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

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.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Italian sports minister

Italian Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi speaks during an interview in Rome in January 2026. He blasted Russia for its continued attacks on Ukraine despite the United Nations having adopted a General Assembly resolution on the Olympic truce during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skater Kagiyama

Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama (L) and his father and coach Masakazu are pictured during an official practice session for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Terror victim's father translates U.S. commission's 911 report

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2021, shows Kazusada Sumiyama and his wife Mari (back) at their home in Tokyo about 20 years after their son, Yoichi, was killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States, while the then 34-year-old Fuji Bank employee was working in the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York. Later 2021 Sumiyama published the Japanese-language version of a report prepared by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States, an independent, bipartisan commission created under U.S. congressional legislation.

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China: Delivery Robot Feeds Stray Cat in Jiangxi

A delivery robot gently approached a stray cat and offered food in Jiangxi, China, on July 1, 2025. As the machine rolled closer with food and stopped at a cautious distance, the cat first looked confused and stayed still. After a brief pause, the animal inched forward, sniffed the offering, and then began to eat as the robot quietly waited nearby.

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China: Crane Truck Overturns During Tree Lift in Jiangsu

A crane truck overturned during a routine lift in Nantong, Jiangsu, on January 31, 2026, after an operating error caused the vehicle to lose balance. The driver quickly jumped out of the cab as the crane tipped forward and came to rest in a near-vertical position, with the cab at the bottom. No injuries were reported.

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China: Tourist Thrown From Horse on Snowy Trail in Jilin

A tourist was thrown from a horse while riding on snow in Changbai Mountain, Jilin, on January 16, 2026. The rider fell into a shallow ditch after the horse suddenly jolted but was able to stand up with help, and no serious injuries were reported.

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Basketball: Lakers' Hachimura

Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers meets the press after an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in New York on Feb. 3, 2026.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba (front, R) speaks to the press on Feb. 4, 2026, in front of a damaged building at a coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a damaged coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a damaged building at a coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.