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Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine

Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.

2024-04-19T11:28:28Z

Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

2024-04-19T20:07:02Z

Rumbling sounds not from Mt. Pinatubo, Zambales townsfolk told

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — The local government here reassured residents on Friday, April 19, that the deep rumbling sounds they have been hearing the past two days were not from Mt. Pinatubo. The San Marcelino Public Information Office (PIO) clarified that the noises were not related to any blasting or mining activities in the town. It said the municipal disaster risk reduction and management office had reached out to the authorities from Capas...

2024-04-19T11:01:32Z

3 Northern California law enforcement officers charged in death of man held facedown on the ground

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Three Northern California law enforcement officers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a man who was pinned facedown during a 2021 incident that drew comparisons to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The charges against James Fisher, Cameron Leahy and Eric McKinley were announced Thursday by Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. The charges were filed just before the statute of...

2024-04-19T19:51:52Z

China to US: Respect our sea rights, sovereignty

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese defense minister reportedly talked with his US counterpart early this week to relay Beijing’s appeal to Washington that it respect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea, saying President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden have a shared commitment to improving bilateral relations. The Chinese embassy said the video conversation between Chinese defense minister Admiral Dong...

2024-04-19T16:32:22Z

Murder arrest after woman found dead

A 60-year-old man remains in police custody, Nottinghamshire Police said.

2024-04-19T15:52:41Z

Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris where man threatens to blow himself up

French police are securing the area near the Iranian consulate in Paris where a man is threatening to blow himself up.

2024-04-19T13:25:09Z

Croatia top court bars president from becoming next PM

Zagreb, Croatia — Croatia’s top court said on Friday that the country’s president, who had campaigned to become prime minister ahead of this week’s parliamentary election, could not head the new government. “The president has been warned in time that he cannot participate in the campaign, but that he must (first) resign. Now it is over. He can no longer be a prime minister-designate,” Constitutional Court President Miroslav Separovic told a...

2024-04-19T15:05:28Z

Cleethorpes man charged with terrorism offences

Mohammed Mahfuz Ahmad, 25, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

2024-04-19T21:37:41Z

Columbine school shooters glorified by young followers: Inside the scary online obsession

Twenty-five years after the Columbine shooting, young people who weren't born when it happened are glorifying the killers on social media platforms.

2024-04-18T09:32:20Z

UN rights chief urges states to act on slavery reparations

By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights chief called for countries to take concrete steps on reparations for people of African descent at a U.N. meeting on Friday, adding his voice to calls for justice for slavery atrocities. Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of a tribunal to address reparations, which might include financial

2024-04-19T17:23:49Z

Teacher admits manslaughter of man found in garden

Fiona Beal goes on trial, accused of murdering her partner "in cold blood".

2024-04-19T12:37:39Z

Bloody Sunday families criticise PPS Bloody Sunday perjury decision

Regarded as one of the darkest days of the Troubles, 13 people were killed when paratroopers opened fire on a crowd taking part in a civil rights march in Londonderry on January 30, 1972.

2024-04-19T15:21:41Z

Haiti's death toll rises as international support lags, UN report says

By Sarah Morland (Reuters) - More than 2,500 people were killed or injured in gang violence in Haiti from January through March, up 53% from the last three months of 2023, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) said on Friday. At least 590 were killed during police operations, BINUH said in a report. Several were apparently not involved in gang violence, some had impaired mobility

2024-04-19T21:34:03Z

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages

Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after decades of conflict.

2024-04-19T20:13:33Z

'Predator' sexually assaulted woman walking home

Alazar Yohans attempted to kiss the victim in a bar before following her across town, police say.

2024-04-19T16:07:49Z

Gangsters jailed over dancefloor shooting in Hackney

Gangsters jailed over dancefloor shooting in Hackney - The dead gunman was a ‘core member’ of the 67 gang from Brixton Hill

2024-04-19T20:50:48Z

Moment baby is found not breathing shown to jury

Kate Roughley denies she caused the death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.

2024-04-19T19:52:59Z

Ex-police officer jailed for sharing scene images

While serving as a PC, Wood sent images from investigations to his family and friends via WhatsApp.

2024-04-19T15:52:42Z

Plans lodged to demolish student accommodation site

The Newcastle University student housing block in Spital Tongues dates back to the 1960s.

2024-04-19T14:52:39Z

Two men seriously injured in stabbings

Ambulance crews are called twice in seven minutes to streets a short distance apart, the service says.

