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Japan: Cold Front Stalls Over Hokkaido Bringing More Than One Meter Snow to Sapporo

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, leaving more than one meter of snow on the ground in Sapporo — the highest January total recorded in the city in decades. The persistent storm heavily disrupted transportation, leaving thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport.

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US: Massive 37-Vehicle Pileup Shuts Down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, New York

A massive 37-vehicle pileup caused by snow and limited visibility shut down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, south of Syracuse on Thursday, January 15, sending seven people to local hospitals. State police closed the highway in both directions for several hours to allow emergency responders to reach the scene of the chain-reaction crash.

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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: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 2

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect

Heavy snow blanketed Chicago on Wednesday morning, January 14, causing significant flight delays and creating whiteout conditions for commuters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at O’Hare International Airport as a band of intense snow and ice moved through the metro area. Potent lake-effect snow is expected to impact parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday, January 15, with travel warnings remaining in effect.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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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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Philippines: Three Injured as Third-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in Pasay City

A third-alarm fire tore through a residential area in Pasay City, Metro Manila on Saturday afternoon, December 27, injuring three people. The Bureau of Fire Protection reported that the fire destroyed around 100 houses, prompting approximately 200 families to be displaced.

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Israel: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Netanya After Intense Cloudburst

An intense cloudburst triggered flash floods along Israel’s central coast on Tuesday, December 23, dumping over 40 millimeters of rain on Netanya in about one hour. The heavy rainfall inundated city streets and forced the temporary closure of several lanes on the highway.

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Japan: Large Swarm of Fish Appears in Osaka’s Dotonbori River

An unusual sight was seen in the Dotonbori River, Minami district of central Osaka, on Thursday, December 18, as a large number of fish filled the river. According to experts, "It is possible that mullet, which are sensitive to temperature changes, have escaped to a relatively warmer place in response to the drop in water temperature."

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Japan: Deer Casually Cross Nara Marathon Course, Delighting Spectators

At the Nara Marathon held on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, unique scenes rarely seen at any other marathon around the world were captured. As thousands of runners sped through the historic streets of the ancient capital, they were quietly watched by deer that live in Nara Park. Some deer casually wandered onto the course as runners passed by, creating heartwarming moments for spectators.

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US: Widespread Snow Blankets Tri-State Area 3

Accumulating snow was seen across the Tri-State area on Saturday, December 13 The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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Morocco: Deadly Flash Floods in Safi After Heavy Rainfall, Dozens Killed

Flash floods caused by sudden rainstorms hit the Moroccan coastal town of Safi on Sunday, December 14, resulting in at least 37 deaths, according to local authorities. The fierce downpour also caused significant property damage, affecting around 70 houses and shops in the town. While rescue teams continue to search for other possible victims, the weather service has forecast more heavy rains for Tuesday, December 16, across the country.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C. 3

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism.

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UK: Widespread Flooding Sweeps South Wales, Major Incident Declared in Monmouth

Severe and widespread flooding hit South Wales after heavy rainfall on Friday, November 14, prompting a major incident in Monmouth. Emergency crews conducted rescues and evacuations as rising waters inundated communities.

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UK: Widespread Flooding Sweeps South Wales, Major Incident Declared in Monmouth 2

Severe and widespread flooding hit South Wales after heavy rainfall on Friday, November 14, prompting a major incident in Monmouth. Emergency crews conducted rescues and evacuations as rising waters inundated communities.

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Musical to deepen Japan-Vietnam ties

Vietnamese actress Do Phan Gia Han sings at a ceremony held at the Japanese ambassador to Vietnam's official residence in Hanoi on Nov. 14, 2025, to announce the production of Cong nu Anio, a history-based musical starring her and other actors from Japan and Vietnam. A love story based on romance between a Vietnamese princess and a Japanese merchant about 400 years ago, the musical will be played at a theater in Yokohama, near Tokyo, in September 2026, as part of efforts to deepen friendship between Japan and Vietnam.

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Musical to deepen Japan-Vietnam ties

Vietnamese actress Do Phan Gia Han sings at a ceremony held at the Japanese ambassador to Vietnam's official residence in Hanoi on Nov. 14, 2025, to announce the production of Cong nu Anio, a history-based musical starring her and other actors from Japan and Vietnam. A love story based on romance between a Vietnamese princess and a Japanese merchant about 400 years ago, the musical will be played at a theater in Yokohama, near Tokyo, in September 2026, as part of efforts to deepen friendship between Japan and Vietnam.

