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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut Seafront, Killing Several

An Israeli airstrike struck the Ramlet al-Baida area along Beirut's seafront in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, killing at least seven people and wounding 21 others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Hundreds of displaced civilians had been sheltering at the beach after receiving Israeli evacuation warnings for Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon. Video shared on social media showed scenes of chaos along the promenade.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Nicaragua

Ronald Acuna Jr. (21) of Venezuela is greeted by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Nicaragua at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, 15, is pictured at the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 21, 2010, in Richmond, Canada. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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China: Metal Sheet Falls From Building Onto Passing Vehicles in Windy Inner Mongolia

On February 21, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, northern China, security camera footage captured the moment a metal sheet fell from a commercial building onto vehicles driving below. The footage suggests strong winds, which viewers said can be sudden and powerful in the region.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

MILAN, Italy, Feb. 21 Kyodo - Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi poses during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026, showing off the three bronze medals she won at the Milan Cortina Olympics. (Kyodo) (Kyodo)

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

A volunteer looks at his collection of badges on the final day of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

A volunteer looks at his collection of badges on the final day of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026.

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US: Subway Sparks Fly on Icy Tracks During NYC Blizzard

A powerful blizzard hit the New York City area on Tuesday, February 24, leading to suspended or curtailed subway service in many areas. Footage from the Chauncey Street station captured sparks flying from the tracks as a train moved through the snowy and icy conditions.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 6

Heavy rain has hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate. This video shows a flooded parking garage in the São Mateus neighborhood of Juiz de Fora.

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[Breaking News]Japan's "naked festival" leaves 3 unconscious

OKAYAMA, Japan, Feb. 22 Kyodo - Nearly naked men take part in the annual Saidaiji Eyo festival at Saidaiji temple in Okayama, western Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. Three men became unconscious after the participants, wearing only loincloths, jostled to catch wooden sacred talismans during the traditional event dating back to the Muromachi period (1336-1573). (Kyodo)

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 3

Heavy rain hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday, February 25, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Canada: Severe Winter Storm Pummels Avalon Peninsula With Heavy Snow

A severe winter storm brought heavy snow and hurricane-force winds to the Avalon Peninsula on Sunday, February 22, leaving thousands without power and forcing widespread closures across the region. The blizzard conditions resulted in the suspension of Metrobus services and the closure of major roads in St. John’s due to drifting snow and poor visibility.

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UK: Britain First March in Manchester Sparks Clashes and Multiple Arrests

Greater Manchester Police made multiple arrests in the city centre on Saturday, February 21, as violence broke out between far-right Britain First supporters and a larger group of counter-protesters. The clashes erupted as supporters of Britain First marched through Manchester to demand remigration and mass deportations, leading to a tense standoff with opposing demonstrators.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza 2

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza 3

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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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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Ecuador: Severe Rainfall Submerges Durán and Guayaquil

Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding in Durán, Guayaquil, and Milagro, with storm warnings in effect through February 25. Today, INAMHI forecasts continued rain across the coast, including Santa Rosa, where a river has already burst its banks. In Durán, neighborhoods like El Recreo are submerged, with water entering homes and halting business. The municipality reported a staggering 144 mm of rain—a month's worth in one day.

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UK: Hundreds Join Far-Right March in Manchester

Far-right group Britain First held a “March for Remigration” in Manchester on Saturday, February 21.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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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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US: Avalanches Hit Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Injure Skiers and Close State Road

A backcountry avalanche struck Big Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday morning, February 21, prompting a search and rescue response and the closure of State Route 190, causing major traffic disruptions. Two skiers were buried in a separate slide the same day and suffered critical and serious injuries, while another avalanche later injured one person. After heavy snowfall created unstable snowpack, more than 50 avalanches have been reported across northern Utah in 48 hours, and officials warn of extremely dangerous conditions.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

(From L) Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara touch the Olympic rings on the ice rink after the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

(From L) Spain's Tim Dieck, Japan's Yuma Kagiyama and Kaori Sakamoto, South Korea's Cha Jun Hwan and Italy's Daniel Grassl pose during the finale of the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

(From L) Spanish ice dancers Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck, Japan's Yuma Kagiyama and Kaori Sakamoto, South Korea's Cha Jun Hwan and Italy's Daniel Grassl acknowledge the crowd during the finale of the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Lithuanian ice dancers Allison Reed (L) and Saulius Ambrulevicius perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Adam Siao Him Fa of France performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Lithuanian ice dancers Allison Reed (L) and Saulius Ambrulevicius perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (R) and Paul Poirier perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (L) and Paul Poirier perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (R) and Paul Poirier perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (L) and Paul Poirier perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (L) and Paul Poirier perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (L) and Paul Poirier perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (front) and Paul Poirier perform in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Adeliia Petrosian, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete, acknowledges the crowd after performing in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Adeliia Petrosian, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete, performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Adeliia Petrosian, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete, performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Adeliia Petrosian, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete, performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Adeliia Petrosian, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete, performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Adeliia Petrosian, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete, performs in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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