Storms, sporting events, and international conflicts dominated the news cycle this week. Heavy rainfall and strong winds continued to batter parts of Spain and Portugal, while a high-stakes Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City loomed. Additionally, the United States reportedly set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement, and a deadly bombing in Islamabad heightened concerns about cross-border attacks. Amidst these events, conservation efforts yielded positive results, with a previously extinct Bermuda snail thriving once again.
Storm Leonardo brought torrential rain to the Iberian peninsula, prompting severe weather alerts, according to The Guardian. Spain's meteorological agency issued its highest red alert for heavy rainfall in Cádiz and parts of Málaga. Flash floods in Morocco forced over 100,000 people to evacuate.
In the world of sports, Liverpool was set to host Manchester City in a crucial Premier League match at Anfield, as reported by Al Jazeera. The game held significant implications for the title race and Champions League qualification. The match was scheduled for Sunday at 4:30 pm (16:30 GMT).
Meanwhile, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia remained a focal point. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the United States had given both countries a June deadline to reach an agreement to end the nearly four-year war, according to Al Jazeera. Zelenskyy stated that the Americans would likely pressure the parties to adhere to this timeline.
In Pakistan, a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad claimed the lives of over 30 people, as reported by Al Jazeera. The attack, which occurred during Friday prayers, prompted warnings from analysts that it could be part of a broader effort to inflame sectarian tensions in the country.
Amidst these challenging events, there was also a success story. A button-sized greater Bermuda snail, previously thought to be extinct, was thriving again after conservationists bred and released over 100,000 of the molluscs, according to The Guardian. The snail, Poecilozonites bermudensis, was found in the fossil record but believed to have vanished until a remnant population was discovered. Special pods at Chester Zoo helped conservationists with the breeding process.
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