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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

British ice dancers Lilah Fear (L) and Lewis Gibson perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

British ice dancers Lilah Fear (front) and Lewis Gibson perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

British ice dancers Lilah Fear (R) and Lewis Gibson perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

British ice dancers Lilah Fear (L) and Lewis Gibson perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

British ice dancers Lilah Fear (L) and Lewis Gibson perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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China's Lunar New Year holidays

BEIJING, China, Feb. 3 Kyodo - People head to Beijing Station in the Chinese capital on Feb. 2, 2026, as the travel rush starts ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. (Kyodo)

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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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Twin giant pandas' arrival in China from Japan

CHENGDU, China, Jan. 28 Kyodo - Male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei head to a giant panda conservation and research center in the Chinese city of Yaan, Sichuan Province, after arriving at an airport in Chengdu from Japan on Jan. 28, 2026. The twin pandas left Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens, where they were born and raised, the previous day. (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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[Breaking News]Illumination event in Kobe in memory of quake victims

KOBE, Japan, Jan. 30 Kyodo - The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 30, 2026, in memory of the victims of the January 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people. (Kyodo)

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Traditional bean-throwing event

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Jan. 27 Kyodo - A traditional bean-throwing event is held at the World Heritage-listed Fudarakusan-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 27, 2026, for Setsubun celebration in February. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]IOC President Coventry

MILAN, Italy, Feb. 3 Kyodo - International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6. (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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[Breaking News]Bean-throwing event in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 3 Kyodo - Maiko traditional Japanese entertainers scatter roasted beans during a Setsubun bean-throwing event at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 2, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on Feb. 6, 2026, shows the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan ahead of the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics later in the day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on Feb. 6, 2026, shows the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan ahead of the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics later in the day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

American ice dancers Madison Chock (R) and Evan Bates perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

American ice dancers Madison Chock (R) and Evan Bates perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

American ice dancers Madison Chock (R) and Evan Bates perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

American ice dancers Madison Chock (R) and Evan Bates perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

American ice dancers Madison Chock (R) and Evan Bates perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa falls during his second run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry (R) and Guillaume Cizeron perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Japan: Severe Snowstorm Triggers Whiteouts Across Hokkaido

Severe Snowstorm rushed through Hokkaido on Friday, February 6, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system brought a peak gust of 35.6 meters per second to Cape Soya. Heavy snow and powerful winds triggered whiteouts, causing visibility to drop significantly across the region.

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Japan: Severe Snowstorm Triggers Whiteouts Across Hokkaido 2

Severe Snowstorm rushed through Hokkaido on Friday, February 6, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system brought a peak gust of 35.6 meters per second to Cape Soya. Heavy snow and powerful winds triggered whiteouts, causing visibility to drop significantly across the region.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry (R) and Guillaume Cizeron perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (L) and Paul Poirier perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles (L) and Paul Poirier perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese ice dancers Utana Yoshida (R) and Masaya Morita perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese ice dancers Utana Yoshida (R) and Masaya Morita perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese ice dancers Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese ice dancers Utana Yoshida (R) and Masaya Morita perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese ice dancers Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese ice dancers Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita perform their rhythm dance during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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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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Denmark: Heavy Snowfall Brings Much of Country to Standstill

Heavy snowfall brought much of Denmark to a standstill on Friday, February 6, following a severe weather warning for blizzards issued by the Danish Meteorological Institute on Wednesday. The storm forced authorities to close schools and cancel flights, with residents in Copenhagen and surrounding areas urged to stay indoors.

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Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon (R) and Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced Kon will succeed Sato as CEO, effective April 1.

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Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon (R) and Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced Kon will succeed Sato as CEO, effective April 1.

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Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. chief financial officer Kenta Kon attends a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced he will succeed Koji Sato as chief executive officer, effective April 1.

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Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon (R) and Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced Kon will succeed Sato as CEO, effective April 1.

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Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. chief financial officer Kenta Kon attends a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced he will succeed Koji Sato as chief executive officer, effective April 1.

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Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon (R) and Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced Kon will succeed Sato as CEO, effective April 1.

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Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. chief financial officer Kenta Kon attends a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced he will succeed Koji Sato as chief executive officer, effective April 1.

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China: Penguins Race at Harbin Winter Attraction, Drawing Crowds

On December 21, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, a video showed penguins racing at Poseidon Ocean World during its Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Season. Wearing numbered outfits, the penguins waddled along a set course as visitors watched and filmed. The playful event quickly drew crowds and became a popular winter attraction.

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Ireland: Strong Winds Send Huge Waves Crashing Along Dublin Coast 2

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland.

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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle 3

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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