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DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving US citizens

By Ange Kasongo and Sonia Rolley KINSHASA (Reuters) -The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people including three American citizens arrested, a spokesman for the Central African country's army told Reuters. Gunfire rang out around 4 a.m. in the capital Kinshasa, a Reuters reporter said. Armed men attacked the presidency in

2024-05-19T16:21:36Z

Tunisians protest as number of stranded in transit to Europe grows

JEBENIANA, Tunisia — Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the streets of Jebeniana on Saturday to protest the presence of sub-Saharan migrants who have found themselves stranded as the country ramps up border patrol efforts. Anti-migrant anger is mounting in impoverished towns like Jebeniana along the Tunisian coastline that have emerged as a launchpad for thousands of people hoping to reach Europe by boat. Chanting slogans to oppose settling...

2024-05-19T08:31:08Z

Man charged with firearms offences after crash

A teenager, who was injured in the Balsall Heath, has also been arrested.

2024-05-19T11:24:08Z

France's Macron calls fresh emergency on New Caledonia unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron called a meeting of his defence and security council for Monday to discuss the deadly unrest in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia. New Caledonia, with a population of about 270,000, has been convulsed by unrest since Monday, sparked by French plans to impose new rules that would give tens of thousands of non-Indigenous residents voting rights.

2024-05-19T11:15:46Z

Time capsule opened as old village hall demolished

The old village hall was demolished to make way for HS2, but the time capsule was rescued.

2024-05-19T18:25:27Z

NSTC-ROTC bill approval pushed

MANILA, Philippines — A two-year mandatory citizen service training for college students is being pushed for approval by 1-Pacman party-list Rep. Mikee Romero. Romero and other military reservists paid a courtesy call last week on Speaker Martin Romualdez, who promised to prioritize the enactment of the National Citizen Service Training (NSTC) and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) bill. Romualdez is the principal author of the NSTC-ROTC...

2024-05-19T16:44:25Z

Over one million Filipinos get P3-B aid on Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, alongside President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., launched the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) on Saturday, an initiative that will distribute P3 billion in cash aid to more than one million beneficiaries in a single day. The AKAP Program, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under Secretary Rex Gatchalian, aims to provide immediate...

2024-05-19T05:49:54Z

Georgia president vetoes controversial ‘foreign influence’ law

TBILISI — Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on the “foreign influence” law which has sparked unprecedented protests and warnings from Brussels that the measure would undermine Tbilisi’s EU aspirations. Ruling Georgian Dream party lawmakers voted through the legislation this week in defiance of protesters concerned the ex-Soviet republic is shifting away from a pro-Western course back toward Russia. The...

2024-05-19T03:15:16Z

Ombudsman suggests DILG file a complaint against Guo

After the Department of the Interior and Local Government recommended that the Office of the Ombudsman issue a preventive suspension order on Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, Ombudsman Samuel Martires said that the DILG had written to him, but what his office received was a fact-finding report which said nothing about what needed to be done. According to Jonathan Andal's Sunday 24 Oras Weekend report, Martires also said the copy of the DILG report they...

2024-05-19T14:01:06Z

Protest continues vs crackdown on unconsolidated jeepneys

MANILA, Philippines — Protests will continue today amid the ongoing crackdown against colorum or unauthorized public utility jeepneys (PUJ), transport group Manibela said. Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena yesterday criticized the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for being selective in impounding PUJs that failed to consolidate. At least three PUJs were impounded on Friday. These were not part of Manibela and Pagkakaisa...

2024-05-19T16:44:26Z

The causes, effects, and solutions to the global homelessness crisis

Homelessness has been a problem around the world for hundreds upon hundreds of years, and while it has been successfully fought in some countries, it remains a pressing issue in many parts of the world. Lack of government intervention, social stigma, and the countless effects of homelessness that can turn into a vicious and unbreakable cycle all contribute to the persistent struggle of millions of people. Homelessness is rarely as talked about as it should be, which is a significant reason why these issues persist. There are many aspects of being unhoused that aren't fully known or understood by a large amount of the general public, only further alienating those who are struggling. Intrigued? Read on to learn about the the world's homelessness crisis, what contributes to it, and what can be done to fix it.