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7th China Hi-Tech Fair - Shenzhen

A visitor learns about a humanoid robot capable of making complex facial expressions during the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on November 14, 2025.Photo by Wang Feng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Police Fire Shot at Knife-Wielding Man in Montparnasse Station

French police shot and wounded a 34-year-old man at Montparnasse train station in central Paris on Friday, November 14, after he confronted officers while wielding a knife. The suspect, who police were investigating for domestic violence, then stabbed himself in the throat, and a bystander was also injured by a police bullet.

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STOCKHOLM FILM FESTIVAL

World star Isabella Rossellini during a conversation about David Lynch who is being celebrated during the Stockholm Film Festival before the screening of Blue Velvet at Bio Skandia in Stockholm, Sweden, November 14, 2025.Photo: Caisa Rasmussen / TT / Code 12150

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STOCKHOLM FILM FESTIVAL

World star Isabella Rossellini during a conversation about David Lynch who is being celebrated during the Stockholm Film Festival before the screening of Blue Velvet at Bio Skandia in Stockholm, Sweden, November 14, 2025.Photo: Caisa Rasmussen / TT / Code 12150

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STOCKHOLM FILM FESTIVAL

World star Isabella Rossellini and film journalist Stig Björkman hold a conversation about David Lynch, who is being celebrated during the Stockholm Film Festival, before the screening of Blue Velvet at Bio Skandia in Stockholm, Sweden, November 14, 2025.Photo: Caisa Rasmussen / TT / Code 12150

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STOCKHOLM FILM FESTIVAL

World star Isabella Rossellini and film journalist Stig Björkman hold a conversation about David Lynch, who is being celebrated during the Stockholm Film Festival, before the screening of Blue Velvet at Bio Skandia in Stockholm, Sweden, November 14, 2025.Photo: Caisa Rasmussen / TT / Code 12150

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STOCKHOLM FILM FESTIVAL

World star Isabella Rossellini during a conversation about David Lynch who is being celebrated during the Stockholm Film Festival before the screening of Blue Velvet at Bio Skandia in Stockholm, Sweden, November 14, 2025.Photo: Caisa Rasmussen / TT / Code 12150

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US: Aircraft Deiced at Rochester Airport as Lake-Effect Snow Impacts Western NY

Workers deiced aircraft at Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, New York, on November 10, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., as lake-effect snow impacts the region.

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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BJORN ANDRÉSEN

FILE PICTURE 20211013 Swedish actor Bjorn Andrésen, photographed in Stockholm , Sweden Oktober 13, 2021, in connection with the relese of the documentary about his life "The World's Most Beautiful Boy" . Andrésen played the 14-year-old Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film adaptation of the 1912 Thomas Mann novella Death in Venice. Björn Andrésen has died, 70 years old.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / code 10080

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Japan: Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southern Okinawa

A funnel cloud was spotted over the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. The JMA warned residents in the area against strong gusts of wind, including tornadoes, and lightning strikes.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico's Health Minister, David Kershenobich Stalnikowitz speaks about the health measures being taken to assist the population due to flooding in the affected states, during a press conference at the National Palace on October 14, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about the health measures being taken to assist the population due to flooding in the affected states, during a press conference at the National Palace on October 14, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about the health measures being taken to assist the population due to flooding in the affected states, during a press conference at the National Palace on October 14, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

The Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, Jesus Esteva Medina speaks about the health measures being taken to assist the population due to flooding in the affected states, during a press conference at the National Palace on October 14, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Director of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Zoé Robledo speaks about the health measures being taken to assist the population due to flooding in the affected states, during a press conference at the National Palace on October 14, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Director of the Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers, Marti Batres Guadarrama speaks about the health measures being taken to assist the population due to flooding in the affected states, during a press conference at the National Palace on October 14, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sumo: London tournament

Maegashira Atamifuji poses alongside the River Thames while sightseeing in London, with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in the background, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (C) is pictured sightseeing in London with fellow sumo wrestlers on Oct. 14, 2025. About 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day tournament from Oct. 15 at the Royal Albert Hall in the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu (front R) is pictured sightseeing in London with fellow sumo wrestlers on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (L) poses with a fellow sumo wrestler alongside the River Thames in London, with the Houses of Parliament in the background, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato is pictured sightseeing around Big Ben in central London on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.