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Power cut to Russia's main naval base home town after pylons collapse

Cold snap grips South Korea as power outages leave hundreds without heating

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, temperatures on Jan 25 were colder than on Jan 24.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, temperatures on Jan 25 were colder than on Jan 24.

US storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

People cross Sixth Avenue in the snow in New York on Jan 25, 2026.
People cross Sixth Avenue in the snow in New York on Jan 25, 2026.

Snow, ice hit western, central US as massive storm sweeps nation

Snow beginning to collect in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan 24.
Snow beginning to collect in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan 24.

Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan

Earlier on Jan 21, six children were killed when the roof of their home collapsed in strong wind and heavy rain.
Earlier on Jan 21, six children were killed when the roof of their home collapsed in strong wind and heavy rain.

Heavy snow continues to fall on Sea of Japan coast; public warned of traffic disruptions

Pedestrians walking under falling snow in Tokyo's Koto district on Jan 2. Some areas of Japan have already seen twice as much snow as it usually gets at this time of the year.
Pedestrians walking under falling snow in Tokyo's Koto district on Jan 2. Some areas of Japan have already seen twice as much snow as it usually gets at this time of the year.

Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says

Players, fans brace themselves for extreme heat at Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2026 Russia's Karen Khachanov wipes his brow in front of empty seats during his third round match against Italy's Luciano Darderi REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2026 Russia's Karen Khachanov wipes his brow in front of empty seats during his third round match against Italy's Luciano Darderi REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Icy storm threatens Americans with power outages, extreme cold

People brace the cold temperatures while walking on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
People brace the cold temperatures while walking on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

Explainer-How attacks on Ukraine's nuclear power substations could cause a total blackout

A residents comes inside a tent of a government-run humanitarian aid point, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed in a park during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anna Voitenko
A residents comes inside a tent of a government-run humanitarian aid point, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed in a park during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anna Voitenko

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.