A norovirus outbreak has forced the postponement of a women's ice hockey match between Finland and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, while an Australian man has been charged with child abuse-related offenses involving hundreds of victims. Elsewhere, Taiwan's president has affirmed a "rock solid" relationship with the United States despite recent discussions between US and Chinese leaders, and severe flooding in Spain has led to thousands of evacuations. These events, along with other breaking news, were reported on February 5th, 2026.
The ice hockey match, initially scheduled for Thursday, was postponed after cases of norovirus were identified among the Team Finland camp, according to Sky News. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the decision following consultations with medical professionals. The rearranged match will now be played in the Rho Arena on February 12th.
In Australia, a 27-year-old man was charged with 596 child abuse-related offenses, as reported by Sky News. Queensland Police alleged the man targeted victims, some as young as seven, on social media and gaming platforms. Detectives uncovered over 23,000 videos and images linked to 459 victims. The suspect was initially arrested in February 2025.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te insisted on a strong relationship with the United States, despite a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Sky News reported. During their conversation, Xi Jinping reportedly warned Trump to be "prudent" about providing arms to Taiwan, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Meanwhile, Storm Leonardo caused significant flooding in Spain, leading to the evacuation of approximately 4,000 people in Andalusia, as reported by Euronews. The village of Grazalema in Cadiz saw streets flooded after over 600 liters of rain per square meter fell in 36 hours. Schools were closed, and rail and road links were suspended in several areas. Civil Guard officers were searching for a missing woman near Malaga, believed to have fallen into a swollen river.
Euronews also provided a news bulletin summarizing these and other top stories from around Europe and the world on February 5th, 2026.
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