2024-04-19T16:07:51Z

History's famous military retreats

According to military strategists, the best course of action during battle is often to withdraw to fight another day. Indeed, claiming a victory is sometimes to know when to retreat. A retreat is a tactical strategy, and does not equate to surrendering. However, not all retreats are successful. History has recorded some truly disastrous military withdrawals, when fighting on the back foot, often in harsh conditions, has all but decimated an army. However, when undertaken correctly, a retreat can allow forces to regroup and come back stronger. So, when has losing ground enabled combatants to gain the upper hand? Click on and march through this gallery of famous military retreats.

2024-04-19T09:12:20Z

DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy

By Djaffar Al Katanty and Erikas Mwisi Kambale GOMA/BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo should file a complaint with the International Court of Justice over Rwanda's failure to respect its border, Belgium's ambassador to Congo said on Friday at a meeting to assess the deepening crisis in eastern Congo. Congo has been struggling to push back M23 rebels

2024-04-19T18:54:29Z

PCG to send 6 ships to ‘Balikatan’ drills with US, allies

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will send six ships for the upcoming “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises with American and other troops in Philippine and international waters starting next week. Rear Adm. Armand Balilo, PCG spokesperson, announced Thursday that the agency will join “joint interoperability exercises” with the Philippine Navy, United States, Australia, and France from April 22 to May 10. READ: Another first: PCG to...

2024-04-19T04:18:47Z

Marcos, VP Sara maintain cordial ties at PNPA event

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte showed friendly behavior toward each other on Friday, despite First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos' admission that her relationship with the country's second-highest leader has soured. At the graduation ceremony of the Philippine National Police Academy in Silang, Cavite, the two leaders were spotted exchanging smiles before Marcos bussed Duterte on the cheek. Marcos and...

2024-04-19T14:04:03Z

Killer Valdo Calocane's sentence review date set

The 31-year-old is currently sentenced to a hospital order after admitting manslaughter.

2024-04-19T19:07:41Z

Tributes to police chief who led hunt for Lockerbie bombers

John Boyd was head of the Dumfries and Galloway force at the time of the Lockerbie bombing in 1988.

2024-04-19T18:22:54Z

Father and son nabbed for illegal sale of firearms in Antipolo

A man and his son were nabbed in Antipolo City for the alleged illegal sale of firearms and ammunition in their car repair shop. According to Emil Sumangil’s exclusive “24 Oras” report on Friday, the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) raided the establishment after receiving information the suspects were selling firearms for P5,000. Recovered from the shop were 13 firearms and around 220 live rounds...

2024-04-19T13:13:28Z

Tesco 'vetting' customers on CCTV over shoplifting

Doors are locked at the store at certain times and customers viewed on CCTV before being allowed in.

2024-04-19T14:52:47Z

Mingnilla residents complain of foul odor, smog from Talisay landfill

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Five days after the landfill in Barangay Tapul, Talisay City caught fire, some residents in several barangays in Minglanilla town have been complaining about the foul odor and smog from the area. On Monday, a fire alarm went off at the said landfill, allegedly causing smog in some areas of Minglanilla. Linao-Pata Barangay Councilor Merlyn Nacua, in an interview with DYSS Super Radyo, expressed alarm over the situation,...

2024-04-19T13:48:36Z

Ukraine: CIA warns it could lose war this year without fresh aid

The CIA chief warned Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year unless the United States sends more military aid. The grim warning by Bill Burns came as the US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Saturday on a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine that has been held up for months by Republican lawmakers allied with Donald Trump as he seeks reelection. READ MORE: Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city...

2024-04-19T04:18:47Z

Man jailed for 10 years for rape of two girls

A south Scotland man has been jailed for 10 years after being convicted of raping two young girls.

2024-04-19T11:22:31Z

Labour is blasted for 'misogynistic' social media meme about housing

The meme was posted at 12.30pm and quickly got spread around Twitter with elected Labour MP as well as members of the public condemning it for making women appear as 'thoughtless creatures'.

2024-04-19T22:21:58Z

People smugglers jailed for trying to sneak 9 migrants OUT of the UK

Tarik Slimani, 47, and Italian national Driss Hasska, 54, were spotted by officers meeting at a bus stop in Kent on the evening of August 4 last year.

2024-04-19T14:21:43Z

Has Israel attacked Iran’s Isfahan province? What we know so far

Iran deployed air defence batteries to intercept three drones, raising concerns of a confrontation with Israel.

2024-04-19T13:12:22Z

French bulldog stolen in burglary

A search has been launched after the 18-month-old dog was taken in the early hours of Friday morning.

