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The video covers three main news stories: US Defense Secretary Mark Esper's unannounced trip to Afghanistan to restart peace talks with the Taliban, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's request to extend the Brexit deadline despite his reluctance, and the ongoing anti-government protests in Hong Kong, which have been met with police resistance. Esper's visit aims to negotiate a peace deal between the Taliban and Afghan governments, while Johnson's Brexit extension request follows a British law requirement. In Hong Kong, protesters continue to defy bans, leading to clashes with police.

What was the main goal of Defense Secretary Mark Esper's trip to Afghanistan?

• To establish a new military base

• To restart peace talks with the Taliban

• To negotiate a trade deal

• To conduct a military exercise

Why did UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson send a request to extend the Brexit deadline?

• Due to a recently passed British law

• To hold a public referendum

• To gain more time for a trade agreement

• To negotiate with the European Union

What was Boris Johnson's stance on the Brexit extension request?

• He was indifferent to the extension

• He fully supported the extension

• He wanted a longer extension

• He did not want an extension

What action did the Hong Kong protesters take despite a ban on assembly?

• They organized a peaceful rally

• They wrote a petition

• They returned to the streets

• They held a press conference

How did the police respond to the Hong Kong protests?

• By using tear gas and force

• By providing security for the protesters

• By negotiating with the protesters

• By ignoring the protests