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Twelve killed in China's Hubei as firecracker store explosion triggers blaze
BEIJING, Feb 18 - Twelve people were killed on Wednesday when a store selling firecrackers exploded and caught fire in China's Hubei province, burning 50 square metres of the premises, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Twelve-year tracking suggests killer whales do not always drive shark disappearances
While killer whales (Orcinus orca) can trigger the immediate departure of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), extended absences from their aggregation sites are also part of the sharks' natural behavior, new research reveals.
Video shows great white shark circling divers in Australia
Rescuers alerted the pair to the large predator slipping through the waters on Feb 15.
Minecraft has revealed its final batch of baby mobs ahead of the spring update, and they might be the cutest ones yet
My heart can't take any more.
EU offers €28bn in loans to bolster eastern border regions hit by Ukraine war
The European Commission has launched a strategy to support nine EU member states bordering Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, mobilising billions of euros to reverse economic and demographic decline.
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify in trial over alleged social media harm to children
A 20-year-old woman going by the name KGM alleges in a lawsuit that her use of Meta and Google platforms as a child fostered depressive and suicidal thoughts.
UEFA set to probe racism row after Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr claims abuse in Benfica match
Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident.
India celebrates birth of cheetah cubs to boost reintroduction bid
India's ambitious and high-profile bid to reintroduce cheetahs received a major boost Wednesday with the announcement of the birth of three cubs, the environment minister said.
Olympic fans experience Italy's colourful Carnival in Cortina
Carnival closed in Cortina d'Ampezzo with street performances by Silence Teatro, marking Shrove Tuesday before the start of Lent
Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit
A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
What Is VO₂ max? Why it matters for winter Olympians and regular people
VO2 max is an important measure of aerobic conditioning, whether you’re an Olympian or just a person hoping to stay healthy
3 bodies found at helicopter crash site in south-west Japan volcanic crater
The authorities will attempt to recover the bodies, the local fire department said.
EU Commissioner boycotts Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian and Belarusian flags
European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues.
Muslim countries condemn Israel's plan to claim Palestinian land in the West Bank
The signatories – Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Indonesia and Pakistan – said the decision violates international law and constitutes a 'grave escalation aimed at accelerating illegal settlement activity, land confiscation, and
Sun, sand and empty beaches: Trump oil squeeze chokes Cuba's tourism
VARADERO BEACH, Cuba, Feb 18 - Cuba's Varadero peninsula is a postcard of a tropical paradise: turquoise waters, powder-white sand and palm trees.
Juliette Binoche Set for CPH:DOX as Copenhagen Doc Fest Unveils Full Program, “A Double Take on a World Gone Mad”
"The festival converges urgent reports from the world’s geopolitical boiling points with critical inquiries into AI disruption, Big Tech, oligarchs, and the battle for freedom of expression."
Berlin: German-Israeli FutureNarrative Fund Launched
Amid political tensions at the Berlin fest, the new initiative aims to build a long-term infrastructure for German-Israeli co-productions across film, television and theater.
Africa: South African Entrepreneur Boosts Africa-China Trade With Two-Way Business Model
[Nile Post] A South African entrepreneur is bridging the gap between Africa and China, helping African businesses access Chinese markets while promoting African products abroad.