Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (R) looks at the national flag on the podium after winning bronze in the women's 500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026, with gold medalist Femke Kok (C) and silver medalist Jutta Leerdam, both of the Netherlands.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (R) takes a selfie after winning bronze in the women's 500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026, with gold medalist Femke Kok (C) and silver medalist Jutta Leerdam, both of the Netherlands.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (R) takes a selfie after winning bronze in the women's 500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026, with gold medalist Femke Kok (C) and silver medalist Jutta Leerdam, both of the Netherlands.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (R) looks at the national flag on the podium after winning bronze in the women's 500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026, with gold medalist Femke Kok (C) and silver medalist Jutta Leerdam, both of the Netherlands.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (C) of Brazil celebrates after winning the men's Alpine skiing giant slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, alongside silver medalist Marco Odermatt (L) and bronze medalist Loic Meillard, both of Switzerland.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (C) of Brazil celebrates after winning the men's Alpine skiing giant slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, alongside silver medalist Marco Odermatt (L) and bronze medalist Loic Meillard, both of Switzerland.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil poses after winning the men's Alpine skiing giant slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, alongside silver medalist Marco Odermatt (L) and bronze medalist Loic Meillard, both of Switzerland.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Skeleton

Milan Cortina Olympics: Skeleton

Matt Weston (C) of Britain poses after winning the men's skeleton gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, alongside silver medalist Axel Jungk (L) and bronze medalist Christopher Grotheer, both of Germany.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Skeleton

Milan Cortina Olympics: Skeleton

Matt Weston (C) of Britain poses after winning the men's skeleton gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, alongside silver medalist Axel Jungk (L) and bronze medalist Christopher Grotheer, both of Germany.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Australian freestyle skier Jakara Anthony (C) poses after winning the women's dual moguls gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Jaelin Kauf (L) and bronze medalist Elizabeth Lemley, both of the United States.

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (R) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan, acknowledge the crowd after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (bottom) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan, acknowledge the crowd after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan, pose after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan, pose after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan, pose after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan, pose after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan, pose after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (R) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both clad in the Japan national flag, acknowledge the crowd after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (top) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both clad in the Japan national flag, hug after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (R) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both clad in the Japan national flag, hug after the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan, shake hands during the medal ceremony for the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama (L, back) and Shun Sato, both of Japan, react after winning silver and bronze, respectively, in the men's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov (C) poses after winning the men's figure skating gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Gold medalist Yuto Totsuka (L) and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, attend a press conference after winning their medals in the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, take a selfie after the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, pose during the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, pose for photos on the podium after the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

China: Man Rescues Child Trapped on Window Ledge From Apartment Fire

On July 13, 2023, in Jinan, Shandong, a neighbor climbed the exterior of an apartment building to reach a child trapped on a window ledge during a fire. He guided the child to a narrow space beside an air conditioner unit, where they both waited for further assistance to escape the thick smoke and flames.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Swedish cross-country skier Linn Svahn (C) poses after winning the women's sprint classic gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 10, 2026, alongside silver medalist Jonna Sundling (L) and bronze medalist Maja Dahlqvist, both of Sweden.

China: Ground Suddenly Collapses Under Residents Filming With Drone

This is the terrifying moment three Chinese residents suddenly fell when the ground beneath them collapsed while they were filming with a drone. On February 4, 2026, in Zunyi, Guizhou, the courtyard floor of an old house gave way without warning, sending all three falling almost at once. The collapse was captured by both a security camera and the drone. Those involved later said they suffered only minor injuries and were able to walk away.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (front) takes a selfie after winning the women's 1,000 meters bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026, with gold medalist Jutta Leerdam (R) and silver medalist Femke Kok, both of the Netherlands.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (R) takes a selfie after winning the women's 1,000-meter bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026, with gold medalist Jutta Leerdam (C) and silver medalist Femke Kok, both of the Netherlands.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (R) takes a selfie after winning the women's 1,000-meter bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 9, 2026, with gold medalist Jutta Leerdam (C) and silver medalist Femke Kok, both of the Netherlands.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Franjo von Allmen (C) of Switzerland poses after winning gold in the Alpine ski men's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026, alongside silver medalist Giovanni Franzoni (L) and bronze medalist Dominik Paris, both of Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Franjo von Allmen (C) of Switzerland poses after winning gold in the Alpine ski men's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026, alongside silver medalist Giovanni Franzoni (L) and bronze medalist Dominik Paris, both of Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Franjo von Allmen (C) of Switzerland poses after winning gold in the Alpine ski men's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026, alongside silver medalist Giovanni Franzoni (L) and bronze medalist Dominik Paris, both of Italy.

US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 3

Ice floes were seen drifting along the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced the suspension of NYC Ferry service. NYC Ferry service across all routes remained suspended for a second day on Wednesday, January 28, due to floating ice in both the East and Hudson rivers.

Spain: Storm Ingrid Brings Hurricane-Force Winds and Snow, Red Warnings Issued

The devastating effects of Storm Ingrid linger this Monday, January 26 across Spain, following a weekend of rare red warnings issued for both the mainland and the Canary Islands. The northern coast remains under high alert as the maritime storm continues to batter Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country. Authorities maintain red alerts in these four autonomous communities due to 'extraordinary' coastal hazards, characterized by massive swells and hurricane-force gusts.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki (C) of Japan jumps after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ami Nakai (L) and bronze medalist Mone Chiba, both of Japan.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ami Nakai (L) and bronze medalist Mone Chiba, both of Japan.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ami Nakai (L) and bronze medalist Mone Chiba, both of Japan.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ami Nakai (L) and bronze medalist Mone Chiba, both of Japan.

Italy: Terrifying Ocean Surge Slams Coastal Road in Scilla

A video captured a terrifying moment when an ocean surge crashed onto a coastal road in the Italian town of Scilla on January 11, 2026. Two vehicles approaching a seaside tunnel were briefly stranded as a massive wave from the Tyrrhenian Sea swept across the road, flooding the lane. Both cars slowly reversed away as waves continued to pound the shoreline. No injuries were reported.

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM