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2030 French Alps Olympics

Edgar Grospiron (L), president of the 2030 French Alps Olympics organizing committee, speaks during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026.

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2030 French Alps Olympics

Edgar Grospiron, president of the 2030 French Alps Olympics organizing committee, speaks during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026.

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2030 French Alps Olympics

Edgar Grospiron, president of the 2030 French Alps Olympics organizing committee, speaks during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 21, 2026.

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Forum on abduction issue in Nagoya

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a government-sponsored forum on the abduction issue in Nagoya, central Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. His elder sister Megumi (R in picture) was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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Forum on abduction issue in Nagoya

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a government-sponsored forum on the abduction issue in Nagoya, central Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. His elder sister Megumi (R in picture) was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skaters (from L) Ami Nakai, Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara, Yuma Kagiyama, Shun Sato and Kaori Sakamoto pose for a photo during practice in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026, ahead of the exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics the following day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama practices in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026, ahead of the exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics the following day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama practices in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026, ahead of the exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics the following day.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia 2

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Relocation of Osaka expo mascot monuments

Photo shows a statue of Myaku-Myaku (R), the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, and the Tower of the Sun, a symbol of the 1970 Osaka expo, on Feb. 21, 2026, at Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita in Osaka Prefecture. A ceremony to celebrate the relocation of the Myaku-Myaku statue from the expo venue was held the same day.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami rounds first base after hitting a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is pictured after hitting a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Relocation of Osaka expo mascot monuments

Photo shows a statue of Myaku-Myaku (L), the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, and the Tower of the Sun, a symbol of the 1970 Osaka expo, on Feb. 21, 2026, at Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita in Osaka Prefecture. A ceremony to celebrate the relocation of the Myaku-Myaku stutue from the expo venue was held the same day.

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Relocation of Osaka expo mascot monuments

A ceremony is held on Feb. 21, 2026, to celebrate the relocation of two statues of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, from the expo venue to Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita in Osaka Prefecture.

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Relocation of Osaka expo mascot monuments

A ceremony is held on Feb. 21, 2026, to celebrate the relocation of two monuments of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, from the expo venue to Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita in Osaka Prefecture.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Members of the Dutch short track speed skating team celebrate after winning gold in the men's 5,000-meter relay at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Members of the Dutch short track speed skating team celebrate after winning gold in the men's 5,000-meter relay at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Kim Gil Li of South Korea celebrates after winning gold in the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Kim Gil Li of South Korea celebrates after winning gold in the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korea's Kim Gil Li (C) poses with the gold medal she won in the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, alongside compatriot and silver medalist Choi Min Jeong (L) and bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard of the United States.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korea's Kim Gil Li (C) poses with the gold medal she won in the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, alongside compatriot and silver medalist Choi Min Jeong (L) and bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard of the United States.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korea's Kim Gil Li (C) poses with the gold medal she won in the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, alongside compatriot and silver medalist Choi Min Jeong (L) and bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard of the United States.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands competes en route to winning gold in the women's speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Miho Takagi of Japan competes in the women's speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Miho Takagi of Japan competes in the women's speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Miho Takagi of Japan competes in the women's speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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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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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong (C) of the Netherlands poses with the gold medal she won in the women's speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics, alongside Norwegian silver medalist Ragne Wiklund (L) and Canadian bronze medalist Valerie Maltais, on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong (C) of the Netherlands poses with the gold medal she won in the women's speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics, alongside Norwegian silver medalist Ragne Wiklund (L) and Canadian bronze medalist Valerie Maltais, on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Zenko-ji temple lit up

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit up on Feb. 20, 2026, as a four-day lantern festival begins.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi (C) poses after winning the men's aerials gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Noe Roth (L) of Switzerland and bronze medalist Li Tianma of China.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi (C) celebrates after winning the men's aerials gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Noe Roth (L) of Switzerland and bronze medalist Li Tianma of China.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi (C) celebrates after winning the men's aerials gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Noe Roth (L) of Switzerland and bronze medalist Li Tianma of China.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference at the main press center of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference at the main press center of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference at the main press center of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.