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January 16, 2026
Photos of the Week: Icy Dip, Resting Goose, Campaign Bear
Robots at work and play in China, a new hall of mirrors in Paris, a flaming barrel festival in Scotland, a breached canal in England, and much more
TL;DR
- Winter activities like ice fishing, sledding, and horse riding were observed in various locations in China.
- Cultural festivals and traditions, including the Chagan Lake festival, Bwisagu festival, Kicchu Haisodu ritual, and Vevčani Carnival, took place.
- The Dakar Rally was held in Saudi Arabia, while protests occurred in London against the Iranian regime.
- Incidents such as a canal breach in England, a landfill collapse in the Philippines, and ICE detentions in Minneapolis were reported.
- Daily life and natural scenes were captured, including snow in Ukraine and Turkey, migrating cranes in Israel, and a sunset in New York City.
- Robotics advancements were showcased with a robot cleaning a microwave and another pulling a sled.
- Religious and New Year rituals were observed in Lithuania and Japan.
- A major political rally was held in Kampala, Uganda, ahead of the presidential election.
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