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RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

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RECAP: Snow Falls in Madrid as Storm Kristin Sweeps Spain

Storm Kristin brought snow to Madrid on Wednesday, January 28, along with rain, strong winds, and cold air across much of Spain. The snowfall caused minor traffic disruptions in the capital, and authorities urged drivers to drive with caution.

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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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[Breaking News]Strong quakes hit western Japan

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo - An electronic signboard at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka displays information about disruptions to Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train services following strong earthquakes that struck Tottori and Shimane prefectures on Jan. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 6

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about the conflict between the United States and Venezuela during a press conference at the National Palace. on January 6, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo accompanied by children speaks about Three Kings Day during a press conference at the National Palace. on January 6, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about the conflict between the United States and Venezuela during a press conference at the National Palace. on January 6, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about the conflict between the United States and Venezuela during a press conference at the National Palace. on January 6, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

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Strong quakes hit western Japan

Electronic signboards at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka display information about the partial suspension of Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train services following strong earthquakes that struck Tottori and Shimane prefectures on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Strong quakes hit western Japan

An electronic signboard at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka displays information about disruptions to Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train services following strong earthquakes that struck Tottori and Shimane prefectures on Jan. 6, 2026.

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CES tech show in Las Vegas

U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang talks about the self-driving AI platform Alpamayo that his company developed to improve automobile safety during a keynote speech in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, 2026, ahead of the four-day CES technology show opening in the U.S. city on Jan. 6.

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Japan Meteorological Agency's press conference

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference about a powerful earthquake that struck Shimane Prefecture at the agency in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi speaks about earthquakes

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters about a series of strong earthquakes that struck Tottori and Shimane prefectures, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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A 6-Ton Tiltrotor UAV Developed By China - Deyang

A Lanying R6000 tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle UAV) takes off in Deyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on December 28, , 2025. The Lanying R6000, a 6-ton tiltrotor UAV developed by China's United Aircraft, completed its maiden flight here on Sunday, marking a new step in the country's ambitions in advanced vertical-lift aviation. The UAV has a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kg, with a maximum cruising speed of 550 km per hour and a range of about 4,000 km at altitudes up to 7,620 m. Photo by Yin Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A 6-Ton Tiltrotor UAV Developed By China - Deyang

Technicians monitor the flight of a Lanying R6000 tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle UAV) in Deyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on December 28, , 2025. The Lanying R6000, a 6-ton tiltrotor UAV developed by China's United Aircraft, completed its maiden flight here on Sunday, marking a new step in the country's ambitions in advanced vertical-lift aviation. The UAV has a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kg, with a maximum cruising speed of 550 km per hour and a range of about 4,000 km at altitudes up to 7,620 m. Photo by Yin Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A 6-Ton Tiltrotor UAV Developed By China - Deyang

A Lanying R6000 tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle UAV) is about to take off in Deyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on December 28, , 2025. The Lanying R6000, a 6-ton tiltrotor UAV developed by China's United Aircraft, completed its maiden flight here on Sunday, marking a new step in the country's ambitions in advanced vertical-lift aviation. The UAV has a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kg, with a maximum cruising speed of 550 km per hour and a range of about 4,000 km at altitudes up to 7,620 m. Photo by Yin Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A 6-Ton Tiltrotor UAV Developed By China - Deyang

A Lanying R6000 tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle UAV) takes off in Deyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on December 28, , 2025. The Lanying R6000, a 6-ton tiltrotor UAV developed by China's United Aircraft, completed its maiden flight here on Sunday, marking a new step in the country's ambitions in advanced vertical-lift aviation. The UAV has a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kg, with a maximum cruising speed of 550 km per hour and a range of about 4,000 km at altitudes up to 7,620 m. Photo by Yin Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A 6-Ton Tiltrotor UAV Developed By China - Deyang

