**Top stories**.
* **Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquake nears 40,000**.
**[BBC]**.
The death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 has risen to 39,876, according to the latest figures from officials..
* **US and China to hold high-level talks on Taiwan**.
**[Financial Times]**.
The United States and China are set to hold high-level talks on Taiwan this week, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise over the self-governing island..
* **Russia suspends nuclear arms treaty with US**.
**[Reuters]**.
Russia has suspended its participation in the New START nuclear arms treaty with the United States, a move that has raised concerns about the future of nuclear arms control..
**Other news**.
* **Ukraine war: Russian forces intensify attacks in the east**.
**[Al Jazeera]**.
Russian forces have intensified their attacks in eastern Ukraine, as the war enters its second year..
* **Israel-Palestine: Clashes erupt at Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israeli raid**.
**[Middle East Eye]**.
Clashes have erupted at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem after Israeli forces raided the compound..
* **North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards sea**.
**[Yonhap News Agency]**.
North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles towards the sea, in its latest show of force..
* **Elon Musk unveils plans for Twitter 2.0**.
**[The Verge]**.
Elon Musk has unveiled plans for Twitter 2.0, which include a number of new features and changes..
* **Meta fined $1.6 billion over Facebook data leak**.
**[BBC]**.
Meta has been fined 1.6 billion euros ($1.6 billion) by the Irish Data Protection Commission for a data leak that affected 533 million Facebook users..
* **Floods hit New Zealand’s North Island**.
**[RNZ]**.
Floods have hit New Zealand’s North Island, causing widespread damage and evacuations..
* **Scientists develop new cancer treatment using nanoparticles**.
**[TechCrunch]**.
Scientists have developed a new cancer treatment using nanoparticles that can target and destroy cancer cells..
**In-depth**.
* **The global food crisis: What’s causing it and how can we solve it?**.
**[The Guardian]**.
The world is facing a food crisis, with rising prices and shortages of essential commodities. What’s causing this crisis and what can be done to solve it?.
* **The rise of artificial intelligence: How will it affect our lives?**.
**[The Economist]**.
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly powerful and is having a major impact on our lives. How will AI continue to develop and what are the ethical implications?.
* **The future of work: What will jobs look like in the 21st century?**.
**[The New York Times]**.
The world of work is changing rapidly. What will jobs look like in the 21st century and how can we prepare for the future of work?.
**Opinion**.
* **Putin’s war in Ukraine: A year of tragedy and resilience**.
**[The Washington Post]**.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused immense suffering and loss. But it has also revealed the resilience of the Ukrainian people..
* **The West must not abandon Taiwan**.
**[Financial Times]**.
The West must stand with Taiwan in the face of Chinese aggression. Abandoning Taiwan would be a strategic mistake and a betrayal of our values..
* **The need for a global pandemic treaty**.
**[The Lancet]**.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for a global pandemic treaty. Such a treaty would help to prevent and mitigate future pandemics..
**From our partners**.
* **How to invest in a sustainable future**.
**[World Economic Forum]**.
Investing in a sustainable future can help to protect our planet and create a more just and equitable world. Here are some tips on how to invest sustainably..
* **The importance of digital literacy**.
**[Google]**.
Digital literacy is essential for success in the 21st century. Here are some tips on how to improve your digital literacy skills..
* **How to stay safe online**.
**[Google]**.
Staying safe online is important for protecting your privacy and security. Here are some tips on how to stay safe online..
