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Two Snowboarders Dead after Austrian Avalanche

Varieties A member of the CRS Alpes Grenoble mountain rescue team operates as he searches for potential buried victims during an avalanche emergency response rescue mission in an off-piste area of the Ecrins massif, French Alps on January 29, 2026. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP)

Two Snowboarders Dead after Austrian Avalanche

Two snowboarders have been confirmed dead after their bodies were recovered following an avalanche in western Austria over the weekend, police said Monday. …

Varieties Trees lie amid the floodwaters after heavy rain and wild winds in Puketotara, Waikato region, New Zealand, February 14, 2026, in this picture obtained from social media. Wayne Feisst/via REUTERS

Wild New Zealand Storm Disrupts Transport, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand's North Island on Monday,…

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Varieties A couple dances next to a street musician in Central Park on Valentine's day in New York, on February 14, 2026. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

New York Creatives Squeezed Out by High Cost of Living

After 20 years as a makeup artist for TV and cinema, Noel Jacoboni sees few other options than to leave New York City, where she has been "priced out" by the…

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Varieties Ksiaz Castle is one of Poland’s most popular attractions (Shutterstock)

Ksiaz Castle: A Dark Nazi Secret and Buried Gold Mystery

The road to Ksiaz Castle feels almost too peaceful. Forested hills roll off into the distance, yew trees as far as the eye can see. And then a colossal…

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Varieties Former US President Barack Obama (Reuters) 

Obama: Aliens Are ‘Real,’ But Aren’t in Area 51

For decades Americans have wondered about the existence of aliens and the mysterious desert holding facility Area 51, and now Barack Obama – after two terms as…

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Varieties AROYA offers a curated experience featuring culturally inspired entertainment and diverse dining options - SPA

AROYA Cruises Debuts Arabian Gulf Voyages for 2026

AROYA Cruises, a subsidiary of the PIF-owned Cruise Saudi, has officially launched its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf. Running from February 21 to…

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Varieties A car drives in heavy snow at Store Heddinge in South Zealand, Denmark, 05 February 2026.  EPA/Mads Claus Rasmussen

Snowstorm Brings Much of Denmark to a Halt

Denmark authorities halted public transport, closed schools and cancelled flights on Friday as heavy snowfall blanketed much of the country. The Nordic…

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Varieties Turkiye shares 550km of border with Iran, including 300km in the province of Van alone and traditionally, Van, the capital of the province. (AFP)

Turkish Border Region Feels Economic Fallout from Iran

As vice-president of the chamber of commerce in the eastern Turkish city of Van, Fevzi Celiktas's job is to boost the local economy. But he has one major…

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Varieties A Przewalski's horse, also known as the Mongolian wild horse, roams in its enclosure at Taipei Zoo in Taipei, Taiwan February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Tsai Hsin-Han

Taiwan Zoo's Endangered Horses Set to Gallop into Lunar New Year Spotlight

Taiwan's premier zoo aims to grab the spotlight this Lunar New Year with its efforts to protect an endangered species of horse native to central Asia that was…

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Varieties FILE - A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Study: Pandemic Disruptions to Health Care Worsened Cancer Survival

During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer diagnosis and treatment would cost lives. A new study suggests they…

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Varieties Sales outlets and exhibitor booths saw strong demand from visitors from within and outside Jazan - SPA

Jazan Honey Exhibition Attracts over 20,000 Visitors in Six Days

The Jazan Honey Exhibition, held as part of the Jazan Festival 2026, attracted more than 20,000 visitors over the past six days, underscoring its growing…

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Varieties The closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme “Media in an Evolving World". (SPA)

Fifth Saudi Media Forum Concludes with Awards Ceremony and Global Participation

Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary attended on Wednesday the closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme “Media…

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Varieties 05 February 2026, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: View of the New Palace in Stuttgart. There is a major power outage in the city of Stuttgart. Photo: Stefanie Järkel/dpa

German City of Stuttgart Suffers Major Power Outage

The south-western German city of Stuttgart is suffering a major ‌power ‌outage ‌on ⁠Thursday, police said ‌on social media platform X,…

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Varieties The International Space Station will be guided back to Earth in 2030, marking the end of its three-decade mission. NASA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

