Protests erupted in Milan on Friday, coinciding with the opening of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, as demonstrators voiced concerns over the environmental and economic impact of the Games. Meanwhile, the Iberian Peninsula braced for more severe weather as Storm Marta battered Portugal and Spain, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a June deadline set by the US for a deal to end the ongoing war with Russia. The Super Bowl, set to take place in Silicon Valley on Sunday, is expected to draw a crowd of tech industry leaders.
The Milan protests, as reported by Euronews, saw demonstrators expressing their discontent on the first day of the Winter Olympics. The opening ceremony, which showcased Italian culture, was met with boos directed at Israel's Olympic team and US Vice President JD Vance.
Storm Marta brought further challenges to Portugal and Spain, which were already struggling to recover from recent heavy rains and deadly floods. Euronews reported that the storm prompted warnings of potential flooding, leading to the deployment of over 26,500 rescuers in Portugal. Several municipalities were forced to postpone Sunday's presidential vote.
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, President Zelenskyy stated that the US had set a June deadline for a peace agreement. These comments followed US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, which failed to produce a breakthrough. According to Euronews, Russia continues to demand the Donbas region, a condition Ukraine has rejected.
The Super Bowl, scheduled for Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Silicon Valley, is expected to be a major event for the tech industry. TechCrunch noted the presence of prominent figures such as YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and Apple's Tim Cook. Venky Ganesan from Menlo Ventures, as quoted by the New York Times, described the event as "tech billionaires who got picked last in gym class paying 50,000 to pretend they're friends with the guys who got picked first."
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