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US: Columbia University Protesters Detained After Blocking Traffic Over Immigration Crackdown

On Thursday, February 5, several faculty members, staff, and students at Columbia University were briefly detained after blocking traffic in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling on the university to declare itself a sanctuary campus and better protect international students. The protesters were released within hours and instructed to appear in court at a later date.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow 2

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) said on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling pickups were still experiencing slight delays on Thursday, February 5, as crews continued clearing frozen snow and ice while collecting refuse.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

A runner carrying the Olympic flame arrives at the athletes' village in Milan during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

A runner carrying the Olympic flame arrives at the athletes' village in Milan during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay on Feb. 5, 2026.

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ECB President Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on Feb. 5, 2026, following the ECB's Governing Council meeting where the benchmark deposit rate was decided to be maintained at 2 percent.

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Ireland: Strong Winds Send Huge Waves Crashing Along Dublin Coast

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland.

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UK: Waves Pound Aberdeen Coastline Amid Unsettled Winter Weather

Huge waves pounded the Aberdeen coastline amid unsettled winter weather on Thursday, February 5.

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Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Indonesia

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, delivers a lecture on Feb. 4, 2026, in the suburbs of Jakarta.

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France: Powerful Storm Hits French Riviera, Causing Floods and Hail 2

A powerful storm hit the French Riviera on February 3, causing heavy rain, hail, and flash floods in Antibes Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan. Some areas saw over 130 mm of rain, and the Alpes-Maritimes remains on yellow alert.

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Portugal: Storm Leonardo Moves Across Country With Heavy Rain and Flooding 2

Storm Leonardo battered Portugal, triggering flooding in several areas, including Alcacer do Sal, where dozens of people were rescued as the Sado River overflowed and parts of the town were submerged.

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Ireland: Weather Warnings Reissued as Heavy Rain and Winds Batter Island

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland. Twelve counties remain under weather warnings as Ireland braces for another day of torrential rain. A Status Orange rain warning is now in effect for Dublin, Wicklow, Louth, and Waterford. The alert for Dublin and Wicklow, which began this morning, has been extended until 3 p.m. on Friday, February 6. Status Yellow warnings remain in place for several other regions, while multiple train services have been suspended until further notice due to flooding.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese freestyle skier Kokone Kondo is placed on a stretcher at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, after falling during a slopestyle practice session on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese freestyle skier Kokone Kondo is placed on a stretcher at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, after falling during a slopestyle practice session on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese freestyle skier Kokone Kondo is placed on a stretcher at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, after falling during a slopestyle practice session on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

People pose for a photo at the Olympic rings at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo shows one of the two Milan Cortina Winter Olympic cauldrons at the Peace Arch in Milan on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo shows one of the two Milan Cortina Olympic cauldrons at the Peace Arch in Milan on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo shows one of the two Milan Cortina Olympic cauldrons at the Peace Arch in Milan on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, which will host freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

An official practice for big air players is held at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, which will host freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling collections are still facing slight delays today, Thursday, February 5, as workers continue picking up refuse while clearing frozen snow and ice mounds.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Combined photo shows the two Milan Cortina Olympics cauldrons, one at the Peace Arch in Milan (L) and the second at the Piazza Angelo Dibona in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the games' opening.

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General election in Japan

A police officer patrols with a dog in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to make a stump speech there on Feb. 5, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Spain: Heavy Snow from Storm Leonardo Keeps Sierra Nevada Resort on High Alert

Cetursa crews worked throughout the day to safeguard the Sierra Nevada ski area from Storm Leonardo. With the resort closed due to the weather emergency, teams created snow trenches and drainage channels to protect buildings in Borreguiles and direct runoff away from the pistes. Despite these efforts, the resort remains on high alert for rising snow levels and a significant increase in avalanche risk, and will stay closed on Thursday, February 5.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) takes part in a photo session during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) chats with teammates during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows snow Olympic rings near Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. The park will host freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows snow Olympic rings near Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. The park will host freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

Children wave Italian flags during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay in Milan on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears 6

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday evening, February 4.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows electric boards in Milan notifying pedestrians of the start of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows electric boards in Milan notifying pedestrians of the start of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows electric boards in Milan notifying pedestrians of the start of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows electric boards in Milan notifying pedestrians of the start of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

A runner carries the Olympic flame during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay in Milan on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

A runner carries the Olympic flame during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay in Milan on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

Torch relay runners transfer the Olympic flame in Milan on Feb. 5, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

Torch relay runners transfer the Olympic flame in Milan on Feb. 5, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.

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China Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Feb. 5, 2026.

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China Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei (2nd from L) pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) holds talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (R) shakes hands with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.