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China: Wild Tiger Sparks Tense Moment on Snowy Road in Hunchun

A Chinese man had a tense encounter with a wild tiger resting by the roadside while driving on a snowy road. Filmed on February 19, 2026, in Hunchun, Jilin, the video shows the tiger lying just meters from the car. The driver stayed inside, filming as he carefully passed while the massive, alert tiger remained on the snow-covered road.

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Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

OSAKA, Japan, Feb. 19 Kyodo - University of Osaka professor Yoshiki Sawa holds a press conference in Osaka on Feb. 19, 2026, after Japan's health ministry panel approved the commercialization of two regenerative medicine products prepared from iPS cells, the first of their kind in the world. One of the two drugs, ReHeart, heart muscle sheets derived from human iPS cells, was developed by a startup originating from Sawa's team at the university. (Kyodo)

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Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea, Feb. 19 Kyodo - A notice board is set up in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Japan training camp ahead of WBC

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Feb. 19 Kyodo - Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama (C, facing camera) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming WBC. Facing him is San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, a member of the 2023 team who is playing an advisory role at the camp. (Kyodo)

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Mexico: Drivers Form Long Lines at Puerto Vallarta Gas Stations After Cartel Violence

Drivers formed long lines at the few operational gas stations in Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday, February 24, as they scrambled for fuel following a wave of cartel violence. The unrest, sparked by the reported death of cartel leader "El Mencho," saw over 200 vehicles burned and essential infrastructure torched, leaving transportation in the region paralyzed.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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Brazil: Protest at Cargill Office in São Paulo Over Amazon Waterway Decree

Activists staged a protest outside Cargill offices in São Paulo on Friday, February 20, calling on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to revoke a decree prioritizing Amazon river shipping development.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms 2

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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Interview with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview in Kyiv on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Interview with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview in Kyiv on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Interview with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview in Kyiv on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Interview with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview in Kyiv on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Interview with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview in Kyiv on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Interview with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview in Kyiv on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Interview with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (back) speaks during an interview in Kyiv on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Interview with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (back) speaks during an interview in Kyiv on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan (C) celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan, alongside silver medalist Jordan Stolz (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Bronze medalist Kjeld Nuis (R) of the Netherlands takes a selfie with gold medalist Ning Zhongyan (C) of China and silver medalist Jordan Stolz of the United States during the men's figure skating 1,500 meters medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan (C) poses after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan, alongside silver medalist Jordan Stolz (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan (C) poses after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan, alongside silver medalist Jordan Stolz (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis poses after winning the men's 1,500 meters bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

American speed skater Jordan Stolz compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

American speed skater Jordan Stolz compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto (top, R) and Ami Nakai (top, L) pose with compatriot Japanese figure skaters Yuma Kagiyama (bottom, L), Ryuichi Kihara (bottom, C) and Riku Miura, after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto (top, R) and Ami Nakai (top, L) pose with compatriot Japanese figure skaters Yuma Kagiyama (bottom, L), Ryuichi Kihara (bottom, C) and Riku Miura, after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto (top, R) and Ami Nakai (top, L) pose with compatriot Japanese figure skaters Yuma Kagiyama (bottom, L), Ryuichi Kihara (bottom, C) and Riku Miura, after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan celebrates after winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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South Korea: Supporters of Former President Yoon Protest in Seoul

Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered near the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-dong on Thursday, February 19, to demand the dismissal of his indictment. A South Korean court sentenced Yoon to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection during his failed martial law declaration in December 2024.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ami Nakai of Japan holds up three fingers after finishing third in the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium performs in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.