👁 Body camera video shows NYPD Harbor Unit rescuing a bald eagle from Hudson River

USA

Police rescue injured bald eagle stranded on Hudson River ice

Body camera footage shows New York police officers rescuing an injured bald eagle found stranded on drifting ice in the Hudson River and transporting it to a New Jersey animal sanctuary for recovery.

19/02/2026

👁 People carrying shovels and brooms walk in a park after a blizzard in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

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Heavy snowfall blankets Bucharest, transport services disrupted

Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted road, rail and air traffic in southern Romania, with delays reported in Bucharest and flights diverted from the capital’s airport.

18/02/2026

👁 International Ice Race Draws Over 1,000 Runners in Kazakhstan

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Burabay Ice: Over a thousand runners brave -15°C on frozen lake in Kazakhstan

More than a thousand participants gathered on the frozen surface of Burabay Lake for the “Burabay Ice” race.

17/02/2026

👁 Water buffaloes bathe in Budakli’s springs

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Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs

In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures.

14/02/2026

👁 Stevanovic meditating in the snow

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Serbian 'iceman' defies sub-zero extremes for mental reset

Vladimir Stevanovic braves Serbia’s icy lakes and snowy ridges in shorts, using extreme cold as daily meditation that slows his mind and resets his body.

13/02/2026

👁 Two men throwing 7-meter-long pole

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Japan: Akiba Festival draws crowds despite winter cold

Japan’s Akiba Festival in Niyodogawa features samurai parades and fire rituals, preserving a 200-year-old prayer for protection from disasters.

13/02/2026

👁 People play in the snow in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

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Snow and ice sculptures draw visitors to winter festival in Japan

Visitors gathered in Sapporo as the annual snow festival concluded after eight days of large-scale snow and ice sculptures across the city.

13/02/2026

👁 Two cars cross the frozen Soela Strait in the Baltic Sea near Hiiumaa, Estonia, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.

Climate

Estonia opens ice road across frozen sea as temperatures plummet

Passengers cannot wear seat belts to allow for fast exit in case of an accident.

12/02/2026

👁 FILE: Copenhagen Opera house is illuminated Friday Feb. 2. 2018 as part of an outdoor lighting festival

Art

Copenhagen Light Festival: Hundreds take part in Light Run on snow

Around 1,000 runners took part in a night race through illuminated installations during the Copenhagen Light Festival. Wearing light chains and glowing costumes, participants ran through the Danish capital, combining sport, public space and contemporary light art. Watch the video above for more.

11/02/2026

👁 Extreme cold and extreme heat marked January on different sides of the globe

Climate

Cold snaps and wildfires mark near-record January

While much of Europe and the US braced against frigid cold, the Southern Hemisphere faced extreme heat, wildfires and floods.

10/02/2026

👁 AP video journalist Brittany Peterson drives a snowmobile during a tour to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

Travel News

Hail an Uber Snowmobile from Cortina to Italy's Three Peaks

The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics.

09/02/2026

👁 A distance of at least 250 meters must be maintained from the vehicle ahead.

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Ice road opens between Estonia’s Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands

A temporary 17-kilometre ice road has opened between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa to provide an alternative route for residents as ferry services are disrupted by heavy sea ice.

09/02/2026

👁 A group of climbers with instructors takes a break near frost-covered trees during a winter mountain climbing training tour at the Zao mountains near Yamagata, northern Japan

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Heavy snowfall in Japan leaves at least 45 dead, more than 500 injured

Heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20 has left at least 45 people dead and 500 injured nationwide.

07/02/2026

👁 Winter weather disruption is stressful, especially as it can halt all flight services for days leaving passengers stranded.

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Berlin airport halts flights due to winter weather: Your rights

Flights were suspended once again at Berlin airport on Friday morning due to black ice.

06/02/2026

👁 Firefighter at the scene amid heavy snow

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Russian drones strike Kyiv as capital battles power cuts and cold

Ukraine woke to fresh attacks on its capital on 5 February 2026, as Kyiv faces a growing energy crisis and renewed Russian strikes.

05/02/2026

👁 Vehicles move through snow

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Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried

Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly.

03/02/2026