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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning 2

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) holds a retirement press conference for astronaut Satoshi Furukawa.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) holds a retirement press conference for astronaut Satoshi Furukawa.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) holds a retirement press conference for astronaut Satoshi Furukawa.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA): Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (right) at his retirement press conference.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, 61, receives a bouquet at the end of a press conference in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, after announcing he will leave the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency the next day. A qualified doctor, Furukawa undertook two long-term missions at the International Space Station -- in 2011 and from 2023 to 2024 -- while employed by JAXA.

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Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, 61, holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, announcing he will leave the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency the next day. A qualified doctor, Furukawa undertook two long-term missions at the International Space Station -- in 2011 and from 2023 to 2024 -- while employed by JAXA.

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UNRWA chief Lazzarini

Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner general of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, speaks during an online interview on March 26, 2026.

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IEA chief in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol at her office in Tokyo on March 25, 2026.

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IEA chief in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol at her office in Tokyo on March 25, 2026.

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IEA chief in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol at her office in Tokyo on March 25, 2026.

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US: Flooding Prompts Evacuation Warnings on Maui as Second Kona Low Strikes

On Saturday, March 21, the Maui Emergency Management Agency issued evacuation warnings for various areas on Maui due to flood risk as a second Kona Low storm brought significant flooding to the region.

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[Breaking News]Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 19 Kyodo - The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Season Officially Begins, Five Days Ahead of Average

Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially began on Thursday, March 19, after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed blooms on the sample Somei-yoshino tree at Yasukuni Shrine, five days earlier than the average year.

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Spain: Storm Therese Hits Canary Islands With Strong Winds and Rain

Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned of thunderstorms and winds of up to 100 km/h this Thursday. March 19, Schools will be closed in six islands, with all of the Canary Islands shutting on Friday, March 20. Storm Therese may also disrupt a major carnival event in Gran Canaria, with the Maspalomas parade still uncertain due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year.

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US: Fast-Moving Qury Fire Tears Through Custer, Remains Uncontained in South Dakota

The Qury Fire, which ignited on Thursday, March 12, in Custer County, South Dakota, burned through approximately 7,000 acres and remains 0% contained as of Friday, forcing residents to evacuate and prompting a multi-agency response. Several roads in the area were closed, and officials urged the public to stay out of the area.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan provides land mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine

State Emergency Service of Ukraine head Andrii Danyk (far R), Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome (2nd from R) and Japan International Cooperation Agency local office head Osamu Hattori (far L) pose for a photo during a ceremony in Kyiv on March 6, 2026, after Japan donated four land mine-removing vehicles and 100 sets of protective gear to be worn by female demining workers.

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Spain: Storm Regina Brings Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Andalusia

Storm Regina brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Andalusia on Wednesday, March 4. Severe weather is expected to continue over the next few days, with gusty winds also forecast. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow weather alerts for the weekend in several regions, including Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha, among others.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference following an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attends an extraordinary meeting regarding U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, ahead of an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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US: Protesters Rally Against ICE Near Super Bowl Site

About a thousand people marched near Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, protesting against ICE and demanding no new federal funding for the agency. More than 130 groups joined the rally, saying they wanted to show immigration enforcement was not welcome in their communities.

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US: Protesters Rally Against ICE Near Super Bowl Site 2

About a thousand people marched near Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, protesting against ICE and demanding no new federal funding for the agency. More than 130 groups joined the rally, saying they wanted to show immigration enforcement was not welcome in their communities.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 7

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital. This video shows the Tokyo Disney Resort area around Maihama Station.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 3

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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IAEA board meeting in Geneva

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attends an extraordinary board meeting in Vienna on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Hungary's Egon Hanusz scores during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Hungarian fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's Óðinn Ríkharðsson (C) celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's goalkeeper Viktor Gísli Hallgrímsson and Orri Freyr Þorkelsson celebrate after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's Viggó Kristjánsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090