'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Forspoken boasts 'key members' of the Final Fantasy XV team, but feels outdated and at times resentful of its Black protagonist.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

No Leopard tanks for Ukraine as NATO allies fail to agree

Failure to provide German battle tanks at meeting may signal growing divisions within NATO over supplying such weapons.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/20/no-leopard-tanks-for-ukraine-as-nato-allies-fail-to-agree

Capture of Mafia boss raises questions over how he stayed free for so long

The arrest of Cosa Nostra mob boss Matteo Messina Denaro at a private health clinic in Palermo on Monday stunned many around the world due to the extraordinary length of time he'd been on the run -- but came as little surprise for some who watched the Mafia more closely.
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Sundance returns in-person to Park City — with more submissions than ever

The film festival went largely online during the pandemic. There were more than 16,000 submissions this year, and nearly half of the films featured are made by first-time filmmakers.
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Reed Hastings to Become Netflix’s Executive Chairman, Ceding Co-Chief Role

Mr. Hastings will become the streaming giant’s executive chairman. Greg Peters will join Ted Sarandos as a co-chief executive.
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Biden lands in California to tour storm-ravaged communities

US president will visit hard-hit areas of California where flooding, intense waves and mudslides forced evacuations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/19/biden-lands-in-california-to-tour-storm-ravaged-communities

Hear from the Navy veteran that was allegedly scammed by Santos

Navy veteran Richard Osthoff says George Santos, in 2016, allegedly took $3000 of charitable donations intended to help Osthoff's dying dog receive surgery. He tells Erin Burnett how he felt when he realized Santos had been elected to Congress.
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Immigration records contradict Santos' claim his mother was at World Trade Center on 9/11

Newly uncovered immigration records for Rep. George Santos' mother appear to contradict the embattled freshman Republican's repeated claim that she was present at the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Santos took $3,000 from dying dog's GoFundMe, veterans say

• Video: Republicans explain why George Santos got committee assignments
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Shakira is reminding us about a universal truth

Last week, Shakira did to her ex, former soccer star Gerard Piqué, what every person who's been mistreated and underappreciated by their partner wishes they could do. She knocked out his ego and in the process she reminded herself—and the world—what she's capable of.
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Watch the most eyebrow-raising moments between Santos and reporters

Newly elected Republican Rep. George Santos faces growing pressure to resign after he lied and misrepresented his background. See all the times he dodged reporters on Capitol Hill.
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The U.S. faces 'unprecedented uncertainty' regarding abortion law, legal scholar says

Roe author Mary Ziegler has chronicled the legal, political and cultural battles around abortion, and says the debate is far from over: "We're at the very beginning of something very confusing."
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Trump Allies Win Seats on House Oversight Committee, Reflecting GOP Priorities

Some of the former president’s most outspoken defenders will sit on the House’s main investigative committee, underscoring their high-profile roles in the new Republican majority.
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North Korea pledges to revitalise economy after COVID ‘victory’

The secretive state claims 'remarkable successes' after upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/19/north-korea-pledges-to-revitalise-economy-after-covid-victory

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister

An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/19/jacinda-ardern-to-step-down-as-new-zealands-prime-minister

Janet Yellen, Chinese Vice Premier Liu have ‘candid’ talks

The US Treasury said both sides agreed to enhance cooperation on climate change and the economy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/18/janet-yellen-chinase-vice-premier-liu-have-candid-talks

Mother and one-year-old son killed in rare polar bear attack

The 'traumatic' attack occurred on Tuesday near a school in an isolated Alaska Native village in the northwest US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/18/mother-and-one-year-old-son-killed-in-fatal-polar-bear-attack

Baseball fans fight to save iconic Tokyo stadium where Babe Ruth once played

Thousands of baseball fans have signed a petition to save an iconic Tokyo stadium where Babe Ruth once played and which inspired best-selling author Haruki Murakami to first pick up a pen.
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Women living in states with abortion bans suffer greater economic insecurity

Women living in states that restrict or ban abortion face greater economic insecurity than those living in states where they have access, new research finds.
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Young Covid patients are sicker when they have a second infection, such as a cold or RSV, a new study suggests

When Covid-19 patients younger than 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to become sicker and develop more severe disease, a new study suggests.
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Hear how Wagner mercenary made daring escape from Russia

Former Wagner mercenary Andrei Medvedev fled Russia, escaping to Norway through freezing conditions and dodging gunfire. Now he's speaking out about Russia's war in Ukraine. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.
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Capitol Police chief says threats against members of Congress 'still too high' despite drop in case numbers

The US Capitol Police's threat investigations dropped in 2022 for the first time in five years but the agency's police chief said the number of threats against members of Congress is "still too high."
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Pentagon Sends U.S. Arms Stored in Israel to Ukraine

Israeli officials had initially expressed concerns that the move could damage its relations with Russia.
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Top Ukraine, US military leaders meet over ‘urgent needs’

Meeting comes as the international community ramps up military aid to Ukraine, including tanks and air defence systems.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/17/top-ukraine-us-military-chiefs-meet-over-urgent-needs

Former Republican State House candidate arrested for allegedly orchestrating shootings at homes of Democrats in New Mexico, police say

Former Republican New Mexico State House candidate Solomon Peña was arrested by an Albuquerque SWAT team Monday in connection with a string of recent shootings at the homes of local Democratic elected leaders, Albuquerque Police said.
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Dior appoints BTS star Jimin as a global brand ambassador

Dior has named BTS star Jimin as a global brand ambassador, a move that further signals South Korea's growing importance to the world's biggest luxury fashion houses.
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California sheriff thinks killing of 6, including a baby, appears to be a 'cartel-style execution'

• 23 years ago, another 6-year-old boy fired a gun in school. The victim was his classmate • Indiana man arrested after toddler shown on live TV with handgun • Video: College basketball player charged with capital murder
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See what's coming up on the new season of 'The Mandalorian'

The Mandalorian and Grogu are back in action.
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Tragic twist discovered involving co-pilot in Nepal plane crash

Families mourn for their loved ones following the Yeti Airlines crash in central Nepal that killed over 70 people. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.
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Renewed Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Underlines Russia’s Waning Influence

Russia helped end a 2020 war and its troops policed the cease-fire. But with a new crisis in the Caucasus heating up, Moscow, distracted and weakened by Ukraine, has not intervened.
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And Now a Few Words About How Power Makes You Weird

From the royal family to the House of Representatives, it was a strange week.
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‘Delta 1943, Cancel Takeoff’: Wrong Turn Results in Near Miss at J.F.K.

