Storms, political developments, and international incidents dominated the news cycle this week. From severe weather battering Europe and North Africa to the funeral of a prominent Libyan figure, and a shooting in Moscow, several significant events unfolded.
Storm Leonardo continued to wreak havoc across Europe and North Africa, with Spain and Portugal bearing the brunt of torrential rain and strong winds, according to The Guardian. Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, issued its highest red alert for heavy rainfall in Cádiz and parts of Málaga. The slow-moving system has been battering the Iberian peninsula since Tuesday, causing flash floods in Morocco that forced over 100,000 people to evacuate.
In Venezuela, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced plans to release all political prisoners by February 13, a move seen as a positive step towards addressing human rights abuses, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Meanwhile, thousands gathered in Libya for the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's most prominent son, who was shot dead this week. The burial took place on Friday in the town of Bani Walid, some 175 kilometers south of Tripoli, according to Al Jazeera.
In Moscow, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev was shot several times in a residential building, with Russia blaming Ukraine for the attack, Sky News reported. The general is reportedly fighting for his life.
The global energy landscape also saw significant developments. According to Al Jazeera, the narrative of a managed transition from fossil fuels to a cleaner energy system is being challenged. For two decades, global energy demand was static, but efficiency gains, economic shifts, and renewable growth created an illusion of control.
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