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Lebanon: Death Toll Nears 400 as Israel Strikes Iranian Commanders in Beirut

Israel's military hit Iranian commanders in central Beirut early on Sunday, March 8, marking the first drone strike within the city limits since hostilities resumed last week. Lebanese authorities said nearly 400 people have been killed over the past week as Israel struck a hotel in the capital's city center.

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South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy 2

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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US: Powerful Blizzard Continues to Batter Long Island, NY

A powerful blizzard — the first to strike the New York City area in a decade — began late Sunday night, February 22, and brought much of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill by Monday, February 23, prompting travel bans, school closures, and emergency measures. Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, while parts of Long Island saw up to 31 inches. The storm produced heavy snow, fierce winds, coastal flooding risks, and widespread power outages, with states of emergency declared and millions under weather warnings across the region.

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US: Powerful Blizzard Hits NYC, Travel Bans Issued Across Northeast

A powerful blizzard — the first to strike the New York City area in a decade — began late Sunday night, February 22, and brought much of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill by Monday, February 23, prompting travel bans, school closures, and emergency measures. Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, while parts of Long Island saw up to 31 inches. The storm produced heavy snow, fierce winds, coastal flooding risks, and widespread power outages, with states of emergency declared and millions under weather warnings across the region. This video was captured on the Manhattan side beneath the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street Bridge), along the East River, on Sunday night, February 22.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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UK: Britain First March in Manchester Sparks Clashes and Multiple Arrests

Greater Manchester Police made multiple arrests in the city centre on Saturday, February 21, as violence broke out between far-right Britain First supporters and a larger group of counter-protesters. The clashes erupted as supporters of Britain First marched through Manchester to demand remigration and mass deportations, leading to a tense standoff with opposing demonstrators.

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Japan: Record January Snowfall Hits Aomori, Disrupting Traffic and Trains

On January 28, Aomori City recorded 150 centimeters of snowfall for the first time in 40 years, causing traffic congestion across the city and a series of train service suspensions. Snow depth reached 154 centimeters by 9 p.m., tying for the second-highest January total on record, last seen on January 30, 1986. According to Aomori Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on January 29, two people had died and 85 others were injured, while damage was confirmed at four residential properties. The video captures conditions in Aomori City on the morning of January 29, showing the extent of the heavy snowfall.

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A child interacts with a robot at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A child interacts with a robot at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

An embodied intelligent robot is demonstrated at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Rachel Pizzolato At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Rachel Pizzolato At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Rachel Pizzolato At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Celeste Fianna At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Rachel Pizzolato At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

James Preston At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Rachel Pizzolato At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Rachel Pizzolato At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Rachel Pizzolato At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

James Preston At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Kristos Andrews At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Patti Negri At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Celeste Fianna At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

James Preston At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Patti Negri At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Kristos Andrews At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Kristos Andrews At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Patti Negri At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Nicole Eggert At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Patti Negri At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Nicole Eggert At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Nicole Eggert At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Nicole Eggert At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Carlos Ramirez At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Carlos Ramirez At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Heather Locklear At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak, Nicole Eggert At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Erika Eleniak At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Brave And The Rescued Honoring Fire Department - LA

Meredith Thomas At The Brave and the Rescued Honoring LA Fire Department First Responders- At The LA City Fire Museum In Los Angeles CA, USA on January 17, 2026. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM