Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Jens van 't Wout (C) of the Netherlands poses after winning gold in the men's 1,500-meter short track speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 14, 2026, alongside silver medalist Hwang Dae Heon (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Roberts Kruzbergs of Latvia.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Chile: M6.2 Earthquake Shakes Coquimbo Region

A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Coquimbo region of northern Chile on Thursday morning, February 12. The quake hit near the town of Punitaqui at a depth of nearly 37 km. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The video shows power lines swaying in San Ramón, Coquimbo.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Choi Ga On (C) of South Korea poses after winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Chloe Kim (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Mitsuki Ono of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Choi Ga On (C) of South Korea celebrates after winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Chloe Kim (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Mitsuki Ono of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Choi Ga On (L) of South Korea poses after winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Chloe Kim (C) of the United States and bronze medalist Mitsuki Ono of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Choi Ga On of South Korea competes en route to winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Colombia: Rare Persistent Rainfall Triggers Mass Casualties Amid Flooding Crisis

A rare spell of persistent rainfall triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides across northern Colombia, including Cordoba and Sucre, leaving at least 22 people dead. The severe climate emergency has submerged more than 40,000 hectares of land, devastating multiple departments and displacing thousands of homes.

Australia: Rally Held at Surry Hills Police Station After Herzog Protest Clashes

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney on Tuesday, February 10, to protest what they described as excessive police force during the previous night’s demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. The rally followed clashes that led to arrests and charges, with protesters saying police disrupted peaceful protests and a Muslim prayer.

Australia: Rally Held at Surry Hills Police Station After Herzog Protest Clashes 2

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney on Tuesday, February 10, to protest what they described as excessive police force during the previous night’s demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. The rally followed clashes that led to arrests and charges, with protesters saying police disrupted peaceful protests and a Muslim prayer.

US: Rare Ice Covers Great South Bay in Long Island Following Severe Cold Snap

New Yorkers faced dangerous subzero wind chills and heavy snow on Monday, February 9, which transformed the rarely frozen Great South Bay between Long Island and Fire Island into a vast icy landscape.

Australia: Protesters and Police Clash Outside Sydney Town Hall Over Herzog’s Visit

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Protesters gathered outside Sydney Town Hall clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. Officers used pepper spray and were seen shoving and using force to disperse the crowd during the confrontation.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

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.

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.

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.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Benjamin Karl (C) of Austria celebrates after winning the snowboarding men's parallel giant slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026, alongside silver medalist Kim Sang Kyum (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Tervel Zamfirov of Bulgaria.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Benjamin Karl (C) of Austria celebrates after winning the snowboarding men's parallel giant slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026, alongside silver medalist Kim Sang Kyum (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Tervel Zamfirov of Bulgaria.

Lausanne ballet competition

Lausanne ballet competition

Yeom Dayeon, a 17-year-old South Korean who also holds Japanese nationality, performs in the final of the 54th Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 7, 2026. She won second prize.

Lausanne ballet competition

Lausanne ballet competition

Yeom Dayeon, a 17-year-old South Korean who also holds Japanese nationality, meets the press after winning second prize in the final of the 54th Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

South Korean athletes march during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

South Korean athletes march during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

South Korean athletes march during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shin Jia of South Korea performs in the women's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shin Jia of South Korea performs in the women's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shin Jia of South Korea performs in the women's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.