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Warm clothing, hot pot and even ice cream bars feature at China's ice capital

Warm clothing, hot pot and even ice cream bars feature at China's ice capital

Harbin, China, attracts tourists with -30°C temps, ice sculptures, and frozen popsicles. Visitors buy warm clothing and enjoy hot pot & flavorful frozen tofu.

South Korea’s acting leader accepts resignation of presidential security chief

South Korea’s acting leader accepts resignation of presidential security chief

S. Korea's security chief resigned after blocking president's arrest. Acting leader wants probe, but opposition decries inaction amid insurrection.

China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus

China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus

UK-China economic talks resume after 6 years. Reeves led a delegation, aiming for pragmatic ties. £1B potential value, but security concerns remain.

Black boxes from South Korea plane crash failed to record final 4 minutes, officials say

Black boxes from South Korea plane crash failed to record final 4 minutes, officials say

S. Korean plane crash black boxes stopped recording 4 mins before impact, complicating probe. Landing gear failed, hitting structure, killing 179.

Californians scrambled to evacuate dogs, cats, horses, even pigs as LA flames closed in

Californians scrambled to evacuate dogs, cats, horses, even pigs as LA flames closed in

LA wildfires forced mass pet evacuations; shelters overwhelmed. People fostered animals, a vet created a shelter. Some horses were trapped, some were saved.

Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China

Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China

Thailand may repatriate 43 Uyghur detainees to China, despite rights concerns. Detainees fear torture, seek international help. UN urges non-refoulement.