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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara reacts after his second run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara reacts after his second run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TEPCO says to restart reactor on Feb. 9

Takeyuki Inagaki, head of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power complex of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc., speaks at a press conference in Kariwa, Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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China: Squirrel Performs Gymnastic-Like Moves on Overhead Power Line

On February 1, 2026, in Dali, Yunnan province, southwestern China, a video showed a small squirrel struggling on an overhead power line at the Canghai Yunshang Grassland scenic area. The squirrel spun and flipped along the wire, appearing at first to perform gymnastic moves, before clinging on nervously. It eventually regained its balance and escaped safely.

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China: ‘Smiling Face’ Optical Illusion Box Created by Parrots

On January 21, 2026, in Anhui, eastern China, a video showed a white box with two round holes and a curved opening below, forming the shape of a strange smiling face. When the filmer touched the holes, two large eyes suddenly appeared inside, giving the illusion of a human-like face staring outward. The image looked unsettling at first. The effect was created by two parrots positioned behind the holes. Their dark pupils and surrounding white feathers produced the illusion from the chosen angle.

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Rally protesting Washington Post layoffs

A Washington Post journalist (C) delivers a speech as union members and supporters gather at a rally outside The Washington Post headquarters in Washington, on Feb. 5, 2026, to protest a mass layoff.

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Rally protesting Washington Post layoffs

Union members and supporters gather at a rally outside The Washington Post headquarters in Washington on Feb. 5, 2026, to protest a mass layoff.

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China: Dust Devil Sweeps Through Chengdu Park, Lifting Debris

On February 1, 2026, a dust devil swept through the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park in Chengdu, Sichuan, lifting debris into the air as campers and visitors filmed the dramatic scene.

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Japan PM Takaichi and U.S. President Trump

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and U.S. President Donald Trump (L)(Pool photo).

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026. Ohtani made an early start to preseason by training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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China: Man Sprayed With Squid Ink While Night Fishing in Hainan

On January 26, 2026, in Hainan, southern China, a man fishing from a bridge at night was sprayed with dark ink after pulling a squid from the water, leaving him covered and stunned.

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Spain: Storm Leonardo Causes Floods, Evacuations Across Andalusia 2

Storm Leonardo has triggered a red alert in Andalusia, causing heavy rain, overflowing rivers, road and rail closures, and power outages. Over 3,500 people have been evacuated, and emergency services are monitoring rivers at extreme risk. Residents are urged to stay indoors and move to higher ground. Flooding is also affecting parts of Portugal.

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Ukraine-Poland talks in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk hold a press conference after their talks in Kyiv on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Ukraine-Poland talks in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a press conference after meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kyiv on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Ukraine-Poland talks in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are pictured ahead of their talks in Kyiv on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

The Olympic flame is pictured after arriving at Piazza Duomo in Milan during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

Italian Ballet dancer Nicoletta Manni holds the Olympic flame in front of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

Images of the Olympic rings and the Three Agitos Paralympic symbol are projected on a building near Piazza Duomo during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

People await the arrival of the Olympic flame in Piazza Duomo in Milan during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

Italian Ballet dancer Nicoletta Manni holds the Olympic flame in front of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Torch relay

Italian Ballet dancer Nicoletta Manni carrying the Olympic flame arrives at Piazza Duomo in Milan during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the games.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki leaves after making a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki (C) poses for a photo following a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki (C) smiles following a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki (C) waves his hand following a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves her hand during a stump speech in Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi smiles during a stump speech in Higashimatsuyama in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi smiles during a stump speech in Higashimatsuyama in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a stump speech in Kuki in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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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.