2024-04-19T19:52:42Z

G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry

Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and revitalise’ its defence production.

2024-04-19T14:28:45Z

The Opium Wars that devastated China

The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century were fought between the Western powers and the Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1912. Two wars took place, both fought essentially over the illegal trade of opium and the expansion of territory claimed by the British in the region. In the eyes of many scholars, the conflict marked the end of China's isolation and the beginning of modern Chinese history. But the price paid was heavy. So, what exactly were the Opium Wars? Click through for an explanation and timeline of events.

2024-01-26T11:05:04Z

Drugs and cash worth £20,000 found at man's home

Jack Defraine, 29, receives a sentence of three and half years in prison.

2024-04-19T15:52:51Z

Zubiri, NZ PM agree on need for free Indo-Pacific region to spur economy

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have agreed that maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region would be key to improving the economies in Southeast Asia and its partners. In a statement, Zubiri said among the things discussed during his meeting with Luxon on Friday were the pursuit of deeper engagement between the two countries in terms of economy and security,...

2024-04-19T10:05:23Z

Police want to trace man who helped rape victim

The man in the CCTV footage is believed to be the individual who helped the woman get to safety.

2024-04-19T17:37:34Z

Mother of murdered Anthony Walker made MBE

Gee Walker pays tribute to the people of Liverpool as she is made MBE at Buckingham Palace.

2024-04-19T14:37:45Z

Brian Poe takes oath as PNP-AVSEGROUP SOU advisory council member

MANILA, Philippines – Brian Poe-Llamanzares, Chief of Staff of Senator Grace Poe, was sworn is as a member of the Philippine National Police – Aviation Security Group Special Operations Unit Advisory Council (AVSEGROUP SOU-AC). The council is made up of citizens who contribute their time, expertise, and resources towards the efforts of the SOU and the fulfillment of the vision of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030 “to become a highly capable,...

2024-04-19T10:46:34Z

Israel's Iran attack carefully calibrated after internal splits, US pressure

By Samia Nakhoul, Parisa Hafezi and James Mackenzie DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's apparent strike on Iran after days of vacillation was small and appeared calibrated to dial back risks of a major war, even if the sheer fact it happened at all shattered a taboo of direct attacks that Tehran broke days earlier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet had initially approved plans for

2024-04-19T17:23:52Z

INQToday: PDEA, prosecutor blame media for conflicting shabu haul data

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: PDEA, prosecutor blame media for conflicting shabu haul data An anti-narcotics official and the provincial prosecutor preparing cases related to the government’s biggest-ever drug bust have blamed the media for the conflicting data on the amount of shabu seized, claiming that police officers would not have released estimates if they were not pressured. In a press briefing hosted by the Department of...

2024-04-19T12:01:37Z

Woman, 27, killed after lying in road at night

A young mother was lying on an unlit road at night when she was hit by a car and killed, an inquest hears.

2024-04-19T11:52:39Z

Over 1,500 Chinese secured student visas in Cagayan in 2023 – BI

More than 1500 Chinese are granted student visas in Cagayan, a province in northern Philippines, in 2023. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bureau-immigration-report-chinese-secured-student-visas-cagayan-2023/

2024-04-19T17:17:56Z

Man who won primary election while charged with murder convicted on lesser charge

LEBANON, Ind. (AP) — A central Indiana man who won a primary election for a township board position while charged with killing his estranged wife has been found guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter. A Boone County jury convicted Andrew Wilhoite, 41, of Lebanon on Thursday, local news outlets reported. Wilhoite was charged with murder in the death of his wife, 41-year-old Elizabeth “Nikki” Wilhoite, who was reported missing by...

2024-04-19T21:56:58Z

Dela Rosa hits China’s ‘hyping up’ remark: Buti sana kung mabait sila

MANILA, Philippines— China has no right to dictate to Filipinos, especially those who questioned the influx of Chinese students in Cagayan province, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said on Friday. According to the former police chief, it is only normal for Filipinos to cast doubt on China, considering its actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Alam mo, dapat ang ayusin nila muna yung mga actions nila, para hindi magiging kaduda-duda on our...

2024-04-19T05:35:19Z

UN warns 800,000 people in Sudan city in 'extreme, immediate danger'

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Some 800,000 people in a Sudanese city are in "extreme and immediate danger" as worsening violence advances and threatens to "unleash bloody intercommunal strife throughout Darfur," top U.N. officials warned the Security Council on Friday. War erupted in Sudan one year ago between the Sudanese army (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), creating the world's

2024-04-19T21:04:29Z