Iceland: Massive Northern Lights Illuminate Night Sky Over Reykjavík

A massive Northern Lights display was visible in Reykjavík on Saturday, January 10, marking one of the most striking occurrences in over a decade.

UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

France: Storm Goretti Sweeps Through Regions, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Storm Goretti swept across France, leaving 380,000 homes without power and causing widespread travel delays due to high winds, rain, and snow. In the northern region, the storm forced two nuclear reactors offline, felled trees, and shut down schools and ports as flooding and severe weather alerts continued.

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Winter Hits Northern Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Jabalia

Scenes from daily life as winter unfolds in the north, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, where residents continue to navigate hardship, resilience, and the struggle of everyday survival. January 9, 2026, in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 7

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts were in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities urged caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 6

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

[Breaking News]New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

KUSHIRO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation. (Kyodo)

UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 5

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 4

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

[Breaking News]Tsunami advisory issued in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2025, after the agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of northern and northeastern Japan following an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 in the Pacific Ocean off Aomori Prefecture. (Kyodo)

Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. Xi held talks with Lee, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. Xi held talks with Lee, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Huanchi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. Xi held talks with Lee, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Shen Hong/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 2

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Major Winter Storm Unfolds

Meteorologists have warned of wintry conditions sweeping across the UK on Friday, January 2. The Met Office is pointing to cold Arctic air now covering much of the country. Currently amber warnings for snow issued in Scotland, while a yellow snow and ice warning in North Staffordshire will run until noon. Existing warnings for snow and ice, which remain in effect across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, will last from today until Sunday, January 4.

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Trees stand on snow-covered hills in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Trees stand on snow-covered hills in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a road in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

A vehicle drives along a snow-covered road in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow rests on grass and soil in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Trees stand on snow-covered hills in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Trees stand on snow-covered hills in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a road in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a road in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Trees stand on snow-covered hills in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Trees stand on snow-covered hills in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Trees stand on snow-covered hills in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a mountain in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a mountain in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Trees stand on snow-covered hills in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers mountain ridges in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers fields and trees in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

A vehicle drives along a snow-covered road in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a mountain in the mountainous district of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 28, 2025. The snowfall followed a winter cold wave affecting northern Iraq. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Photo taken at a ski resort in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 29, 2025, shows a moving walkway (L) where a fatal accident involving a 5-year-old boy occurred the previous day. The boy died after his right arm became trapped in the moving walkway.

Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Photo taken at a ski resort in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025, shows a moving walkway where a fatal accident involving a 5-year-old boy occurred earlier in the day. The boy died after his right arm became trapped in the moving walkway.

Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Flowers and juice bottles are placed at the site of a fatal accident involving a 5-year-old boy at a ski resort in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 29, 2025. The boy died after his right arm became trapped in a moving walkway at the resort the previous day.

US: Strong Winds, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Threaten Northern Illinois

Strong winds, plunging temperatures and light snow are forecast to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Monday, December 29, with gusts up to 55 mph, icy roads and reduced visibility.

US: Blizzard Slams Northern Iowa, Travel Severely Disrupted

A powerful blizzard swept across northern Iowa on Sunday, December 28, bringing travel to a standstill as major highways were closed due to blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 29, with 2 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 62 mph. Numerous crashes were reported statewide, and authorities warned of extremely hazardous and icy road conditions as temperatures rapidly dropped.

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM