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A devastating fire broke out at the Liguang Market in Zhangjiakou, northern China, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of eight people and leaving 15 others injured.

The surgeries were carried out using the Apstar-6D broadband communications satellite, located 36,000 kilometers above Earth, according to the South China Morning Post.

US Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism after fumbling the Pledge of Allegiance while swearing in senators. A viral video showed her omitting key phrases, sparking mockery online. Critics questioned her competence, with commentators and social media users seizing the moment for political attacks.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels, highlighting its link to seven types of cancer and the need for updated guidelines.

Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian-Pakistani national, faces extradition to India for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, with his petition to the US Supreme Court being his last resort to avoid extradition.

A massive multi-vehicle collision involving 95 cars occurred in Kazakhstan's Akmola region due to a blizzard, with no reported casualties or injuries.

Recent viral videos show hospitals in China overwhelmed by respiratory illnesses, including HMPV, Influenza A, and COVID-19. While the WHO and Chinese authorities haven’t confirmed a new pandemic, the situation is causing panic. HMPV presents flu-like symptoms and spreads via respiratory droplets.

Scientists uncovered hundreds of dinosaur footprints in Oxfordshire, revealing insights into the behaviours and interactions of prehistoric giants like Cetiosaurus and Megalosaurus.

Nimisha Priya, a Malayali nurse imprisoned in Yemen since 2017 and facing death sentence, may be pardoned after Iran offered to intervene on humanitarian grounds, renewing hope for her release.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, was radicalized by ISIS, leading to a terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing 14 and injuring dozens.