UK Braces for Rare Freezing Rain and Icy Conditions

The UK is set to experience a rare weather phenomenon this weekend with freezing rain forecast to hit parts of the country, bringing hazardous conditions. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice, particularly affecting northern England, Scotland, and parts of Wales.

Deadly Gas Explosion at Taichung Department Store Claims Lives and Injures Dozens

A severe gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store in Taichung on 13th February 2025 resulted in 4 deaths and 30 injuries. The explosion, linked to renovation work, has prompted investigations into public endangerment and negligent homicide, highlighting concerns over construction safety and gas pipeline management.

Car Rams Crowd at Munich Trade Union Rally, Injuring Dozens

A car driven into a crowd during a trade union rally in Munich left at least 30 people injured, including children. The driver, a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, was arrested, with counter-terrorism officers investigating. The incident has sparked debates over immigration and security in Germany ahead of federal elections.

KAT-TUN to Disband in March 2025, Members to Pursue Individual Paths

The idol group KAT-TUN will disband at the end of March 2025, with member Kazuya Kamenashi leaving the agency, while Tatsuya Ueda and Yuichi Nakamaru continue their contracts individually. The group, formed in 2001, has decided to part ways after nearly a year of discussions, aiming to pursue their own paths forward.