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Private tutor Umair Iqbal, 37, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting five girls under 18 over a decade while tutoring them in maths and the Quran. The abuse, which began when one victim was just eight years old, was reported after a 15-year-old girl bravely came forward, leading to an investigation that revealed additional victims. Want More Context? 🔎

A judge in Windsor sentenced Shermere Coulston-Hawkins, a 24-year-old American, to 18 months for intentionally running down a woman after a violent altercation during their date, despite the Crown seeking up to eight years. The judge emphasized the need for community denunciation and deterrence while also noting mitigating factors, leading to Coulston-Hawkins' deportation to the U.S. after serving his time. Want More Context? 🔎

Long Moh, Sarawak — In Long Moh, Malaysia, community leader William Tinggang promotes fish population replenishment by implementing a Tagang system, prohibiting hunting and logging to protect their biodiverse environment. This effort contrasts with Sarawak's extensive deforestation for timber and palm oil, as Indigenous communities like the Kenyah strive to preserve their ancestral lands and spiritual heritage amidst legal challenges and industry pressures. Want More Context? 🔎

A delegation led by Shaykh Ahmed Alnuaimi met with Turkish Ambassador Osman Koray Ertaş to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over two million people face starvation due to an Israeli blockade. They presented an open letter, signed by over 35,000 individuals, urging President Erdogan to lead a global effort titled “Axis of Dignity” to end the blockade and alleviate the crisis. Want More Context? 🔎

A Texas district judge temporarily barred Beto O'Rourke and his political group from funding Democratic legislators who left the state to obstruct a Republican redistricting plan, a ruling celebrated by Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused O'Rourke of a bribery scheme. O'Rourke, vowing to fight back, claimed Paxton aims to silence efforts for voting rights as Democrats face legal and financial challenges for their quorum break. Want More Context? 🔎

A suspicious fire at Tairua Police Station on the Coromandel Peninsula destroyed a garage and a police car early this morning, causing minimal damage to the station itself. Emergency services responded at 5:20 AM; fortunately, no injuries were reported, and authorities are treating the incident as suspicious, according to Inspector Mike Henwood. Want More Context? 🔎