Storm Leonardo, a "storm train" of consecutive winds and rains, forced over 11,000 people to evacuate their homes in Spain and Portugal, while diplomatic efforts and nuclear talks also made headlines. A man in his 70s died in Portugal after his car was swept away by floodwaters, and a second body was discovered in Malaga, Spain, according to Sky News. Meanwhile, Canada and France opened consulates in Nuuk, Greenland, and Iran and the United States agreed to continue nuclear negotiations.
The severe weather in the Iberian Peninsula caused widespread disruption. The man in Portugal died in the southern Alentejo region, according to local authorities, as reported by Sky News. In Malaga, the second body was found near where a woman was swept away while attempting to rescue her dog.
In Greenland, Canada and France strengthened their diplomatic presence. Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand raised the Canadian flag during an official ceremony in Nuuk, the island's largest city, as reported by Euronews. Approximately 50 people attended the event, applauding as the flag was hoisted. France, becoming the first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland, had made the promise during President Emmanuel Macron's visit last June, according to Euronews.
Amidst these developments, Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman regarding Tehran's nuclear program. Despite ongoing tensions, the two nations agreed to continue negotiations, as reported by Euronews. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff led their delegations in Muscat for the talks, which were mediated by Oman.
In other news, thousands of Romanian teachers and education staff protested in Bucharest against the government's planned austerity measures in the education sector, as reported by Euronews. The teachers threatened to strike if the government implemented the measures, which included a 10% cut in salaries.
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