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Japan: Smoke Fills Hatchobori Station in Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Smoke was reported at JR Hatchobori Station on the Keiyo Line in Tokyo on Monday evening, February 2, prompting a suspension of services between Tokyo and Shin-Kiba stations. Passengers were guided outside after smoke was seen rising from an escalator connecting the platform and concourse, and entry to the station was restricted as smoke filled the premises.

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China: Excavator Plunges Into River as Stone Bridge Collapses During Demolition

An excavator and its operator plunged into a river after a stone arch bridge collapsed during demolition in Dashan Village, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, on January 18, 2026. Video shows the bridge giving way as the machine tipped forward and fell into the water, leaving the excavator submerged while onlookers watched, with no immediate update on the operator’s condition.

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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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China: Woman Narrowly Escapes Injury After Trash Fire Explodes in Yunnan

A woman in Yunnan, China, narrowly escaped injury after a small trash fire outside her home suddenly exploded on January 28, 2026. Video shows flames flaring violently moments after trash was thrown into the fire, likely igniting a flammable item, leaving the woman shaken with minor burn marks visible.

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Turkey: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Mersin

Heavy rain triggered severe flooding in Mersin, southern Turkey on Friday, January 30, after overflowing streams inundated neighborhoods, damaging 51 homes and businesses and 8 vehicles, while 12 people were rescued. Floodwaters submerged agricultural land, damaged bridges and schools, and swept away vehicles.

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Golf: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Golf: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Nelly Korda of the United States raises the victor's trophy after winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Golf: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Golf: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Nelly Korda of the United States raises the victor's trophy after winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Golf: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Golf: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Nelly Korda of the United States raises the victor's trophy after winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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US: Man Dives Into Deep Snow After Record Snowfall in North Carolina

North Carolina saw record-setting snowfall, with some areas reporting more than 20 inches of accumulation, as a weekend winter storm brought extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan is pictured after finishing her second jump at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 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 silver at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama (C) of Japan poses for a photo with members of the Japanese team, after winning silver at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

(From L) Nozomi Maruyama of Japan, Eirin Maria Kvandal of Norway and Nika Prevc of Slovakia pose on the podium after respectively winning silver, gold and bronze at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 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 silver at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ren Nikaido of Japan is pictured after finishing his second jump at a World Cup men's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ren Nikaido of Japan is pictured after finishing his second jump at a World Cup men's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ren Nikaido of Japan (L) embraces teammate Yukiya Sato after finishing his second jump at a World Cup men's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 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 second straight silver at a World Cup men's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Domen Prevc of Slovenia (C) poses after winning a World Cup men's ski jumping gold in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ren Nikaido (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Philipp Raimund of Germany.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ren Nikaido of Japan is pictured after finishing his second jump at a World Cup men's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 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 second straight silver at a World Cup men's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 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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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (3rd from L) attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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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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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

American figure skater Ilia Malinin meets the press after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Japanese ski jumpers (from L) Ryoyu Kobayashi, Nozomi Maruyama, Ren Nikaido and Sara Takanashi pose after winning a World Cup mixed team bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 30, 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 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 poses after winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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