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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 18, 2026, shows the Italian town of Livigno, which hosts freestyle skiing and snowboard events at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken in Milan on Feb. 12, 2026, shows an American short track speed skater's helmet at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken in Milan on Feb. 12, 2026, shows an American short track speed skater's helmet at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Police officers pose while on patrol at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026, during the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Police officers pose while on patrol at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026, during the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,900 points on the morning of March 4, 2026, amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, 15, is pictured at the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 21, 2010, in Richmond, Canada. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (L) receives a hug from her coach Johan de Wit after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to spectators after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Chile: Massive Fire at Puente Alto Paper Mill Prompts Evacuation Order

A massive structural fire broke out at a paper mill in Puente Alto on Tuesday, March 3, prompting SENAPRED to activate the SAE emergency alert system and order the evacuation of nearby residents. The blaze sent a large plume of smoke visible across Santiago, leading health authorities to issue warnings as multiple fire departments worked to contain the flames.

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R) chat with awardees after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) chat with an awardee after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) chat with an awardee after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko chat with awardees after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) chat with awardees after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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“Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Asia, Australia and the Americas 3

A total lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon,” was observed on Tuesday, March 3 across parts of Asia, Australia, Pacific island nations, and North and South America, turning the moon a reddish-orange color.

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“Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Asia, Australia and the Americas 2

A total lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon,” was observed on Tuesday, March 3 across parts of Asia, Australia, Pacific island nations, and North and South America, turning the moon a reddish-orange color.

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UAE: Smoke Seen Over Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Port as Iran’s Strikes Spread Across Middle East

A large plumes of smoke were seen rising at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Port area on Sunday, March 1, as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28.

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“Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Asia, Australia and the Americas

A total lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon,” was observed on Tuesday, March 3 across parts of Asia, Australia, Pacific island nations, and North and South America, turning the moon a reddish-orange color.

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US: Light Snow Falls in Washington, D.C. and Surrounding Areas

Snow fell across much of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on Monday afternoon, March 2.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,400 points on March 3, 2026.

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Princess Aiko at calligraphy exhibition

Japanese Princess Aiko (L) visits an exhibition of works by female calligraphers at a Tokyo department store on March 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at calligraphy exhibition

Japanese Princess Aiko visits an exhibition of works by female calligraphers at a Tokyo department store on March 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing sharply lower at 56,279.05 on March 3, 2026.

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Princess Aiko at calligraphy exhibition

Japanese Princess Aiko (L) visits an exhibition of works by female calligraphers at a Tokyo department store on March 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at calligraphy exhibition

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the venue of an exhibition of works by female calligraphers at a Tokyo department store on March 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak at a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on March 2, 2026.

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Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Visitors interact with a humanoid robot developed by Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI Corp. at the Mobile World Congress, one of the world's largest and most influential connectivity trade fairs, in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2, 2026.

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UAE: Dubai Targeted as Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Across Middle East

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28. This video shows thick black smoke rising over Ocean Beach in Dubai following the strikes.

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Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks walk along the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026, after pouring holy water into the river during a ritual. It is believed that the water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

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Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks hold a ritual to pour holy water into the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026. It is believed that the water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

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Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks hold a ritual to pour holy water into the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026. The water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

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U.S. first lady Melania Trump at U.N. meeting

Melania Trump (C), first lady of the United States, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 2, 2026.

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US: United Airlines 2127 Flight Makes Emergency Landing at LAX, Passengers Evacuate via Slides

Passengers on United Airlines 2127 flight were forced to evacuate via emergency slides on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, March 2, following a reported engine fire. The Boeing 787 deployed the slides after an emergency landing, allowing 268 people on board, including 12 crew members, to flee the aircraft. No injuries have been reported at this time.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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US: Gunfire Erupts at Marathon Burger Launch in Downtown Long Beach, One Killed

A deadly shooting sent crowds scrambling for safety near the grand opening of the newest Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, March 1, turning a celebratory event into a scene of chaos and tragedy. Long Beach police confirmed that three men were shot and rushed to a local hospital, where one later died of his injuries. The two other victims remained in stable condition as of Sunday night.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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China: Family Smashes Through Concrete Road With Excavator to Rescue Trapped Pet Dog

On February 22, 2026, in Meizhou, Guangdong, a Chinese family used an excavator to break through a concrete road to rescue their pet dog trapped in an underground drainage pipe. After digging through layers of concrete and clearing debris, they pulled the dog to safety. The 14-year-old family pet was unharmed and later bathed and fed, resting at home surrounded by relieved relatives.

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[Breaking News]Figure skating: Miura and Kihara

NARITA, Japan, Feb. 24 Kyodo - Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara arrive at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Feb. 24, 2026, after winning gold in the pairs event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Court grants posthumous retrial for man over 1984 murder

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 25 Kyodo - Koji Sakahara, whose father Hiromu was convicted in a 1984 robbery-murder case, celebrates with Hideko Hakamata, sister of Iwao Hakamata, who was acquitted in a 2024 retrial, at a gathering in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026, after the Supreme Court granted a posthumous retrial for Hiromu. (Kyodo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

MILAN, Italy, Feb. 21 Kyodo - Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi poses during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026, showing off the three bronze medals she won at the Milan Cortina Olympics. (Kyodo) (Kyodo)

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Qatar: Thousands Stranded at Doha International Airport Following Middle East Conflict

The US and Israeli attack on Iran continued to impact flights throughout the Middle East and beyond, forcing thousands of flight cancellations. Major international hubs in the region, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, halted operations as multiple countries closed their airspace due to the escalating conflict. This video shows stranded passengers at Hamad International Airport in Doha early Sunday, March 1.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

A Chinese short-track speed skater at the Milan Cortina Olympics wears a helmet displaying an image of a panda on Feb. 12, 2026, in Milan.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

A volunteer looks at his collection of badges on the final day of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

A volunteer looks at his collection of badges on the final day of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026.

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Golf: HSBC Women's World Championship

Hannah Green of Australia poses with the victor's trophy after winning the HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club on March 1, 2026, in Singapore.

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Japan PM Takaichi speaks on attack on Iran

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo late at night on Feb. 28, 2026, after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran.