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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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Japan: Record January Snowfall Hits Aomori, Disrupting Traffic and Trains

On January 28, Aomori City recorded 150 centimeters of snowfall for the first time in 40 years, causing traffic congestion across the city and a series of train service suspensions. Snow depth reached 154 centimeters by 9 p.m., tying for the second-highest January total on record, last seen on January 30, 1986. According to Aomori Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on January 29, two people had died and 85 others were injured, while damage was confirmed at four residential properties. The video captures conditions in Aomori City on the morning of January 29, showing the extent of the heavy snowfall.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage 2

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

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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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Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily 2

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui

Search and rescue operations are underway in Mount Maunganui after a major landslide struck a local campground at 9:30 a.m. today. With up to nine people missing, emergency crews are working through the night. States of Emergency remain active across several regions, including Northland and the Bay of Plenty, as authorities assess the widespread damage.

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Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chile: 19 Dead, Over 50,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Concepción

On Sunday, January 18, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe across two regions as deadly wildfires claimed at least 19 lives. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the Ñuble and Biobío regions. President Boric warned that the death toll is expected to rise as search teams reach devastated areas. Blistering heat and strong winds have severely hampered firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring to 100°F (38°C) on Sunday, January 18.

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, Netherlands on January 16, 2026 one day after an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht 2

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Trentini and Burlo in Italy After the Liberation - Rome

Ciampino (Rome), Italy—Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani welcomed Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò, along with their families, at the airport this morning. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any ownership, copyright, or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trentini and Burlo in Italy After the Liberation - Rome

Ciampino (Rome), Italy—Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani welcomed Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò, along with their families, at the airport this morning. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any ownership, copyright, or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trentini and Burlo in Italy After the Liberation - Rome

Ciampino (Rome), Italy—Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani welcomed Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò, along with their families, at the airport this morning. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any ownership, copyright, or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Lebanese soldiers inspect damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

A Lebanese soldier inspects damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

A Lebanese soldier (1st R) inspects damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Official Ceremony In Memory Of The Victims Of The Crans-Montana - Martigny

Martigny - President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with French President Emmanuel Macron at the official ceremony in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, today, January 9, 2025. (Photo by Paolo Giandotti - Press Office for Press and Communication of the Presidency of the Republic) This is a private photo published on social networks or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership, copyright or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the mat

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM