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RECAP: Snow Falls in Madrid as Storm Kristin Sweeps Spain

Storm Kristin brought snow to Madrid on Wednesday, January 28, along with rain, strong winds, and cold air across much of Spain. The snowfall caused minor traffic disruptions in the capital, and authorities urged drivers to drive with caution.

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US: Boston Buried by Snow as Historic Winter Storm Brings Extreme Cold

From January 24 to 26, 2026, a large-scale winter storm developed across the southern to northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain. The storm created severe weather conditions across the region and caused widespread impacts.

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US: Severe Winter Storm Slams Nashville With Snow and Ice

From January 24 to 26, 2026, a large-scale winter storm developed across the southern to northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to the Nashville area. The storm created severe weather conditions across the region and caused widespread impacts.

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Japan: Record Snowfall Leaves Cars Stuck in Downtown Sapporo

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, dumping a record 54 cm of snow on Sapporo — the highest January total ever recorded in 24 hours. The following day, a video captured people pushing a car stuck in the snow in the Susukino area of downtown Sapporo.

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

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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US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

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[Breaking News]Traditional winter festival in Nara

NARA, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Icefall festival in Hokkaido

KAMIKAWA, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]New political party in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - Former House of Representatives lawmakers Kazuhiro Haraguchi and Takashi Kawamura pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026. They plan to launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

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U.S. warship makes port call in Cambodia

REAM, Cambodia, Jan. 25 Kyodo - U.S. Navy warship Cincinnati makes a port call at Ream Naval Base's pier in the province of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Jan. 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Episode 41 of Kilauea Volcano Eruption Sends Ash to Hilo

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano officially began its 41st eruption on Saturday, January 24, sending lava fountains over 1,500 feet into the air. Falling ash and tephra were reported in communities as far as Hilo.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall 3

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, except in Ottawa. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions.

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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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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall

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.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (top) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan compete in the pairs free program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R, back row) and other leaders of Japan's political parties pose for a picture with high school students after taking part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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Ohtani attends BBWAA dinner party

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani attends a dinner party hosted by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in New York on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ohtani attends BBWAA dinner party

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani attends a dinner party hosted by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in New York on Jan. 24, 2026.

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New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmakers Kazuhiro Haraguchi (L) and Takashi Kawamura pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026. They plan to launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmaker Kazuhiro Haraguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, announcing he will launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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U.S. warship makes port call in Cambodia

U.S. Navy warship Cincinnati prepares to make a port call at Ream Naval Base's pier in the province of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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U.S. warship makes port call in Cambodia

U.S. Navy warship Cincinnati makes a port call at Ream Naval Base's pier in the province of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda makes a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda makes a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda shakes hands with a voter after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kazuki Tomono of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kazuki Tomono of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kazuki Tomono of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Anna Odine Stroem of Norway competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping bronze at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Abigail Strate of Canada competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping silver at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Abigail Strate (L) of Canada and bronze medalist Anna Odine Stroem of Norway.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc (R) of Slovenia celebrates after winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito bumps his fist with a voter in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito makes a stump speech in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito makes a stump speech in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.