'Forspoken' Review: A portal into a world without wonder or heart

Forspoken boasts 'key members' of the Final Fantasy XV team, but feels outdated and at times resentful of its Black protagonist.
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Poland increases pressure to send German-made tanks to Ukraine

Poland says it is planning to send German-made battle tanks to Ukraine, but will first seek approval from Berlin.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/poland-urges-more-tanks-for-kyiv-will-seek-berlins-approval

Pakistan hit by nationwide power outage after grid failure

Minister says restoration work could take up to 12 hours, adding that a limited number of power grids are back on.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/pakistan-hit-by-nationwide-power-outage-after-grid

San Francisco Chinatown seniors welcome in the Lunar New Year with rap

The Grant Avenue Follies are steeped in tap dance and the songs of the 1950s and '60s. But they are no strangers to hip-hop, as the track "That Lunar Cheer" shows.
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The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown

An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land - and using unusual evidence in their case.
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New graphic novel explores the life of 'Queenie,' Harlem Renaissance mob boss

Queenie: Godmother of Harlem tells the overlooked story of Stephanie Saint Clair, or "Queenie," a Black female mob boss and fashion icon who lived during the height of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 334

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 334rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-334

Can Sweden and Turkey resolve their differences?

Ankara is angry after a far-right activist destroyed a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/1/22/can-sweden-and-turkey-resolve-their-differences

China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted

For the past three years, Lunar New Year celebrations were muted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/1/22/china-rings-in-lunar-new-year-with-most-covid-rules-lifted

Buzz Aldrin marries for the fourth time, aged 93

The former US astronaut, who was the second man on the moon, married his partner in Los Angeles.
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Anime broadens its reach — at conventions, at theaters, and streaming at home

Manga artist Hajime Isayama says when he was growing up in Japan, anime wasn't considered cool. Now, he says, he has a "global audience" in mind.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 333

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 333rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-333

Burkina Faso demands departure of French troops: Report

Military-ruled Burkina Faso suspends accord with France, orders troops to leave within a month, reports state media.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/burkina-faso-demands-departure-of-french-troops

New search of Biden’s home turns up more classified documents

Officials from the Department of Justice find six more classified documents during 13-hour search of Joe Biden's home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/22/new-search-of-bidens-home-turns-up-more-classified-documents

Brazil’s Lula fires army chief in wake of pro-Bolsonaro riots

The dismissal of Julio Cesar de Arruda comes shortly after Lula removed dozens of soldiers from his security detail.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/21/brazils-lula-replaces-army-chief-in-wake-of-pro-bolsonaro-riots

DOJ tells Jim Jordan it won't share information about ongoing investigations

• Pompeo alleges Haley plotted with Kushner and Ivanka Trump to try to become VP • Opinion: This congressional office is a success. The GOP wants to gut it anyway
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'Women Talking' explores survival, solidarity and spirituality after sexual assault

Eight women come together in a hayloft to decide what's next after their religious colony is devastated by sexual violence. Sarah Polley adapted Miriam Toews' novel, which was drawn from true events.
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Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault - The Associated Press - en Español

Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault  The Associated Press - en Español
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Brazilian defence minister: Military had no direct role in riots

Brazil's President Lula has suggested the pro-Bolsonaro rioters acted with help from inside the government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/21/brazilian-defence-minister-military-had-no-direct-role-in-riots

Musk on trial says his tweets don’t always affect Tesla stock

'Just because I tweet something does not mean people believe it or will act accordingly,' the Tesla boss told a jury.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/20/musk-on-trial-says-his-tweets-dont-always-affect-tesla-stock

US judge rules DeSantis violated Constitution but dismisses case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated US and state constitutions in removing elected state attorney, judge finds.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/20/us-judge-rules-desantis-violated-constitution-but-dismisses-case