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.

Berlin has been plunged into its longest power outage since World War II after an arson attack on high-voltage power cables triggered a massive blackout in the city southwest. German federal prosecutors have taken over the investigation and launched a terrorism probe, citing suspected sabotage, arson, disruption of public services, and possible membership in a terrorist organization.