Heavy snowfall in Japan has resulted in at least 45 deaths and over 500 injuries since January 20, according to reports from Euronews. The northwestern region of Niigata Prefecture recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 17 deaths and over 170 injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of further heavy snow in western and northern coastal regions.
The severe weather conditions have caused significant disruption across the country. Snowy conditions were observed in Aomori City and Wakkanai, leading to numerous vehicles becoming stranded. Euronews reported on February 7, 2026, that the Fire and Disaster Management Agency was monitoring the situation closely.
In other news, the German army brigade in Lithuania is reportedly facing hybrid warfare tactics, including surveillance and psychological operations, according to Euronews. Soldiers have reported mysterious phone calls and drone activity during maneuvers. One soldier described hearing his own voice from a previous conversation replayed by an unknown caller.
Meanwhile, New York lawmakers have proposed a three-year moratorium on permits for new data centers, as reported by TechCrunch. This move comes amid growing concerns about the environmental and economic impacts of data centers. The bill is one of several similar proposals across the United States.
"Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about the impact those data centers might have on surrounding communities," TechCrunch noted. Critics of data centers include Senator Bernie Sanders, who has called for a national moratorium.
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