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Australian Man Charged with Child Abuse After Alleged Online Grooming of Hundreds
An Australian man was charged with multiple child abuse-related offenses after police alleged he groomed 459 victims online. Queensland Police reported the 27-year-old suspect, who was initially arrested in February 2025, now faces 596 charges. According to Sky News, the investigation uncovered more than 23,000 videos and images linked to the victims, some as young as seven years old.
Detectives alleged the man actively targeted children, primarily aged between seven and 15, on social media and gaming platforms both in Australia and overseas, starting in 2018. Queensland Police stated that the man used multiple online profiles to target victims and record thousands of images and videos.
Storm Leonardo Batters Iberian Peninsula
Storm Leonardo brought torrential rain and floods to Spain and Portugal, causing at least one fatality and widespread disruption. Euronews reported that a man in his 60s died in southeastern Portugal after being swept away by floodwaters while attempting to drive across a flooded area. The national civil protection authority confirmed the death, stating, "A vehicle was found with one occupant, so there is one death."
The storm forced thousands of evacuations, shut down schools, and canceled train services across the Iberian Peninsula. In Grazalema, Spain, more than 470 liters of rain fell, overwhelming underground channels and causing rivers to flood the streets. About 60 residents from low-lying neighborhoods were evacuated, with the mayor warning that homes further uphill could be affected. The region remained under red alert, with up to 150 liters per square meter of rain still expected and winds reaching 80 kmh, according to Euronews. Storm Leonardo is the latest in a series of storms to affect Spain and Portugal this year. Severe weather had already killed five people and injured hundreds in Portugal last week.
Substack Data Breach Exposed User Information
Substack, the online newsletter platform, notified users that a data breach exposed their email addresses and phone numbers. According to The Verge, the breach occurred in October 2025 but was detected by Substack on February 3, 2026.
In an email to account holders, Substack CEO Chris Best stated that a hacker had accessed internal data without authorization. The company assured users that passwords and credit card information were not compromised.
Senators Question Waymo and Tesla on Robotaxi Safety
During a two-hour hearing, senators grilled Waymo and Tesla executives about the safety, liability, and potential risks associated with robotaxis, as well as competition from China in the autonomous vehicle market. The Verge reported that Waymo and Tesla urged lawmakers to pass legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles. However, senators did not appear to be any closer to reaching an agreement on the matter.
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