A man died and a young girl went missing in Spain and Portugal due to severe flooding caused by Storm Leonardo, while a women's ice hockey match at the 2026 Winter Olympics was postponed due to a norovirus outbreak, and the US announced $6 million in aid to Cuba, according to multiple news sources.
Storm Leonardo brought torrential rain and strong winds to the Iberian Peninsula on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding that damaged homes and forced thousands to evacuate, according to Sky News. In Portugal, a man, believed to be around 70 years old, died after his car was swept away. In Spain, rescuers were searching for a missing girl. Approximately 4,000 people were evacuated in Andalusia, as reported by Euronews.
Meanwhile, a women's ice hockey match between Finland and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics was postponed due to a norovirus outbreak among the Team Finland camp, as stated by Sky News. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the decision after consulting with medical professionals. The rearranged match will be played in the Rho Arena on February 12th.
In other news, the United States extended aid to Cuba, providing $6 million to help those still recovering from Hurricane Melissa in the islands' eastern regions, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions, according to Euronews. The aid comes as Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the US of an energy blockade.
Additionally, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands began training this week to become a reserve member of the Dutch army, as the military seeks to boost recruitment, Euronews reported. The Ministry of Defence stated that Máxima decided to become a reservist because the security of the Netherlands can no longer be taken for granted. The incoming Dutch coalition government plans to increase the nation's military from approximately 80,000 to 122,000 personnel.
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