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China: Crane Truck Overturns During Tree Lift in Jiangsu

A crane truck overturned during a routine lift in Nantong, Jiangsu, on January 31, 2026, after an operating error caused the vehicle to lose balance. The driver quickly jumped out of the cab as the crane tipped forward and came to rest in a near-vertical position, with the cab at the bottom. No injuries were reported.

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RECAP: Iguanas Drop From Trees as Florida Temperatures Plunge

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s °F (around 1–2°C), cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 2

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle 2

Visitors flocked to Niagara Falls to witness the rare sight of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen, with extreme cold and an Arctic blast coating railings, rocks and surrounding areas in thick ice.

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US: Cyclists Across America Hold Unity Rides in Honor of Alex Pretti

Cyclists in cities across the United States took part in the "We Ride in Unity" memorial rides on Saturday, January 31 to honor Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis cyclist and ICU nurse whose death sparked nationwide solidarity events.

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US: Rivers Frozen in Philadelphia Following Arctic Blast

Freezing temperatures in Philadelphia caused multiple water main breaks and froze rivers, leading to emergency repairs throughout the city. Police warned residents not to walk on the frozen waterways, emphasizing that the ice was dangerously thin despite its appearance.

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Chile: Heavy Rains Hits Santiago, Triggering Flash Flooding in Maipú

Heavy rains triggered flooding across the Chilean capital of Santiago on Saturday, January 31. Floodwaters surged through the streets, disrupting traffic and causing power outages, as parts of the Maipu district recorded over 17 mm/h of rain.

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Chile: Heavy Rains Hits Santiago, Triggering Flash Flooding in Maipú 2

Heavy rains triggered flooding across the Chilean capital of Santiago on Saturday, January 31. Floodwaters surged through the streets, disrupting traffic and causing power outages, as parts of the Maipu district recorded over 17 mm/h of rain.

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Denmark: Thousands Join Anti-Trump “No Words” Protest in Copenhagen

Thousands of Danish veterans and supporters held a silent march to the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, carrying banners marked “No words” to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments belittling NATO’s role in Afghanistan.

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China: Snowboarder Loses Control and Tumbles Down Snowy Slope in Xinjiang

On December 31, 2025, in Altay, northern China’s Xinjiang region, a video recorded a skier descending from the top of a snowy mountain. Shortly after starting, the skier lost balance. The skier rolled and slid repeatedly down the slope, tumbling across the snow. The fall continued until the skier finally hit a safety net. No injuries were reported.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Record Snow and Dangerous Cold to South Carolina

A powerful winter storm swept across South Carolina over the weekend, bringing heavy snow, dangerous cold, and major travel disruptions as Charleston set a new daily snowfall record. This video was taken in Moncks Corner, Charleston metropolitan area on Saturday, January 31.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning bronze at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan poses for a photo after winning bronze at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning bronze at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning bronze at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres GM Preller

Baseball: Padres GM Preller

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller meets the press during a fan event at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026, shows Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, which will host figure skating and short track speed skating competitions at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026, shows Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, which will host figure skating and short track speed skating competitions at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026, shows Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, which will host figure skating and short track speed skating competitions at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Former yokozuna Terunofuji has his topknot cut by former yokozuna Hakuho during his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Former yokozuna Terunofuji (C), holding his son, prepares to perform a ring-entering ritual during his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Former yokozuna Terunofuji performs a ring-entering ritual during his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Former yokozuna Terunofuji performs a ring-entering ritual during his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan reacts after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki (C) of Japan celebrates after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ramona Theresia Hofmeister (L) of Germany and bronze medalist Michelle Dekker of the Netherlands.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki (C) of Japan celebrates after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ramona Theresia Hofmeister (L) of Germany and bronze medalist Michelle Dekker of the Netherlands.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan poses after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan poses after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan celebrates after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan celebrates after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan celebrates after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan reacts after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan celebrates after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan reacts after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Snowboard: World Cup in Slovenia

Tsubaki Miki of Japan reacts after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Rogla, Slovenia, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ren Nikaido of Japan poses after winning a World Cup men's ski jumping silver in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Eirin Maria Kvandal (C) of Norway poses after winning a World Cup women's ski jumping gold in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026, alongside silver medalist Nika Prevc (L) of Slovenia and bronze medalist Nozomi Maruyama of Japan.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan poses after winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan poses after winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan poses after winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani

Baseball: Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani meets the press during a fan event at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Roki Sasaki

Baseball: Roki Sasaki

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press during a fan event at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Domen Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning a World Cup men's ski jumping gold in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Japan-Britain summit

Japan-Britain summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a joint press appearance with her British counterpart Keir Starmer following their talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Japan-Britain summit

Japan-Britain summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer make a joint press appearance following their talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2026.

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