Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Syrian civil defence rescuers assist residents fleeing from the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh in the city of Aleppo, northern Syria on January 8, 2026, amid intense clashes between government forces and the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces. Syria's government on January 7, 2026, demanded that Kurdish fighters leave the neighbourhoods they control in Aleppo following clashes between the two sides which saw thousands of civilians flee. The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces traded blame over who started the deadly clashes on January 6, which killed 16 civilians and one defence ministry member. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Syrian civil defence rescuers assist residents fleeing from the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh in the city of Aleppo, northern Syria on January 8, 2026, amid intense clashes between government forces and the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces. Syria's government on January 7, 2026, demanded that Kurdish fighters leave the neighbourhoods they control in Aleppo following clashes between the two sides which saw thousands of civilians flee. The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces traded blame over who started the deadly clashes on January 6, which killed 16 civilians and one defence ministry member. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Syrian civil defence rescuers assist residents fleeing from the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh in the city of Aleppo, northern Syria on January 8, 2026, amid intense clashes between government forces and the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces. Syria's government on January 7, 2026, demanded that Kurdish fighters leave the neighbourhoods they control in Aleppo following clashes between the two sides which saw thousands of civilians flee. The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces traded blame over who started the deadly clashes on January 6, which killed 16 civilians and one defence ministry member. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Syrian civil defence rescuers assist residents fleeing from the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh in the city of Aleppo, northern Syria on January 8, 2026, amid intense clashes between government forces and the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces. Syria's government on January 7, 2026, demanded that Kurdish fighters leave the neighbourhoods they control in Aleppo following clashes between the two sides which saw thousands of civilians flee. The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces traded blame over who started the deadly clashes on January 6, which killed 16 civilians and one defence ministry member. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes - Syria

Syrian civil defence rescuers assist residents fleeing from the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh in the city of Aleppo, northern Syria on January 8, 2026, amid intense clashes between government forces and the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces. Syria's government on January 7, 2026, demanded that Kurdish fighters leave the neighbourhoods they control in Aleppo following clashes between the two sides which saw thousands of civilians flee. The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces traded blame over who started the deadly clashes on January 6, which killed 16 civilians and one defence ministry member. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. The city center under snow - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult driving conditions for cars, snow-covered road on Boulevard de la Liberté - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult traffic conditions for cars and pedestrians, snow-covered roads - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: snowfall over the city. People stroll and walk in the snow in a city park. One woman walks her dog while another shelters from the snow under an umbrella - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: snowfall over the city. Young people build snowmen - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

Snowfall in Chrea Mountains - Algeria

People enjoy themselves in the Chrea Blida Mountains in Algeria on January 7, 2026, after heavy snowfall. According to weather forecasts, snowfall will continue at altitudes of 600 meters over the next two days. Photo by Billel Bensalem / APP / ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Spanish cardinal José Cobo Cano (left) attends an Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ex-Japan governor sent sexually harassing texts to staff

Ex-Japan governor sent sexually harassing texts to staff

File photo shows Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto speaking at a press conference in Fukui, central Japan, on Dec. 4, 2025, after the prefectural parliament approved his resignation over a sexual harassment allegation. An investigative report by external lawyers said on Jan. 7, 2026, that he sent some 1,000 sexually harassing texts to multiple female staff of the local government and touched female staff members' bodies several times.

Two Macaws Fly in The Sky Over Caracas - Venezuela

Two Macaws Fly in The Sky Over Caracas - Venezuela

Two macaws fly in the sky over Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 7, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Muzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Macaws Fly in The Sky Over Caracas - Venezuela

Two Macaws Fly in The Sky Over Caracas - Venezuela

Two macaws fly in the sky over Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 7, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Muzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Macaws Fly in The Sky Over Caracas - Venezuela

Two Macaws Fly in The Sky Over Caracas - Venezuela

Two macaws fly in the sky over Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 7, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Muzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

(251208) -- ABU DHABI, Dec. 8, 2025 (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM -- Planes fly over before the start of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo by Li Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rngette World Championships final match Finland vs Canada

Rngette World Championships final match Finland vs Canada

Ida Adler #13 and Enni Ojala #3 of Finland and Vail Ketsa #71 and Gillian Dreger #2 of Canada during the ringette world championships final match Finland vs Canada in Lahti on November 9, 2025. Finland won over Canada 7-3. LEHTIKUVA / PEPE KORTENIEMI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Pepe Korteniemi/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Rngette World Championships final match Finland vs Canada

Rngette World Championships final match Finland vs Canada

Mette Nurminen #2 and Krista Lanteri #5 of Finland and Jacqueline Senior #14, Erin Markle #9, Melissa Misutka #18 and goalkeeper Laurie St-Pierre #31 of Canada during the ringette world championships final match Finland vs Canada in Lahti on November 9, 2025. Finland won over Canada 7-3. LEHTIKUVA / PEPE KORTENIEMI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Pepe Korteniemi/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)