2024-01-03T11:44:15Z

BARMM political parties endorse Tan for chief minister

MANILA, Philippines — Warring political groups in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have set aside their differences to support a common candidate for chief minister in the BARMM elections in 2025. The four most influential political blocs in BARMM endorsed over the weekend as common bet for chief minister of the 80-member regional parliament Sulu Gov. Hadji Abdusakur Tan Sr. The four major political parties that make...

2024-05-19T11:44:00Z

Senate to finish RBH6 hearings before break

MANILA, Philippines — The 19th Congress is on its last week before adjourning sine die but the Senate subcommittee on constitutional amendments has yet to wrap up public hearings on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 (RBH6), seeking to amend economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Congress is set to adjourn on May 25, but both the Senate and the House of Representatives traditionally hold plenary sessions from Monday to Wednesday, thus they...

2024-05-19T16:44:23Z

Hundreds of Tunisian president's supporters protest against 'foreign interference'

TUNIS (Reuters) - Hundreds of people demonstrated in Tunis on Sunday in support of President Kais Saied amid widespread criticism at home and abroad after a wave of arrests that included journalists, activists and lawyers. The European Union, France and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern at the arrests and at a police raid on the headquarters of the bar association this

2024-05-19T17:51:48Z

Finland to present plan to push back migrants on Russian border

By Anne Kauranen and Essi Lehto HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland will propose a law next week allowing border agents to block asylum seekers trying to enter from Russia, the prime minister said on Sunday, a decision that could cause Helsinki to temporarily breach its international commitments. Finland shut its border with Russia last year to stop a growing number of arrivals from countries including

2024-05-19T13:15:46Z

Prayers and concern in Iran as Raisi's helicopter remains missing

Fear and worry weighed on Iran Sunday as the Islamic republic waited for news on the fate of President Ebrahim Raisi after his helicopter went missing in a foggy mountain area. Rumours and speculation quickly swirled around social media in Iran over the fate of Raisi and his companions.

2024-05-19T20:18:38Z

Spain recalls ambassador after Argentina's Milei calls PM's wife 'corrupt'

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires for consultations on Sunday after Argentina's President Javier Milei made derogatory comments about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife during a far-right rally in Madrid. Milei had called Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez "corrupt" during a rally in Madrid organised by the far-right Vox party and attended by many of its

2024-05-19T17:46:10Z

MRT-7 construction suffers another delay

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) is facing right of way (ROW) troubles in its Bulacan leg, causing another round of delay in the construction, the completion of which is now expected by 2027 at the earliest. Thus, there is now the possibility that San Miguel Corp. (SMC), the developer of MRT-7, may realign the Bulacan segment of the railway upon the request of the local government of San Jose del Monte. Last week,...

2024-05-19T16:44:33Z

Foreign dignitaries attending Taiwan president inauguration

(Reuters) -Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's new president on Monday. Following is a list of some of the foreign leaders and dignitaries attending the ceremony. UNITED STATES Former White House economic adviser Brian Deese, one-time State Department official Richard Armitage, Brookings Institution Taiwan expert Richard Bush and Laura Rosenberger, who runs the nonprofit organisation that

2024-05-19T22:17:16Z

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region kill at least 11 people

Dozens of people also wounded, Ukrainian officials say, as Moscow continues offensive in Ukraine’s northeast.

2024-05-19T18:12:43Z

Ukraine’s divisive mobilization law comes into force

KYIV, Ukraine — A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city. The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, will make it easier to identify every conscript in the country. It also provides incentives to soldiers, such as cash bonuses or money toward buying a house...

2024-05-19T04:15:27Z

Pedestrian in critical condition after car crash

The man in his 60s was taken to hospital after a collision involving a Fiat Punto, police say.

2024-05-19T11:24:15Z

Cyclist dies after 'coming off bike' - police

Police believe the man, in his 50s, died when he came off his bike on a road in Winscales.

2024-05-19T16:40:03Z

FM's critics should look at themselves - minister

Critics of Vaughan Gething should ask themselves if they are crossing a line, a minister has said.

2024-05-19T15:39:56Z

Palace declares special holidays

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared May 21 a special non-working day in Malabon City for the commemoration of its 425th founding anniversary. It also declared May 30 a special non-working day in Escalante City, Negros Occidental for the celebration of the Manlambus Festival. The declaration of special holidays in the cities of Malabon and Escalante were specified in Proclamations 548 and 549, both signed by Executive Secretary Lucas...

