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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Forty-nine candles are lit at a park in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 17, 2026, creating a Japanese "kanji" character meaning "life" as the western Japan city and its surrounding areas mark the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people, including 49 in the city.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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RECAP: 2025 Super Cold Moon Dazzles Nights Sky

The final full supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon, lit up skies around the world.

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 19:53:49 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Thalia Theater. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality extended, the Royal Couple is offering a cultural program. At the Thalia Theater, Sabrina Starke, a Dutch singer-songwriter of Surinamese descent, will sing her repertoire in collaboration with Surinamese artists. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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RECAP: Southern Thailand Hit by Deadly Floods, Hat Yai Records Record Rain

Catastrophic floods have battered southern Thailand, affecting more than 3 million people and causing over 100 deaths across the region. Hat Yai has experienced “the heaviest rain in 300 years,” prompting a disaster declaration.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing below the 49,000 line for the first time in about four weeks on Nov. 18, 2025, down over 1,600 points from the previous trading day.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing below the 49,000 line for the first time in about four weeks on Nov. 18, 2025, down over 1,600 points from the previous trading day.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing below the 49,000 line for the first time in about four weeks on Nov. 18, 2025, down over 1,600 points from the previous trading day.

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana

Moto gp motul grand prix of the valencian community fp2 49 Fabio Di giannantonio Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain, November 14 2025

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana

Moto gp motul grand prix of the valencian community fp2 49 Fabio Di giannantonio Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain, November 14 2025

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana

moto gp motul grand prix of the valencian community fp1 49 Fabio Digiannantonio Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain, November 14 2025

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana

moto gp motul grand prix of the valencian community fp1 49 Fabio Digiannantonio Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain, November 14 2025

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana

moto gp motul grand prix of the valencian community fp1 49 Fabio Digiannantonio Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain, November 14 2025

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana

moto gp motul grand prix of the valencian community fp1 49 Fabio Digiannantonio Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain, November 14 2025

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Grande Premio de Portugal

sprint race moto gp portimao 49 Fabio Di giannantonio Pertamina enduro vr46 racing team during Grande Premio de Portugal, MotoGP World Championship in Portugal, Portugal, November 08 2025

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Grande Premio de Portugal

sprint race moto gp portimao 49 Fabio Di giannantonio Pertamina enduro vr46 racing team during Grande Premio de Portugal, MotoGP World Championship in Portugal, Portugal, November 08 2025

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