A collision between two subway trains during rush hour in Beijing has resulted in 102 people sustaining broken bones, with over 500 individuals sent to the hospital. The incident occurred during heavy snowfall on the Changping subway line, leading to slippery tracks and "signal degradation." The first train braked suddenly, and the second train, unable to stop on the icy tracks, collided with the first one. The impact caused the last two carriages of one train to detach. Images and videos show commuters in dark carriages using emergency hammers to break windows for fresh air.
Zahara, the acclaimed South African Afro-pop singer also known as Bulelwa Mkutukana, has passed away, as announced by the country's Culture Minister. The 36-year-old artist had been hospitalized, reportedly due to liver complications, with the government providing assistance to her family. Zahara gained widespread recognition in 2011 with her beloved album, Loliwe, celebrated throughout Africa.
Law enforcement officers continued their search for Robert Card, the alleged mass shooting suspect accused of killing 18 people in Lewiston, Maine. This marked the nation's latest incident of gunfire in public spaces as Americans went about their daily lives. Maine State police issued an arrest warrant for eight counts of murder, reflecting the number of identified victims among the 18 deceased. Search warrants were executed in Bowdoin, the town where Card resided.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to India was extended by two days due to an unexpected problem with his aircraft, which kept him grounded in India's capital after the conclusion of the G20 summit. Originally scheduled to depart on Sunday, a mechanical issue caused an embarrassing delay.
At least 79 human beings have died and more than 100 have been rescued after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of southern Greece.