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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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Baseball: All-Star red carpet

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his wife Mamiko walk on the red carpet during a Major League Baseball event ahead of the All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, 2025.

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Echizen crabs in central Japan

Boiled Echizen crabs are shown to the media at a fish wholesaler in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, on Jan. 21, 2026, as part of an annual event organized by the central Japan prefecture to present the winter delicacy to Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members.

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Echizen crabs in central Japan

Boiled Echizen crabs are shown to the media at a fish wholesaler in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, on Jan. 21, 2026, as part of an annual event organized by the central Japan prefecture to present the winter delicacy to Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 7

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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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 6

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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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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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron arriving at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron arriving at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron after the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin and TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin and TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin and TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French junior Minister in charge of Europe Benjamin Haddad speaks to business leaders at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French junior Minister in charge of Europe Benjamin Haddad speaks to business leaders at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French junior Minister in charge of Europe Benjamin Haddad speaks to business leaders at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Business France event during World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French junior Minister in charge of Europe Benjamin Haddad speaks to business leaders at the Business France event during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Katy Perry leaves an event following a speech by former prime minister Justin Trudeau delivers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds hands with Katy Perry as they leave an event during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 4

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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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his way to take part in an event tilted 'Country Strategy Dialogue: Canada' as he attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his way to take part in an event tilted 'Country Strategy Dialogue: Canada' as he attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his way to take part in an event tilted 'Country Strategy Dialogue: Canada' as he attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America

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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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 2

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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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 3

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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Conger eels at northeastern Japan aquarium

Photo taken at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2026, shows conger eels protruding from pipes resembling "ehomaki" sushi rolls that are eaten on Setsubun day on Feb. 3 marking the turn from winter to spring. The annual event at the aquarium ends on Feb. 8.

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Conger eels at northeastern Japan aquarium

Photo taken at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2026, shows conger eels protruding from pipes resembling "ehomaki" sushi rolls that are eaten on Setsubun day on Feb. 3 marking the turn from winter to spring. The annual event at the aquarium ends on Feb. 8.