- Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles
- Thomas Markle placed under home detention following child abuse material charges
- Health Canada approves Moderna’s combined flu and COVID-19 vaccine for adults over 50
- Trump announces decision on new U.S. strikes amid Iran’s tanker incidents
- Neighbours of Bath mansion built without permission express anger at council decision
- Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years for 190 child murders
- Smallholder farmers in Tanzania face difficulties accessing digital agriculture services
- Online gambling among young men in Montreal more than doubles, study finds
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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.
Italian students apologise to Thailand after a confrontation on a Bangkok train escalated, leading to official reprimands and fines for inappropriate behaviour.
Nearly 600 former Israeli military and intelligence officials have urged US President Donald Trump to press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address escalating violence from settlers in the occupied West Bank. They warn this situation endangers Israel’s future and poses risks to US regional interests.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in the United States officially expired on Monday, ending their legal ability to live and work in the country. This marks a significant shift for many Haitians who relied on the programme for stability in the U.S.
Royal Grenada Police seek public assistance to locate 44-year-old Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, missing since July 22, last seen at Grand Anse Beach.
A large wildfire in south-west France is now approximately nine miles from Bordeaux, prompting an emergency cabinet meeting as officials warn of critical conditions.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that AI has now reached the “singularity”, a point where it may surpass human intelligence and become increasingly challenging to control. His remarks have elicited mixed responses, with some experts raising concerns about potential risks and advocating for measures to manage advanced AI development.
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