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Kansas women allegedly killed by 'God's misfits'

Four members of an "anti-government" group are suspected of kidnapping and killing two Kansas mothers.

Iran to release 4 Filipino seafarers – DFA

IRAN will soon release the four Filipinos aboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries that Iranian authorities seized, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said. On Saturday, Iran's state-run IRNA News Agency reported that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Special Naval Force seized the ship near the Strait of Hormuz, near the Gulf of Oman. DFA Undersecretary for Migration Affairs Eduardo de Vega said the Filipino seafarers...

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi thanks UK Defense Chief Radakin for interception efforts

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke with the Chief of the Defense Staff of the United Kingdom, Admiral Sir Antony David Radakin, on Monday, the IDF reported. Halevi thanked Radakin for the British Army's assistance in the joint defensive effort to intercept Iran's attack on Israel in the "Iron Shield" operation. He asked Radakin to convey his app...

Iranian weapons meant for rebel group are on route to Ukraine

MCWD leadership dispute: LWUA-appointed acting general manager resigns

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyer John Dx Lapid, acting general manager of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) and who was appointed by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), has resigned from his post. Lapid said he no longer wanted to get involved in the ongoing dispute between current MCWD officials and LWUA because it had already taken its toll on his family. “Kapoy nako. Gikapoy na gyud ko. For me it’s not worth it nga away and...

DND: Calls to withdraw support from Marcos are ‘futile,’ prosecution likely

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday called “futile” any attempts to make the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) turn against the Constitution and the current administration. Teodoro made the statement as Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez urged the AFP to withdraw their support for Marcos peacefully. “The AFP is standing steadfast in upholding the Constitution under the leadership of the Commander in...

'Iran is in for the long haul' with oil tanker hijacks, expert says, as U.S. considers more sanctions

China's need for Iranian oil rules out Strait of Hormuz closure, but sowing 'chaos' as a strategy and sanctions threats will lead Iran to hold hijacked tankers.

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UK to outlaw creation of sexually-explicit ‘deepfake’ images

London, United Kingdom — The UK government announced Tuesday that it will legislate to criminalize the creation of sexually-explicit “deepfake” images. Anyone found guilty of creating fake sexual images of people without their consent will face a criminal record, an unlimited fine and even jail if the image is widely shared, according to the government. READ: One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images “It is another example of ways...

Alvarez faces sedition probe

JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday ordered a probe into Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez's call for the military to withdraw its support for the President to determine if the congressman is liable for sedition, inciting to sedition or even rebellion. Alvarez made the call during a political rally on Sunday in Tagum City, saying the way President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was handling the West Philippine Sea dispute...

Train station rape not as first described - police

There is an "early indication" the circumstances are "not as first described", officers say.

Missing boy found after mother's appeal

A missing 15-year-old boy is found after an extensive search and a mum's emotional appeal.

Australia offers French mall stabbing hero citizenship

Sydney, Australia — Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday suggested a visiting Frenchman who heroically fended off a knife-wielding Sydney mall attacker using only a bollard could be offered citizenship. Damien Guerot has been dubbed “bollard man” and a “hero” of Saturday’s attack that killed six people a wounded a dozen more. READ: Police probe killer’s targeting of women in Sydney mall attack Prime Minister Anthony Albanese singled Guerot out...

House, Senate ready to probe Duterte deal

BOTH chambers of Congress on Tuesday said they were ready to probe the alleged gentleman's agreement between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government that limited shipments to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. "In response to the request of our colleagues led by Assistant Majority Leader Jay Khonghun, the House of Representatives will consider the call to probe the supposed gentleman's agreement when...

Trinidad: 55 Chinese ships spotted in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 55 Chinese ships were monitored within the vicinity of the maritime features in the West Philippine Sea. Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, on Tuesday said that of the 55 ships, 48 were suspected Chinese maritime militia vessels (CMMVs), six were under the China Coast Guard vessel (CCGVs), while one was from the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN). These were monitored...

'Weapons of mass destruction' then, 'Chinese aggression' now

REMEMBER the colossal US lie that Iraq had "weapons of mass destruction" consisting of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, which made it necessary to invade that nation in 2003, which resulted in a million direct and indirect killings of human beings. That the US propaganda machine was so powerful the lie was widely believed even by the most renowned US newspapers, such as the New York Times and Washington Post, which, however, would issue...

Ukraine says it 'ran out of missiles' to stop Russian strike ruining power station

(Reuters) - A lack of air defense missiles prevented Ukraine from thwarting a Russian missile attack last week that destroyed the biggest power plant in the region around the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Zelenskiy's comments, which follow repeated warnings from his government to its allies about scarce air defences, reflect the dire situation Ukraine finds itself in as Russia

MCWD ‘drama’: Gwen hits LWUA on ‘politics over water crisis’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has called out another national government agency. And this time, her criticisms were directed towards the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). Garcia hit the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) in the ongoing organizational crisis that hit the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD). READ MORE: MCWD ‘condemns’ LWUA, City Hall for ‘atrocious disruption’ LWUA-appointed...

