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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

An emergency vehicle is seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Emergency vehicles are seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Poland: Solidarity Rally Held in Warsaw on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

Crowds gathered in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs with messages. According to the filmer, in this video, a Polish band can be heard singing in Ukrainian.

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Brazil: Protest at Cargill Office in São Paulo Over Amazon Waterway Decree

Activists staged a protest outside Cargill offices in São Paulo on Friday, February 20, calling on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to revoke a decree prioritizing Amazon river shipping development.

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China: Firework Displays Light Up Harbin Skies to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Fireworks illuminated the night sky over Harbin as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement. This video was taken at Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival.

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Spain: Supermarket Shelves Appear to Empty as Storm Leonardo Looms

As Spain braces for Storm Leonardo, videos posted on social media show some products such as water and toilet paper running out at supermarkets.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Girona After Torrential Rain 2

Severe storms in northeastern Spain caused widespread flooding across the Girona region after two days of torrential rain, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Firefighters recovered the body of a man believed to be a local resident whose car was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Harry, as authorities urged residents to avoid travel and remain at home.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Girona After Torrential Rain

Severe storms in northeastern Spain caused widespread flooding across the Girona region after two days of torrential rain, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Firefighters recovered the body of a man believed to be a local resident whose car was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Harry, as authorities urged residents to avoid travel and remain at home.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 3

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump departs a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

Reporters shout questions at US President Donald Trump during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump (L) holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump (L) holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

Reporters listen to US President Donald Trump during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Illustration of a deputy reading on article about French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu and the 49.3 article during Question session with the government at the Bourbon Palace at the National Assembly. Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

People watch a televised news report on high-speed train derailment, at a restaurant in Madrid, Spain, on January 19, 2026. At least 21 people were confirmed dead, and 25 others were seriously injured after two high-speed trains derailed and collided near the city of Cordoba in southern Spain on Sunday, according to authorities. In addition, around a hundred passengers reportedly suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred at around 19:45 local time 1845 GMT) when a train carrying 317 passengers on the Malaga-Madrid route went off the rails for reasons still unknown near Amaduz, about 20 km from Cordoba, Spanish authorities said. The derailed train struck another high-speed train travelling on an adjacent track from Madrid to Huelva, causing the second train to also leave the rails. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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US: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Upstate New York on New Year’s Eve

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for central and western New York on New Year's Eve, as lake-effect snow and strong winds battered the region.

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US: Reports of Shots Fired Prompt Evacuation at Willowbrook Mall in New Jersey

Police responded to reports of shots fired at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, December 30, triggering panic among shoppers. Authorities said multiple officers were on the scene and the situation was stable, but it was unclear whether anyone was injured. The mall was evacuated and placed under lockdown. While social media posts suggested gunfire, officials had not immediately confirmed the reports.

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Italy: Protesters Clash With Police Over Eviction of Long-Occupied Askatasuna in Turin

Violent clashes continued in Turin, Italy, on Saturday, December 20, after police cleared the "Askatasuna" social center, which had been occupied by left-wing activists for 29 years. Protesters attempted to retake the building, leading to a fierce confrontation that injured 11 police officers and prompted authorities to use tear gas and water cannons.

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

This photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows the exit of Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows a view of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a view of Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a vehicle on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in Hejing County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a view of Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM