in Beirut over a deadly explosion, a recall of test kits in the UK due to safety concerns, and an environmental emergency in Mauritius following a fuel spill. The video concludes with a sign-off and a promise of more stories next week.

What was the main reason for the protests in Beirut?

• Political corruption

• Foreign intervention

• Ammonium nitrate explosion

• Economic crisis

How did the police respond to the protests in Beirut?

• By providing medical aid

• By negotiating with protesters

• By deploying tear gas and making arrests

• By ignoring the protests

Why were COVID-19 test kits recalled in the UK?

• Due to inaccurate results

• Due to safety concerns

• Due to public demand

• Due to high costs

What caused the environmental emergency in Mauritius?

• An oil pipeline burst

• A Japanese ship leaking fuel

• A volcanic eruption

• A natural disaster

How long was the ship stranded before it broke apart in Mauritius?

• Four weeks

• Three weeks

• Two weeks

• One week