DMW seeks to classify Strait of Hormuz as high-risk area for seafarers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is seeking to classify the Strait of Hormuz in the waters off Iran and Oman as a “high-risk” area for seafaring activities. In a statement issued Tuesday, Migrant Workers Officer in Charge Hans Cacdac said this seeks to ensure the safety of Filipino seafarers and all maritime personnel aboard ships traversing the waterway. Cacdac then emphasized that the safety of Filipino seafarers...

Negros execs slam local Church try to veto NIR revival

BACOLOD CITY — Local government officials of Negros have defended plans to revive the Negros Island Region (NIR) amid the request of the Diocese of Dumaguete for President Marcos to veto it. Rep. Manuel Sagarbarria of Negros Oriental’s 2nd district said consultations about the NIR had been done for the past decade contrary to what the local church claims. “Are 10 years of consultations not enough time? This (NIR push) has been going on for the...

Marcos orders DOE to address power situation

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Department of Energy to address the energy situation in the country following the red alert declaration of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). "In light of the recent Red and Yellow Alerts in the Luzon Grid, I have instructed the Department of Energy to closely monitor and coordinate with all stakeholders to address the situation," Marcos said in a post on on X (formerly...

Plebiscite creating new BARMM towns bodes well for 2025 polls – BPP

MANILA, Philippines —The peaceful and orderly conduct of the plebiscite in 63 barangays that led to the creation of eight new towns composing the Special Geographic Area (SGA) within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) bodes well for the 2025 polls, according to the Bangsamoro People’s Party (BPP). According to Member of Parliament Amir Mawallil, the BPP is looking forward to the next elections and supports the creation...

Rishi Sunak tells Israel PM Netanyahu 'calm heads' must prevail

The PM spoke to his counterpart this afternoon after reports the leaders had been unable to find a time to hold the call, with the UK government saying that Netanyahu 'has been very busy'.

Villanueva: Japan-PH RAA to go through ratification process

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines will be treated as a treaty needing the Senate’s ratification. Speaking at a Kapihan sa Senado, Villanueva said he received the information from the Executive branch. “It will become a treaty and has to go through the Senate and should be ratified for it to take effect. Again, naalala ko lang kasi ‘yung...

Woman charged with murder after two-year-old dies

Shilyrand Charigwati appears in court after a two-year-old is taken to hospital and dies on Sunday.

UN raises over $600 million to boost aid to Ethiopia

GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations on Tuesday received financial pledges for about two-thirds of the $1 billion it was seeking to raise to boost humanitarian aid to Ethiopia, which has been hit by conflict, drought and floods. A U.N.-hosted pledging event, organised along with the governments of Ethiopia and the United Kingdom and held at the United Nations in Geneva, is designed to increase

Texas inmate Melissa Lucio's death sentence should be overturned, judge says

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has recommended that the conviction and death sentence of Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter, should be overturned amid findings that evidence in her murder trial was suppressed. Senior State District Judge Arturo Nelson on Friday approved an agreement between prosecutors and Lucio’s attorneys that found the suppressed evidence,...

PNP: Biggest drug haul came from 'different source'

The P13.3 billion worth of shabu seized in Alitagtag, Batangas came from a different source compared to the illegal drugs confiscated in previous operations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. “Ang initial assessment po natin ay iba po ang origin nitong drugs na ito compared doon sa mga previous na nakumpiska natin,” PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference. (Our initial assessment is that the...

Woman attacked by home intruder in middle of night

The woman was able to fight the attacker off and escape to a neighbour's house, police say.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder released

Police release a 75-year-old with no further action and are given extra time to question another man.

Retired general's testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An Army general who investigated the abuse of prisoners 20 years ago at Iraq's infamous Abu Ghraib prison testified Tuesday that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to “soften up” detainees for interrogations. The retired general, Antonio Taguba, told jurors that the contractor, Steven Stefanowicz, even tried to intimidate the general as he investigated the Abu Ghraib abuses. “He would lean on the table staring...

Solomon Islands voters go to polls with China's influence in focus

Solomon Islanders began voting Wednesday in an election that could reshape regional security, with citizens effectively choosing if their Pacific nation will deepen ties with China. It is the first election since Solomon Islands severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan in 2019, giving its backing to Beijing's "One China" principle instead.

