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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs waves to his fans before a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Figure skating: Kagiyama and Sato

Yuma Kagiyama (L) and Shun Sato of Japan pose for a photo before their departure from Milan Malpensa Airport on Feb. 23, 2026, after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. They also won silver medals as members of team Japan in the Team event at the Winter Games. (Pool photo)

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Figure skating: Kagiyama and Sato

Yuma Kagiyama (L) and Shun Sato of Japan pose for a photo before their departure from Milan Malpensa Airport on Feb. 23, 2026, after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. They also won silver medals as members of team Japan in the Team event at the Winter Games.

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Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto'a Ulukalala, who also serves as defense minister, before their talks in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Pro-Ukraine rally in Washington

People stage a pro-Ukrainian rally in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026, three days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Pro-Ukraine rally in Washington

People stage a pro-Ukrainian rally in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026, three days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Pro-Ukraine rally in Washington

People stage a pro-Ukrainian rally in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026, three days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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desune.,Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (L) and bronze medalist Ami Nakai hug before the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (facing camera) hugs compatriot and bronze medalist Ami Nakai before the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan acknowledges the crowd before heading to the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026. She won silver.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto (front) of Japan is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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US: Storm Slams Sierra Nevada With Heavy Snow, Travel Disrupted

Heavy snowfall continues across the Sierra Nevada, delivering significant snowpack but creating dangerous conditions. Several feet of snow have already accumulated, with some higher elevations expected to receive well over 10 feet before storms taper off next week. Strong winds and intense snowfall have triggered avalanche warnings and reduced visibility, prompting search and rescue efforts after a backcountry avalanche. Travel has been severely impacted, with whiteout conditions and intermittent closures along Interstate 80 near Donner Summit.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Swedish cross-country skier Maja Dahlqvist (front) is pictured before crossing the finish line to win the women's team sprint free gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, alongside her coach Sonoko Nakano (R), is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, alongside her coach Sonoko Nakano (C), is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026.

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US: New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras Climax With Vibrant Parades

New Orleans celebrated the climax of Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 17, with vibrant parades across the city marking the final day of festivities before Ash Wednesday, concluding the Carnival season with a grand display of music and culture.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Domen Prevc of Slovenia is pictured after completing his jump during the final round in the men's ski jumping super team competition on Feb. 16, 2026, before it was cancelled due to heavy snowfall at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

A German ski jumper is pictured before the cancellation of the men's ski jumping super team final round due to snowfall at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ren Nikaido of Japan reacts after his final jump during the men's ski jumping super team competition on Feb. 16, 2026, before snowfall interrupted the final round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara (C) of Japan receive encouragement from their coach Bruno Marcotte before performing in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan hold hands before performing in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda are pictured before their talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Spectators hold Greenland flags in the stands before a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey between the United States and Denmark at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

A spectator holds a Greenland flag in the stands before a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey between the United States and Denmark at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

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Fatal stabbing in Osaka

Police officers conduct an investigation in the early hours of Feb. 15, 2026, near the area where three young men were stabbed in the Dotombori shopping district in Osaka, western Japan, shortly before midnight. A 17-year-old boy was killed and the other two injured, while a man in his 20s was arrested after fleeing the scene.

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Fatal stabbing in Osaka

Photo taken in the early hours of Feb. 15, 2026, shows the area where three young men were stabbed in the Dotombori shopping district in Osaka, western Japan, shortly before midnight. A 17-year-old boy was killed and the other two injured, while a man in his 20s was arrested after fleeing the scene.

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Fatal stabbing in Osaka

Police officers conduct an investigation in the early hours of Feb. 15, 2026, near the area where three young men were stabbed in the Dotombori shopping district in Osaka, western Japan, shortly before midnight. A 17-year-old boy was killed and the other two injured, while a man in his 20s was arrested after fleeing the scene.

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China: Electric Vehicle Rolls Away After Elderly Man Gets Out in Anhui

On February 3, 2026, in Anhui, eastern China, an elderly man was preparing to leave for work in a small electric vehicle when it suddenly began moving on its own after he got out. He chased after it but tripped and fell before bystanders helped him up. The man eventually regained control of the vehicle.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Gold medalists Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France acknowledge the crowd before the ice dance medal ceremony in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) meets the press at Tokyo' Haneda airport on Feb. 11, 2026, before flying to the United States for investment talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

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Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (C) meets the press at Tokyo' Haneda airport on Feb. 11, 2026, before flying to the United States for investment talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

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Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa meets the press at Tokyo' Haneda airport on Feb. 11, 2026, before flying to the United States for investment talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 57,650.54, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 57,650.54, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Nikkei stock index surges

A monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging above 57,700 on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Maki Yamada of Japan is pictured before the start of a race on Nov. 17, 2025, of the Tokyo Deaflympics at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo. Yamada, who is an actor, won golds in the men's 400-meter and 4x400-meter relay events and silver in the men's 200-meter event.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured at the club's training facility before the start of a session training independently of the team in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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China: Tricycle Lifts Off Front Wheels After Being Overloaded With Steel

On August 21, 2025, in Liaocheng, Shandong, a man sitting on a three-wheeled tricycle was jolted upward when heavy steel bars were loaded onto the back, causing the front to lift off the ground. The tricycle briefly tipped before settling down, and the man regained his balance without injury.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2026, training independently for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before the team's spring camp for position players opens on Feb. 15.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2026, training independently for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before the team's spring camp for position players opens on Feb. 15.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2026, training independently for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before the team's spring camp for position players opens on Feb. 15.

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China: Squirrel Performs Gymnastic-Like Moves on Overhead Power Line

On February 1, 2026, in Dali, Yunnan province, southwestern China, a video showed a small squirrel struggling on an overhead power line at the Canghai Yunshang Grassland scenic area. The squirrel spun and flipped along the wire, appearing at first to perform gymnastic moves, before clinging on nervously. It eventually regained its balance and escaped safely.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026. Ohtani made an early start to preseason by training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani works out at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026, training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.