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Spain: Storm Leonardo Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Andalusia

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, increasing flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows windy conditions in Cadiz early Wednesday, February 4.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears 4

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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Spain: River Levels Rise in Malaga as Storm Leonardo Brings Heavy Rain

Storm Leonardo has caused rapid river level rises across Málaga province, with the Guadiaro under red alert and at risk of overflowing after heavy rainfall on already saturated ground. Several other rivers, including the Genal and Guadalteba, have also reached warning levels, with localized flooding reported. This video shows Guadalmedina River on the Cotina area on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears 2

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 4

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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Japan: Two Dead as Heavy Snow Triggers Building Collapses in Niigata 2

Across Niigata Prefecture, multiple structures collapsed following heavy snowfall from February 2 to 3, killing two people in Kashiwazaki and Joetsu. As of February 3, snow accumulation in Nagaoka had reached about 1.4 meters, roughly 2.6 times the seasonal average. This video shows a house in Tokamachi believed to have collapsed under the weight of snow.

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Sapporo Snow Festival

Sapporo Snow Festival

People view a snow sculpture of a cake on Feb. 4, 2026, the opening day of the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival in the capital of Hokkaido in northern Japan. About 2 million people are expected to visit the event through Feb. 11 featuring more than 200 snow and ice sculptures.

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Sapporo Snow Festival

Sapporo Snow Festival

People view a snow sculpture of a cake on Feb. 4, 2026, the opening day of the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival in the capital of Hokkaido in northern Japan. About 2 million people are expected to visit the event through Feb. 11 featuring more than 200 snow and ice sculptures.

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), speed skater Miho Takagi (1st row, 2nd from R), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row L) and curler Sayaka Yoshimura (2nd row R).

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, 3rd from L), curler Sayaka Yoshimura (1st row, 2nd from R), Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row, L) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, R).

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Sapporo Snow Festival

Sapporo Snow Festival

The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival opens in the capital of Hokkaido in northern Japan on Feb. 4, 2026, with about 2 million people expected to visit the event featuring more than 200 snow and ice sculptures through Feb. 11.

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (front L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (front R), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (2nd row, R) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, 2nd from R).

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 4

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press in Kawasaki near Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, before turning 90 on Feb. 4.

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Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press in Kawasaki near Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, before turning 90 on Feb. 4.

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Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press in Kawasaki near Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, before turning 90 on Feb. 4.

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Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press in Kawasaki near Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, before turning 90 on Feb. 4.

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Spain: Thousands of Farmers Rally Against EU–Mercosur Trade Deal 4

More than 25,000 farmers and 15,000 tractors mobilized across Spain on Thursday, January 29 to protest the EU–Mercosur trade agreement and proposed cuts to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding. The demonstrations, organized by Asaja, COAG, and UPA, drew strong participation despite bad weather that forced cancellations in Seville and Madrid

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RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

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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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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 4

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 4

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

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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Baseball: Swallows vs. Lions

Baseball: Swallows vs. Lions

Tyler Nevin of the Seibu Lions hits an RBI single in the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Ireland: Tesla Avoids Crash as Cow Leaps Into M6 Motorway Near Rochfortbridge

Terrifying dashcam footage captured the moment a cow leaped over a motorway barrier into oncoming traffic on Ireland's M6 near Rochfortbridge on Thursday, January 22. The driver of a Tesla Model 3 narrowly avoided a collision by swerving at the last second, later crediting the vehicle's safety systems for preventing a spin-out after the sudden maneuver.

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Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers lines into a double play in the third inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2025.

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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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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 4

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 night, January 19. 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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UK: Thousands Join ‘Free Iran’ March in London to Demand IRGC Proscription 4

A huge crowd of Iranians and supporters marched through central London on Sunday, January 18, to protest against the Islamic Republic of Iran regime. Protesters called on the UK government to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), close the Iranian embassy, and sever diplomatic ties with Tehran.

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Italian designer Valentino appears on the catwalk after his Ready-to-Wear 2007 Spring-Summer collection presentation held at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, on October 4, 2006. - Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by Khayat-Nebinger-Orban-Taamallah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - ,Designer Valentino Garavani during the wedding of Lavinia Borromeo and John Elkann at the Borromean Islands (Verbania), Italy. Date: September 4, 2004. Photo by Roberto Monaldo/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - ,Lavinia Borromeo and John Elkann with designer Valentino Garavani during their wedding at the Borromean Islands (Verbania), Italy. Date: September 4, 2004. Photo by Roberto Monaldo/La Presse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BASKET - Serie A - Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

BASKET - Serie A - Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

#4 Gorham Justin (Bertram Derthona Basket Tortona) and # 10 Bolmaro Leandro (EA7 Emporio Armani) during Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, Italian Basketball Serie A match in Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy, January 17 2026

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BASKET - Serie A - Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

BASKET - Serie A - Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

#4 Gorham Justin (Bertram Derthona Basket Tortona) during Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, Italian Basketball Serie A match in Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy, January 17 2026

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BASKET - Serie A - Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

BASKET - Serie A - Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

# 32 Nebo Josh (EA7 Emporio Armani) and #4 Gorham Justin (Bertram Derthona Basket Tortona) during Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, Italian Basketball Serie A match in Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy, January 17 2026

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BASKET - Serie A - Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

BASKET - Serie A - Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

#4 Gorham Justin (Bertram Derthona Basket Tortona) during Bertram Derthona Tortona vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, Italian Basketball Serie A match in Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy, January 17 2026

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 4

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Takayasu (L) defeats maegashira No. 3 Hakunofuji on Day 4 of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 14, 2026, at Tokyo's Rygoku Kokugikan arena.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Takayasu (L) defeats maegashira No. 3 Hakunofuji on Day 4 of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 14, 2026, at Tokyo's Rygoku Kokugikan arena.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 4

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

Carla Diaz attends the "Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere at Palais Brongniart on January 14, 2026 in Paris, France. by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

Adjoa Andoh attends the "Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere at Palais Brongniart on January 14, 2026 in Paris, France. by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

Carla Diaz attends the "Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere at Palais Brongniart on January 14, 2026 in Paris, France. by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

Carla Diaz attends the "Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere at Palais Brongniart on January 14, 2026 in Paris, France. by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

Carla Diaz attends the "Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere at Palais Brongniart on January 14, 2026 in Paris, France. by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

Adjoa Andoh attends the "Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere at Palais Brongniart on January 14, 2026 in Paris, France. by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

Adjoa Andoh attends the "Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere at Palais Brongniart on January 14, 2026 in Paris, France. by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

"Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere - Paris

Jess Brownell attends the "Bridgerton" Season 4 Paris World Premiere at Palais Brongniart on January 14, 2026 in Paris, France. by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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