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Sister André, the world's oldest known person, passed away at the age of 118 in Toulon, France. She was recognized by Guinness World Records in April 2022 and was known for her positive attitude, love of life, generosity, and kindness. Her death was announced by the city's mayor, Hubert Falco, who expressed sadness at the news.
Greta Thunberg, a prominent climate activist, was detained by police during an anti-coal protest in Germany on Tuesday. The protest was held near the abandoned village of Lützerath, which is set to be destroyed to make way for a coal mine. Thunberg was reportedly unbothered by the incident, which is the latest example of her commitment to the fight against climate change.
China has reported its first population decline in decades, with the total number of people in the country dropping by 850,000 in 2022. The decline is attributed to a slowing economy, pandemic lockdowns, the one-child policy, and a traditional preference for male offspring. This poses new challenges for the slowing economy, and the government is now looking for ways to address the issue and ensure the country's long-term economic stability.
Over the weekend, a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in Dnipro, Ukraine resulted in 40 deaths and 30 missing people. Search and rescue crews have worked nonstop since the attack, and the Ukrainian government has condemned the attack and called for an international investigation. Protests have broken out in the capital city of Kiev, and the government has promised to provide assistance to those affected and to bring those responsible to justice.
Jeremy Clarkson, a British TV presenter, has issued a second apology for a sexist and misogynistic column he wrote about Meghan Markle. He has sent an email to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex expressing his "profound" apology, and the apology is seen as a sign of the couple's growing influence. The apology is yet to be accepted by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Constable David Carrick, a 48-year-old Metropolitan Police officer, has admitted to 49 offenses, including four counts of rape, false imprisonment and indecent assault. The Met Police has issued an apology for the breach of public trust and launched an internal investigation, while the victims have been praised for their bravery. Carrick is due to be sentenced on February 11th.
Greta Thunberg joined an anti-coal demonstration in Germany on Sunday, protesting the destruction of the village of Lützerath for the expansion of a nearby mine. Despite being removed by police, Thunberg spoke out against Germany's role as one of the world's biggest polluters. The village is owned by the German energy company RWE, and the expansion of the opencast lignite mine is set to continue.