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South Africa bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims, says Transport Ministry

A bus crash in the northern province of Limpopo resulted in 45 deaths and one serious injury, the Department of Transport of South Africa said Thursday. The driver lost control and collided with barriers on a bridge near Mamatlakala, causing the bus to go over the bridge and hit the ground, catching fire, according to a statement by the transport department. READ: South Africa’s ‘staggering’ visa quagmire bogs down economy READ: South Africa...


Analysis-Russian veto points to 'grim future' for North Korea sanctions enforcement

By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - Russia's move to effectively disband the panel of experts monitoring longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea points to a "grim future" for the sanctions enforcement, three former members of the panel told Reuters. Russia vetoed the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts on Thursday, which has spent the last 15 years monitoring U.N.


A growing number of Americans end up in Russian jails. The prospects for their release are unclear

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A journalist on a reporting trip in a Ural Mountains city. A corporate security executive traveling to Moscow for a wedding. A dual national returning to her hometown in Tatarstan to visit her family. All of them are U.S. citizens, and all are behind bars in Russia on charges of varying severity. Arrests of Americans in Russia have become increasingly common as relations between Moscow and Washington sink to Cold War...


Investigators explore wreckage of Dali ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge

A team of investigators and engineers aboard the cargo ship Dali inspected hazardous materials and downloaded the vessel voyage data recorder.


Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada

Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.


Israeli strikes on Syria kill dozens, security sources say

CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli strikes on the northern Syrian city of Aleppo early on Friday killed 38 people including five members of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, two security sources said, the deadliest attacks so far in an intensified Israeli campaign against Iran's allies in Syria. Israel has ramped up its airstrikes on both Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in Syria since the


Activists watch for potential impact on environment as Key Bridge cleanup unfolds

Authorities removing twisted wreckage from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge are deploying nearly a mile's worth of barriers in the water, testing samples for contamination and monitoring the Patapsco River for oil and other hazardous spills as they confront the potential for environmental fallout. The Unified Command, which includes state agencies and the Coast Guard, said Thursday they have unfurled 2,400 feet (732 meters) of an...


Nearly 40 killed in air strikes on Syria

Five Lebanese Hezbollah fighters are said to be among the dead in the attacks in the Aleppo area.


Electric Ireland to be investigated by regulator

The NI Utility Regulator is to investigate eight potential licence breaches at Electric Ireland.


OP mourns death of SEC Commissioner Hubert Guevara

The Office of the President on Friday expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones of Securities and Exchange Commissioner and former Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Atty. Hubert Dominic Guevara. Guevara, who passed away earlier in the day, would be remembered for his service to Filipinos, according to the OP. ''Former SDES Guevara will be remembered for his spirit, dedication, and exemplary service to the Filipino...


Paranoid Putin: Russia's leader goes to extreme lengths to stay safe


Baltimore bridge collapse: A bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change

When the container ship MV Dali, 300 meters long and massing around 100,000 tons, lost power and slammed into one of the support piers of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the bridge collapsed in moments. Six people are presumed dead, several others injured, and the city and region are expecting a months-long logistical […]


Secret police report warns Canadians may revolt once they realize how broke they are under Trudeau as 'many under 35s are unlikely ever to buy a home'

The secret report paints an apocalyptical picture of the future for America's northern neighbor, in which it will be riven by economic crisis, ecological meltdown and territorial disintegration.


Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel

Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.


South Korea's ambassador to Australia steps down amid investigation controversy

By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's ambassador to Australia resigned on Friday as questions about his appointment while he is under a corruption probe battered President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party less than two weeks from a closely fought parliamentary election. Lee Jong-sup, who was appointed ambassador to Australia just four weeks ago, is being investigated over allegations he tried


LIST: Some Malabon City roads to be closed from March 29 to 31

MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Malabon City said on Thursday that some roads in the city will be closed to traffic from March 29 to 31. According to the city, this was to give way for church activities in Holy Week. READ: Over 2,800 QC cops, enforcers tapped for Holy Week security “Upang magbigay daan sa gawain ng mga simbahang katoliko ngayong Semana Santa, pansamantalang isasarado ang ilang mga kalsada sa lungsod sa mga...