An American Airlines plane crossed about 1,000 feet ahead of a Delta flight about to depart from Kennedy International Airport, officials said.
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Death Toll of Russian Strike in Dnipro Rises to 40, Ukraine Says

The authorities said 34 people remained missing after three days of searching for the living and the dead at an apartment building struck by a Russian missile in Dnipro.
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Latvia urges Western allies to step up military aid for Ukraine

Latvian President Egils Levits says Ukraine needs more support to resist a potential new Russian offensive.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/16/latvia-calls-western-allies-to-step-up-military-aid-for-ukraine

Critics Choice Awards 2023: See who won

It was a starry night in Los Angeles in spite of repeated spates of rain on Sunday, as awards season continued with the 2023 Critics Choice Awards.
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Analysis: Here's a larger 'classified' problem to confront

This is getting absurd.
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American held in Iran launches hunger strike

An American wrongfully detained in Iran is calling on President Joe Biden to take notice of US detainees there, launching a hunger strike Monday to mark seven years since he was left behind in a prisoner swap that brought other Americans home.
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Brendan Fraser wins Critics' Choice Award for controversial role

In what could be the first of many major pieces of hardware for him this award season, Brendan Fraser picked up best actor for his role in film festival darling "The Whale" at Sunday's Critics Choice Awards.
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'Russia's Rambo' -- once a Putin favorite -- says he'd now fight for Ukraine and feels 'nothing but hatred' for his home country

• Live updates: Battle for Soledar continues 'without any respite,' Zelensky says • Dnipro reels from deadly missile strike • Analysis: Warm winter robs Putin of a trump card
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What's the #1 thing to change to be happier? A top happiness researcher weighs in

There are plenty of factors in life that contribute to happiness. But could keeping in touch with your loved ones be the most important?
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Three Reasons the Republican Party Keeps Coming Apart at the Seams

Remember when it was ‘Democrats fall in love; Republicans fall in line'? Me neither.
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NATO chief hints at more heavy weapons deliveries to Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg says he expects more weapons deliveries to war-torn Ukraine after UK pledges Challenger 2 tanks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/15/nato-chief-expects-more-heavy-weapons-deliveries-to-ukraine

See a chunk of the road slide off a cliff in California

In Pescadero, California, a road was so saturated with rain it slid off the edge of a cliff. CNN's Natasha Chen reports.
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Attorney Woo and the rise of the K-drama heroine

One of last year's most successful South Korean TV shows, "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," follows the story of a young autistic woman, Woo Young-woo, who navigates adulthood while winning cases at one of the nation's top law firms. Already renewed for a second season, it is now Netflix's sixth most-watched non-English television series and was recently nominated for a 2023 Critics' Choice Award.
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Daredevil Robbie Knievel, son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60

• Lisa Marie Presley lived in a 'horrific reality' after her son's suicide • In pictures: People we lost in 2023
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'It slowly spread like wildfire': Inside the dramatic symptoms of long Covid

Jessica Rosario loved watching her 15-year-old, Eliana, play flute with the rest of the marching band during Open Door Christian School football games. But after the homecoming game in 2021, she got an alarming call from the Ohio school's band director.
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Watch clumsy pandas give their handlers a giant headache

These cubs at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China are dropping, flopping and rolling their way into our hearts.
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In Video, George Santos Encourages Transgender People to Join GOP

A year before George Santos first ran for Congress, he appeared at an L.G.B.T.Q. event using one of his alternate identities.
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'Inside the Curve' attempts to offer an overview of COVID's full impact everywhere

Visually striking — NatGeo and superb photography have always walked hand-in-hand — and incredibly complete, deep and nuanced, this is a book that comes close to the impossible.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 326

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 326th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-326

الصومال: «الشباب» تعاقب القبائل الداعمة للحكومة

أفادت تقارير صومالية بإقدام حركة «الشباب» المتطرفة على استهداف مزارع تابعة لقبائل تدعم السلطات الحكومية في حربها ضد الحركة. وأشار ناشطون محليون إلى أن عناصر من «الشباب» أطلقوا النار على قطعان من الماشية بمناطق سبق تحريرها من نفوذهم، وقتلوا ما يزيد على 300 رأس منها، الأمر الذي اعتبره الناشطون «نوعاً من العقاب» للقبائل، كما أنه «يفاقم من المعاناة الإنسانية» في المناطق التي تعاني من أزمات جراء الجفاف ونقص المواد الغذائية.

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Treasury secretary warns US could default on its debt as soon as June

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Staffer searched 6-year-old's backpack before shooting. Now, the school will add metal detectors

Richneck Elementary School in Virginia will install walk-through metal detectors after officials were alerted last week that a 6-year-old student who allegedly shot his teacher might have had a weapon but failed to find it after a search.
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Trump denies raping E. Jean Carroll in newly unsealed deposition

Former President Donald Trump denied sexually assaulting former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll and said he never pressured a woman to have sex with him in a deposition transcript that was unsealed Friday.
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