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Food shortages overshadow 1st Ramadan in Gaza since October ceasefire
Ramadan lanterns and string lights are appearing on streets lined with rubble in Gaza City, as Palestinians gather at damaged mosques for prayers. The UN says food aid remains insufficient for the population there. Source link
China fireworks shop explosion kills 12 people amid Lunar New Year celebrations
An explosion at a fireworks shop in China’s Hubei province on Wednesday killed 12 people, state media reported, the second such explosion as the country celebrates the Lunar New Year. Source link
No sign of a breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine talks as latest round ends in Geneva
The latest U.S.-brokered talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine ended Wednesday with no sign of a breakthrough and with both sides saying the talks were “difficult” as the war’s fourth anniversary approaches next week. Source link
Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of California avalanche, with 9 others still missing
Rescue crews pushed through the mountainous California wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm on Tuesday to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remained missing. Source link
Victims in Rhode Island hockey arena shooting were suspect's ex-wife and son
A person who opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island on Monday killed their ex-wife and one son, Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said Tuesday. Source link
China's kung fu robots | About That
Andrew Chang explains why China’s humanoid robots are being recognized globally and how China has been leading in the AI-powered robotics space. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images Source link
For the 2nd year in a row, no one finished this wildly punishing marathon
Just like that, the annual race based on a prison break, that starts with its founder blowing a conch and lighting a cigarette, came to another anticlimactic end. Source link
Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Democratic candidate James Talarico
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse has begun, and celebrations around the world have started in what is being described as a year filled with independence, forward movement and energy. Source link
Cucumber costs are skyrocketing in Russia, and so is anger over wartime prices
The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians and regulators keen to tamp down any popular discontent at a time of war. Source link