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China: 85-Year-Old Man Hanging Upside Down From 14th Floor Rescued in Shaoguan

On October 25 in 2022, a woman walking home found an 85-year-old man hanging upside down outside a 14th-floor window in Shaoguan, Guangdong. Police and residents quickly coordinated a rescue, using a bedsheet to secure the man before safely pulling him back inside.

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes Falling Flowerpot While Feeding Stray Cat

In Guizhou, China, on Tuesday, January 27, a shop owner narrowly escaped injury when a falling flowerpot smashed onto the ground where he had been standing moments earlier. The man believe his life was saved by a stray cat he had stepped away to feed just seconds before the impact.

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China: Rare Two-Faced Kitten Born in Anhui Province

In Anhui, China, on Tuesday, January 27, a mother cat gave birth to a rare two-faced kitten with two distinct faces on a single body. According to the owner, the kitten remained in relatively stable condition following its birth.

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Uruguayan president in Beijing

Uruguayan president in Beijing

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi (R) receives a guard of honor during his welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Feb. 3, 2026. Walking next to him is Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

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US: Anti-ICE Protesters Gather in Chandler to Condemn Immigration Crackdown

Protesters, including local students, gathered in Chandler, Arizona, on Monday, January 26, to condemn an immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The demonstration saw a significant turnout as participants voiced their opposition to the enforcement measures.

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Heavy snow in Aomori

Heavy snow in Aomori

People remove snow near a house in Aomori, northeastern Japan, on Feb. 2, 2026, as heavy snow continues to hit the region.

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Heavy snow in Aomori

Heavy snow in Aomori

People remove snow near a house in Aomori, northeastern Japan, on Feb. 2, 2026, as heavy snow continues to hit the region.

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US: Rivers Frozen in Philadelphia Following Arctic Blast

Freezing temperatures in Philadelphia caused multiple water main breaks and froze rivers, leading to emergency repairs throughout the city. Police warned residents not to walk on the frozen waterways, emphasizing that the ice was dangerously thin despite its appearance.

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China's Lunar New Year holidays

China's Lunar New Year holidays

People head to Beijing Station in the Chinese capital on Feb. 2, 2026, as the travel rush starts ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.

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China's Lunar New Year holidays

China's Lunar New Year holidays

People head to Beijing Station in the Chinese capital on Feb. 2, 2026, as the travel rush starts ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.

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Denmark: Thousands Join Anti-Trump “No Words” Protest in Copenhagen

Thousands of Danish veterans and supporters held a silent march to the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, carrying banners marked “No words” to protest President Trump’s comments belittling NATO’s role in Afghanistan.

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Japan: Smoke Fills Hatchobori Station in Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Smoke was reported at JR Hatchobori Station on the Keiyo Line in Tokyo on Monday evening, February 2, prompting a suspension of services between Tokyo and Shin-Kiba stations. Passengers were guided outside after smoke was seen rising from an escalator connecting the platform and concourse, and entry to the station was restricted as smoke filled the premises.

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China: CCTV Captures Shop Owner Fleeing During 5.5 Quake

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake violently shook Gansu, northwestern China, on January 26, 2026. Surveillance footage shows a shop owner fleeing as shelves rattle and goods crash to the floor inside a small store in Diebu County. Authorities reported no immediate casualties, and emergency teams were deployed.

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China: Tent Roof Collapses During Snow Removal in Henan

A woman in Henan, China, accidentally caused a tent roof to collapse while clearing heavy snow on January 20, 2026. The video shows the structure giving way within seconds, leaving the roof caved in as she stepped back in shock.

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Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo

Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo

Daihatsu Motor Co.'s newly launched e-Hijet Cargo, a mini commercial electric vehicle, is shown to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Daihatsu launches e-Atrai EV

Daihatsu launches e-Atrai EV

Daihatsu Motor Co.'s newly launched e-Atrai, a mini commercial electric vehicle, is shown to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Daihatsu launches e-Atrai EV

Daihatsu launches e-Atrai EV

Daihatsu Motor Co.'s newly launched e-Atrai, a mini commercial electric vehicle, is shown to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo

Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo

Daihatsu Motor Co.'s newly launched e-Hijet Cargo, a mini commercial electric vehicle, is shown to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026, with the company's president Masahiro Inoue seen on the screen.

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Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo EV

Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo EV

Daihatsu Motor Co. President Masahiro Inoue stands next to the newly launched e-Hijet Cargo, a mini commercial electric vehicle, in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Record Snow and Dangerous Cold to South Carolina

A powerful winter storm swept across South Carolina over the weekend, bringing heavy snow, dangerous cold, and major travel disruptions as Charleston set a new daily snowfall record. This video was taken in Moncks Corner, Charleston metropolitan area on Saturday, January 31.

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Emergency contraceptive pills

Emergency contraceptive pills

Photo taken on Feb. 2, 2026, shows a card placed on a pharmacy shelf in Tokyo for women to buy NorLevo emergency contraceptive pills as Japan begins over-the-counter sales of them without age restrictions.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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Spain: Thousands of Farmers Rally Against EU–Mercosur Trade Deal 4

More than 25,000 farmers and 15,000 tractors mobilized across Spain on Thursday, January 29 to protest the EU–Mercosur trade agreement and proposed cuts to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding. The demonstrations, organized by Asaja, COAG, and UPA, drew strong participation despite bad weather that forced cancellations in Seville and Madrid

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US: Man Dives Into Deep Snow After Record Snowfall in North Carolina

North Carolina saw record-setting snowfall, with some areas reporting more than 20 inches of accumulation, as a weekend winter storm brought extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is underway at Piazza Angelo Dibona, a central square in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is underway at Piazza Angelo Dibona, a central square in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 26, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is underway at Piazza Angelo Dibona, a central square in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 26, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is underway at Piazza Angelo Dibona, a central square in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 26, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Snowboarding: Kokomo Murase

Snowboarding: Kokomo Murase

Japan's Kokomo Murase performs en route to winning the women's big air at the snowboard world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 26, 2025.

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Snowboarding: Kokomo Murase

Snowboarding: Kokomo Murase

Japan's Kokomo Murase performs en route to winning the women's big air at the snowboard world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 26, 2025.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning silver at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ren Nikaido of Japan competes en route to winning a second straight silver at a World Cup men's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning bronze at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning silver at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Israeli ambassador to Japan

Israeli ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Israeli ambassador to Japan

Israeli ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Athletics: Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

Athletics: Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

Yuya Yoshida of Japan crosses the finish line to place second at the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon at J-Lease Stadium in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Athletics: Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

Athletics: Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

Asahi Kuroda of Japan crosses the finish line to place third at the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon at J-Lease Stadium in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Athletics: Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

Athletics: Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

Asahi Kuroda of Japan crosses the finish line to place third at the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon at J-Lease Stadium in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Athletics: Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

Athletics: Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

Getachew Masresha of Ethiopia crosses the finish line to win the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 49 second at J-Lease Stadium in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Former yokozuna Terunofuji (C), holding his son, prepares to perform a ring-entering ritual during his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ren Nikaido of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup mixed team ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ren Nikaido of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup mixed team ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup mixed team ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Sara Takanashi of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup mixed team ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Sara Takanashi of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup mixed team ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup mixed team ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning a World Cup women's ski jumping bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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