A drone attack in Sudan killed 24 people, including eight children and two infants, on Saturday, according to a doctors' group, while Storm Marta battered Portugal and Spain, causing further disruption just days after deadly floods. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his second straight game for Al Nassr amid an ongoing strike, and the Winter Olympics in Italy saw the first medals awarded.
The Sudan Doctors Network reported that the drone strike, carried out by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), targeted a vehicle carrying displaced families near the city of Rahad in North Kordofan province. The area is currently facing a severe shortage of medical supplies.
In Europe, Storm Marta brought heavy rain to the Iberian peninsula, prompting warnings of potential fresh floods in Portugal and Spain. More than 26,500 rescuers were deployed in Portugal, where the weather forced three municipalities to postpone Sunday's presidential vote, according to Euronews. The storm followed weeks of heavy rain and deadly floods that had already caused significant damage.
In the world of sports, Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from Al Nassr continued. The Portuguese forward, who returned to training this week, was not included in the matchday squad, according to Sky News. Officials reportedly felt Friday's fixture would be a good opportunity for him to play. Ronaldo is believed to be striking because he feels his club is not being backed financially as much as their title rivals.
The Winter Olympics in Italy also began, with the first medals being awarded on Saturday.
In other news, Mustafa Barghouti, secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, stated that "Israel killed international law in Gaza," at the Al Jazeera Forum, an event focusing on geopolitical shifts in the Middle East. Barghouti highlighted the steadfastness of Palestinians in Gaza as evidence of Israel's failure.
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