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The PP in Madrid has undergone a significant internal restructuring following the resignation of three spokespeople and the dismissal of Education Councillor Emilio Viciana, which involved the removal of Elisa Vigil amidst a public controversy.

Xi Jinping is continuing purges in the Chinese military hierarchy, targeting top officials to solidify his control.

President Zelensky has initiated a purge of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to eliminate individuals acting against the interests of Ukraine.

China's recent investigation into a prominent general has raised questions about Xi Jinping's power strategies and potential political rivalries.

The CIA has released a recruitment video aimed at Chinese soldiers, seeking to exploit the anxiety caused by recent purges among high-ranking generals in the People's Liberation Army.

The CIA has released a new staged video aimed at recruiting informants from the Chinese military amid discontent following recent purges within the ranks.

The CIA is launching a campaign to recruit disgruntled Chinese soldiers following recent purges in the People's Liberation Army.

Sanna Antikainen, a PS Member of Parliament, completely rejects a proposal from SDP representative Eeva-Johanna Eloranta for a moment of silence in parliament to honor those who fled to the Soviet Union after the 1918 civil war and legislators who died under Stalin's purges.

The People Power Party in South Korea has expelled former Supreme Council member Kim Jong-hyeok following the previous expulsion of Han Dong-hoon, leading to backlash from pro-Han factions who criticize the actions as political purges.

Member of Parliament Eeva-Johanna Eloranta has submitted a proposal for a memorial moment in honor of Finnish parliamentarians who were killed during Stalin's purges in the Soviet Union, with the Parliament's presidium planning to address the matter later.

The article discusses the increasing consolidation of power by Xi Jinping in China, marked by a climate of control and paranoia involving the military leadership, where generals are disappearing and investigations into severe violations are being announced.

'Two Prosecutors' explores the Kafkaesque experience of prisoners in Stalin's gulag writing absurd letters to denounce their unjust treatment amidst the political purges of 1937.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has conducted extensive purges among the top military officials, with most of them being appointed by him but later sidelined and investigated for various offenses, including corruption.

Kyrylo Budanov, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has rejected the notion of 'staff purges' and has urged resigning team members to remain in their positions.

Chinese authorities recently accused key military officials of corruption, effectively removing them from high-ranking positions, leading to speculation about a personal vendetta by President Xi, as explained by sinologist Dr. Maciej Gaca in relation to historical events from 1971 and 1989.

The UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, expels Justice spokesperson Robert Jenrick to prevent defections to Nigel Farage's far-right faction.

Delcy Rodríguez has removed the head of Maduro's presidential guard over serious allegations, raising suspicions of a CIA informant within the Venezuelan government.

Slovak culture in 2025 faced significant challenges under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture, marked by staff purges and bureaucratic pressures that undermined key cultural institutions.