The Coming End of ISS, Symbol of An Era of Global Cooperation

When the International Space Station comes back to Earth in 2030, it will mark the end of three decades of peaceful international cooperation -- and an era…

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Varieties An enhanced-color image, using raw data from the JunoCam instrument aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft, shows the planet Jupiter, with a shadow of its moon Ganymede on the left, released by NASA on April 21, 2022. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Image processing by Thomas Thomopoulos/Handout via REUTERS

NASA's Juno finds Jupiter is a tiny bit smaller than previously thought

Jupiter, without a doubt, is the biggest planet in our solar system. But it turns out that it is not quite as large - by ever so small an amount - as…

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Varieties Diplomats and media industry experts highlighted the key dimensions of “soft power.” (SPA)

Saudi Media Forum Discusses State of Arab Media, Global Ambitions

Diplomats and media industry experts shed light on “soft power” and how it can be leveraged to build national reputations and shape public awareness of…

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Varieties Women walk past a mural depicting children as future scientists in Tehran on February 3, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Iran Formally Allows Women to Ride Motorcycles

Women in Iran can now formally obtain a license to ride a motorcycle, local media reported Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers…

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Varieties A police car patrols an empty shopping area amid rain as storm Leonardo hits parts of Spain, in Ronda, Spain, February 4, 2026. (Reuters)

Storm Leo Pounds Iberian Peninsula with Torrential Rains

Spanish and Portuguese authorities braced on ​Wednesday for the impact of Storm Leo, suspending classes in some areas and warning against travel, just one week…

Varieties  People clear snow near a building in Aomori, northern Japan, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Northern Japan Hit by Deadly Snowfall, as Warnings Issued on More Heavy Snow

Heavy snow battering northern Japan in the last two weeks has been blamed in 35 deaths nationwide so far, including people suffering sudden heart attacks or…

Varieties A Doberman named Penny sits next to the awards after winning the "Best in Show" competition at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York City, US, February 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Penny the Doberman Pinscher Wins the 150th Westminster Dog Show

The dog was Penny. The win was priceless. A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting US…

Varieties Implemented under the “AlUla Manara” umbrella, the initiative supports RCU's objectives to protect the night sky. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, Astrophotographers Launch Initiative to Strengthen Global Astrotourism Profile

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Governorate launched a new initiative in collaboration with leading astrophotographers to highlight its position as a global destination…

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Varieties Visitors walk past a sculpture of a pink ribbon installed to promote the "Pink Ribbon" breast cancer awareness campaign in this illustration, October 5, 2011. (Reuters)

Four Out of Every 10 Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Says WHO

Nearly four out of every 10 cancer cases could be prevented if people avoided a range of risk factors including smoking, drinking, air pollution and certain…

Varieties FILE PHOTO: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration/File Photo

Spain to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 16

Spain will ban access to social media for minors under 16 and platforms will be required to implement ‌age verification ‌systems, Prime &zwnj…

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Varieties Officials are seen at the fifth Saudi Media Forum in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Media Ministry and SDAIA Launch Key Initiatives at Saudi Media Forum

The Saudi Ministry of Media, in partnership with the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), launched on Monday two key initiatives at the fifth Saudi Media Forum…

Varieties A car is smashed due to storm Kristin, in Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. (Reuters)

Spain, Portugal on Alert as Storm Arrives

The Iberian Peninsula on Tuesday braced for a violent storm, with southern Spain shutting schools and Portugal placed on fresh alert after severe weather…

Varieties From next year, cars sold in China will need to have door handles with mechanical releases following safety concerns with aerodynamic doors. Hector RETAMAL / AFP/File

China to Ban Hidden Car Door Handles, Setting New Safety Standards

China will ban hidden door handles on cars from next year over safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist design popularized by Tesla. The new rules could…

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Varieties Manly Beach in Australia. (Getty Images)

Teen Swims Four Hours to Save Family Lost at Sea off Australia

Rescuers praised a teenage boy's "superhuman" survival instincts after he swam four hours through choppy waters off Australia to find help for his family. The…

Varieties Healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom - the life-saving antibodies that neutralize toxins in venom. (Getty Images)

Snakebites Kill 50,000 People Every Year in India

Devendra, who was a farmer in India, still remembers the moment a snake sank its fangs into his leg while he was picking mulberry leaves. “I went to the…

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