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  "id": 16545529,
  "title": "Thomas Markle Sr may be ‘sex offender of the grossest kind’, says Philippine minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/thomas-markle-sr-may-be-sex-offender-of-the-grossest-kind-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T01:49:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/26/thomas-markle-sr-may-be-sex-offender-of-the-grossest-kind-says-philippine-minister/240597"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manila, October 26 — Philippine authorities are currently examining allegations that digital images, suspected to depict child sexual abuse, were discovered at the former residence of Thomas Markle Sr, the half-brother of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, according to officials.\n\nPhilippine Interior Minister initially indicated that preliminary findings suggest Markle Sr could be implicated in grave offenses, however, he emphasized the necessity of a comprehensive forensic investigation to confirm these accusations. The Guardian reported that the authorities are currently conducting digital file analysis of suspected materials found at Markle Sr’s former residence in Cebu.\n\nThe allegations emerged after Thomas Markle Jr, Meghan’s half-brother, alerted authorities last week that he had reportedly uncovered a collection of suspected child sexual abuse images. As per the report, investigators are diligently performing forensic analysis of the material as part of an ongoing inquiry.\n\nWhile Thomas Markle Sr has been estranged from his daughter for some time, he has consistently denied possessing child sexual abuse images, as reported by the Guardian. The allegations have garnered considerable international attention due to Markle Sr's connection to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. To date, no charges have been filed, and Philippine authorities have stated that the investigation is still ongoing.",
  "summary": "MANILA, Oct 26 — Philippine authorities are investigating allegations that digital images suspected to depict chil...",
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        "title": "Philippines probes Thomas Markle laptop over child abuse images as Meghan speaks out",
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        "title": "Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle's former home",
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        "published": "2026-10-25T08:03:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Signs suggest Thomas Markle Sr may be ‘sex offender of the grossest kind’, says Philippine minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/signs-suggest-thomas-markle-sr-may-be-sex-offender-of-the-grossest",
        "published": "2026-10-25T09:33:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Thomas Markle’s ex-wife wrote ‘paedophile’ letter to cops",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/thomas-markles-ex-wife-wrote-paedophile-letter-to-cops",
        "published": "2026-10-26T00:37:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Thomas Markle’s ex-wife wrote ‘paedophile’ letter to cops",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/thomas-markles-ex-wife-wrote-paedophile-letter-to-cops-16540448",
        "published": "2026-10-26T00:37:56.000Z"
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