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US: Rainbow Arches Over Studio City, Los Angeles

A large rainbow appeared over Studio City, Los Angeles, viewed from Mulholland Drive near Fryman Canyon Park on Tuesday, February 17.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 4

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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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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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles 4

The video shows a trash can being swept away in Los Angeles on Monday, February 16, as heavy rain from a powerful storm system inundated parts of the city. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles

The video shows Waymo vehicles stalled on flooded roads in Los Angeles on Monday, February 16, as heavy rain from a powerful storm system inundated parts of the city. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

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US: Global Day of Action Brings Iran Solidarity March to Downtown Los Angeles

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 14, as part of the worldwide Iranian Global Day of Action supporting the Iranian people and calling for an end to violence in Iran. Demonstrators marched downtown, voiced opposition to the current regime, and showed solidarity amid ongoing deadly protests.

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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns 2

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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US: New York Harbor Filled With Ice as Intense Cold Grips Region

A video captured New York Harbor, seen around the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, almost completely filled with ice on Wednesday, February 11, with only a small channel remaining for ships.

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US: Blockchain Platform Polymarket Opens “The Polymarket” Free Grocery Pop-Up in NYC

Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market platform, opened a five-day pop-up store called "The Polymarket" in New York City’s West Village on Thursday, February 12. Hundreds of residents lined up to fill tote bags with free groceries.

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Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 3

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Port, authorities activated the maximum emergency plan for wind. The storm has forced the closure of all public parks and suspended several rail services this Thursday, February 12. Travel is severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where Aena reports at least 101 flights cancelled and ten others diverted. The video shows the roof of a building being ripped off by strong winds.

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Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 2

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Port, authorities activated the maximum emergency plan for wind. The storm has forced the closure of all public parks and suspended several rail services this Thursday, February 12. Travel is severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where Aena reports at least 101 flights cancelled and ten others diverted.

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Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Port, authorities activated the maximum emergency plan for wind. The storm has forced the closure of all public parks and suspended several rail services this Thursday, February 12. Travel is severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where Aena reports at least 101 flights cancelled and ten others diverted. The video shows the Torre de Collserola swaying in the strong wind.

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Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Slams Toamasina 2

At least 31 people were killed after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina late Tuesday, February 10, bringing winds of up to 250 km/h, collapsing homes, injuring dozens and displacing more than 6,000 people.

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Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Slams Toamasina

At least 31 people were killed after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina late Tuesday, February 10, bringing winds of up to 250 km/h, collapsing homes, injuring dozens and displacing more than 6,000 people.

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Lantern festival in Nagasaki

A lantern festival is under way in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 11, 2026, with about 15,000 lanterns illuminating a park near the city's Chinatown.

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Lantern festival in Nagasaki

A lantern festival is under way in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 11, 2026, with about 15,000 lanterns illuminating a park near the city's Chinatown.

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Lantern festival in Nagasaki

A lantern festival is under way in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 11, 2026, with about 15,000 lanterns illuminating a park near the city's Chinatown.

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Lantern festival in Nagasaki

A lantern festival is under way in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 11, 2026, with an 11-meter object representing horses on display at a park near the city's Chinatown as 2026 marks the Year of Horse in the Chinese zodiac.

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Lantern festival in Nagasaki

A lantern festival is under way in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 11, 2026, with an 11-meter object representing horses on display at a park near the city's Chinatown as 2026 marks the Year of Horse in the Chinese zodiac.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title 2

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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Princess Hisako visits international orchid show

Japanese Princess Hisako (C) addresses the opening ceremony of the International Orchid and Flower Show 2026 at the Tokyo Dome City complex in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Hisako visits international orchid show

Japanese Princess Hisako addresses the opening ceremony of the International Orchid and Flower Show 2026 at the Tokyo Dome City complex in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Hisako visits international orchid show

Japanese Princess Hisako attends the opening ceremony of the International Orchid and Flower Show 2026 at the Tokyo Dome City complex in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026. (Pool photo)

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General election in Japan

People walk after visiting a polling station for the House of Representatives election in the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

People walk after visiting a polling station for the House of Representatives election in the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Feb. 8, 2026.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow 3

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) said on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling pickups were still experiencing slight delays on Thursday, February 5, as crews continued clearing frozen snow and ice while collecting refuse.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Protest

Students protest against the planned dispatch of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to Milan during a rally in the Italian city on Feb. 6, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics later in the day.

