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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.
Tit-for-tat strikes have reignited as the US and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns in “As the war rekindles, what options are left to the US and Iran?”
Seven drones were sighted near the Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland, prompting a large police response; however, the plant’s safety was deemed unaffected.
The United States has initiated new military strikes against Iran in response to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions in the region.
The first half of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina ended goalless in Atlanta, marked by heated exchanges and frequent fouls. England recorded seven fouls to Argentina’s twelve, while possession favoured Argentina at 56%. Jude Bellingham and Elliott Anderson were among the key players involved in contentious moments.
British man Craig Foreman receives an additional two-year prison sentence in Iran for speaking to the media, raising concerns over his treatment and ongoing detention.
France’s World Cup journey ended in the semifinals with a 2-0 defeat to Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Despite scoring 16 goals in the tournament, Les Bleus struggled offensively, failing to register a shot on target until late in the match. Kylian Mbappe will now lead the team in the third-place playoff in Miami.
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