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Japan: Smoke Fills Hatchobori Station in Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Smoke was reported at JR Hatchobori Station on the Keiyo Line in Tokyo on Monday evening, February 2, prompting a suspension of services between Tokyo and Shin-Kiba stations. Passengers were guided outside after smoke was seen rising from an escalator connecting the platform and concourse, and entry to the station was restricted as smoke filled the premises.

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South Korea: Two Missing as Massive Fire Rages at North Chungcheong Manufacturing Plant

A massive fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Duseong-ri, Maengdong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, on Friday, January 30, spreading to a nearby mountain and leaving two people missing. Authorities issued a Level 2 fire response alert and are investigating the whereabouts of two employees believed to be inside the factory building.

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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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160th anniversary of Japan-Belgium diplomatic ties

160th anniversary of Japan-Belgium diplomatic ties

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Jan Jambon (L) gives a speech during a ceremony at Egmont Palace in Brussels on Jan. 27, 2026, marking the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Belgium.

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[Breaking News]Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 22 Kyodo - Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

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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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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (C, L) and Tetsuo Saito (C, R), co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, raise their fists during the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers have joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers lines into a double play in the third inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2025.

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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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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, wave at the end of the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Tetsuo Saito, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, holds an inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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[Breaking News]Power outage stops train in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Passengers walk along a track after a power outage halted their train between JR Tamachi Station and JR Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Power outage stops train in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Passengers walk along a track after a power outage halted their train between JR Tamachi Station and JR Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Spain: Emergency Services Rush to Site of Deadly Train Crash Near Barcelona

A train driver was killed and dozens of others were injured after a commuter train derailed and struck a fallen retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, January 20. Emergency services dispatched 20 ambulances to the site between Gelida and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, where all passengers were successfully evacuated from the wreckage.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 5

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 night, January 19. 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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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Mikel Arteta of Arsenal F.C. and Cristian Chivu coach of F.C. Inter particPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMtes in the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Martin Zubimendi of FC Arsenal and Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Cristian Chivu coach of F.C. Inter particPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMtes in the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter in action during the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Alessandro Bastoni of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

David Raya of FC Arsenal and Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Sucic of F.C. Inter celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-1 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Sucic of Fc Inter celebrating after a goal during the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-2 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Sucic of F.C. Inter celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-1 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Sucic of F.C. Inter celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-1 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Sucic of F.C. Inter celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-1 during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Su?ic of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Federico Di Marco of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Su?ic of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

David Raya of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Jurrien Timber of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Martinelli of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Luis Henrique of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Jurrien Timber of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Luis Henrique of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Nicolo Barella of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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