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Italy bans NGO planes from using airports close to migrant routes

ROME (Reuters) - Italy said on Tuesday that planes used by charities to track migrant boats in difficulty would no longer be able to fly from airports on the islands of Sicily, Pantelleria and Lampedusa that are close to the shipping routes. The decision, announced by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), will make it much harder for non-governmental groups like Sea Watch to use its small

Romanian president says he is open to discussing sending Patriot system to Ukraine

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Tuesday he was open to discussing sending a Patriot system to Ukraine after German appeals to European Union and NATO member states to bolster Ukraine's air defences. "There has been a discussion about who can send Patriot systems to Ukraine," Iohannis told reporters in Washington after meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. "

Gun and motorbike seized after man shot dead

A firearm and an electric motorbike have been seized by officers investigating a fatal shooting in Dublin.

Dela Rosa: I’m not being used to destabilize Marcos admin

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa shunned on Tuesday allegations that he is being used by certain people to destabilize the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. “Never akong magpapagamit kahit kanino man. Wala pong makakagamit sa akin, kaya nga sabi ko sa inyo – I have to maintain the objectivity in the conduct of this hearing kasi alam kong dalawang nag-uumpugang pader dito maiipit dito [at] maiipit...

Tolentino wants PH to acquire submarines, Pintados fleet

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Tolentino wants the Philippine government to upgrade its maritime fleet by acquiring more submarines. “China is bullying us because we are lacking resources, especially naval resources. What we need are submarines,” said Tolentino, chairperson of the Senate’s special panel on maritime and admiralty zones, in a statement on Tuesday. READ: Submarines in next phase of PH military upgrade “The importance of...

Turkey, Poland tiffs up for Gilas

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas will embark on training sorties in Turkey and Poland ahead of its stint in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia in July. According to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Erika Dy, the Nationals will first re-assemble on June 22 at the Inspire Sports Academy in Laguna before flying to Turkey then Poland to play tune-up games with their respective national teams. From there, coach...

QUB students want Hillary Clinton removed as chancellor

In a statement, the QUB Palestine Assembly said they want to see a democratic election process for the next chancellor.

Four die from gas poisoning in Nueva Vizcaya

BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines — Three persons, believed to be treasure hunters, and a village official died from methane gas poisoning in a tunnel in Purok 3, Barangay Magsaysay Hill in this town on Monday. Dionisio Alisen, 62; Jeremias Padilla, 64, and Selvino Mendoza, 63, were trapped while digging a tunnel, according to reports received by town police chief Maj. Frederick Ferrer. Marlon Orden, 38, council member of Barangay Magsaysay...

Man sentenced for stabbing death of neighbour

Cameron Leckey, 33, who has severe mental health issues, is given an indefinite hospital order.

Two children among six seriously hurt in car crash

Cambridgeshire Police says a "serious and complex" investigation is under way.

INQToday: Active senior PNP officials recruiting for ouster plot vs Marcos – Trillanes

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Trillanes: Active senior PNP officials recruiting for ouster plot vs Marcos There are some active senior members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) have been recruiting members to take part in the latest ouster plot against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said Tuesday. “May na-identify na active senior PNP officials na nagrerecruit since last...

Aid to Gaza choked off after Israeli forces seize Gaza's Rafah border crossing

By Mohammad Salem and Nidal al-Mughrabi RAFAH, Gaza Strip/CAIRO - Israeli forces seized the main border crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza on Tuesday, shutting down a vital aid route into the Palestinian enclave that is already on the brink of famine. The Palestinian militant group Hamas accused Israel of trying to undermine efforts to secure a ceasefire in the seven-month-long war that

Woman who kicked two police officers jailed

Lianne McKee carried out the separate assaults during a string of offences spanning five months.

Macron and French First Lady take Chinese counterparts to the Alps

Macron, joined initially by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen , urged Xi not to allow the export of any technology that could be used by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.

Heathrow Airport says UK Border force experiencing a nationwide issue

(Reuters) - Heathrow Airport on Tuesday said it is aware the UK Border force is currently experiencing a nationwide issue. "Our teams are supporting Border Force with their contingency plans to help resolve the problem as quickly as possible and we apologise for any impact to your journey," Heathrow Airport said in a post on social media platform X. (Reporting by Maria Ponnezhath in Bengaluru;

Fish pen owners in Mandaue say dredging deprived them of their livelihood

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Housing Urban and Development Office (HUDO) in Mandaue City has started clearing the fish pens in Barangay Banilad to make way for dredging activity in the area. The fish pens are part of the wetland in Barangay Banilad and Cabancalan area that the city government wants to dredge. The wetland, with an area of 146,270 square meters, functions as a catch basin, holding rain and runoff water from neighboring areas...

PNP to sustain ramped up drive vs illegal drugs

MANILA, Philippines —The police need to double efforts in the fight against illegal drugs, especially as those involved continuously improve their nefarious methods, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said on Tuesday. According to Marbil, the government is also aiming for a 100 percent drug-free community. “‘Pag ka sinasabi mong giyera mayroong katapusan eh, ito walang katapusan po ‘to. Dapat every time talagang...

