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US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 2

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Lahti Ski Games 2025

Tom Rochat (L) of France and Eemeli Kurttila of Finland during the men's Nordic combined cross-country skiing Gundersen 10km competition at the FIS Nordic World Cup Lahti Ski Games in Lahti, Finland, on March 21, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / PEPE KORTENIEMI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Pepe Korteniemi/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 3

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

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US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

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US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 2

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Startup event Slush in Helsinki

Tom Alapaattikoski Co-founder and CEO of Brinter Inc attends the startup event Slush in Helsinki, Finland on November 21, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Startup event Slush in Helsinki

Tom Alapaattikoski Co-founder and CEO of Brinter Inc attends the startup event Slush in Helsinki, Finland on November 21, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Startup event Slush in Helsinki

Tom Alapaattikoski Co-founder and CEO of Brinter Inc attends the startup event Slush in Helsinki, Finland on November 21, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Startup event Slush in Helsinki

Tom Alapaattikoski Co-founder and CEO of Brinter Inc attends the startup event Slush in Helsinki, Finland on November 21, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 7

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Member of media views a work of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Members of media view a work of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Members of media view a work of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Member of media views a work of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Member of media views a work 'Finlandization' of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Members of media view works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen, left) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Members of media view works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Member of media views a work of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Member of media views works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Member of media views a work 'Finlandization' of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Member of media views works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Museum director Leevi Haapala of the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma at the exhibition of Finnish artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Museum director Leevi Haapala of the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma at the exhibition of Finnish artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Museum director Leevi Haapala of the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma at the exhibition of Finnish artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Members of media view a work of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Ice Hockey 2024 IIHF World Junior U20 Championships

Tom Willander (L, 24) and Filip Bystedt (18) of Sweden and Oiva Keskinen (20) and Kasper Halttunen (22) of Finland vie during the Ice Hockey 2024 IIHF World Junior U20 Championship tournament match between Sweden and Finland in Gothenburg, Sweden, on December 31, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Museum director Leevi Haapala of the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma at the exhibition of Finnish artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Museum director Leevi Haapala of the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma at the exhibition of Finnish artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Members of media view a work of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tom of Finland exhibition at the Kiasma in Helsinki

Works of artist Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) during the media day of his retrospective exhibition 'Bold Journey' at the Finnish National Gallery Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, 27th April, 2023. Tom of Finland ranks among the most internationally acclaimed artists to come out of Finland, his native country. His drawings of happy gay men proudly enjoying their sexuality were revolutionary at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Bold Journey spans the entire career of Tom of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)