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China: Fierce Blizzard Sweeps Through Inner Mongolia, Reducing Visibility for Pedestrians

Chinese residents battled a fierce blizzard that left streets and sidewalks nearly invisible. Filmed on February 20, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, strong winds drove thick snow across the roads, making it difficult for pedestrians to see or move, as the whiteout continued unabated.

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US: Voters Form Long Lines in Harris County for Texas Primary Elections

Voters formed long lines outside polling stations across Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, March 3, for the Republican and Democratic primaries to cast their ballots. Despite the official 7 p.m. closing time, many residents remained in line as of 8 p.m. to cast their ballots for the upcoming November midterm elections.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (L) receives a hug from her coach Johan de Wit after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to spectators after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Chile: Massive Fire at Puente Alto Paper Mill Prompts Evacuation Order

A massive structural fire broke out at a paper mill in Puente Alto on Tuesday, March 3, prompting SENAPRED to activate the SAE emergency alert system and order the evacuation of nearby residents. The blaze sent a large plume of smoke visible across Santiago, leading health authorities to issue warnings as multiple fire departments worked to contain the flames.

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Figure skating: Olympic champion pair

Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara pose for a photo with panels announcing rewards of 20 million yen ($130,000) each from their corporate sponsor Kinoshita Group Co. in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026. They won gold in the figure skating pairs and silver in the team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Figure skating: Olympic champion pair

Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura (far R) and Ryuichi Kihara (2nd from R) receive panels announcing rewards of 20 million yen ($130,000) each from Naoya Kinoshita, president of Kinoshita Group Co., their company sponsor, in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026. They won gold in the figure skating pairs and silver in the team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

MILAN, Italy, Feb. 20 Kyodo - Milan Cortina Olympics woman's snowboard slopestyle gold medalist Mari Fukada of Japan and compatriot and bronze medalist Kokomo Murase pose during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

An emergency vehicle is seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Emergency vehicles are seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Poland: Solidarity Rally Held in Warsaw on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

Crowds gathered in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs with messages. According to the filmer, in this video, a Polish band can be heard singing in Ukrainian.

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US: Massive Snowball Fight Erupts in NYC After Historic Blizzard

A massive snowball fight broke out at Washington Square Park on Monday, February 23, after a historic blizzard dumped nearly 20 inches of snow on New York City. Organized by the viral media group Side Talk, the event drew hundreds of residents to Manhattan’s West Village, turning the snow-covered park into a scene of joyous winter chaos.

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USS Gerald R. Ford Transit Strait of Gibraltar En Route to Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is expected to dock in Haifa on Monday, February 23, as part of a surge in U.S. reinforcements to the Middle East. Carrier Strike Group 12 entered the Mediterranean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, February 20, as Washington ramps up its regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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Japan: 20 Trapped in Elevator at Tokyo Skytree, 1,200 Stranded on Observation Deck

Twenty people, including two children, were trapped in an elevator at Tokyo Skytree on Sunday night, February 22. About 1,200 visitors were also temporarily stranded on the observation deck. Those trapped were safely rescued early Monday after about five hours. The facility closed Monday for inspections. This video shows visitors stranded in the observatory tower following the incident.

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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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Seoul during Lunar New Year holidays

Photo taken in Seoul's Myeongdong shopping district on Feb. 20, 2026, shows a banner welcoming Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holidays.

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Seoul during Lunar New Year holidays

Photo taken in Seoul's Myeongdong shopping district on Feb. 20, 2026, shows a banner welcoming Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holidays.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (R) is hugged by her coach Johan de Wit after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (L) is hugged by her coach Johan de Wit after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (L) is hugged by her coach Johan de Wit after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skaters (from L) Ami Nakai, Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara, Yuma Kagiyama, Shun Sato and Kaori Sakamoto pose for a photo during practice in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026, ahead of the exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics the following day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama practices in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026, ahead of the exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics the following day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama practices in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026, ahead of the exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics the following day.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia 2

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Charlotte Area With Scattered Showers 2

A cold front moved into North Carolina on Friday, February 20, bringing scattered showers and gusty winds to the Charlotte area.

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US: Illinois High School Students Stage Walkout to Protest ICE Enforcement

Students at Huntley High School in Illinois walked out on Friday, February 20, to protest ICE immigration enforcement occurring across the country.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami rounds first base after hitting a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is pictured after hitting a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami meets the press following a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami meets the press following a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (C, L) smiles in the dugout during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Charlotte Area With Scattered Showers

A cold front moved into North Carolina on Friday, February 20, bringing scattered showers and gusty winds to the Charlotte area.