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South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

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U.N. General Assembly agrees to demand cease-fire in Ukraine

A U.N. General Assembly special session is held at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Feb. 24, 2026, on a resolution calling for an immediate, full and unconditional cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine.

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UK: Britain First March in Manchester Sparks Clashes and Multiple Arrests

Greater Manchester Police made multiple arrests in the city centre on Saturday, February 21, as violence broke out between far-right Britain First supporters and a larger group of counter-protesters. The clashes erupted as supporters of Britain First marched through Manchester to demand remigration and mass deportations, leading to a tense standoff with opposing demonstrators.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia 2

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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US: High Winds and Blowing Dust Hit Parts of New Mexico

High winds and blowing dust hit parts of New Mexico on Tuesday, February 17, as a cold front brought gusts over 60 mph and forced brief highway closures.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan is pictured on the podium after winning the men's figure skating silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026, with the Games mascot Tina tucked between a medal strap.

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Families of abductees meet with PM Takaichi

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, meets the press following a meeting between members of the group and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026. His elder sister Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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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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Spain: Overcrowding Forces Temporary Closure of Parla Train Station in Madrid

Madrid’s Cercanías railway closed Parla station on Monday morning, February 9, for safety reasons due to overcrowding, caused by a train drivers’ strike and works on the C-4 line that sharply reduced train frequencies. The station was shut between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with normal service expected to improve after C-4 works finish next week.

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US: Rare Ice Covers Great South Bay in Long Island Following Severe Cold Snap

New Yorkers faced dangerous subzero wind chills and heavy snow on Monday, February 9, which transformed the rarely frozen Great South Bay between Long Island and Fire Island into a vast icy landscape.

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Australia: Protesters and Police Clash Outside Sydney Town Hall Over Herzog’s Visit

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Protesters gathered outside Sydney Town Hall clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. Officers used pepper spray and were seen shoving and using force to disperse the crowd during the confrontation.

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Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei. Photo shows C.C. Wei of TSMC (second from left front) and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa (third from right front).=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei. Photo shows, from left, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa.=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei. Photo shows TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei (front).=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei. Photo shows, from left, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa.=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei. Photo shows, from left, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa.=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Portugal: Storm Leonardo Moves Across Country With Heavy Rain and Flooding

Portugal is bracing for a second powerful storm less than a week after Storm Kristin killed six people and caused widespread destruction. Authorities warned on Tuesday, February 3, of potential urban flooding, flash floods, landslides, and coastal accidents between Tuesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 5 as Storm Leonardo moves across the mainland.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Triggers Building Collapses in Niigata

Across Niigata Prefecture, multiple structures collapsed due to heavy snowfall between Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3, leaving two people in critical condition. This video shows a house in the Hanazono area of Nagaoka City that is believed to have collapsed under the weight of snow. As of February 3, snow accumulation in Nagaoka had reached about 1.4 meters, roughly 2.6 times the seasonal average.

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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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South Korea: Two Missing as Massive Fire Rages at North Chungcheong Manufacturing Plant

A massive fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Duseong-ri, Maengdong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, on Friday, January 30, spreading to a nearby mountain and leaving two people missing. Authorities issued a Level 2 fire response alert and are investigating the whereabouts of two employees believed to be inside the factory building.

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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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160th anniversary of Japan-Belgium diplomatic ties

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Jan Jambon (L) gives a speech during a ceremony at Egmont Palace in Brussels on Jan. 27, 2026, marking the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Belgium.

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[Breaking News]Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 22 Kyodo - Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (C, L) and Tetsuo Saito (C, R), co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, raise their fists during the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers have joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers lines into a double play in the third inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2025.

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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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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, wave at the end of the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Tetsuo Saito, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, holds an inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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[Breaking News]Power outage stops train in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Passengers walk along a track after a power outage halted their train between JR Tamachi Station and JR Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Power outage stops train in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Passengers walk along a track after a power outage halted their train between JR Tamachi Station and JR Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Spain: Emergency Services Rush to Site of Deadly Train Crash Near Barcelona

A train driver was killed and dozens of others were injured after a commuter train derailed and struck a fallen retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, January 20. Emergency services dispatched 20 ambulances to the site between Gelida and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, where all passengers were successfully evacuated from the wreckage.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 5

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 night, January 19. 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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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Mikel Arteta of Arsenal F.C. and Cristian Chivu coach of F.C. Inter particPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMtes in the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Martin Zubimendi of FC Arsenal and Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Cristian Chivu coach of F.C. Inter particPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMtes in the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter in action during the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Alessandro Bastoni of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy