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Thomas Markle, 82, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse images following his arrest in Florida, after evidence was found in the Philippines and Los Angeles.
Paul Mackenzie, leader of a Kenyan cult, receives a 200-year sentence for orchestrating the starvation deaths of over 400 followers, including 190 children.
Smallholder farmers in Tanzania face significant challenges in utilising digital agriculture services such as M-Kilimo and e-Kilimo, primarily due to inadequate training and slow response times. Despite millions of registered users, many farmers remain unaware of the platforms’ potential benefits, relying instead on traditional market methods for information.
A cliff collapse near Miramar lighthouse in Biarritz has resulted in one confirmed death, with search efforts ongoing for a missing diver believed to be dead.
Eylon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, asserts that Israel’s campaign is generating urgency for Lebanon to address Hezbollah. He claims that successfully dismantling the group could pave the way for a “beautiful peace” between Israel and Lebanon.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned vessels against using an “unapproved” route through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting it was created without Tehran’s consent. Officials insist that ships must comply with Iranian-designated corridors or face enforcement actions. Meanwhile, five South Korean vessels recently transited safely through the strait.
Vladimir Putin relocates an air defence system closer to Moscow’s oil refinery following significant damage from a recent Ukrainian drone attack that injured 17 people.
A French doctor has tested positive for Ebola after returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prompting health authorities to trace potential contacts.
Israeli attacks in Gaza and the occupied West Bank have resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians, including a 12-year-old child in al-Mawasi, during a drone strike. This occurred amid reports of ongoing violations of a ceasefire, with over 73,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023.
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