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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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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 4

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Triggers Building Collapses in Niigata

Across Niigata Prefecture, multiple structures collapsed due to heavy snowfall between Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3, leaving two people in critical condition. This video shows a house in the Hanazono area of Nagaoka City that is believed to have collapsed under the weight of snow. As of February 3, snow accumulation in Nagaoka had reached about 1.4 meters, roughly 2.6 times the seasonal average.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 3

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 2

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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US: Four Injured in Metallurgical Plant Explosion in Langeloth, Pennsylvania

Four people were injured after an explosion at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company plant in Washington County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, January 29. Authorities initially issued a shelter-in-place order due to a potential hydrogen peroxide release during a chemical transfer, but the notice was later lifted after officials confirmed there was no public health threat.

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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.

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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.

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Heavy snowfall in Japan

A notice board at JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, informs passengers of the suspension of express train services due to heavy snowfall on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Heavy snowfall in Japan

A notice board at JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, informs passengers of the suspension of express train services due to heavy snowfall on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Heavy snowfall in Japan

People view monitors at JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, informing them of the suspension of express train services due to heavy snowfall on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Heavy snowfall in Japan

A monitor at JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya, central Japan, displays information about delays of the Shinkansen bullet train service due to heavy snowfall on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Heavy snowfall in Japan

A monitor at JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya, central Japan, displays information about delays of the Shinkansen bullet train service due to heavy snowfall on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Heavy snowfall in Japan

A monitor at JR Tottori Station in Tottori, western Japan, informs passengers of the all-day suspension of train services due to heavy snowfall on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Minor opposition party head Yamamoto to step down as lawmaker

Taro Yamamoto, leader of the minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026, announcing his decision to step down as a House of Councillors lawmaker due to ill health.

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Minor opposition party head Yamamoto to step down as lawmaker

Taro Yamamoto, leader of the minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026, announcing his decision to step down as a House of Councillors lawmaker due to ill health.

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Minor opposition party head Yamamoto to step down as lawmaker

Taro Yamamoto, leader of the minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026, announcing his decision to step down as a House of Councillors lawmaker due to ill health.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad lies on the field due to an injury during a Spanish La Liga football match against Barcelona in San Sebastian, Spain, on Jan. 18, 2026.

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BASKET - Serie A - Virtus Olidata Bologna vs Nutribullet Treviso Basket

Palla a Due Virtus Olidata Bologna BASKETBALL - ITALIAN SERIE A Virtus Olidata Bologna vs NutriBullet Treviso Basket 18-01-2026 during Virtus Olidata Bologna vs Nutribullet Treviso Basket, Italian Basketball Serie A match in Bologna, Italy, January 18 2026

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Philippines: Storm Nokaen Triggers Severe Flooding in Bicol Region

Storm Nokaen, known locally as Ada in the Philippines, caused severe flooding due to persistent rains and a fatal landslide that killed two people in Matnog, Sorsogon. The storm weakened into a tropical depression on Monday, January 19, prompting authorities to lift all tropical cyclone wind signals.

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CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Spezia Calcio

Head coach Filippo Inzaghi (Palermo F.C.) in the tribune today due to disqualification during the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Spezia Calcio 18 January 2026 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

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Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Service on the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line has been suspended due to a power outage. At JR Yurakucho Station, where only the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line stop, the automatic ticket gates remain closed.=January 16,2026,Tokyo

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Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Service on the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line has been suspended due to a power outage. At JR Yurakucho Station, where only the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line stop, the automatic ticket gates remain closed.=January 16,2026,Tokyo

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Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Service on the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line has been suspended due to a power outage. At JR Yurakucho Station, where only the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line stop, the automatic ticket gates remain closed.=January 16,2026,Tokyo

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Power outage stops train in Japan

Commuters crowd the Keikyu Kamata Station in Tokyo after JR train services were suspended due to a power outage between JR Shimbashi and Shinagawa stations, disrupting major rail lines in the Japanese capital on Jan. 16, 2026.

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US: Bright Streak Observed Over California as SpaceX Crew-11 Re-enters

A bright streak was observed across the night sky over Southern California early Thursday, January 15 as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts made its fiery re-entry before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The capsule returned NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, ending the Crew-11 mission about a month early due to a non-emergency medical condition affecting one crew member. NASA said the astronaut was stable and brought back to Earth for further evaluation.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

A Palestinian child passes under a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

Palestinians inspect a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

Palestinians inspect a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

A Palestinian boy inspects a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures 2

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Complicated road conditions

10.01.2026, Keila. Road accident due to heavy snow. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM