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South Korea: Two Missing as Massive Fire Rages at North Chungcheong Manufacturing Plant

A massive fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Duseong-ri, Maengdong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, on Friday, January 30, spreading to a nearby mountain and leaving 2 person missing. Authorities issued a Level 2 fire response alert and reportedly investigated the whereabouts of two employees inside the factory building.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 3

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 2

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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Portugal: Storm Kristin Triggers Deadly Floods and Landslides, Leaving 850,000 Without Power

Storm Kristin has left at least five dead and caused widespread devastation across central and northern Portugal. Labeled an 'extreme climatic event' by the government, the storm brought hurricane-force winds that triggered over 3,300 emergency incidents and knocked out power to 855,000 residents on Wednesday, January 28. While the peak has passed, major rail lines remain suspended and hundreds of thousands of homes are still without electricity as cleanup efforts continue.

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China: Dashcam Captures Narrow Escape From Out-of-Control Truck

On September 28, 2025, in Guizhou Province, southwestern China, dashcam footage showed an oncoming truck losing control on a winding mountain road and scraping a car ahead. The following driver swerved just in time, narrowly avoiding the truck, then stepped out to find his car undamaged, his expression shifting from fear to relief.

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US: Massive Snowball Fight Breaks Out in Brooklyn Amid Winter Storm

Residents gathered at McCarren Park in Brooklyn for a massive snowball fight as a major winter storm blanketed New York and much of the U.S. Northeast with heavy snow and dangerous cold.

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[Breaking News]Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 23 Kyodo - Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million). (Kyodo)

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall 3

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, except in Ottawa. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall 2

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, January 26, though schools in Ottawa remained open. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions. Footage shows a dog bounding through deep snow.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, January 26, though schools in Ottawa remained open. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Ireland: Tesla Avoids Crash as Cow Leaps Into M6 Motorway Near Rochfortbridge

Terrifying dashcam footage captured the moment a cow leaped over a motorway barrier into oncoming traffic on Ireland's M6 near Rochfortbridge on Thursday, January 22. The driver of a Tesla Model 3 narrowly avoided a collision by swerving at the last second, later crediting the vehicle's safety systems for preventing a spin-out after the sudden maneuver.

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Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara (far R) bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

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Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara (R) bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

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Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

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China: Clever Chicken Evades Tigers Under Sightseeing Vehicle on New Year’s Eve

In a Henan Province tiger park on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31, a clever chicken was spotted using a slow-moving sightseeing vehicle as a shield to escape two Siberian tigers. The bird synchronized its steps beneath the car's chassis to stay out of reach, outsmarting the predators within the tiger reserve.

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Mexico: Massive Fire Destroys Plastics Factory in Xochimilco, Mexico City

A massive fire broke out at a 2,000-square-meter plastics factory in the La Noria area of Xochimilco, Mexico City, on Thursday, January 22, forcing at least 50 people to evacuate. Firefighters and Navy personnel brought the fire under control after several hours of work.

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Japan's lower house dissolved for snap election

Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga reads out a rescript signed by the emperor to dissolve the lower house during its plenary session in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026. With the dissolution, a general election will be held on Feb. 8.

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Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Jan. 14 Kyodo - "Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2025, ahead of a Feb. 2 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune. (Kyodo)

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ýmir Örn Gíslason celebrates his team scoring, after receiving a red card, during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's Zoran Ilić during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ýmir Örn Gíslason sits in the audience after receiving a red card during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon gets a yellow card during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ýmir Örn Gíslason and Ómar Ingi Magnússon celebrates during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Orri Freyr Þorkelsson celebrates during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's Bence Imre celebrates during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon against Hungary's Bendegúz Bóka during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's head coach José Rodríguez during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic supporters celebrate after Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon #14 scores during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Gísli Kristjánsson against Hungary's Richárd Bodó (to the left) in action during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon against Hungary's Richárd Bodó and Patrik Ligetvári during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's Bence Imre celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Óðinn Ríkharðsson celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic supporters before the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Gísli Kristjánsson and Hungary's Zoran Ilić and Adrián Sipos during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon in action during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090