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Spain: Travellers Line Up Outside Girona Station After Train Services Suspended

On Sunday, March 15, train services between Girona and Figueres were suspended after trees and debris fell onto the tracks during strong winds. According to social media posts, travelers were stranded at Girona station without information, and queues extended outside the station.

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US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions 3

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

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US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions 2

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

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US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 16, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 16, 2026.

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Sharp President Okitsu

Sharp President Okitsu

Sharp Corp. President Masahiro Okitsu speaks to reporters in Osaka, western Japan, on March 16, 2026.

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China: Border Collie Barks Along to “If You’re Happy and You Know It” in Perfect Rhythm

On June 13, 2025, in Anhui province, eastern China, a delightful clip showed a border collie responding to its owner’s singing. As the man sang the children’s song "If you’re happy and you know it," the dog barked in perfect rhythm, as if joining the tune.

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China: Young Girl Accidentally Causes Glass Door to Burst Apart While Opening it

On March 4, 2026, in Luoyang, Henan, China, surveillance footage captured the moment a young girl accidentally shattered a glass door while pushing it open, causing the panel to instantly burst apart. The family confirmed that the girl was fortunately not injured in the incident.

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Spain: Medieval Tower of Escalona Castle Collapses in Toledo

On Saturday, March 14, one of the towers of the medieval Escalona Castle in Toledo, Spain, collapsed just before tourist visits were set to begin, with heavy rainfall cited as the most likely cause. No injuries were reported, though several nearby vehicles were damaged by falling debris.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina of Russia competes en route to winning gold in the women's super-G standing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina of Russia competes en route to winning gold in the women's super-G standing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina of Russia competes en route to winning gold in the women's super-G standing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Dominican Republic

Players of the Dominican Republic are pictured in the dugout after their loss to the United States in a World Baseball Classic semifinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Takeshi Suzuki competes en route to winning bronze in the men's slalom sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Spotted Over Missouri Under Tornado Watch

A massive shelf cloud was spotted over Wentzville, Missouri, on Sunday, March 15, as a line of severe thunderstorms brought strong winds and a risk for tornadoes to the area.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons (L) hands the Paralympic flag to representatives of the French Alps, the next host region, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Ukyo Shuto (R) and Shota Morishita are pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Ukyo Shuto is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Kensuke Kondo is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Teruaki Sato is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Shugo Maki is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Sosuke Genda is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Chihiro Sumida is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Atsuki Taneichi is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui heads to the bullpen during the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 14, 2026.

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US: Powerful Wind Gusts Tear Through Ohio, Kicking up Dust and Reducing Visibility

A powerful burst of wind tore across Northeast Ohio on Friday, March 13, with near-hurricane-force gusts as high as 85 mph recorded in Cleveland. The storm knocked out power to thousands of customers, downing trees and power lines, and overturning semi-trucks across several counties.

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World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

Italy closer Greg Weissert reacts after getting the third out to beat Puerto Rico in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

Puerto Rico players acknowledge the crowd after losing to Italy in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

Puerto Rico players are pictured after losing to Italy in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan's Seiya Suzuki leaves loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026, following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani leaves loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026, following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) is pictured following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan's Shota Morishita is pictured following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan right-hander Hiromi Ito reacts after allowing a three-run home run to Wilyer Abreu of Venezuela in the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan right-hander Hiromi Ito reacts after allowing a three-run home run to Wilyer Abreu (back) of Venezuela in the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan right-hander Hiromi Ito reacts after allowing a three-run home run to Wilyer Abreu of Venezuela in the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata meets the press following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan flies out for the third out in the ninth inning sealing a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan flies out for the third out in the ninth inning sealing a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan flies out for the third out in the ninth inning sealing a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan flies out for the third out in the ninth inning sealing a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan flies out for the third out in the ninth inning sealing a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan flies out for the third out in the ninth inning sealing a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan flies out for the third out in the ninth inning sealing a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan players line up following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan players line up following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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