US: Cyclists Across America Hold Unity Rides in Honor of Alex Pretti

Cyclists in cities across the United States took part in the "We Ride in Unity" memorial rides on Saturday, January 31 to honor Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis cyclist and ICU nurse whose death sparked nationwide solidarity events.

US: Nationwide Anti-ICE “National Shutdown” Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown 2

Nationwide "National Shutdown" protests were held across major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis and Los Angeles, on Friday, January 30, to condemn the Trump administration's immigration tactics and large-scale ICE operations. The demonstrations, which included school walkouts and boycotts, were sparked by the recent fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.

US: Nationwide Anti-ICE “National Shutdown” Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown

Nationwide "National Shutdown" protests were held across major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis and Los Angeles, on Friday, January 30, to condemn the Trump administration's immigration tactics and large-scale ICE operations. The demonstrations, which included school walkouts and boycotts, were sparked by the recent fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.

US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 3

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties. Video captures a plane landing at a snow-blanketed John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

US: Dozens of Anti-ICE Protesters Detained After Noise Protest in Maple Grove, MN

Dozens of anti-ICE demonstrators were detained on Monday, January 26, after gathering outside a hotel in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for a "noise protest." The protesters targeted the location believing a Border Patrol commander was staying there.

US: Episode 41 of Kilauea Volcano Eruption Sends Ash to Hilo

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano officially began its 41st eruption on Saturday, January 24, sending lava fountains over 1,500 feet into the air. Falling ash and tephra were reported in communities as far as Hilo.

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi attend a debate session with the leaders of five other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

(from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi attend a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

(from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi attend a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

US: Thousands Gather in Washington D.C. for Annual March for Life Rally

Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life on Friday, January 23. Vice President JD Vance addressed the crowd at the "Life is a Gift" themed rally.

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, attends a debate with leaders of other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

US: Long Lines Form at Gas Stations in Pennsylvania Ahead of Major Winter Storm

As dangerous cold grips Pennsylvania, on Friday, January 23, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning ahead of significant snowfall expected. Residents across the region formed long lines outside supermarkets and gas stations to secure essential supplies and fuel before the arrival of the major winter storm.

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

US: Blowing Snow and Gusty Winds Sweep Iowa

Strong gusts caused blowing snow and low visibility in Iowa on Wednesday, January 21. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for most of the state until Friday.

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 2

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers lines into a double play in the third inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2025.

US: Indiana Hoosiers Fans Take Over Bloomington to Celebrate National Championship 3

A massive crowd of Indiana Hoosiers fans flooded the streets of downtown Bloomington to celebrate the team's national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, January 19.

US: Indiana Hoosiers Fans Take Over Bloomington to Celebrate National Championship

A massive crowd of Indiana Hoosiers fans flooded the streets of downtown Bloomington to celebrate the team's national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, January 19.

US: Indiana Hoosiers Fans Take Over Bloomington to Celebrate National Championship 2

A massive crowd of Indiana Hoosiers fans flooded the streets of downtown Bloomington to celebrate the team's national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, January 19.

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Yael Braun Pivet during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Lecornu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Lecornu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Lecornu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Lecornu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Eric Ciotti during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Lecornu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Lecornu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Delogu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Delogu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Eric Ciotti during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Yael Braun Pivet during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Delogu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Jean Pierre Bataille during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Sebastien Delogu during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Laurent Jacobelli during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM