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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue 2

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

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Pakistan: Karachi Blanketed by Fog and Smog, Flights Diverted, Motorcyclist Killed

On Sunday morning, December 21, dense fog and “very unhealthy” air pollution (AQI 215–282) blanketed Karachi, disrupting flights with six international services diverted to Muscat and Islamabad, while poor visibility and road conditions caused a fatal motorcycle accident and led to temporary highway closures in other parts of Pakistan.

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Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

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US: Blizzard Brings Near-Whiteout Conditions to Minnesota

A blizzard brought dangerous travel conditions to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Thursday, December 18, prompting no-travel advisories and blizzard warnings in several counties. Strong winds up to 50 mph and blowing snow caused near-whiteout visibility, especially in rural areas.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 4

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 2

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 3

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV greets cardinal Konrad Krajewski at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV greets singer Michael Buble at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV greets singer Michael Buble at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Italian actress Serena Autieri and Maestro Marco Frisina during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV greets at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV greets maestro Marco Frisina at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV greets singer Michael Buble at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV attends at the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV greets singer Michael Buble at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Maesyta marco Frisina, Italian actress Serena Autieri and singer Michael Bublé during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV attends at the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV greets at the end of the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Michael Bublé performs during a Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV attends at the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV attends at the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV attends at the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV attends at the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Vatican Concert For Needy

Pope Leo XIV attends at the Christmas “Concert with the Poor”, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on December 06, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East images/ABACAPRESS.COM