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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.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 despite a ceasefire, following projectiles fired by Hezbollah.
A paraglider became stranded nearly 60 metres above Nanchong, Sichuan province, after their parachute became entangled in a construction tower crane; they were safely rescued.
French President Emmanuel Macron successfully orchestrated a G7 summit, culminating in a joint declaration supporting Ukraine and facilitating dialogue between the US and Iran. Macron described the event as a pivotal moment for Europe, showcasing unity and strategic engagement amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Israeli strikes on a residential area in Gaza early on Saturday resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including a father and his two daughters, with the mother later succumbing to injuries. Medical sources reported ongoing violence since a ceasefire was brokered in October.
A British woman appeals for the return of her 40-year-old Care Bear after her rucksack was stolen at La Concha beach in San Sebastian, Spain.
The Bar Standards Board has suspended ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual misconduct, effective immediately. This follows the ICC’s suspension of Khan after findings of serious misconduct. An interim suspension hearing is set within four weeks, while Khan’s legal team plans to contest the decisions.
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