Alcover calls Baclayon, Cebu City Agriculture chief: A ‘liar’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover continues to stand firm on the removal of Joelito Baclayon from his post as the head of the City Agriculture Department, calling him a ‘liar.’ Last April 11, Baclayon was interviewed by the Cebu City News where he questioned Alcover’s sources of the concerns. READ MORE: City Agriculture head asked to resign over alleged negligence, ‘palpak’ service Cebu City declares state of...

SC exec pushes to evolve legal education beyond mere memorization

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario Lopez stressed the need for legal education to evolve beyond mere memorization of legal doctrines toward a deeper understanding of the laws’ intricacies and nuances. Lopez, chairman of the 2024 Bar Examination, said lawyers should be “knowledgeable on social realities.” Speaking during the 34th National Convention of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines (ALSP), Lopez...

Villanueva sees ‘gentleman’s agreement’ as a Chinese propaganda

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva downplayed the so-called “gentleman’s agreement” entered into by former President Rodrigo Duterte with China, calling it a mere propaganda by the Asian giant. READ: China insists ‘gentleman’s agreement’ under Duterte administration “I really believe so — that this is just a plain, simple propaganda of the Chinese government. Look at the ambassador, ‘di ba? Kung anu-ano na naman ang...

Two arrested as police investigate man's death

Police were called to reports of a "serious ongoing incident" in Bradford on Tuesday afternoon.

Russia has a new target and hopes to capture it soon

Russia could outgun Ukraine 10 to 1 in a matter of weeks, US general says

Missing student found with face wrapped in tape

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — A female college student who was reported missing on Monday was found alive with her face wrapped in packing tape and her hands and feet tied. Police said the victim is a resident of Barangay Malagutay in this city. The victim was last seen when she went to a photocopy shop in nearby Barangay San Roque. Three unidentified men reportedly forced her into a car then sped toward an unknown direction. Passersby found the...

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Royal park visitors tried to break off deer antlers

The Royal Parks Police says the attackers were caught on video in London's Richmond Park.

3 kids drown in Davao City

Three minors died of drowning in the town of Agdao, Davao City. An initial investigation showed the victims — aged 7,4, and 7 — were last seen playing along the shorelines of North San Juan in Barangay Centro on Saturday afternoon. However, their parents noticed they failed to come home, prompting them to report that the minor victims were missing. Their bodies were recovered from the sea after a four-hour search and rescue operations. “Hindi...

Marcos orders government to set standard in conserving energy

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered all government offices on Tuesday to set the standard in conserving energy and minimizing power interruptions. Marcos issued the order in a Twitter post after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) extended the red alert status in Luzon up to 11 p.m. on Tuesday and the yellow alert in the Visayas up to 9 p.m. “At this time, it is crucial that we all work together to...

Beijing half marathon: Organizers to investigate Chinese runner’s controversial win

Beijing, China—Beijing half marathon organizers said they are investigating a widely shared video online that appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China’s He Jie to win. Video clips of Sunday’s race showed the Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia and home runner He approaching the finish. The three African runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He out in front,...

Chinese nationals nabbed for illegal firearms, attempted bribery in Taguig

Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Taguig City for the alleged possession of high-caliber firearms and attempted bribery. In John Consulta’s 24 Oras report on Tuesday, a team of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) raided the suspect’s residence inside an exclusive subdivision after authorities received information he was concealing illegal firearms. Recovered from the townhouse were several high-powered firearms, ammunition,...

Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy there

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closure of his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador on Tuesday in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito. Maduro and other presidents participating in a virtual meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States expressed their support for Mexico's request to have the United Nations suspend...

US envoy visits DMZ on heavily-fortified Korea border

Seoul, South Korea — The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border between North and South Korea Tuesday, urging Pyongyang to return to talks as global enforcement of UN sanctions stumbles. Linda Thomas-Greenfield arrived in South Korea on Sunday on a trip aimed at keeping up pressure on the nuclear-armed North after Russia last month used its UN veto to effectively end UN monitoring of violations of the raft of...

PNP official denies any affiliation with name-dropping EDSA Busway violator

The police official whose name was mentioned by a female motorist after she was caught for using the EDSA Busway, denied he knew the woman and wants to file charges against her. According to a 24 Oras report on Tuesday, Police Major General Mario Reyes said that he was neither related nor acquainted with the woman who identified herself as a “Major Miguel”. “I want to make it clear that this person who introduced herself as Major Miguel of the...

CCTV released after swastikas scratched on cars

The footage shows a man targeting cars on three separate occasions.

Navy says reservist Alvarez should explain ouster call vs Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Tuesday said Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, who is also a Marine reservist, should explain his recent statement urging the military to overthrow President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The Navy added that it had already directed the 9th Marine Brigade to conduct an investigation and ask Alvarez to explain his statements. The former House speaker is under the rank of colonel in the...