Artwork collapses before illumination event in Kobe

Artwork collapses before illumination event in Kobe

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a fallen artwork following a gale at a park in Kobe ahead of the opening on Jan. 30 of the "Luminarie" illumination event in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people.

Artwork collapses before illumination event in Kobe

Artwork collapses before illumination event in Kobe

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a fallen artwork following a gale at a park in Kobe ahead of the opening on Jan. 30 of the "Luminarie" illumination event in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people.

Artwork collapses before illumination event in Kobe

Artwork collapses before illumination event in Kobe

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a fallen artwork following a gale at a park in Kobe ahead of the opening on Jan. 30 of the "Luminarie" illumination event in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people.

Forest fire in Kanagawa Pref.

Forest fire in Kanagawa Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising as forest fire starts in Hadano in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan.

Forest fire in Kanagawa Pref.

Forest fire in Kanagawa Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising as forest fire starts in Hadano in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan.

Forest fire in Kanagawa Pref.

Forest fire in Kanagawa Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising as forest fire starts in Hadano in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026.

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a lantern from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a candle from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a candle from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

President Trump Meets With Oil and Gas Executives in Washington, DC

President Trump Meets With Oil and Gas Executives in Washington, DC

President Donald Trump shows off his “Happy Trump” pin during a meeting with oil and gas executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, January 9, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pongal Festival - Singapore

Pongal Festival - Singapore

A woman shows a traditional clay pot used for Pongal Festival activities during a media preview of the Pongal Festival celebration held in Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre on Jan. 9, 2026. Pongal Festival is a tradition celebrated in south India. This year's festival is held from Jan. 14 to 17. Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre will be hosting a series of Pongal Festival activities on the two weekends on Jan 10, 11, 17 and 18. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a partially damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following a Russian drone attack

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a partially damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following a Russian drone attack

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a partially damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following a Russian drone attack

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a partially damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following a Russian drone attack.

France: Woman Skis Through Paris Streets Following Heavy Snowstorm

The video shows a woman skiing through the streets of Paris on Wednesday, January 7. Paris was hit by a heavy snowstorm earlier this week, prompting French weather authorities to maintain an orange alert for snow and ice. Around 5 cm of snow fell across the capital, bringing some of the coldest temperatures in eight years and causing transport disruptions. The snowfall also drew residents and tourists into streets and parks, including the Montmartre area, where people were seen skiing and enjoying the rare winter scenes.

UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

[Breaking News]Strong quakes hit western Japan

YASUGI, Japan, Jan. 7 Kyodo - Video taken on Jan. 6, 2026, shows a landslide behind a residence in Yasugi in the western Japan Prefecture of Shimane, after powerful earthquakes hit the region earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Nikkei stock index closes at record high

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo - A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 52,518.08, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire that started the previous day continuing to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire that started the previous day continuing to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo.

UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising after a fire broke out in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising after a fire broke out in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

Japan Productivity Center: New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairman

Japan Productivity Center: New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairman

Japan Productivity Center, Chairman and Vice Chairman New Year Press Conference. Photo shows Chairman Yoshimitsu Kobayashi (Chairman of the Board, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings).=January 7,2026,Tokyo

Japan Productivity Center: New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairman

Japan Productivity Center: New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairman

Japan Productivity Center New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairmen. Photo shows from left: Vice Chairman Hideaki Omiya (Honorary Advisor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries), Chairman Yoshimitsu Kobayashi (Chairman of the Board, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings), Vice Chairman Tomoko Yoshino (President, RENGO).=January 7,2026,Tokyo

Japan Productivity Center: New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairman

Japan Productivity Center: New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairman

Japan Productivity Center, New Year's Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairperson. Photo shows Vice Chairperson Tomoko Yoshino (President of RENGO).=January 7,2026,Tokyo

Japan Productivity Center: New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairman

Japan Productivity Center: New Year Press Conference with Chairman and Vice Chairman

Japan Productivity Center Chair and Vice Chair New Year Press Conference. Photo shows, from left: Chair Yoshimitsu Kobayashi (Chairman of the Board, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings) and Vice Chair Tomoko Yoshino (President, RENGO).=January 7,2026,Tokyo

Fujifilm instax Cheki New Product Launch Event

Fujifilm instax Cheki New Product Launch Event

Fujifilm instax Cheki New Product Launch Event. Photo shows Fujifilm Holdings President and CEO Teiichi Goto explaining.=January 7,2026,Tokyo

2026 New Year Celebration Party of the Three Economic Organizations

2026 New Year Celebration Party of the Three Economic Organizations

2026 New Year Celebration Party of the Three Economic Organizations. Photo shows from left: Yoshinobu Tsutsui, Chairman of Keidanren; Ken Kobayashi, Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Akio Yamaguchi, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives.=January 6,2026,Tokyo

Automotive Industry Five-Group New Year's Greetings Exchange

Automotive Industry Five-Group New Year's Greetings Exchange

Automotive Industry New Year's Greetings Exchange. Photo shows (from left): Atsushi Osaki, President of SUBARU; Toshihiro Mibe, President of Honda; and Koji Sato, President of Toyota.=January 7,2025,Tokyo

2026 New Year Celebration Party of the Three Economic Organizations

2026 New Year Celebration Party of the Three Economic Organizations

2026 New Year Celebration Party of the Three Economic Organizations. Photo shows Ken Kobayashi, Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tokyo.=January 6,2026,Tokyo

Fujifilm instax Cheki New Product Launch Event

Fujifilm instax Cheki New Product Launch Event

Fujifilm instax Cheki New Product Launch Event. Photo shows Fujifilm Holdings President and CEO Teiichi Goto explaining.=January 7,2026,Tokyo