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World Grapples with Disasters and Political Turmoil
Multiple international incidents unfolded on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, ranging from a deadly attack in Nigeria to severe weather events in Japan and Spain, and political fallout in Libya and Norway.
In Nigeria, at least 170 people were killed in a suspected Islamist attack on the remote village of Woro on Tuesday, according to a local lawmaker speaking to Reuters. Survivors reported that the "jihadist raiders had demanded villagers embrace Sharia law," but were met with resistance. The attack is considered among the deadliest in the country this year, which has been "rocked by sectarian violence in recent years," according to Sky News.
Japan is reeling from weeks of heavy snowfall that has claimed at least 35 lives, government officials reported. Nearly 400 people have been injured, with 126 suffering serious injuries. The most affected areas are in the northern and central regions, where snowfall is estimated to have reached up to 2 meters (6.5 feet). Fifteen prefectures have been affected, and officials warned that "more severe weather is yet to come," according to Sky News.
Spain is battling the effects of Storm Leonardo, which brought heavy rain and flooding to Andalucía. Euronews reported that approximately 3,000 people were evacuated in Cádiz, Jaén, and Málaga. Roads were cut off, homes were flooded, and high-speed trains were suspended. Schools were closed in all areas except Almería. Red alerts were issued for Grazalema, Ronda, and the Strait of Gibraltar, where forecasts predicted up to 150 liters of rain per square meter. Rivers rose to critical levels in at least 19 areas.
In Libya, Saif al Islam Gaddafi, the son of the late dictator Muammar Gaddafi, was shot dead in Zintan, south-west of Tripoli, officials said. Sky News reported that the 53-year-old was killed during a "direct confrontation" with four armed men who broke into his home on Tuesday. His lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, confirmed his death. Saif al Islam Gaddafi, despite holding no official position, "was once seen as the most powerful figure in the oil-rich North African country after his father, who ruled for more than four decades," according to Sky News.
Meanwhile, in Norway, Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appeared in court to face 38 charges, including rape and domestic violence. Sky News reported that the 29-year-old "cried in court and denied that videos on his phone showed acts of rape." He stated that his mother's position as Crown Princess meant that he had "an extreme need for affirmation." Borg Hoiby could face years in prison if convicted of the most serious charges.
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