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South Africa: Passengers Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Cape Town Airport

A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, February 24, prompting passenger evacuations and disrupting flights. While the blaze was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, the incident caused significant power outages and IT system failures, leading to diverted flights and temporary suspensions of international departures.

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

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

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms 2

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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South Korea: Supporters of Former President Yoon Protest in Seoul

Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered near the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-dong on Thursday, February 19, to demand the dismissal of his indictment. A South Korean court sentenced Yoon to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection during his failed martial law declaration in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

People in support of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Feb. 19, 2026. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment the same day for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

A television monitor at Seoul Station shows former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (back, L) during sentencing trial in his insurrection case on Feb. 19, 2026, at Seoul Central District Court. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

A television monitor at Seoul Station shows former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (back, L) during sentencing trial in his insurrection case on Feb. 19, 2026, at Seoul Central District Court. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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Turkey: Police Clash With Boğaziçi University Students Over Forced Club Evictions

A protest at Boğaziçi University escalated on February 9, as police deployed pepper spray and barricades to block students opposing the forced eviction of their club rooms. The demonstration saw intense confrontations, eventually leading to students breaking through the police blockade to enter the campus activity building.

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Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 4

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

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Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 3

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

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Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 2

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

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Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

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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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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 5

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 4

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 3

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 2

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Illustration - Chartreuse

Illustration - Chartreuse

View of the city of Grenoble from the road leading up to the Chartreuse. France, IJanuary 11, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Tea-leaf spill causes multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan, kills 1

SANO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo -Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tea leaves scattered on a road in Sano in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 4, 2026. The tea leaves spilled from a moving truck on the road, causing drivers of vehicles behind it to lose control and leading to a multi-vehicle crash resulting in the death of one man. (Kyodo)

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US: Wind-Fueled Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Broomfield-Boulder Line

A wildfire fueled by strong winds triggered evacuation orders on Monday afternoon, January 5, for neighborhoods near the Broomfield-Boulder county line, leading to the closure of Highway 287. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

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Tea-leaf spill causes multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan, kills 1

Tea-leaf spill causes multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan, kills 1

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tea leaves scattered on a road in Sano in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 4, 2026. The tea leaves spilled from a moving truck on the road, causing drivers of vehicles behind it to lose control and leading to a multi-vehicle crash resulting in the death of one man.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A shopping street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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