2024-05-19T16:44:40Z

‘PFP-NPC alliance not marriage of convenience’

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday clarified that his party, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, and the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) merely formalized their alliance as both political parties have been helping each other for a long time. “What makes this alliance durable is (it) is a partnership of equals and one anchored on a set of principles. It is not a marriage of convenience as we often find in politics, but it is borne...

2024-05-19T16:44:23Z

CSB, Perpetual near coronation

MANILA, Philippines — The NCAA volleyball dynasties of College of St. Benilde and University of Perpetual Help remained indomitable. CSB and UPHSD turned back Letran, 25-21, 25-15, 25-14, and Emilio Aguinaldo College, 24-26, 25-20, 27-25, 25-19, respectively, yesterday to close in on ruling NCAA Season 99 and extending their reigns. The Lady Blazers were clinical in dismantling the Lady Knights, the improbable title challengers, in a win that...

2024-05-19T16:44:26Z

French forces clear New Caledonia roadblocks as official vows to end unrest

Dozens of barricades dismantled along key road linking airport to capital Noumea, French officials say.

2024-05-19T20:51:27Z

Pinoys to continue fishing in Panatag

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino fisherfolk will not be cowed and will continue to fish in Panatag Shoal despite China’s empowering of its coast guard to detain for 60 days without trial anyone or any vessel found trespassing in what it considers its territorial waters. In a radio interview at the weekend, New Masinloc Fishermen’s Association president Leonardo Cuaresma maintained that Panatag Shoal is part of the Philippines’ exclusive economic...

2024-05-19T16:44:25Z

Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel

Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders.

2024-05-19T19:42:28Z

Roads closed after two motorcycles crash

Police, ambulance and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance.

2024-05-19T15:24:54Z

Baltimore workers to move crashed cargo ship that downed bridge

(Reuters) - Workers in Baltimore were preparing to clear a crashed cargo ship nearly as long as the Eiffel Tower from the channel it is blocking, officials said on Sunday, almost two months after the vessel downed the Francis Scott Key bridge, paralyzing a major eastern U.S. port. The unified command organizations overseeing the response said work would begin early on Monday to move the cargo

2024-05-19T17:51:49Z

Dominican Republic voters head to polls, incumbent Abinader the favorite

SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) -Voters in the Dominican Republic head to the polls on Sunday to cast ballots for the next president and members of parliament in an election widely seen as a referendum on the hugely popular incumbent and anti-corruption crusader, Luis Abinader. Up to 8 million eligible voters will decide which candidate is best suited to take on the fallout from the humanitarian crisis

2024-05-19T18:01:34Z

Appeal over student sex attack more than 20 years ago

Police appeal for witnesses to the sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman more than 20 years ago.

2024-05-19T14:09:36Z

Man dies after car enters water at Buncrana pier

Emergency services were alerted at 07:30 local time on Sunday and the body of a man in his 80s was recovered from the car.

2024-05-19T17:25:10Z

Hontiveros: PH may be forced to sue China due to new rule vs trespassers

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may be forced to sue China if it pushes through with its new rule of detaining foreigners deemed “illegally crossing” its borders without trial, Senator Risa Hontiveros said. “Should Beijing dare push through with this illegitimate regulation, the Philippines’ hand may be forced to sue them again in the Hague Tribunal,” the senator said in a statement on Saturday. READ: China Coast Guard: We can detain...

2024-05-19T04:45:30Z

Cacdac, military officers to face CA

THE Commission on Appointments (CA) will hold on Tuesday separate confirmation hearings for Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and 33 top military officers. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Rep. Johnny Pimentel, an assistant minority leader of the commission, said that Cacdac will be vetted by the CA's Committee on Labor, Employment, Social Welfare and Migrant Workers chaired by Negros Occidental 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez. President...

2024-05-19T16:14:49Z

Taiwan swears in new president as China pressure grows

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te will be sworn into office Monday, putting him at the helm of the self-ruled island as China ramps up military and political pressure on Taipei. The inauguration ceremony will begin at 09:00 am (0100 GMT) at the Japanese colonial-era Presidential Office Building in Taipei, where Lai and his vice president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim will be sworn into office.

2024-05-19T21:12:25Z

Factbox-What happens if an Iranian president dies in office?

(Reuters) - Rescuers in Iran were racing on Sunday to find the crash site of a helicopter that was carrying President Ebrahim Raisi to find out the fate of all those on board. Below is brief outline of what Iran's constitution says happens if a president is incapacitated or dies in office: * According to article 131 of the Islamic Republic's constitution, if a president dies in office the first

2024-05-19T17:31:28Z

Partido Federal inks unity pact with NPC

MANILA, Philippines — Stressing that it is not a “marriage of convenience” in politics but a “need to unite for the greater good,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the signing of a pact between his political party and the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 midterm elections. Marcos, chair of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), witnessed the signing of the “alliance for a new Philippines” at the Makati...

2024-05-19T11:50:53Z

Why growing China-Russia military ties worry the west

For two years, Chinese backing for Russia's war in Ukraine has been western governments' biggest concern about the two countries' burgeoning relationship. But two weeks ago, US officials raised alarm over their co-operation in another key security theatre: the seas around Taiwan. "We see them, China and Russia, for the first time exercising together in relation to Taiwan," Avril Haines, director of national intelligence, told US lawmakers. "[We...

2024-05-19T16:15:37Z

PSA-7: 6.6 million already registered for PhilSys ID in C. Visayas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 6.6 million people in Central Visayas now have Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) IDs. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7), 6,682,192 individuals are registered, reaching 94.9 percent of their 7,040,833 target. They’ve already given out 4,328,065 physical ID cards and 2,333,544 ePhilIDs since registration began in 2020. The PSA-7 reminds people to authenticate their...

2024-05-19T04:04:38Z

Razon to expand Manila Water’s reach

MANILA, Philippines — Ports and power tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. vowed to expand the operations of Manila Water Co. Inc., both locally and abroad, by capitalizing on the group’s infrastructure expertise. Razon said he plans to “continue optimizing” the operations of the water utility firm within and outside its East Zone concession. “Manila Water continues to deliver reliable and efficient water and wastewater services to communities in key metros...

2024-05-19T16:44:34Z

Marcos orders pre-border invoicing to speed up inspection of imported goods

MANILA, Philippines — The government will be implementing digital and integrated pre-border technical verification and cross-border electronic invoicing of all imported products, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. These steps will be carried out through Administrative Order (AO) No. 23, signed last May 13 and published on May 19. READ: Bureau of Customs exceeds February 2024 revenue collection target In a statement, the PCO said...

2024-05-19T07:52:14Z

Who Would Benefit From Ebrahim Raisi’s Death?

If the Iranian president turns out to have lost his life in a helicopter crash, it will set off a fierce scramble for power.

2024-05-19T20:14:40Z

MIAA gives red lightning alert Sunday, suspends NAIA flights, ground ops

MANILA, Philippines — Flight and ground operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City were temporarily suspended on Sunday afternoon due to a red lightning alert. “The MIAA Airport Ground Operations and Safety Division (AGOSD) has issued a Red Lightning alert at 1404H / 2:04 PM. Flight and ground operations are temporarily suspended,” said the Manila International Airport Authority in an advisory. A red lighting Alert is a...

2024-05-19T08:07:15Z

Number of migrants arriving in UK in small boats nears 10,000 mark

Some 103 people came across in two boats yesterday, it has been revealed - bringing the total so far this year, not including Sunday's arrivals, to 9,803.

2024-05-19T12:43:05Z

Eruption of Indonesia's Mt Ibu forces seven villages to evacuate

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera has spectacularly erupted, spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky, and people from seven nearby villages have been evacuated, authorities said on Sunday. Mt. Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4 km (2.5 miles) high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, according to information and images

2024-05-19T17:51:50Z

Dead Olive Ridley sea turtle found in Quezon

LUCENA CITY — An Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), locally known as “pawikan,” was found dead along the coast of Tayabas Bay in Agdangan, Quezon on Friday, May 17. “The marine turtle had wounds around the neck area, signs of another victim of stationary fish traps sunk into the bottom of the bay,” Jay Lim, project officer of Tanggol Kalikasan (TK), a public interest law office that advocates environmental protection, posted on his...

2024-05-19T04:51:43Z

Canadian teen says he was fined $580 at McDonald's drive-thru for using app; police dispute

Mason Prima said he was fined $580 for opening the McDonald's app at a drive-thru in Saskatoon, Canada but police have rejected his story.

2024-05-18T00:29:11Z