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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Philippine time. The New York Times A strong, 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the Visayan Sea on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The temblor happened at 9:59 p.m. Philippine time about 7 miles southeast of Calape, Philippines, data from the agency shows.U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 7.As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about…

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason.The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was convicted on Friday by a military court of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual assault, torture and insurrection. He denied the charges, but did not appear in court to defend himself.The ex-president rejected the case as “arbitrary” and said the courts were being used as an “instrument of oppression”. His current whereabouts…

Flora Carrella, a successful Italian tennis player and Coach, has moved to padel as the sport grows exponentially across the world. As a coach, Flora, rather than leaning on credentials, emphasizes adaptation to the game, to the player, and to the moment. Whether she’s guiding juniors through their first tournaments or working with seasoned pros, Carrella’s coaching is as strategic as it is personal. “Tennis rewards individual explosiveness and technical precision,” she says. “Padel, by contrast, is about reading the game collaboratively and constructing points with tactical patience.” Coaching Two Sports, Two Mindsets Carrella doesn’t just coach two racquet sports—she…

Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has addressed hundreds of US generals in Virginia on topics ranging from climbing up stairs to the crisis in Ukraine – often repeating his talking points and bouncing between subjects.Trump’s self-described “weave” – his tendency to knit multiple stories and subjects into one set of remarks – grew large on Tuesday as he spoke for more than one hour and 10 minutes.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHe aired familiar grievances about his political opponents, lauded his own foreign policy and called for improving the appearance of warships.But the US president’s…

Spotify said Tuesday that founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become the executive chair.The Stockholm-based streaming giant said Ek will be replaced by two lieutenants who will become co-CEOs: chief product and technology officer Gustav Söderström and chief business officer Alex Norström. The pair, who are also currently copresidents, will transition into their new jobs on 1 January.Spotify said in a press release that the move “formalizes” how Spotify has been operating since 2023, with Söderström and Norström largely leading strategic development and operational execution.Ek said that he had already “turned over a large part of the…

Geneva — In 2024, Gavi-supported vaccines saved a record-breaking 1.7 million lives – 400,000 more than in 2023 – according to Gavi’s Annual Progress Report Major progress reported in countries facing some of the world’s biggest humanitarian challenges Gavi’s immunisation programmes deliver a major economic boost to countries, with nearly US$ 20 billion in economic benefits generated in 2024 alone Vaccination programmes in lower-income countries supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance saved at least 1.7 million lives in 2024, the highest number recorded in a single year, according to Gavi’s Annual Progress Report published today. The number of lives saved…

The team of federal prosecutors that oversaw Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial has recommended that the rap and fashion mogul be sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison and pay a $500,000 fine after being found guilty of two counts relating to the transportation of prostitutes. The Department of Justice is asking the federal judge overseeing the case to throw the book at Combs, who was found not guilty of the more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges the feds accused him of in a 2024 indictment that sent the once high-flying rapper into a…

364 Oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta are taking fresh steps to ensure they harness the benefits of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for rapid and sustainable development. Stakeholders from across the region made this commitment at the Bridges Project roadshow and town hall series held in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The event, organised by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), brought together a cross-section of participants including settler representatives, regulators, civil society organisations, and community leaders. The aim was to deepen understanding of the Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) and ensure…

Moroto Regional Referral Hospital is building bridges between its staff and the surrounding communities through a groundbreaking community dialogue, known locally as the baraza. The initiative, spearheaded by Hospital Director Dr. Stephen Pande, is being praised for its transparency, inclusivity, and its role in reshaping the hospital’s relationship with the people of Karamoja. Held every three months in the hospital compound under an open sky, the baraza brings together residents from districts across the region. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines The forums provide a platform for community members to directly ask questions, air grievances, and…

Academy Award winner Rami Malek is set to star in Ira Sachs’ forthcoming film “The Man I Love.” Set in the vibrant era of late ’80s New York, “The Man I Love” is a described as a “musical fantasia of a city under duress.” It is based on the screenplay by Sachs and Mauricio Zacharias. The film will co-star Tom Sturridge and Luther Ford alongside BAFTA nominee Rebecca Hall and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Malek will play Jimmy George, a downtown artist living “in an extraordinary moment between great illness and death when, still, all beauty and love is possible.” Malek won…