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Global Storms, Child Abuse Charges, and Gates' Epstein Denial Rock Headlines

Storm Leonardo Kills One, Causes Havoc in Portugal and Spain

Storm Leonardo battered the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday, causing widespread flooding, evacuations, and school closures, resulting in at least one death in Portugal, according to Euronews. The man, in his 60s, died after being swept away by floodwaters while driving in southeastern Portugal, the national civil protection authority reported.

The storm, the latest in a series to impact the region this year, forced thousands to evacuate and led to the cancellation of train services, Euronews reported. Severe weather had already claimed five lives and injured hundreds in Portugal the previous week.

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In other news, an Australian man was charged with child abuse-related offenses after an investigation uncovered more than 23,000 videos and images linked to 459 victims, some as young as seven, Sky News reported. Queensland Police stated that the 27-year-old suspect, initially arrested in February 2025, now faces 596 charges. Detectives alleged he actively targeted children, mostly aged between seven and 15, on social media and gaming platforms in Australia and overseas between 2018.

Meanwhile, Bill Gates expressed regret for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, denying allegations contained in recently released draft emails, Euronews reported. "Every minute I spent with him, I regret, and I apologise," Gates told 9News Australia in an interview broadcast Wednesday. He claimed his focus was on leveraging Epstein's connections to wealthy individuals for global health funding, but admitted, "In retrospect, that was a dead end."

In Italy, health experts have recommended the swift return of three children to their Anglo-Australian parents, with monitoring in place, following an ongoing dispute with social services, Euronews reported. Psychiatrists from the Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti Local Health Authority stated that restoring stable family ties was essential for the children.

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