A Lanying R6000 tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle UAV) takes off in Deyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on December 28, , 2025. The Lanying R6000, a 6-ton tiltrotor UAV developed by China's United Aircraft, completed its maiden flight here on Sunday, marking a new step in the country's ambitions in advanced vertical-lift aviation. The UAV has a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kg, with a maximum cruising speed of 550 km per hour and a range of about 4,000 km at altitudes up to 7,620 m. Photo by Yin Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A 6-Ton Tiltrotor UAV Developed By China - Deyang

A Lanying R6000 tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle UAV) is pictured during its maiden flight in Deyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on December 28, , 2025. The Lanying R6000, a 6-ton tiltrotor UAV developed by China's United Aircraft, completed its maiden flight here on Sunday, marking a new step in the country's ambitions in advanced vertical-lift aviation. The UAV has a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kg, with a maximum cruising speed of 550 km per hour and a range of about 4,000 km at altitudes up to 7,620 m. Photo by Yin Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

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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: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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Pu'er Coffee Harvest - Yunnan

This aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows a view of coffee fields in Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 6, 2025. Pu'er now has 703,900 mu (about 46,927 hectares) of coffee under cultivation, with an annual bean output of 84,000 tonnes. Photo by Wang Guansen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pu'er Coffee Harvest - Yunnan

A farmer picks fresh coffee cherries in a coffee field in Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 6, 2025. Pu'er now has 703,900 mu (about 46,927 hectares) of coffee under cultivation, with an annual bean output of 84,000 tonnes. Photo by Wang Guansen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pu'er Coffee Harvest - Yunnan

A farmer picks fresh coffee cherries in a coffee field in Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 6, 2025. Pu'er now has 703,900 mu (about 46,927 hectares) of coffee under cultivation, with an annual bean output of 84,000 tonnes. Photo by Wang Guansen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pu'er Coffee Harvest - Yunnan

A farmer picks fresh coffee cherries in a coffee field in Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 6, 2025. Pu'er now has 703,900 mu (about 46,927 hectares) of coffee under cultivation, with an annual bean output of 84,000 tonnes. Photo by Wang Guansen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Previews

Isack Hadjar (Fra) of Racing Bulls (RB) #6 smiling after talking about his promotion at RedBull Racing on Thursday (Media day) during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 4, 2025 . Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese EV at 8th CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - Foreign audiences learn about a Xiaomi electric vehicle at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

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Chinese EV at 8th CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - Foreign audiences learn about a Changan electric vehicle at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

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Chinese EV at 8th CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - Foreign audiences learn about a Changan electric vehicle at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

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Chinese EV at 8th CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - Foreign audiences learn about a Geely electric vehicle at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

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Chinese EV at 8th CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - Foreign audiences learn about a Geely electric vehicle at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

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8th China International Import Exposition - Shanghai

Visitors learn about the MR7700 multinuclear magnetic resonance scanner of Philips, which made its debut in China, during the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. Photo by Meng Chenguang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

The Secretary of Women's Affairs, Minerva Citlalli Hernández Mora, speaking about sexual harassment and the safety protocols that women should follow during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the harassment she suffered at the hands of a man while on her way to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) on Tuesday, November 4. The accused was arrested, the president indicated during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the harassment she suffered at the hands of a man while on her way to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) on Tuesday, November 4. The accused was arrested, the president indicated during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the harassment she suffered at the hands of a man while on her way to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) on Tuesday, November 4. The accused was arrested, the president indicated during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is seen behind while the Secretary of Women's Affairs, Minerva Citlalli Hernández Mora, speaking about sexual harassment and the safety protocols that women should follow during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the harassment she suffered at the hands of a man while on her way to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) on Tuesday, November 4. The accused was arrested, the president indicated during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Blizzard Has Swept Across the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - China

Workers saw off a tree branch that was about to break due to accumulation of snow in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, November 6, 2025. A blizzard has swept across many parts of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since Wednesday, disrupting traffic in several areas and setting a new precipitation record in the regional capital, Urumqi. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Fei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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