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China: Watch Tap Water Freeze Instantly in Bitter Cold

On January 22, 2026, in Donghai County, Jiangsu, a video showed a blogger pouring water from a kettle into the open air, where it froze almost instantly. The footage highlighted the severe cold as the stream quickly turned into solid ice on contact.

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China return for Ueno zoo pandas

People watch a truck carrying male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei leave Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, before the animals are sent to China, marking the first time that Japan will be without pandas since the first ones arrived in the country in 1972.

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China return for Ueno zoo pandas

People watch a truck carrying male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei leave Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, before the animals are sent to China, marking the first time that Japan will be without pandas since the first ones arrived in the country in 1972.

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Imperial police officers' New Year parade

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko watch a New Year parade by Imperial Guard Headquarters officers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

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China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers watch a robot demonstration at the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 5, 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. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

People watch a televised news report on high-speed train derailment at a pub in Adamuz, Spain, January 19, 2026. Death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 39, according to local media reports. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

People watch a televised news report on high-speed train derailment, at a restaurant in Madrid, Spain, on January 19, 2026. At least 21 people were confirmed dead, and 25 others were seriously injured after two high-speed trains derailed and collided near the city of Cordoba in southern Spain on Sunday, according to authorities. In addition, around a hundred passengers reportedly suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred at around 19:45 local time 1845 GMT) when a train carrying 317 passengers on the Malaga-Madrid route went off the rails for reasons still unknown near Amaduz, about 20 km from Cordoba, Spanish authorities said. The derailed train struck another high-speed train travelling on an adjacent track from Madrid to Huelva, causing the second train to also leave the rails. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

People watch a televised news report on high-speed train derailment, at a restaurant in Madrid, Spain, on January 19, 2026. At least 21 people were confirmed dead and more than 70 others injured after two high-speed trains collided near the city of Cordoba in southern Spain on Sunday, authorities said. Thirty of the injured were in serious condition and hospitalized, Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente said Monday. Earlier media reports put the number at 25. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

People watch a riot at the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 17, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

Inmates watch a riot at the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 17, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Spectators clap as Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are seated at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026, to watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026, to watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (2nd from L) and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026, to watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Cold Economy

HOHHOT, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch the sunrise in Dahei River Country Park in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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Drone Show

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - Tourists watch 2026 drones perform in the air at the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 17, 2026.

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