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Ice on fire! Athletes compete in dragon boat race on frozen river in Fushun

Ice on fire! Athletes compete in dragon boat race on frozen river in Fushun

"Athletes raced across a frozen river in northeastern China on Saturday as dragon boat racing moved onto the ice. Footage captured in Fushun on Saturday shows teams racing boats with sled runners attached across the ice, while spectators watch and enjoy local food. Unlike water-based racing, ice dragon boating relies on upper-body strength, the participants shared. "The main difference compared to racing on water is how slippery the ice is, which tests the team’s coordination even more," a competitor explained. "Ice dragon boating is more like alpine skiing; it requires thrust from the rear, putting the power behind you. This demands a collective effort, true unity and cooperation. It’s all about teamwork," added a second. The competition is part of the 2025-2026 Ice Dragon Boat Super League, held across several cities in Northeast China. Officials reported that the event drew over 3,000 spectators this weekend alone. Organisers say the league is part of 'sports plus tourism' events aimed at boosting local economies and drawing tourists throughout the season."

Ice on fire! Athletes compete in dragon boat race on frozen river in Fushun

Ice on fire! Athletes compete in dragon boat race on frozen river in Fushun

"Athletes raced across a frozen river in northeastern China on Saturday as dragon boat racing moved onto the ice. Footage captured in Fushun on Saturday shows teams racing boats with sled runners attached across the ice, while spectators watch and enjoy local food. Unlike water-based racing, ice dragon boating relies on upper-body strength, the participants shared. "The main difference compared to racing on water is how slippery the ice is, which tests the team’s coordination even more," a competitor explained. "Ice dragon boating is more like alpine skiing; it requires thrust from the rear, putting the power behind you. This demands a collective effort, true unity and cooperation. It’s all about teamwork," added a second. The competition is part of the 2025-2026 Ice Dragon Boat Super League, held across several cities in Northeast China. Officials reported that the event drew over 3,000 spectators this weekend alone. Organisers say the league is part of 'sports plus tourism' events aimed at boosting local economies and drawing tourists throughout the season."

‘Our dreams are shattered’ - Death toll of Philippines landfill collapse rises to 10 as dozens remain missing

‘Our dreams are shattered’ - Death toll of Philippines landfill collapse rises to 10 as dozens remain missing

"As search and rescue operations entered their fifth day, relatives of the missing admitted their hopes were fading after the collapse at a landfill in Binaliw, central Philippines on Monday. As of 7:20 pm local time, city authorities confirmed that ten people had died in the disaster, while 26 are still missing beneath the mounds of waste and earth. Officials added that eighteen survivors are currently receiving treatment at North General Hospital and VisayasMed Hospital. Footage shows rescue workers and heavy machinery at work at the site of the disaster in Cebu City. Bienvinido Ranido spoke of the void that the passing of his wife has left, standing by her coffin. "What happened to my wife is a big loss for us because she is the one who has a stable job and her salary is supporting our family," Ranido said. Beyond the financial struggle, Ranido shared the heartbreaking impact on his children. His eldest son, overwhelmed by the loss, expressed a desire to drop out of school to work and help the family. It is a sacrifice Ranido is desperate to prevent. "Now our dreams are shattered," he declared. "I held his face and told him, ‘Don’t stop school. We will fulfil the dream of your mother for you and your siblings to finish school. God will provide, and someday, when you finish, you can also help me send your siblings to school as well.’" While some families have begun their mourning, others like Evangeline Amban remain in a painful limbo. Her husband, Lloyd Uwatan Ople, is among those still buried under the debris. "It’s heart-breaking for me... but I still want to see his body before he is laid to rest," said Amban. She echoed the fears of many survivors: the daunting challenge of raising children alone. "He was our provider. If I go to work now, who will take care of our kids?" she said. The scale of the disaster has drawn sympathy from across Cebu City. Residents like Glenn Bacluhan have been keeping vigil at the site, offering support to the families who refuse to leave the retrieval zone. "I sympathise with the family members who have been patiently waiting for four days now," Bacluhan said. Local authorities continue to monitor the stability of the landfill as heavy machinery maneuvers through the treacherous terrain, seeking to provide closure to the dozens of families still waiting for news. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) has issued a cease-and-desist order against the Binaliw sanitary landfill. The order halts all landfill operations, including the acceptance of waste."

‘Our dreams are shattered’ - Death toll of Philippines landfill collapse rises to 10 as dozens remain missing

‘Our dreams are shattered’ - Death toll of Philippines landfill collapse rises to 10 as dozens remain missing

"As search and rescue operations entered their fifth day, relatives of the missing admitted their hopes were fading after the collapse at a landfill in Binaliw, central Philippines on Monday. As of 7:20 pm local time, city authorities confirmed that ten people had died in the disaster, while 26 are still missing beneath the mounds of waste and earth. Officials added that eighteen survivors are currently receiving treatment at North General Hospital and VisayasMed Hospital. Footage shows rescue workers and heavy machinery at work at the site of the disaster in Cebu City. Bienvinido Ranido spoke of the void that the passing of his wife has left, standing by her coffin. "What happened to my wife is a big loss for us because she is the one who has a stable job and her salary is supporting our family," Ranido said. Beyond the financial struggle, Ranido shared the heartbreaking impact on his children. His eldest son, overwhelmed by the loss, expressed a desire to drop out of school to work and help the family. It is a sacrifice Ranido is desperate to prevent. "Now our dreams are shattered," he declared. "I held his face and told him, ‘Don’t stop school. We will fulfil the dream of your mother for you and your siblings to finish school. God will provide, and someday, when you finish, you can also help me send your siblings to school as well.’" While some families have begun their mourning, others like Evangeline Amban remain in a painful limbo. Her husband, Lloyd Uwatan Ople, is among those still buried under the debris. "It’s heart-breaking for me... but I still want to see his body before he is laid to rest," said Amban. She echoed the fears of many survivors: the daunting challenge of raising children alone. "He was our provider. If I go to work now, who will take care of our kids?" she said. The scale of the disaster has drawn sympathy from across Cebu City. Residents like Glenn Bacluhan have been keeping vigil at the site, offering support to the families who refuse to leave the retrieval zone. "I sympathise with the family members who have been patiently waiting for four days now," Bacluhan said. Local authorities continue to monitor the stability of the landfill as heavy machinery maneuvers through the treacherous terrain, seeking to provide closure to the dozens of families still waiting for news. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) has issued a cease-and-desist order against the Binaliw sanitary landfill. The order halts all landfill operations, including the acceptance of waste."

Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin dead aged 26: Black Midi guitarist dies as his family pays tribute to ‘kind, loving man’

Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin dead aged 26: Black Midi guitarist dies as his family pays tribute to ‘kind, loving man’

THE guitarist for the British experimental rock band Black Midi, has sadly died aged 26. Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin tragically passed away after a long battle with his mental health, his family confirmed in a statement. "A talented musician and a kind, loving man finally succumbed; despite all efforts," the statement read. “He will always be loved....