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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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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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RECAP: Taiwan Hit by M6.6 Earthquake Off Northeast Coast, Tremors Felt in Taipei

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday, December 27, about 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt across the island, including Taipei.

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

The body of the last trapped miner is transported to a funeral home after a flooding accident at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

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China: Elderly Cyclist Knocked Unconscious by Falling Tree Branch in Hunan

A video from December 4, 2025, in Hunan, China, shows a 70-year-old man being struck by a falling tree branch while riding a bicycle. The branch snapped from a roadside tree, knocking him unconscious and sending him to the pavement. His family said he later underwent two major surgeries and is now in stable condition. They also raised concerns about whether the decayed tree had been properly maintained by local authorities.

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US: Grass Fire Forces Evacuations Near Cheyenne, Wyoming

A fast-moving grass fire driven by strong winds broke out Wednesday, December 17 near Cheyenne, southeast Wyoming, forcing evacuations in the Winchester Hills area. The blaze threatened nearby homes, and firefighters continue to respond. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Handout - Scientists have spotted chlorine and potassium hiding inside the remains of a blown-up star for the first time. Using Japan’s XRISM space telescope, they found these elements inside the giant cloud of debris left behind by the supernova called Cassiopeia A. The explosion happened about 11,000 light-years from Earth, but it is still giving up new secrets today. The find shows how stars don’t just light up the sky, they also make many of the elements that help build planets and life. Even long after a star explodes, it can still teach us something new about the universe. This discovery was published in a scientific paper on December 4 this year, and the image was released on January 28, 2024, using data from NASA’s Chandra telescope along with Hubble, Webb and Spitzer. Photo by Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; IR: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Milisavljevic et al., NASA/JPL/CalTech; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt and K. Arcand via ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the progress report on the national railway project during a press conference at the National Palace. on December 4, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the progress report on the national railway project during a press conference at the National Palace. on December 4, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the progress report on the national railway project during a press conference at the National Palace. on December 4, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the progress report on the national railway project during a press conference at the National Palace. on December 4, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the progress report on the national railway project during a press conference at the National Palace. on December 4, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Roberto Benigni Ahead Of TV Show On St Peter - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Roberto Benigni ahead of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind’ monologue premiere at the Vatican on December 4, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received Oscar-winning Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at the Apostolic Palace, together with Italian state TV CEOs and producers. The visit took place ahead of the TV broadcast of ‘Peter: A Man in the Wind,’ a monologue by Benigni about Saint Peter. The Pope watched several excerpts from the production and remarked, ‘How beautiful, it speaks about love.’ Before the screening, he and Benigni spoke about cinema, including Benigni's own Oscar-winning film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ the Pope has named among his four favourite films. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greece: Storm Byron Triggers Flooding and Severe Weather Alerts

Storm Byron brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, causing flooding and disruptions in several regions, including Laconia and Zakynthos.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Previews

Isack Hadjar (Fra) of Racing Bulls (RB) #6 smiling after talking about his promotion at RedBull Racing on Thursday (Media day) during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 4, 2025 . Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Benchmark bond yield hits 18.5-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond ending at 1.935 percent, its highest in about 18 and a half years, on Dec. 4, 2025.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 18.5-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond ending at 1.935 percent, its highest in about 18 and a half years, on Dec. 4, 2025.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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US: Hailstorm Hits Phoenix, Coating Roads and Triggering Flash Floods 2

A hailstorm swept through the Phoenix area Wednesday afternoon (November 19), coating roads in white and triggering flash floods.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against South Korea's Shin San Hui in the second round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against South Korea's Shin San Hui in the second round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the harassment she suffered at the hands of a man while on her way to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) on Tuesday, November 4. The accused was arrested, the president indicated during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the harassment she suffered at the hands of a man while on her way to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) on Tuesday, November 4. The accused was arrested, the president indicated during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the harassment she suffered at the hands of a man while on her way to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) on Tuesday, November 4. The accused was arrested, the president indicated during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the harassment she suffered at the hands of a man while on her way to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) on Tuesday, November 4. The accused was arrested, the president indicated during a press conference at the National Palace on November 6, 2025, in Mexico City. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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