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- Thomas Markle placed under home detention following child abuse material charges
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- Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years for 190 child murders
- Smallholder farmers in Tanzania face difficulties accessing digital agriculture services
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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.
The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has exceeded 5,000, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirming 5,069 fatalities, primarily in La Guaira. As recovery efforts continue, approximately 20,000 people remain displaced. Concurrently, the IMF has released $346 million in emergency funds for humanitarian aid.
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Israeli forces have intensified operations in the Jordan Valley, damaging Palestinian farms and isolating communities with the construction of the ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier. Land seizures have escalated, disrupting access to water and resources, significantly impacting local agricultural production and livelihoods.
Seven Greek islands, including Astypalaia, declare drought conditions and rely on bottled water, prompting hotel owners to incentivise guests to save water.
Budget airlines increase flights to Dakhla, Western Sahara, amid controversial tourism development that challenges international law and local sovereignty issues.
A 17-year-old boy from Hampton, London, drowned while snorkelling in Lake Malawi during a school trip, with investigations ongoing, according to police.
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