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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam 3

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow Buries Upstate New York, Up to 6 Feet in Oswego County

Intense lake-effect snow buried parts of upstate New York on Sunday, dumping up to six feet of snow in Oswego County within days.

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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam 2

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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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.

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UK: Drone Captures Frozen River Thames in Oxford Amid Snow and Ice Warnings

This drone footage shows the River Thames turned into a skating rink at Port Meadow in Oxford on Sunday, January 4. Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools.

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Nikkei stock index closes at record high

Nikkei stock index closes at record high

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 52,518.08, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Nikkei stock index closes at record high

Nikkei stock index closes at record high

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 52,518.08, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Causes Damage in Shimane

A series of earthquakes, including one with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with epicenters in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat. This video shows a landslide triggered by the quake at a residential property in Yasugi City, eastern Shimane.

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Nikkei index hits closing high

Nikkei index hits closing high

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting a new all-time closing high on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 4

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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China: Man Rescues Young Goat Stranded on Steep Cliff in Hunan Province

On December 26, 2025, a man, an outdoor enthusiast in Shaoyang, Hunan Province, used professional climbing gear to rescue a young goat stranded on a steep, narrow cliff. The man safely carried the animal to stable ground as its mother watched anxiously from nearby.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 3

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:18 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this quake.

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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.

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US: Wind-Fueled Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Broomfield-Boulder Line

A wildfire fueled by strong winds triggered evacuation orders on Monday afternoon, January 5, for neighborhoods near the Broomfield-Boulder county line, leading to the closure of Highway 287. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

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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.

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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.

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Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 3

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

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Philippines: Davao Mall Fire Forces Evacuation, No Injuries Reported

A fire gutted the third floor of Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on Friday afternoon, January 2, forcing an evacuation. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 2

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

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Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

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BASKET - Serie A2 - Fortitudo Bologna vs Liofilchem Roseto

BASKET - Serie A2 - Fortitudo Bologna vs Liofilchem Roseto

time out Fortitudo during Fortitudo Bologna vs Liofilchem Roseto, Italian Basketball Serie A2 Men match in Bologna, Italy, January 04 2026

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Australia: Sydney Rings in 2026 With Annual Fireworks Display 2

Sydney welcomed the New Year with the annual fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.

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Spain: Venezuelans in Madrid Celebrate Following Capture of President Maduro 2

Venezuelans in Madrid took to the streets to celebrate after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a military operation executed by the United States.

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Spain: Venezuelans in Madrid Celebrate Following Capture of President Maduro

Venezuelans in Madrid took to the streets to celebrate after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a military operation executed by the United States.

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US: Paratrooper Tangled in Field Goal Net at Armed Forces Bowl

A paratrooper became tangled in the field goal net and fell on Friday, January 2, while entering Amon G. Carter Stadium ahead of the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, but walked away without injuries and no one on the field was hurt.

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US: Falcon 9 Streaks Across Arizona Sky After Vandenberg Launch

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Friday, January 2, deploying Italy’s dual-use Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation Flight Model 3 (CSG-FM3) satellite into low Earth orbit. The mission, delayed by pad issues, marked SpaceX’s first orbital launch in 16 days and included a successful booster landing.

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US: Anti-War Protest Held in New York City After Maduro Capture

A large anti-war protest was held in New York’s Times Square on Saturday afternoon, January 3, after U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with demonstrators condemning U.S. intervention while others gathered nearby to celebrate.

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Venezuela: Caracas Plunges Into Chaos After US Strikes

Explosions and aircraft noise jolted Caracas in the early hours of January 3, with flames and smoke seen near military facilities. The US said airstrikes captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, plunging the city into tension and uncertainty.

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US: Storms Bring Hail to Brewton, Alabama

Hail was reported in Brewton, Alabama on Saturday afternoon, January 3.

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CALCIO - Serie A - Atalanta BC vs AS Roma

CALCIO - Serie A - Atalanta BC vs AS Roma

Gianluca Mancini of AS Roma go aut of the pich at thje end of firt time during Atalanta BC vs AS Roma, 18° Serie A Enilive 2025-26 game at New Balance arena in Bergamo (BG), Italy, on January 03, 2026.

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BASKET - Euroleague - Virtus Bologna vs Olimpia Milano

BASKET - Euroleague - Virtus Bologna vs Olimpia Milano

time Out Milano EA7 Emporio Armani Milano Match BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE Virtus Bologna vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 02-01-2026 during Virtus Bologna vs Olimpia Milano, Basketball Euroleague match in Bologna, Italy, January 02 2026

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BASKET - Euroleague - Virtus Bologna vs Olimpia Milano

BASKET - Euroleague - Virtus Bologna vs Olimpia Milano

Time Out Virtus Virtus Match BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE Virtus Bologna vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 02-01-2026 during Virtus Bologna vs Olimpia Milano, Basketball Euroleague match in Bologna, Italy, January 02 2026

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A tourist enjoys leisure time at a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu

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Netherlands: Winter Weather Warning Across Country, Over 500 Flights Affected

A Code Yellow warning is in effect until Sunday, January 4, as heavy snow blankets the Netherlands. Fresh overnight snowfall has created treacherous driving conditions and widespread travel disruptions, including over 500 flight cancellations at Schiphol Airport.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver 2

A third-alarm fire was reported at the construction site on Leetsdale Drive and Holly Street in Denver on Friday night, January 2, forcing road closures. This is a developing story.

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China: Massive Flock of Birds Forms Stunning “Bird Wave” at Dusk

On December 3 in Dongying, Shandong, a massive flock of birds formed a single, drifting "bird wave" at dusk as they moved slowly across the landscape.

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China: Dog Rescued from Fast-Flowing River in Hunan

On June 20, 2024, two men worked together to rescue a dog trapped in a fast-flowing river following heavy rain in Changde, Hunan. After the animal was unable to climb a ladder placed by one rescuer, a man in a red shirt stepped into the current to lift the dog to safety.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver

A massive structure fire was reported near Glendale and Cherry Creek in Denver on Friday night, January 2.

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China: Quick-Thinking Resident on Floor Above Extinguishes Balcony Fire

On December 10 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a quick-thinking neighbor used a firefighting hose from the floor above to extinguish a fire on a resident's balcony. The neighbor also shouted to alert the resident, successfully knocking down the flames before the fire could spread further.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Issued for Much of Country

Snow and ice warnings were issued for much of the UK on Friday, January 2. A number of yellow warnings were in place, and an amber warning was in effect for Scotland.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued for Parts of Massachusetts on New Year’s Day

A snow squall warning and a winter weather advisory were in effect for parts of Massachusetts on New Year's Day, January 1.

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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