Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America

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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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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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.

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix At the Work Symposium Connected in Freedom - Utrecht

Princess Beatrix attends a working symposium of the interfaith network In Vrijheid Verbonden (In Freedom Connected) at the Academy Building in Utrecht. UTRECHT, The Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Academy Building. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Football: German Bundesliga

Football: German Bundesliga

Yuito Suzuki of Freiburg reacts after scoring in the second half of a German Bundesliga football match against Augsburg on Jan. 18, 2026, in Augsburg, Germany.

Snowboard: World Cup

Snowboard: World Cup

Ramona Hofmeister (C) of Germany celebrates after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Bansko, Bulgaria, on Jan. 17, 2026, alongside silver medalist Aleksandra Krol-Walas (L) of Poland and bronze medalist Tsubaki Miki of Japan.

Snowboard: World Cup

Snowboard: World Cup

Elisa Caffont (C) of Italy celebrates after winning the women's parallel giant slalom gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Bansko, Bulgaria, on Jan. 18, 2026, alongside silver medalist Tsubaki Miki (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Ramona Hofmeister of Germany.

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Hanna Oberg of Sweden won the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup, finishing ahead of Lou Jeanmonnot of France in second place and Lisa Vittozzi of Italy in third, during the medal ceremony at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Hanna Oberg of Sweden won the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup, finishing ahead of Lou Jeanmonnot of France in second place and Lisa Vittozzi of Italy in third, during the medal ceremony at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Hanna Oberg of Sweden won the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup, finishing ahead of Lou Jeanmonnot of France in second place and Lisa Vittozzi of Italy in third, during the medal ceremony at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Aftermath of Explosion and Fire - Netherlands

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

Ski jumping: World Cup in China

Ski jumping: World Cup in China

Nika Prevc of (C) Slovenia poses after winning the women's World Cup ski jumping gold in Zhangjiakou, China, on Jan. 16, 2026, alongside silver medalist Nozomi Maruyama (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Selina Freitag of Germany.

Football: German Bundesliga

Football: German Bundesliga

Shuto Machino of Borussia Monchengladbach reacts after scoring in the second half of a Bundesliga football match against Hoffenheim on Jan. 14, 2026, at PreZero Arena in Sinsheim, Germany.