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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow 3

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) said on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling pickups were still experiencing slight delays on Thursday, February 5, as crews continued clearing frozen snow and ice while collecting refuse.

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IOC head Coventry

IOC head Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry speaks during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC head Coventry

IOC head Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry speaks during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 4 Kyodo - Video 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). (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Scenes in Kyiv

KYIV, Ukraine, Feb. 5 Kyodo - Video taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a damaged coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks. (Kyodo)

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Sapporo Snow Festival

SAPPORO, Japan, Feb. 4 Kyodo - 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. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Self Defense Force Requested for Spreading Wildfire in Western Saitama

A wildfire that was initially contained after breaking out in Chichibu, western Saitama, on Wednesday, February 4, expanded to 40 hectares after reigniting Thursday night. The prefectural government was prompted to request the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces on Friday to combat the spreading blaze.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow 2

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) said on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling pickups were still experiencing slight delays on Thursday, February 5, as crews continued clearing frozen snow and ice while collecting refuse.

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Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Indonesia

Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Indonesia

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, delivers a lecture on Feb. 4, 2026, in the suburbs of Jakarta.

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Portugal: Storm Leonardo Moves Across Country With Heavy Rain and Flooding 2

Storm Leonardo battered Portugal, triggering flooding in several areas, including Alcacer do Sal, where dozens of people were rescued as the Sado River overflowed and parts of the town were submerged.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, which will host freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

An official practice for big air players is held at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, which will host freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling collections are still facing slight delays today, Thursday, February 5, as workers continue picking up refuse while clearing frozen snow and ice mounds.

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Spain: Heavy Snow from Storm Leonardo Keeps Sierra Nevada Resort on High Alert

Cetursa crews worked throughout the day to safeguard the Sierra Nevada ski area from Storm Leonardo. With the resort closed due to the weather emergency, teams created snow trenches and drainage channels to protect buildings in Borreguiles and direct runoff away from the pistes. Despite these efforts, the resort remains on high alert for rising snow levels and a significant increase in avalanche risk, and will stay closed on Thursday, February 5.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) takes part in a photo session during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) chats with teammates during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch during preseason training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears 6

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 evening, February 4.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Scenes in Kyiv

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba (front, R) speaks to the press on Feb. 4, 2026, in front of a damaged building at a coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Scenes in Kyiv

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a damaged coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Scenes in Kyiv

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a damaged building at a coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Scenes in Kyiv

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a damaged coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Scenes in Kyiv

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a damaged coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Scenes in Kyiv

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a destroyed coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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Scenes in Kyiv

Scenes in Kyiv

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows a damaged building at a coal-fired power plant in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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U.N. Secretary General Guterres

U.N. Secretary General Guterres

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres announces a list of experts nominated to serve on an international scientific panel on artificial intelligence on Feb. 4, 2026, at the U.N. headquarters in New York.

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China Foreign Ministry spokesperson

China Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Feb. 4, 2026.

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China Foreign Ministry spokesperson

China Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Sapporo Snow Festival

Sapporo Snow Festival

Snow sculptures are lit up at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Feb. 4, 2026, the opening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival. 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

Snow sculptures are lit up at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Feb. 4, 2026, the opening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival. 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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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2026, shows the venue of snowboard big air competitions for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, ahead of the upcoming games.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

People walk past the Olympic rings in Livigno, Italy, which hosts the venues for freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions for the Milan Cortina Olympics, on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

People walk past a snow sculpture of the Olympic rings near Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2026. The park will host the freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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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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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

An Italian athlete poses for photos with the Olympic rings at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

An Italian athlete poses for photos with the Olympic rings at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

An Italian athlete poses for photos with the Olympic rings at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

An Italian athlete poses for photos with the Olympic rings at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese snowboarder Kokomo Murase (front) meets the press after a training session on Feb. 4, 2026, in Livigno, Italy, where snowboard and freestyle skiing competitions for the Milan Cortina Olympics will be held.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese snowboarder Kokomo Murase takes part in a training session on Feb. 4, 2026, in Livigno, Italy, where snowboard and freestyle skiing competitions for the Milan Cortina Olympics will be held.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese snowboarder Kokomo Murase takes part in a training session on Feb. 4, 2026, in Livigno, Italy, where snowboard and freestyle skiing competitions for the Milan Cortina Olympics will be held.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese snowboarder Kokomo Murase takes part in a training session on Feb. 4, 2026, in Livigno, Italy, where snowboard and freestyle skiing competitions for the Milan Cortina Olympics will be held.

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Spain: Storm Leonardo Causes Floods, Evacuations Across Andalusia

Storm Leonardo has triggered a red alert in Andalusia, causing heavy rain, overflowing rivers, road and rail closures, and power outages. Over 3,500 people have been evacuated, and emergency services are monitoring rivers at extreme risk. Residents are urged to stay indoors and move to higher ground. Flooding is also affecting parts of Portugal.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Athletes train at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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