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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 2

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Taiwan: American Climber Alex Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Without Safety Gear 2

American climber Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101 in Taipei on Sunday, January 24, without ropes or safety equipment in a live-streamed ascent.

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Taiwan: American Climber Alex Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Without Safety Gear 3

American climber Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101 in Taipei on Sunday, January 24, without ropes or safety equipment in a live-streamed ascent.

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Japan: Cold Front Stalls Over Hokkaido Bringing More Than One Meter Snow to Sapporo 2

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, leaving more than one meter of snow on the ground in Sapporo — the highest January total recorded in the city in decades. The persistent storm heavily disrupted transportation, leaving thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport.

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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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US: Massive Storm System Brings Arctic Blast and Heavy Snow to Oklahoma 2

A major winter storm threatened half of the US on Friday, January 23, prompting 16 states and Washington, D.C. to declare states of emergency as regions braced for power failures and supply shortages. The massive storm system brought an Arctic blast, heavy snow, and ice to Oklahoma. This video shows snow swirl captured on Norman, Oklahoma

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages 2

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta 2

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and impacting local communities. Floodwaters submerged residential areas by up to 50 centimeters, forcing residents to navigate through the inundated streets.

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Dollar hits 2-month low in Tokyo

Dollar hits 2-month low in Tokyo

Financial monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the U.S. dollar hitting a two-month low in the upper 153 yen range on the morning of Jan. 26, 2026, amid lingering wariness of a possible yen-buying intervention by U.S. and Japanese authorities.

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Dollar hits 2-month low in Tokyo

Dollar hits 2-month low in Tokyo

Financial monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the U.S. dollar hitting a two-month low in the upper 153 yen range on the morning of Jan. 26, 2026, amid lingering wariness of a possible yen-buying intervention by U.S. and Japanese authorities.

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Dollar hits 2-month low in Tokyo

Dollar hits 2-month low in Tokyo

Financial monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the U.S. dollar hitting a two-month low in the upper 153 yen range on the morning of Jan. 26, 2026, amid lingering wariness of a possible yen-buying intervention by U.S. and Japanese authorities.

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Baseball: Marines vs. Hawks

Baseball: Marines vs. Hawks

Gregory Polanco of the Lotte Marines hits a three-run homer in the first inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on May 2, 2025.

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Baseball: Marines vs. Hawks

Baseball: Marines vs. Hawks

Gregory Polanco of the Lotte Marines hits a three-run homer in the first inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on May 2, 2025.

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US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found 2

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm. This video shows passengers evacuated from a flight onto the tarmac at Miami International Airport.

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Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Japan's Mikuni Yada poses after placing fourth at the Osaka Women's Marathon at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka on Jan. 25, 2026, clocking 2 hours, 19 minutes, 57 seconds, a record for a Japanese female marathon debuttant.

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Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Japan's Mikuni Yada crosses the finish line in fourth place at the Osaka Women's Marathon at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka on Jan. 25, 2026, clocking 2 hours, 19 minutes, 57 seconds, a record for a Japanese female marathon debuttant.

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Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Japan's Mikuni Yada crosses the finish line in fourth place at the Osaka Women's Marathon at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka on Jan. 25, 2026, clocking 2 hours, 19 minutes, 57 seconds, a record for a Japanese female marathon debuttant.

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Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age 2

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

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US: Blowing Snow and Gusty Winds Sweep Iowa

Strong gusts caused blowing snow and low visibility in Iowa on Wednesday, January 21. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for most of the state until Friday.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm 2

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas. This video was shot at Walmart in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 2

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily 2

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

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Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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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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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas 2

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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US: Snow Blankets Parts of Kentucky 2

Parts of Kentucky saw snowfall on Wednesday, January 21.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Girona After Torrential Rain 2

Severe storms in northeastern Spain caused widespread flooding across the Girona region after two days of torrential rain, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Firefighters recovered the body of a man believed to be a local resident whose car was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Harry, as authorities urged residents to avoid travel and remain at home.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 2

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani (front, R) and his teammates, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L), celebrate after defeating the United States 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023.

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US: Indiana Hoosiers Fans Take Over Bloomington to Celebrate National Championship 2

A massive crowd of Indiana Hoosiers fans flooded the streets of downtown Bloomington to celebrate the team's national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, January 19.

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Malta: Storm Harry Batters Islands with Severe Flooding and Destructive Winds

Storm Harry battered the Maltese Islands with winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, causing widespread flooding and over 300 emergency incidents. The severe weather forced the closure of schools and businesses on Tuesday, January 20, suspended ferry and mail services, and led to the diversion of several international flights.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. scores the goal for 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. scores the goal for 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. scores the goal for 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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