Storm Goretti has battered the United Kingdom and parts of northern Europe, bringing violent winds, heavy snow, and widespread disruption. Rail services have been suspended, flights cancelled, and hundreds of schools closed as dangerous weather conditions swept across multiple regions.

Iran was plunged into a near-total internet blackout as nationwide protests over soaring prices and economic hardship spread across all 31 provinces. Authorities have not officially explained the shutdown, but Iran has repeatedly cut internet access during periods of unrest in the past. Rights groups report that dozens of protesters, including children, have been killed since demonstrations began, as security forces intensified crackdowns in multiple cities.