US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

China: Quick-Thinking Man Catches Dog Falling From Two-Story Rooftop in Sichuan

On March 11, 2026, in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, a man caught a small dog mid-air after it leapt off a two-story rooftop. Reacting instantly, he stretched out his arms and made the catch just in time, leaving the dog unharmed.

China: Wild Tiger Sparks Tense Moment on Snowy Road in Hunchun

A Chinese man had a tense encounter with a wild tiger resting by the roadside while driving on a snowy road. Filmed on February 19, 2026, in Hunchun, Jilin, the video shows the tiger lying just meters from the car. The driver stayed inside, filming as he carefully passed while the massive, alert tiger remained on the snow-covered road.

China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

China: Man Narrowly Escapes Falling Flowerpot While Feeding Stray Cat

In Guizhou, China, on Tuesday, January 27, a shop owner narrowly escaped injury when a falling flowerpot smashed onto the ground where he had been standing moments earlier. The man believe his life was saved by a stray cat he had stepped away to feed just seconds before the impact.

China: Dashcam Captures Narrow Escape From Out-of-Control Truck

On September 28, 2025, in Guizhou Province, southwestern China, dashcam footage showed an oncoming truck losing control on a winding mountain road and scraping a car ahead. The following driver swerved just in time, narrowly avoiding the truck, then stepped out to find his car undamaged, his expression shifting from fear to relief.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

Farmers Protest Against EU-Mercosur Agreements - Montauban

Farmers Protest Against EU-Mercosur Agreements - Montauban

Two farmers after lunch, just before the action. Agricultural mobilization. Blockade of power stations and control of shipments. JA and FDSEA Tarn-et-Garonne. Farmers angry about the health management of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) and the signing of the EU-Mercosur agreements. Viti. Macf. France, Montbartier, January 15, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Front National Trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris

Front National Trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul and Wallerand de Saint-Just, member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) arrives for a hearing in his appeal trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, at Paris courthouse, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Front National Trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris

Front National Trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul and Wallerand de Saint-Just, member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) arrives for a hearing in his appeal trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, at Paris courthouse, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Front National Trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris

Front National Trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul and Wallerand de Saint-Just, member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) arrives for a hearing in his appeal trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, at Paris courthouse, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Front National Trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris

Front National Trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul and Wallerand de Saint-Just, member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) arrives for a hearing in his appeal trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, at Paris courthouse, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

Jennifer Lopez wearing Archival 2003 Jean Loius Sherrer from Lily Et Cie and Sabyasachi jewelry arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

Jennifer Lopez wearing Archival 2003 Jean Loius Sherrer from Lily Et Cie and Sabyasachi jewelry arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

Jennifer Lopez wearing Archival 2003 Jean Loius Sherrer from Lily Et Cie and Sabyasachi jewelry arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

Jennifer Lopez wearing Archival 2003 Jean Loius Sherrer from Lily Et Cie and Sabyasachi jewelry arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

Jennifer Lopez wearing Archival 2003 Jean Loius Sherrer from Lily Et Cie and Sabyasachi jewelry arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just and Alexandre Varaut, RN Member of the European Parliament arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows students in Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows students in Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows students in Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Students attend a class at Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Students attend a class at Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rassemblement National New Year Wishes to the Press - Paris

Rassemblement National New Year Wishes to the Press - Paris

Wallerand de Saint Just during the president of the National Rally, holds his first press conference of the new year at Maison de l’Amérique latine (Latin American House) on January 12, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rassemblement National New Year Wishes to the Press - Paris

Rassemblement National New Year Wishes to the Press - Paris

Wallerand de Saint-Just listens to the President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Jordan Bardella delivering his New Year wishes to the press at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine in Paris, on January 12, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab, after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM