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Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the deaths of 190 children who were starved to death on his orders in Shakahola Forest.
Publisher emphasisFrance 24 emphasises “Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison”; The Guardian leads with “Kenyan doomsday sect leader jailed for 200 years for murder of 190 children”.
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Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians were left without electricity on Sunday following Russian airstrikes targeting the country's energy infrastructure.
Publisher emphasisFrance 24 emphasises “Ukraine: Russian strikes leave hundreds of thousands without power”; Euronews leads with “Russian strikes on Ukraine leave 850,000 without power as Zelenskyy reports drone…”.
A gunman targeted random people as he drove into Krakow's Main Square, a major tourist spot. Police shot and wounded the gunman during a gunfight.
Publisher emphasisNPR emphasises “Polish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has 'ultranationalistic' views…”; France 24 leads with “🔴 At least five people killed in shooting in Krakow, Polish police say ⤵️”.
DW reports that the planned demonstrations produced clashes in several cities despite lower turnout.
Publisher emphasisDW emphasises “France sees new round of Yellow Vest, student protests”; France 24 leads with “France braces for more nationwide protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'”.
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the first giant pandas to be housed in Zoo Atlanta after a gap of two years.
Publisher emphasisDW emphasises “US: Giant pandas from China make public debut at Atlanta zoo”; The New York Times leads with “Zoo Atlanta Unveils Its New Pandas: Fu Shuang and Ping Ping”.
Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball in the final Test of their 2018 series with South Africa.
Publisher emphasisAl Jazeera emphasises “Khawaja claims entire Australia team knew about 2018 ball-tampering scandal”; BBC News leads with “Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use - Khawaja”.
China’s intelligence agency recruited a businesswoman, Alice Huang, to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to The New York Times.
Publisher emphasisThe New York Times emphasises “China’s Top Spy Agency Recruited Woman Who Targeted Jensen Huang”; The Verge leads with “China reportedly recruited AI exec to spy on Jensen Huang”.
Media organisations in Ireland and UK also affected as apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos continues.
Publisher emphasisThe Guardian emphasises “Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe”; ABC News leads with “Bomb threats targeting flights and media outlets continue across Europe”.
Police said the suspect was killed in the exchange of gunfire.
Publisher emphasisABC News emphasises “4 Colorado officers shot, 1 fatally, after gunfight with suspect: Police”; Fox News leads with “Colorado police officer killed, 3 more officers wounded after suspect opens fire near…”.
