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Severe Storms Hit Spain and Portugal

Heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused widespread flooding and disruptions in southern Spain and Portugal, with thousands of people evacuated to safety and at least one fatality reported in Portugal. The storm system, known as "Leonardo," is expected to continue affecting the region until Saturday, with authorities warning of further flooding and power outages.

February 5, 2026

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German Chancellor Merz Strengthens Ties with Qatar

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz is strengthening Germany's partnership with Qatar, focusing on importing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) to reduce dependence on the US and Russia. However, differences may arise regarding the duration of potential contracts, as Qatar seeks long-term agreements, while Germany prefers shorter-term deals.

February 5, 2026

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Severe Storms Hit Spain and Portugal

February 5, 2026

Australian Outback Disappearance: Suspect Identified in Gus Lamont Case

February 5, 2026

Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Enter Second Day

February 5, 2026

Endrick Sends Lyon to French Cup Quarterfinals with Late Goal

February 5, 2026

Technology

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Microsoft Office Vulnerability Exploited by Russian Hackers

Russian-state hackers have wasted no time in exploiting a critical Microsoft Office vulnerability, allowing them to compromise devices in diplomatic, maritime, and transport organizations across multiple countries. The threat group, known as APT28, utilized the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21509, to install advanced backdoor implants. This campaign demonstrates the speed and precision with which state-aligned actors can weaponize new vulnerabilities.

February 4, 2026

FBI Stymied by Apple's Lockdown Mode

February 4, 2026

Elon Musk Merges SpaceX and xAI

February 3, 2026

SpaceX Acquires xAI in Landmark Deal

February 3, 2026

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German Industry Sees Surprising Order Increase

The German industry has shown a significant increase in orders, with a 7.8% rise in December, the largest since December 2023, defying expectations of a 2.2% decline, according to the [Statistische Bundesamt](https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/konjunktur/deutsche-industrie- auftragseingang-100.html).** This unexpected surge has brought hope for a trend reversal in the industry, which has been struggling with a long crisis. **Experts, such as [Commerzbank-Ökonom Ralph Solveen](https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/konjunktur/deutsche-industrie- auftragseingang-100.html), believe this increase could mark the end of the industry's downturn.

February 5, 2026