Former president Duterte attends Dumaguete prayer, peace rally

BACOLOD CITY – Former president Rodrigo Duterte attended a prayer rally for peace organized by local group Hakbang ng Maisug at the Freedom Park in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Tuesday. The 5:00 p.m. event pushed through even if the Dumaguete City government revoked the gathering’s permit. “We don’t need a permit to use a freedom park,” former presidential spokesman Harry Roque told the Inquirer. Duterte arrived at the venue at past 6 p.m....

DENR ordered to give 40 million Filipinos access to formal water supply

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other government agencies to focus on serving the 40 million Filipinos with no access to formal water supplies. The number came from the DENR, which also found that 20 million consumers were served by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, 22 million were serviced by water districts, 20 million through...

Chinese President Xi leaves France after two-day state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit with his wife, Peng Liyuan, to France and bid a farewell by President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, at Pyrenees airport.

Body of last missing construction worker recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site

BALTIMORE (AP) — The body of the last missing construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered, officials announced Tuesday as demolition crews prepared to use explosives in the ongoing cleanup effort. Officials said the crew of the Dali will remain on board the grounded container ship while crews conduct a controlled demolition to break down the largest remaining span of the fallen...

Ukrainian Olympic hero killed in action fighting Putin’s invasion force

Russia is shipping oil to North Korea above UN mandated levels - US official

(In May 2 story, U.S. official corrects annual cap to 500,000 barrels, not 500. Reuters corrects last paragraph to say Ukraine, not North Korea) By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russia has been quietly shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that appear to violate the mandates of the United Nations Security Council, a U.S. official said on Thursday, adding the U.S. is planning

Police officer 'deliberately' run over by suspect

The officer has suffered a broken ankle and was described as being "in and out of consciousness".

Humza Yousaf hits out at 'racist bigots' as he steps down as First Minister

The departing First Minister said it had been "an honour and privilege" to hold the top job in Scottish politics. As both the youngest person to take on the job and the first person of colour to be First Minister of Scotland, Mr Yousaf said he had had opportunities he could "only have imagined in his wildest dreams". Speaking from Holyrood's front bench for the final time, he told MSPs about the racial abuse he had suffered since a young age.

Have Kyiv's American-supplied Abrams tanks failed in Ukraine?

CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City Niños pull away in medal standings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Host Cebu City bared its fangs in almost all fronts on Tuesday to seize the lead after three action-packed days of CVIRAA 2024 athletic meet. Struggling in the first two days of competition, the defending champion Cebu City Niños harvested 25 gold medals on the third day of hostilities to boost their chances of retaining the overall championship. From a lukewarm 11 gold-medal harvest on Monday, the Niños added 25 more on...

John Swinney is installed as Scottish First Minister after SNP chaos

John Swinney was elected to the post in a Holyrood vote, with the Greens ensuring he could not be blocked.

AFP: Fewer China militia vessels seen in WPS amid Balikatan

The number of Chinese maritime militia vessels shadowing Philippine naval vessels during the Balikatan military exercise in the West Philippine Sea dropped to 88 from 110. According to Ivy Hernando's Tuesday GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon report, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said that aside from the four People's Liberation Army Navy vessels that sailed of Tawi-Tawi, no Chinese research vessel were monitored this week. "We do all...

Rescued Ukrainian lions start new life in Doncaster

The park says it is "heartwarming" to see the lions explore their new home.

Britain to build Europe's first nuclear fuel factory

Unveiling £200million in support for the new plant in Cheshire, Rishi Sunak (pictured) said the move would 'prise Vladimir Putin 's blood-soaked hands off Europe's energy market'.

Bamban mayor denies ties to raided Pogo firm in Tarlac

MANILA, Philippines — Bamban Mayor Alice Guo washed her hands off her alleged ties to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) raided by authorities in early March for charges of alleged human trafficking and serious illegal detention. Speaking at the Senate panel on women’s hearing on controversies hounding Pogo firms on Tuesday, Guo stated that she is neither “connected” nor a “protector” of Zuan Yuan Technology Inc. “Unang una po, hindi...

These are history's most celebrated military commanders

Winning a war requires battlefield prowess, tactical ingenuity, strategic know-how, and ruthless efficiency—human qualities that history has shown make a great military leader. A successful and victorious commander also needs to gain the trust and loyalty of the ranks, while maintaining a healthy respect for the enemy. So, who are best military minds to have gone to war? Click through and discover some of history's most celebrated combative commanders.

Pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam turns violent after student rally halted

By Anthony Deutsch AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters as thousands marched in the Dutch capital on Tuesday, a day after riot police violently broke up an encampment at Amsterdam University. Police were seen using batons against protesters to prevent them from marching past the nearby Holocaust Monument on their way to Amsterdam city centre. When protesters

UP expands degree programs in Mindanao campus, pushes more inclusive admission policy nationwide

Starting next year, the University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao will significantly upgrade its academic programs to help address regional and national needs, and update its admissions policies in alignment with the push by UP President Angelo Jimenez to ensure more equitable access to high-quality, state-subsidized tertiary education. These initiatives, explained Jimenez, are “in response to the growing local demand for skilled human...

Man shot six times at close range, court hears

Malcolm McKeown was shot six times at close range in the head and body, a court hears.

Senate pays tribute to Saguisag; Robin apologizes for ‘Rene’ gaffe

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate unanimously adopted on Tuesday a resolution expressing the chamber’s profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of staunch rights defender and late former senator Rene Saguisag. Meantime, Sen. Robinhood Padilla apologized for mistakenly citing and mentioning another late former senator and namesake of Saguisag, Rene Cayetano, in his manifestation. Senate Resolution No. 1009 was introduced by Senate...

CCTV appeal after reports of indecent exposure

Kent Police are investigating allegations of three separate indecent exposure offences.

China should’ve notified PH of ships’ passage through Sibutu—expert

LAOAG CITY, Philippines — While the Philippine military deemed the presence of four Chinese warships in the Sibutu Strait as “innocent passage,” a security expert on Tuesday pointed out that Beijing should have notified Manila about it. Chester Cabalza, president and founder of Manila-based think tank International Development and Security Cooperation, said this is due to the fact that Sibutu, which refers to the narrow channel that separates...

Fewer Chinese vessels in West PH Sea as ‘Balikatan’ nears end

LAOAG CITY, Philippines — Fewer Chinese vessels were observed in the West Philippine Sea compared to previous weeks as the war games between Manila and Washington near completion. “There was a surge at the beginning, but for this week there is no significant increase in the number of China vessels in the West Philippine Sea,” said Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson. “Compared to the last week, there is a...

Taiwan says four Chinese ships entered ‘prohibited’ waters

TAIPEI — Four Chinese coastguard ships briefly sailed through Taiwan’s “prohibited” waters, Taipei said, urging Beijing to stop actions that “endanger” navigation safety. China claims self-ruled democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, and has said it will not rule out using force to bring the island under Beijing’s control. The Chinese ships entered waters south of Taiwan’s outlying island of Kinmen, five kilometers (three miles) from the...

AFP denies Wescom involvement in Ayungin’s ‘new model’

LAOAG CITY, ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday categorically denied China’s linking of its Western Command (Wescom) to the purported “new model” of management for the Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal situation. An unidentified Chinese embassy spokesperson on Saturday said that the AFP-Wescom and Chinese authorities agreed with a “new model” to manage the tensions in the shoal where a Philippine navy...

Police probe after beheaded deer found in Inverness

The discovery was made in a wooded area close to Torvean cemetery at the weekend.

Rabies patients at San Lazaro Hospital surge to 3,000 daily

Handling nearly four times its capacity for such cases, the San Lazaro Hospital in the City of Manila has been recently inundated with some 3,000 patients daily who have been lining up for anti-rabies vaccinations amid the summer season. Amid the deluge of patients, San Lazaro Hospital has appealed to various local government units to open their respective animal bite centers so appropriate medical care can be provided in other locations....

Filipino priest to become Franciscan general treasurer

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino priest is set to become one of the top officials of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM), or the Franciscans, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said on Tuesday. According to the CBCP, Fr. Joel Sulse was appointed general oeconomus, or the treasurer of the religious order. READ: Franciscans mark 800th anniversary of historic interreligious meeting Sulse went to Rome on Tuesday, the CBCP added....

Zubiri to senators: Don’t turn probes into political circus, witch hunt

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Tuesday cautioned his colleagues in the Senate against turning their investigations into a political circus or a witch hunt. This, as he observed “very serious accusations” made during the hearing of the Senate committee on public order. The committee headed by former top cop and now Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is investigating an alleged 12-year-old Philippine Drug Enforcement...

Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

Leaders demand justice for threats against Sikh activists in North America and accusations of Indian gov’t involvement.

Lone bettor wins P51.9-million Superlotto 6/49 jackpot

One lucky bettor won the Superlotto 6/49 jackpot during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's (PCSO) live drawing on Tuesday evening. The winning Superlotto 6/49 numbers were 40-18-07-06-24-27, for a prize of P51,964,353.60. There were no winners of either of the other two big prizes of the night. The winning combination for the Lotto 6/42 draw was 25-07-05-04-09-02. The jackpot remains at P48,422,215.40. The winning numbers for the Ultra...

Rescuers search for survivors after South Africa building collapses

By shafiek tassiem and Wendell Roelf GEORGE, South Africa (Reuters) -Rescuers were using cranes, drills and their bare hands to try to reach dozens of people trapped when a multi-storey building being built in the South African city of George collapsed, killing at least six people. Of the 75 workers who had been on the construction site, 48 remain unaccounted for on Tuesday. Authorities have

Mass PDP resignation in Negros seen

BACOLOD CITY — The mayor of this capital city has announced that there would soon be a mass resignation from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) in Negros Occidental. Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez, said in an interview on May 3, that many PDP members in Negros have signified that they were not happy with the party. “Soon there will be also a mass resignation from PDP in Negros,” he said. PDP is chaired by former president...