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Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced.
The music mogul will spend just over four years in prison and was ordered to pay a $500,000 fine. A jury found Mr. Combs guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but cleared him of more serious sex trafficking charges. Mr. Combs is expected to appeal. Today’s hearing marks the end of an emotionally charged case that raised questions about justice for survivors of sexual violence. Judge Arun Subramanian said the sentence was meant to “send a message to abusers and victims alike that abuse against women is met with real accountability.”
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Syria to establish first post-Assad parliament.
An indirect vote on Sunday is a key step in the transition from Bashar al-Assad’s rule, but one that has stirred concerns about political inclusivity under the country’s new leaders. The process is unfolding as President Ahmed al-Sharaa tries to consolidate his hold over a nation fractured by 14 years of war. Recent bouts of sectarian violence have fueled suspicion of his Islamist-led administration among minorities.
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Apple removed ICE tracking apps amid pressure.
It deleted ICEBlock, the most popular ICE-tracking app, and other similar apps from its App Store after it was contacted by the Trump administration. The app alerts users to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. ICE has been a central part of President Trump’s hardline immigration agenda and its agents have regularly raided and arrested migrants. The Justice Department says the app could increase the risk of assault on U.S. agents.
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First woman appointed to lead Church of England.
Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London, has been named Archbishop of Canterbury. She will replace former archbishop Justin Welby, who announced his resignation in November. Ms. Mullally will face divisions over the treatment of women and LGBTQ people. She will have to confront concerns that church leaders haven’t done enough to stamp out the sexual abuse scandals that have dogged the church for more than a decade. She follows 105 men to become the first woman to lead 85 million Anglicans worldwide.
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