leaked cable
"State Department leaked cables renew theories on origin of coronavirus"

I've read this headline on Fox News. What does it mean "leaked cables"? Is "cable" in this case a kind of leaked document? Or refers this expression to a well informed person who talks with journalists?

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leaked cable
"State Department leaked cables renew theories on origin of coronavirus"

I've read this headline on Fox News. What does it mean "leaked cables"? Is "cable" in this case a kind of leaked document? Or refers this expression to a well informed person who talks with journalists?

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Hi Lacei, that's the link

https://www.foxnews.com/world/state-department-cables-coronavirus-origin-chinese-lab-bats

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Hello, Mirko, Can you send a link to the article?

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Yes,  cables are a form of communication, a way of sending information.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomatic_cable

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