The niece of freed Israeli hostage Gadi Moses said he mostly ate bread and olives and did math to distract himself during captivity.
Watch: Punxsutawney Phil makes Groundhog Day weather prediction
People gathered for the annual Groundhog Day winter forecast in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Santorini to shut schools as tremors rattle island
Greek authorities have advised against gatherings in enclosed spaces following “seismic activity”.
Shelling at busy Sudanese market ‘fills mortuary with bodies’
The attack caused “utter carnage” at a nearby hospital, where dozens sought medical attention.
Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia
Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.
How LA fires devastation will change the Grammys this year
Showrunners say the ceremony will look different as they honour fire victims and first responders.
‘Is it for a day or four years?’ Tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses
Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.
Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?
The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.
Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?
The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America’s “great national treasure”.
Trump hits China, Mexico and Canada with tariffs
The US president will tax imports from America’s three largest trading partners but retaliation is expected.
