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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 Eastern. The New York Times A major, 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The temblor happened at 10:16 p.m. Eastern, data from the agency shows.U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 8.As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to…

At the turn of the century, HIV was so rampant in Botswana that politicians and doctors viewed it as an existential threat. One in eight infants were reported to be infected at birth, while rates of mother to child transmission either through pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding ranged from between 20 and 40%, according to UNAIDS. Between 1990 and 2000, mortality among children under five almost doubled due to HIV.With a population of just 1.7 million people, no cure available and the second-highest HIV prevalence in the world, the country’s then-president, Festus Mogae, declared in 2001: “We are threatened with extinction.”“The…

There is no better way to promote Judaism, the Jewish people and Israel than with boots on the ground and from a non-Jew-to becoming a Jew perspective. Mark Hardie, a Southern California resident, is a war veteran who served in both the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for nearly two years and the United States Army. Mark, a veteran of two armies, literally fought for human rights, fairness, democracy, and freedom on two different military battlefields, on both sides of the globe, and for which he now fights in the town square. This is a personal story of a black American…

Port Sudan — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) marked World Humanitarian Day on 19 August by highlighting the staggering toll on aid workers in Sudan, where at least 120 humanitarian staff were killed. UNDP Resident Representative in Sudan Luca Renda issued a statement from Port Sudan underscoring the significance of the day. In a statement on Monday, Renda highlighted that “since the current conflict began in April 2023, more than 120 humanitarian personnel have been killed- nearly all of them Sudanese.” Renda stressed that these figures “are more than just statistics.” He highlighted that the victims were medics, drivers,…

Brent Hinds, the former lead guitarist of the acclaimed heavy metal group Mastodon, was killed in Atlanta overnight.Police said Hinds, 51, died late on Wednesday after his Harley-Davidson collided with a BMW SUV whose driver did not yield while making a turn. The crash occurred at about 11.35pm.The Fulton county medical examiner’s office later confirmed his death.Hinds co-founded Mastodon in 2000 alongside bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor, and went on to gain recognition for his role in the Atlanta-based band.In a statement posted to Instagram, Mastodon said they were in a “state of unfathomable sadness…

North Korean leader hints at more military cooperation with Moscow ‘in the future’ as he awards medals to soldiers.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has awarded medals to his returning and fallen troops, who fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine, as he held an emotional meeting with the families of soldiers killed on the battlefield, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).“The combat activities of overseas operational forces … proved without regret the power of the heroic [North Korean] army,” and that the “liberation of Kursk” proved the “fighting spirit of the heroes”, KCNA reported on…

185 Bolt, the popular ride-hailing and mobility company, has announced the appointment of Baaba Hammond as the new Country Manager for Bolt Business in Ghana. Her role will focus on expanding the company’s corporate travel services and strengthening its business solutions for organisations across the country. Baaba’s promotion comes as Bolt continues to grow its operations in Africa and position itself as a strong alternative to traditional corporate travel options. She will be responsible for leading strategic growth initiatives, building the local team, and supporting Ghanaian businesses with cost-effective and flexible mobility solutions. Her appointment is also a testament to…

The Inter governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced that it has set to launch its Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) Project from 25-29 August 2025 in Kampala, Uganda. According to the regional bloc, the initiative brings together leaders, technical experts, and policymakers from across the IGAD region to strengthen cross-border health security, enhance epidemic and pandemic preparedness, and ensure no one is left behind. The Prepare Project, funded by the Pandemic Fund, focuses on enhancing critical public health functions across the region, including cross-border surveillance, laboratory capacity, health workforce development, and multi-sectoral coordination. Implemented in collaboration with the World Health…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureSouth Africa win the toss and will bat firstThey hardly needed to go through that formality considering Mitch Marsh has won the toss 21 times as captain across T20Is and ODIs and bowled on every occasion.SharePreambleJonathan HowcroftGood afternoon everybody and welcome to live OBO coverage of the pinnacle of late-winter sport, the nail-biting race for the AFL & NRL finals the second of a three-match bilateral ODI series between Australia and South Africa. Play gets under way in balmy Mackay at 2:30pm.This is as off-Broadway as men’s international crickets…