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Twin giant pandas' arrival in China from Japan

CHENGDU, China, Jan. 28 Kyodo - Male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei head to a giant panda conservation and research center in the Chinese city of Yaan, Sichuan Province, after arriving at an airport in Chengdu from Japan on Jan. 28, 2026. The twin pandas left Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens, where they were born and raised, the previous day. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Illumination event in Kobe in memory of quake victims

KOBE, Japan, Jan. 30 Kyodo - The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 30, 2026, in memory of the victims of the January 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people. (Kyodo)

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US: Columbia University Protesters Detained After Blocking Traffic Over Immigration Crackdown

On Thursday, February 5, several faculty members, staff, and students at Columbia University were briefly detained after blocking traffic in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling on the university to declare itself a sanctuary campus and better protect international students. The protesters were released within hours and instructed to appear in court at a later date.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow 2

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) said on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling pickups were still experiencing slight delays on Thursday, February 5, as crews continued clearing frozen snow and ice while collecting refuse.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling collections are still facing slight delays today, Thursday, February 5, as workers continue picking up refuse while clearing frozen snow and ice mounds.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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Exterior of Sendai City Hall

Exterior of Sendai City Hall=January 26,2026,Miyagi

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Exterior of Sendai City Hall

Exterior of Sendai City Hall=January 26,2026,Miyagi

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US: Buddhist Monks Reach Richmond on 100th Day of 2,300-Mile “Walk for Peace” 2

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C., passed through Richmond, Virginia on Monday, February 2, marking the 100th day of their journey. They walked from Chesterfield to Richmond, stopped at Fire Station 17, and later gathered at City Hall, where they were welcomed by city and state leaders and a large crowd. The walk aims to promote peace, mindfulness, compassion, and nonviolence.

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US: Buddhist Monks Reach Richmond on 100th Day of 2,300-Mile “Walk for Peace”

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C., passed through Richmond, Virginia on Monday, February 2, marking the 100th day of their journey. They walked from Chesterfield to Richmond, stopped at Fire Station 17, and later gathered at City Hall, where they were welcomed by city and state leaders and a large crowd. The walk aims to promote peace, mindfulness, compassion, and nonviolence.

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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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US: Rivers Frozen in Philadelphia Following Arctic Blast

Freezing temperatures in Philadelphia caused multiple water main breaks and froze rivers, leading to emergency repairs throughout the city. Police warned residents not to walk on the frozen waterways, emphasizing that the ice was dangerously thin despite its appearance.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions 2

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video captures an icebreaker navigating the frozen Chicago River on Thursday, January 29.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

A tourist couple takes a selfie in front of the Olympic rings set up at city hall in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

People pass by the Olympic rings set up at city hall in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic rings are displayed at city hall in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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US: Continued Ice in Hudson River Keeps NYC Ferry Service Suspended

Ice continued to build up in the Hudson River and nearby waterways as a deep freeze grips the Northeast. Consequently, NYC Ferry service remained suspended across all routes on Thursday, January 29.

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Illumination event in Kobe in memory of quake victims

The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 30, 2026, in memory of the victims of the January 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people.

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Illumination event in Kobe in memory of quake victims

The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 30, 2026, in memory of the victims of the January 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people.

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Illumination event in Kobe in memory of quake victims

The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 30, 2026, in memory of the victims of the January 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people.

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Illumination event in Kobe in memory of quake victims

The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 30, 2026, in memory of the victims of the January 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people.