Jihadist attacks, severe weather, and a deadly mosque bombing dominated the news on February 7, 2026, with reports of massacres in Nigeria, devastating storms in Europe, and a suicide attack in Pakistan. The events resulted in hundreds of deaths and widespread displacement.
In Nigeria, a village chief recounted the horrors of a recent jihadist attack in Woro, Kwara state, where gunmen killed two of his sons and kidnapped his wife and three daughters. According to The Guardian, the chief, Umar Bio Salihu, said the attackers "just came in and started shooting." The attack resulted in a massacre of residents.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan, at least 32 people were killed and 170 injured in a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers. Al Jazeera reported that thousands of mourners gathered to bury the victims on Saturday as authorities intensified a security crackdown.
Across the globe, severe weather continued to cause widespread damage and loss of life. Storm Leonardo forced over 11,000 people to evacuate their homes in Spain and Portugal. Sky News reported that a man, believed to be about 70 years old, died in Portugal after his car was swept away by floodwaters. Additionally, a second body was found in Malaga, Spain.
Japan also faced a crisis due to heavy snowfall since January 20, which has claimed at least 45 lives and injured over 500 people nationwide, according to Euronews. The northwestern region of Niigata Prefecture recorded the highest number of deaths, with 17 fatalities. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of further heavy snow in western and northern coastal regions.
These events highlight the diverse challenges facing communities worldwide, from acts of violence to the increasing impact of extreme weather events.
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