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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi carries a national flag after winning bronze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi carries a national flag after winning bronze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi carries a national flag after winning bronze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi carries a national flag after winning bronze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi carries a national flag after winning bronze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi acknowledges the crowd with the national flag after winning bronze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured at the club's training facility before the start of a session training independently of the team in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto trains independently at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (R)plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi carries a national flag flag winning broze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi carries a national flag after winning bronze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi carries a national flag after winning bronze in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title 2

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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Pro-democracy publisher Lai sentenced to 20 years

A vehicle believed to be carrying Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, leaves the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building after the 78-year-old was sentenced to 20 years in prison in his national security collusion trial in Hong Kong on Feb. 9, 2026.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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US: Arctic Front Triggers Snow Squall Warning Across Parts Of New Jersey

An arctic front moved through the Northeast on Friday, February 7, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Snow Squall Warning for parts of New Jersey. This intense system brought sudden gusty winds and poor visibility, creating hazardous conditions across the area.

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Crown prince at biotope contest

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from L) and his son Prince Hisahito (2nd from R) attend a national school biotope contest at the Tokyo National Museum in the capital on Feb. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince at biotope contest

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks at a national school biotope contest at the Tokyo National Museum in the capital on Feb. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince at biotope contest

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks at a national school biotope contest at the Tokyo National Museum in the capital on Feb. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Spain: Firefighters Clear Storm Leonardo Debris from Fast-Moving Granada River

An 'extraordinary' storm has battered the Iberian Peninsula, forcing thousands in southern Spain to evacuate while shutting schools and canceling trains. As the Civil Guard and National Police conduct rescues, flooding in Granada’s Genil river basin has left roads and population centers under high alert.

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US: Cyclists Across America Hold Unity Rides in Honor of Alex Pretti

Cyclists in cities across the United States took part in the "We Ride in Unity" memorial rides on Saturday, January 31 to honor Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis cyclist and ICU nurse whose death sparked nationwide solidarity events.

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US: Nationwide Anti-ICE “National Shutdown” Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown 2

Nationwide "National Shutdown" protests were held across major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis and Los Angeles, on Friday, January 30, to condemn the Trump administration's immigration tactics and large-scale ICE operations. The demonstrations, which included school walkouts and boycotts, were sparked by the recent fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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US: Nationwide Anti-ICE “National Shutdown” Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown

Nationwide "National Shutdown" protests were held across major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis and Los Angeles, on Friday, January 30, to condemn the Trump administration's immigration tactics and large-scale ICE operations. The demonstrations, which included school walkouts and boycotts, were sparked by the recent fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 3

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties. Video captures a plane landing at a snow-blanketed John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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US: Dozens of Anti-ICE Protesters Detained After Noise Protest in Maple Grove, MN

Dozens of anti-ICE demonstrators were detained on Monday, January 26, after gathering outside a hotel in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for a "noise protest." The protesters targeted the location believing a Border Patrol commander was staying there.

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US: Episode 41 of Kilauea Volcano Eruption Sends Ash to Hilo

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano officially began its 41st eruption on Saturday, January 24, sending lava fountains over 1,500 feet into the air. Falling ash and tephra were reported in communities as far as Hilo.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi attend a debate session with the leaders of five other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

(from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi attend a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

(from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi attend a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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US: Thousands Gather in Washington D.C. for Annual March for Life Rally

Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life on Friday, January 23. Vice President JD Vance addressed the crowd at the "Life is a Gift" themed rally.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, attends a debate with leaders of other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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US: Long Lines Form at Gas Stations in Pennsylvania Ahead of Major Winter Storm

As dangerous cold grips Pennsylvania, on Friday, January 23, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning ahead of significant snowfall expected. Residents across the region formed long lines outside supermarkets and gas stations to secure essential supplies and fuel before the arrival of the major winter storm.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.