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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Loic Meillard of Switzerland poses after winning the men's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Loic Meillard of Switzerland poses after winning the men's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Loic Meillard (C) of Switzerland poses after winning the men's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, alongside silver medalist Fabio Gstrein (L) of Austria and bronze medalist Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Loic Meillard (C) of Switzerland poses after winning the men's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, alongside silver medalist Fabio Gstrein (L) of Austria and bronze medalist Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Loic Meillard (C) of Switzerland celebrates after winning the men's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, alongside silver medalist Fabio Gstrein (L) of Austria and bronze medalist Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Loic Meillard of Switzerland competes en route to winning the men's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Loic Meillard of Switzerland reacts after competing in the men's Alpine skiing slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy. He won gold.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Arianna Fontana of Italy waves to the crowd after winning the women's 500-meter short track speed skating silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Arianna Fontana of Italy poses after winning the women's 500-meter short track speed skating silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Arianna Fontana (C) of Italy competes en route to winning the women's 500-meter short track speed skating silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer (C) of the Netherlands reacts after winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands poses after winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer (C) of the Netherlands competes en route to winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands competes en route to winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Carnival in Rio

Carnival in Rio

A dancer performs during the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Carnival in Rio

Carnival in Rio

The Carnival is under way in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Carnival in Rio

Carnival in Rio

Dancers perform during the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of Feb. 16, 2026.

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METI uses Toyota vehicle assembled in U.S.

METI uses Toyota vehicle assembled in U.S.

Photo taken on Feb. 16, 2026, at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo shows Toyota Motor Corp.'s Highlander sport utility vehicle built in the United States and imported to Japan to be used for the ministry's official duties.

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Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Sakie Yokota (front R), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026. Standing next to her is her son Takuya, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) speaks during a meeting with members of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, meets the press following a meeting between members of the group and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026. His elder sister Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Takuya Yokota (R), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026. Sitting next to him is his mother Sakie, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026. Her son Takuya (R), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, also attended the meeting.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Norwegian ski jumper Anna Odine Stroem competes en route to winning the women's large hill individual gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 15, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Norwegian ski jumper Anna Odine Stroem reacts after winning the women's large hill individual gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 15, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Norwegian ski jumper Anna Odine Stroem competes en route to winning the women's large hill individual gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 15, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda meets the press following talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda meets the press following talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda are pictured before their talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda pose for a photo ahead of their talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Unlikely Friendship: Cat and Pet Rat Play Together in China

On February 7, 2026, in Hebei, China, a domestic cat and a pet rat were seen playing and eating together peacefully, touching noses, chasing toys, and resting side by side, creating a heartwarming and unlikely friendship that quickly drew attention online.

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China: Chaos Ensues as Cats Run Wild in Animal Clinic in Shandong

On February 2, 2026, in eastern China’s Shandong province, a video recorded chaos inside an animal treatment area. Staff members were operating equipment on a workstation. Several cats suddenly jumped into the area. One leapt onto the desk and knocked over a computer, while another jumped directly into a trash bin. A third cat ran across the floor, overturning items. Staff members scrambled to catch the cats and restore order.

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Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, incoming President Yasuhiro Omura, President Muneaki Tokunari=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference. The photo shows President and CEO Ivan Espinosa (left).=February 12,2026,Kanagawa

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference. The photo shows President and CEO Ivan Espinosa (left).=February 12,2026,Kanagawa

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Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, incoming President Yasuhiro Omura, President Muneaki Tokunari, and Chairman Toshikazu Umatate.=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows Masafumi Kiryu, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer).=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, Masafumi Kiryu, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer), and Yoshikazu Oshimi, incoming Chairman of the Board and Representative Director (currently Chairman of the Board and Representative Director and President).=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference. The photo shows President and CEO Ivan Espinosa (left).=February 12,2026,Kanagawa

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Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, incoming President Yasuhiro Omura=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, incoming President Yasuhiro Omura and outgoing President Muneaki Tokunari.=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, incoming President Yasuhiro Omura, President Muneaki Tokunari, and Chairman Toshikazu Umatate.=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, Masafumi Kiryu, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer), and Yoshikazu Oshimi, incoming Chairman of the Board and Representative Director (currently Chairman of the Board and Representative Director and President).=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference. The photo shows President and CEO Ivan Espinosa (left).=February 12,2026,Kanagawa

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Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, incoming President Yasuhiro Omura, President Muneaki Tokunari, and Chairman Toshikazu Umatate.=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference. The photo shows President and CEO Ivan Espinosa (left).=February 12,2026,Kanagawa

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Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, Masafumi Kiryu, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer), and Yoshikazu Oshimi, incoming Chairman of the Board and Representative Director (currently Chairman of the Board and Representative Director and President).=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China acknowledge the crowd after performing in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (top) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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