Exclusive-Taiwan's navy chief to visit U.S. next week, sources say

By Idrees Ali and Ben Blanchard WASHINGTON/TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States from next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said. While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington


‘Sacraments cannot be equated with money,’ Zambo archbishop says at Chrism Mass

The sacraments belong to God and must not have a price tag attached to them, a Catholic archbishop said. Archbishop Julius Tonel of Zamboanga said that the sacraments are ‘grace from God’ and, therefore, must be provided “free of charge”. “It is not your grace, it is His grace. The grace of God cannot be […]


Meloni, Le Pen rift mars far right's prospects of wielding EU power

By Michel Rose, Elizabeth Pineau and Angelo Amante PARIS/ROME (Reuters) - When a French minister compared Italy's nationalist Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni last year to the leader of the French far right, the Italian premier rang French President Emmanuel Macron to complain. Meloni was so incensed that the French leader felt compelled to send an emissary to Rome to appease her, said two sources


These cities could disappear by 2030

Due to global warming, sea levels are rising rapidly. This could wreak havoc around the globe, as millions of people will be directly impacted by elevated water levels. If you're someone who doesn't feel directly threatened by these changes, it can be hard to visualize how the world might look in the future. Climate Central, the organization that researches the impact of climate change, including sea level rise and coastal flooding, has created a map that shows which parts of the world could find themselves threatened by rising sea levels. Keep in mind that a lot can change, and ideally governments could finally take serious action to address the climate crisis. However if they don't, these studies can help us prepare for the potential consequences. To find out which cities around the globe could find themselves below tide level as early as 2030, check out this gallery.


Baltimore bridge, port recovery will be ‘very long road’

WASHINGTON, United States — A ship carrying a giant crane was en route Thursday to the scene of the catastrophic bridge collapse over Baltimore harbor, as authorities warned of extensive work before the major US port can reopen. The machinery will be deployed in a tricky operation to clear the twisted steel remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from where it fell 185 feet (56 meters) into the Patapsco River — blocking the entrance to the Port...


Immigrants killed in Baltimore bridge collapse died doing job 'others do not want to do'

By Gabriella Borter BALTIMORE (Reuters) -They came to the United States for a chance at a better life. They found work filling pot holes on a bridge in the middle of the night, and they ended up dead in the Baltimore harbor. The six victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse were all immigrants from Mexico and Central America, doing the kind of grueling work that many immigrants take on,


Priests who neglect prayer fall to worldly temptations, says Manila archbishop

At his annual Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Cardinal Jose Advincula has warned that priests who fail to pray are susceptible to worldly temptations. In his homily at the Manila Cathedral, he spoke to priests about the value of prayer in their priestly lives, emphasizing that it is the way to intimacy with God. “Kaya’t […]


Discover history's multilingual US presidents

The President of the United States is used to talking tough. But how many presidents in US history were able to do so in another language besides English? Not many people realize that there are 21 former White House incumbents who could converse in at least one foreign language. Some, in fact, were multilinguists. And did you know that there was one American president who didn't speak English as his first language. Intrigued? Click through and discover the presidents who could communicate in foreign tongues.


Campaigners strip naked to protest Maldon hospital closure

The activists say they are not ruling out further creative protests before the consultation ends.


Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community

Kicked out of other prayer services, members of Bangladesh's transgender hijra community have been welcomed at a new mosque in the Muslim-majority nation with the promise of worship without discrimination. - 'Like any other people' - Hijra have been the beneficiaries of growing legal recognition in Bangladesh, which since 2013 has officially allowed members of the community to identify as a third gender.


Poland scrambles aircraft due to Russian strikes on Ukraine

Polish and allied aircraft were activated early on Friday after Russia launched missile strikes on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said. "Polish and allied aircraft are operating in Polish airspace, which may result in increased noise levels, especially in the southeastern part of the country," the Command said on the so...


UK same-sex couples celebrate a decade of legal marriage

When same-sex marriages became legal in England and Wales 10 years ago on Friday, Britons Neil Allard and Andrew Wale could not have tied the knot any quicker. Approximately 167,000 people in England and Wales are likely to be in same-sex marriages currently, according to the latest available figures.


Armenian banks to ditch Russian cards over US sanctions

Armenian banks on Friday said they would stop processing transactions made by Russian Mir payment cards due to Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. In September 2022, the US Treasury Department threatened foreign banks with secondary sanctions for servicing Mir cards, a Russian card payment system.


March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests

Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese nationals test Pakistan’s government.


Taiwan leader asks defence chief to stay on after offering to resign

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has asked her defence minister to stay on the job after he offered to resign, her office said Friday, following local media reports that his son hired sex workers. Local media reported Thursday that Chiu's son, who works for the National Security Bureau, allegedly hired sex workers. aw/mca


PNP: Fatalities from Holy Week drowning incidents now 8

Eight people, including minors, have died due to drowning incidents this Holy Week, the Philippine National Police said on Friday. Based on its record, the PNP said the fatalities were reported from eight incidents in Cagayan, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Davao, and Caraga regions One person was also reported injured in Ilocos. Of the nine victims, the PNP said six were minors and three were adults. Meanwhile, the PNP also...


