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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January 2026. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranians Demonstrate in Front of The American Consulate - Milan

Iranians demonstrate at the US Consulate in support of the protest, Tuesday 13 January. Photo by Claudio Furlan/ LaPresse /ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Yoon Suk Yeol Court Hearing - Seoul

This file photo taken on Feb. 20, 2025 shows Yoon Suk-yeol (C) attending a hearing of his impeachment trial at the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea's special counsel on Tuesday sought the death penalty for former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection, according to multiple local media. Photo by Yao Qilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yoon Suk Yeol Court Hearing - Seoul

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (facing camera) is pictured at a court hearing in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 13, 2026. South Korea's special counsel on Tuesday sought the death penalty for former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection, according to multiple local media. Photo by NEWSIS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yoon Suk Yeol Court Hearing - Seoul

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (R, close to the screen) is pictured at a court hearing in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 13, 2026. South Korea's special counsel on Tuesday sought the death penalty for former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection, according to multiple local media. Photo by NEWSIS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures 2

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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China: Perfectly Round Ice Disk Forms Over Barrel Opening in Winter Cold

A man in China’s Sichuan Province discovered a perfectly round, giant ice disk sealing the opening of a large barrel on Tuesday, December 23. The barrel had been left outdoors overnight, causing the surface to freeze into a thick and smooth circular ice sheet.

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China: Small Cat Rescued After Getting Stuck to Frozen Metal During Snowfall

A small cat was rescued in Beijing on Tuesday, December 16, 2023, after its paw accidentally froze to a metal fence during a heavy winter snowfall. A kind passerby noticed the animal’s distress and used the warmth of her hands to gently thaw the ice and release the cat unharmed.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 7

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts were in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities urged caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

A contestant works on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM