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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Preparations for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are under way near Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (back) in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the games opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Preparations for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are under way near Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (back) in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the games opening on Feb. 6.

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China: Tent Roof Collapses During Snow Removal in Henan

A woman in Henan, China, accidentally caused a tent roof to collapse while clearing heavy snow on January 20, 2026. The video shows the structure giving way within seconds, leaving the roof caved in as she stepped back in shock.

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) plays table tennis with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back following talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back pose for a photo following talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (R) receives a guard of honor at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. Ahn held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi (L) the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets the press after holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (2nd from R) holds talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (2nd from R) at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of their talks. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of their talks. (Pool photo)

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China: Child Falls from Car After Rear Door Opens During Turn

On January 10, 2026, in Beijing, a video captured a dangerous moment when the rear door of a turning car suddenly opened, causing a child in the back seat to fall onto the road. The child quickly stood up and ran after the vehicle, which continued moving briefly with the door still open.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 29, 2026, shows a countdown clock near the Milan Cathedral (L, back) in Milan, Italy, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening on Feb. 6.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R, back row) and other leaders of Japan's political parties pose for a picture with high school students after taking part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

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Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age 2

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

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Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Saito

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Saito

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito (back, C) raises his fist during a pep rally for alliance members in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives earlier in the day for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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China: Driver Sparks Chaos With Fireworks Before Fleeing Police

This is the tense moment that a Chinese driver almost destroyed his own vehicle while setting off fireworks on a roadside before being confronted by police. On January 28, 2025, in Hebei, China, the video captured a man lighting fireworks on a street curb beside his parked car when uniformed officers approached to stop him. Realizing he was about to be detained, the driver jumped back into the vehicle and abruptly reversed at high speed. As the car lurched backward, sparks from the still-burning fireworks shot toward the rear of the vehicle, igniting thick clouds of smoke that rapidly filled the street. The video ended with the smoke billowing across the roadway as the car sped away and the police were left behind in the drifting haze.

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China: Large Dog Demands Piggyback Ride During Man’s Work Shift

On September 26, 2024, in Nanning, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a video recorded a humorous moment inside a bar. As a man was preparing to clean, his pet dog walked over and demanded to be carried. The man crouched down, allowing the large dog to climb onto his back. He then continued tidying tables while supporting the dog’s full weight.

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Japan defense chief visits U.S tech company in Washington

Japan defense chief visits U.S tech company in Washington

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (back, 2nd from R) meets with senior officials of data analysis company Palantir Technologies Inc. during a visit to Washington on Jan. 16, 2026. Their discussion focused on the use of AI and drone technologies in the defense field.

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A poster on the back of a Confederation Paysanne activist, Decent income FOR farmers. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, back left to right, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrisron, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, National Security and Intelligence Advisor Nathalie Drouin, and Liberal member of Parliament MicheaL Ma, look on as Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Bright Streak Observed Over California as SpaceX Crew-11 Re-enters

A bright streak was observed across the night sky over Southern California early Thursday, January 15 as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts made its fiery re-entry before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The capsule returned NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, ending the Crew-11 mission about a month early due to a non-emergency medical condition affecting one crew member. NASA said the astronaut was stable and brought back to Earth for further evaluation.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, back left, and Premier of China Li Qiang, back right, look on as Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson, front left, and Wang Hongzhi, Director of the National Energy Administration in China, take part in a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, back left, and Premier of China Li Qiang, back right, look on as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, front left, and Sun Meijun, Minister of the General Administration of Customs in China take part in a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, back left, and Premier of China Li Qiang, back right, look on as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, front left, and Sun Meijun, Minister of the General Administration of Customs in China take part in a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meet the Crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11

Meet the Crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11

Handout photo shows Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov. The official crew portrait of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 members. Front row, from left, are Pilot Mike Fincke and Commander Zena Cardman, both NASA astronauts. In the back from left, are Mission Specialists Oleg Platonov of Roscosmos and Kimiya Yui of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exporation Agency). Photo by NASA/Robert Markowitz/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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China: Cigarette Sparks Fire on Tricycle Cargo

On January 5, 2026, in Guangxi, China, a man riding a tricycle unknowingly caused a small fire on the back of his vehicle while smoking. Another driver nearby noticed smoke trailing from the cargo and alerted the rider, who stopped by the roadside after realizing his load was burning.

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China: Mother Cat Rescues Kitten From High Stone Wall

On May 17, 2025, in Zhejiang Province in eastern China, a video captured a tense rescue as a frightened kitten clung to vines on a high stone wall. Struggling to hold on, the kitten dangled precariously while its mother paced anxiously along the edge above. After searching in vain for a safe way down, the mother cat finally summoned her courage and jumped to the ground below. Moments later, the kitten lost its grip and slipped from the vines, landing safely beside her. Relieved, the mother gently picked up the kitten in her mouth and, using footholds and vines, carefully climbed back up the stone wall. The dramatic moment ended on a reassuring note as the pair reached safety together.

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China: Cat Dominates Shiba Inu After Paw Provocation

On November 19, 2025, in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, a video captured a domestic standoff between a blue cat and a Shiba Inu. The two were lying on a blanket when the dog reached out with a paw, seemingly trying to provoke the cat. The hefty blue cat quickly retaliated, delivering a series of swift paw strikes. Clearly outmatched, the Shiba Inu let out a frustrated protest before giving up and lying back down. Victorious, the blue cat fixed its gaze on the dog, firmly asserting control over the situation.

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Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - Actress Jessica Hester Hsuan attend the media activities of the movie "Back to the Past" in Taipei, China on January 9, 2026.

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Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - Hong Kong actor Louis Koo attend the media activities of the movie "Back to the Past" in Taipei, China on January 9, 2026.

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Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - Hong Kong actor Louis Koo and actress Jessica Hester Hsuan attend the media activities of the movie "Back to the Past" in Taipei, China on January 9, 2026.

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Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - Hong Kong actor Louis Koo and actress Jessica Hester Hsuan attend the media activities of the movie "Back to the Past" in Taipei, China on January 9, 2026.

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Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - Hong Kong actor Louis Koo and actress Jessica Hester Hsuan attend the media activities of the movie "Back to the Past" in Taipei, China on January 9, 2026.

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Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

Movie Back To The Past Media Activity in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - Hong Kong actor Louis Koo attend the media activities of the movie "Back to the Past" in Taipei, China on January 9, 2026.

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