Deer running in road causes four-vehicle crash

Bedfordshire Police says the incident took place on Wednesday at about 20:20 GMT.


The Global Magnitsky Act: Make it make sense, Joe

I have no love lost for Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa, but I will not celebrate the sanctions imposed on him by the US.


Russia shuts down UN tracking of N Korea sanctions

The group was investigating Russia's reported violations in using North Korean weapons in Ukraine.


Philippines says it will not yield to submission in row with ‘patronizing’ China

MANILA — The Philippines is not seeking a fight or trouble in the South China Sea but will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience, its defense ministry said Friday, in its latest show of defiance in a heated row with China. Recent Chinese statements show their isolation from the rest of the world on their […]


Adapting to the challenges of a new life in NI

The Building Communities Resource Centre (BCRC) has been a lifeline for immigrants.


Abalos: Erring cops to be held accountable over drug killings in Davao City

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday vowed full accountability for erring cops involved in a string of bloody anti-narcotics operations in Davao City. “Heads should roll if this is not a case of valid self defense,” Abalos said in a text message to GMA Integrated News. The spate of killings in Davao City came on the heels of the public pronouncement by Mayor Baste Duterte on March 22 that “I hereby declare the campaign that the city is at...


Pakistan official says China halts work on two projects after deadly attack

Chinese contractors have halted construction on two major dam projects in Pakistan after a suicide bomber killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver this week, a provincial official told AFP on Friday. A senior official from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa interior department told AFP on condition of anonymity that since Wednesday, China Gezhouba Group Company has halted work on the Dasu dam in the province and Power China has stopped work on...


LOOK: NCRPO checks several Metro Manila churches

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) inspected several churches in Metro Manila on Maundy Thursday as part of efforts to ensure security this Holy Week 2024. NCRPO Director General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. led the inspection of the Shrine of Saint Therese, Baclaran Church, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Binondo Church, Quiapo Church, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Chapel, and Real Monasterio de Santa Clara...


Search continues for missing brother after 30 years

His family is working with Missing People and hopes to be able to help others in similar situations.


Trump visits wake of police officer shot on duty

The former president attended the funeral as a debate over public safety and crime grows in some major cities.


Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for FTX fraud

NEW YORK — Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded, the last step in the former billionaire wunderkind’s dramatic downfall. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan handed down the sentence at a Manhattan court hearing after rejecting Bankman-Fried’s claim that FTX customers did not actually lose money and finding that...


JD Cagulangan unselfish with advice for UP heir Rey Remogat

Treading parallel paths from high school to college, Cagulangan vows to be a 'kuya' for transferee Remogat


'We are fully prepared,' says China on growing support for PH in sea row

MANILA, Philippines: China is "fully prepared for any emergency and will resolutely safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests," its Defense Ministry said, amid the increasing pressure from countries that have expressed support for the Philippines in its dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. "On the South China Sea issue between China and the Philippines, we have stated our serious position multiple times. We...


Reform Party attacks on the Conservatives are RIGHT, warns leading Tory MP as Rishi Sunak says Liz Truss left him the worst 'hospital pass' in decades when he took over as PM

Danny Kruger, co-founder of the New Conservatives, told party members the Tories were 'not a very conservative party in lots of ways' and that criticism from Reform was 'mostly valid'.


Daily politics briefing - March 29

Daily politics briefing for March 29, as Humza Yousaf marks first anniversary as Scotland's First Minister.


Lottery agents dare PCSO's Robles to show proof of 'scam'

A group of online lottery agents has dared Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles to prove his accusation that the group is scamming lotto bettors. In a statement on Thursday, the Philippine Online Lottery Agents Association Inc. (POLAAi) also said they should not be blamed for the controversies hounding the PCSO under Robles' watch. “Bilang Social Media Secretary ng [POLAAi], hinahamon ko si Ginoong Robles na...


Ukraine urges India to rethink 'Soviet legacy' of Russia ties, FT says

(Reuters) -Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has urged India to stand by Kyiv, saying the South Asian nation's close ties with Russia are based on a Soviet legacy that is evaporating, the Financial Times reported on Friday. India has traditionally had close economic and defence ties with Moscow and refrained from criticising Russia over its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, instead


Calls for Post Office police probe after BBC story

Former sub-postmaster and politicians say evidence uncovered by the BBC should prompt criminal inquiry.