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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: High Winds Trigger Dust Storms and Power Outages Across Northern Colorado

High winds with gusts of up to 70 mph ripped through northern Colorado on Friday, January 16, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power, triggering dust storms, and closing highways.

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet and French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People enjoy performance in front of an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

A man views an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian masked woman protester without wearing a hijab holds up a paper reading "For Freedom" in front of a burning dumpster on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian woman without wearing a hijab flashes a victory sign while gathering around a burning dumpster with other protesters near Punak square on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian masked woman protester without wearing a hijab holds up a paper reading "For Freedom" in front of a burning dumpster on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian woman without wearing a hijab flashes a victory sign while gathering around a burning dumpster with other protesters near Punak square on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Storm Goretti Sweeps Through Regions, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Storm Goretti swept across France, leaving 380,000 homes without power and causing widespread travel delays due to high winds, rain, and snow. In the northern region, the storm forced two nuclear reactors offline, felled trees, and shut down schools and ports as flooding and severe weather alerts continued.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.