Eight rescue workers have been killed and 20 others buried under the snow after two avalanches in Turkey.
According to officials, 300 rescuers were trying to find survivors from a previous avalanche near Bahcesehir town, when a second snowslide occurred.
A local governor said 25 people have been rescued and taken to hospital.
The first avalanche left five people dead and two others missing after burying a snow-clearing vehicle and a minibus. 
WHO members adopt global pandemic accord
Members of the World Health Organisation (WHO) adopted an agreement on Tuesday intended to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to COVID-19, but the absence of the US cast doubt on the treaty's effectiveness.
UN has clearance for 100 more aid trucks to enter Gaza, official says
The United Nations has received permission from Israel for about 100 more emergency aid trucks to enter Gaza, though the first supplies to have entered in weeks remained under Israeli control, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Britain, Canada, France threaten sanctions against Israel over Gaza
The leaders of Britain, Canada and France threatened sanctions against Israel on Monday if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
New Zealand defers vote on rare suspension of Indigenous lawmakers
The New Zealand government on Tuesday deferred a vote over the rare suspension of three Indigenous lawmakers from parliament for performing a haka, the Maori ceremonial dance, during the reading of a contentious bill last year.
North and central China hit by soaring heat
Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius scorched parts of northern and central China on Tuesday with authorities issuing heat warnings and offering aid to farmers to protect food production.
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