A series of devastating events unfolded on Friday and Saturday, February 6th and 7th, 2026. A "storm train" battered Spain and Portugal, forcing over 11,000 people to evacuate their homes, while a suicide bombing in Pakistan claimed at least 31 lives and injured 169. Elsewhere, Canada opened a consulate in Greenland, and a Pokémon theme park debuted in Japan. Meanwhile, Germany warned of increased Iranian espionage targeting its military.
In Spain and Portugal, the severe weather resulted in tragic consequences. According to Sky News, a man, believed to be around 70 years old, died in Portugal's Alentejo region after his car was swept away by floodwaters. Authorities also reported the discovery of a second body in Malaga, Spain, near where a woman was previously swept away while attempting to rescue her dog. The storm, described as a "storm train" by Sky News, brought consecutive winds and heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and displacement.
Simultaneously, a suicide bombing rocked Pakistan. The attack, which occurred at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, resulted in at least 31 fatalities and 169 injuries. Sky News reported that the bomber opened fire on security guards before detonating his explosives. Witnesses described chaotic scenes inside the Khadija Al-Kubra mosque, with bodies scattered and the wounded crying for help.
In other international developments, Canada opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand raising the Canadian flag during an official ceremony. Euronews reported that around 50 people attended the event, which was seen as a statement of opposition to claims by US President Donald Trump over the Danish autonomous territory.
Also in Japan, the first permanent Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, opened in Tokyo. Located within Yomiuriland, the park features a forest trail with over 600 life-sized Pokémon and an area with rides, shops, and food, according to Euronews. The opening coincided with strong tourism numbers in the country.
Finally, Germany issued a warning about increased Iranian espionage targeting the Bundeswehr, the German army. Euronews reported that security officials and lawmakers expressed concerns about espionage, cyberattacks, and a heightened threat environment. This warning came after Iran designated the Bundeswehr and other EU armed forces as "terrorist groups" in response to the European Union placing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its terror list.
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