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Haiti gang violence deaths surge in 2024, UN says

Gang violence has eroded the rule of law and brought state institutions close to collapse, report finds.


Man held over stabbing in front of train passengers

A teenager is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbing on a train in London.


Arson and firearm arrests after police raids

Staff and pupils at a school stay indoors as raids take place at four addresses in Stockton.


Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin scoffed at the possibility of his country launching an attack on a NATO member, calling it “sheer nonsense,” but warned that any Western air base hosting U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets that are slated for deployment in Ukraine would be a “legitimate target” for the Kremlin’s forces. “Their statements about our alleged intention to attack Europe after Ukraine is sheer nonsense,” Putin said late...


Ex-President Duterte-China ‘agreement’ on Ayungin bared, jeered

Former President Rodrigo Duterte accepted a “gentleman’s agreement” with Beijing regarding the nature of Manila’s resupply missions to its remote outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, his former spokesperson Harry Roque said on Wednesday. Under the so-called status quo agreement as described by Roque, Philippine vessels may deliver “only water and food” to the BRP Sierra Madre, the grounded World War II-era warship...


Horror as rescue cat found decapitated

Animal shelter workers urge vigilance after several cats are killed "in an awful way" in Greater Manchester.


Villanueva might vote against Cha-cha, but no final decision yet

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has admitted leaning towards voting against Charter change proposals for now, after a recent Pulse Asia survey showed a huge percentage of respondents not in favor of amending the 1987 Constitution now. Villanueva in a message to reporters on Thursday said that while he is leaning towards that direction, he has not yet made up his mind on the matter. READ: Pulse Asia: Most Filipinos...


Driver jailed for killing student in police chase

Joshua Gregory receives a nine-year sentence for killing mature student Oshada Jayasundera.


Witness hunt after woman subjected to 'terrifying' rape

Police want to find a man they believe intervened in the attack and took the victim home.


No interference in Indonesian elections, lawyers for Prabowo tell court

By Stanley Widianto and Ananda Teresia JAKARTA (Reuters) -The legal team of Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto told the Constitutional Court on Thursday that the state had not interfered in last month's election, and a case brought by his opponents to disqualify him should be thrown out. Rival candidates Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan on Wednesday challenged Prabowo's resounding


Palestinian PM Mustafa forms new cabinet, to serve as foreign minister too

RAMALLAH (Reuters) - Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa formed a new cabinet on Thursday in which he will also serve as foreign minister, replacing Riyad al-Maliki, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas approved the cabinet, WAFA said. (Reporting by Ali Sawfta; writing by Nayera Abdallah; editing by Mark Heinrich)


New Senegal president's home village full of pride, hope and advice

In Ndiaganiao, a remote village in Senegal's agricultural region, men from around the country flock to congratulate the father of president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye. "He came to see me before the election, crouched at my feet and asked that I pray for this success," Faye said as men come up to greet him while others hand him buzzing telephones.


Advincula urges faithful to hear Mass, says it's most effective prayer

MANILA, Philippines: Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Holy Thursday called on the faithful to always go to Mass, saying that it is the most effective and highest form of prayer "The Eucharist is the highest form of prayer because in the Holy Mass, it is Jesus who offers and it is Jesus who is offered," said Advincula in his homily at the Manila Cathedral. He pointed out that attending the Holy Mass is very important as a form of prayer,...


'Serious' crash closes major road into city centre

Police are at the scene and the road is expected to be closed in both directions for some time.


Israel reported to be using starvation as a weapon against children

Israel reported to be using starvation as a weapon against young Palestinian children, as malnourished toddles receive treatment in Gaza.


Factbox-What do we know about the suspects in the Russian concert shooting?

By Filipp Lebedev (Reuters) - Russia's Investigative Committee says it has evidence that the Tajik gunmen accused of killing at least 143 people at a concert hall near Moscow last week were linked to Ukrainian nationalists. Ukraine denies involvement, and the U.S. says Islamic State - which claimed the attack - bears sole responsibility. Here is what we know about the suspects held by Russia and


Russian military plane crashes in sea off Crimea - local governor

(Reuters) - A Russian military aircraft crashed into the sea on Thursday off the Crimean port of Sevastopol, the Russian-installed governor of the region said. The pilot safely ejected and was picked up by rescuers. Сivilian objects were not damaged, Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said. Earlier, Russian Telegram channels reported that a Russian Su-35 fighter jet had crashed near


CCLEX safety enhancements pushed after US bridge tragedy

Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a resolution urging CCLEC to implement precautionary measures at the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway to prevent disasters, considering the high volume of container vessels navigating under the bridge and through Cebu Harbor. The...


Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says

SINGAPORE — Organized crime rings who fueled an “explosion” of human trafficking and cyber scam centers during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network making up to $3 trillion a year, the head of Interpol said on Wednesday. “Driven by online anonymity, inspired by new business models and accelerated by COVID, these organized crime groups are now working at a scale that was unimaginable a decade ago,” Interpol...


Philippine president warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Thursday that his government would take action against what he called dangerous attacks by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea, saying “Filipinos do not yield.” Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not provide details of the actions his government would take in the succeeding weeks but said these would be “proportionate, deliberate and reasonable in the...


QC to prosecute erring official

QUEZON City Mayor Maria Josefina "Joy" Belmonte on Thursday said the city engineering official accused of extortion would face charges despite the withdrawal of complaints against him. Belmonte said the complainant, a 47-year-old Filipino Chinese businessman who sought the help of the Quezon City Police District for the arrest of Quezon City Engineering Department supervisor Joel Avila, has decided to withdraw his charges against the city...


Dela Rosa considers war with China but admits: ‘Hindi naman natin kaya’

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is already fed up with China’s persistent harassments in the West Philippine Sea, prompting thoughts of engaging in war with Beijing. But he knows, war is not an option. “Naubos na ang sasabihin ko dapat dyan. Short of declaring war na tayo dyan against sa kanila e, pero hindi naman natin kaya. Hindi tayo pwedeng mag-declare ng war against sa kanila,” Dela Rosa initially said in an interview...


Man arrested after death of Gogglebox star

Police are questioning a man after George Gilbey fell from a height while at work.


DPD driver killer gang guilty of ambush murder

Aurman Singh suffered repeated axe attacks to the head after five men tracked him on his rounds.


Argentina angers Colombia over 'terrorist' jibe

President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a "murdering terrorist", triggering diplomatic expulsions.


US admiral: PH can invoke MDT if sea attacks kill soldier, sailor

The Philippines can invoke the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) if a sailor or a member of its military is killed as China continues “to execute belligerent, dangerous and aggressive” actions against Filipino troops and fishermen in the West Philippine Sea, according to a US military official. Speaking at a US House committee briefing last week, Indo-Pacific Command (Indopacom) chief Adm. John Aquilino said China has “become increasingly...


Drug dealer jailed for attacking uncle

Wayne Cushing was already banned from contacting his uncle when he repeatedly punched him in the head.


School lockdown after litter tool mistaken for gun

Police say reports of an armed man near woodland turned out to be two men picking up litter.


Kyiv asks NATO partners for air defence supplies after Russia hits energy system

(Reuters) - Ukraine asked Western allies for air defence supplies at an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on Thursday after a spate of Russian missile attacks on critical and energy infrastructure, Ukraine's mission to NATO said. Russia last Friday conducted its largest air strike on Ukraine's energy system since invading in February 2022, damaging power units at a major dam and


Cavite declares state of calamity amid pertussis outbreak

MANILA, Philippines — The provincial government of Cavite has declared a state of calamity in response to an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. In accordance with Resolution No. 3050-2024, issued on Wednesday, authorities have recorded 36 confirmed cases of pertussis within the province, resulting in six fatalities. Cavite said pertussis cases have been recorded in these cities and municipalities: City of Bacoor – 6 cases;...


Marcos amid Chinese aggression in WPS: Filipinos do not yield

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday strongly stated that Filipinos will not yield to China's "open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks." "Over the succeeding weeks there shall be, implemented by the relevant national government agencies and instrumentalities, a response and countermeasure package that is proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal,...


Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays. This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. The resolution was approved during a special session on March 27. READ: Rama wants state of...


Akbayan to Sara: You don’t have to be president to speak vs China

MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Akbayan said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte does not have to be a president of the country for her to call out China’s intrusive actions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Empathy and a moral backbone is just what it takes to stand up with fisherfolk and frontline workers enduring China’s actions in the region. This is the response of Akbayan party president Rafaela David to statements from...


India minister to Marcos: ‘We can be on your ship’

The government of India has reiterated its support for the Philippines in the latter’s assertion of territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea, as well its recognition of the 2016 arbitral ruling that rejected Beijing’s claim over practically the entire South China Sea, a visiting official said on Tuesday. In his courtesy visit to Malacañang, Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar assured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....


Russia says evidence links concert hall attackers to "Ukrainian nationalists"

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian investigators said on Thursday they had uncovered evidence that the gunmen who killed more than 140 people in an attack on a concert hall near Moscow last week were linked to "Ukrainian nationalists". Russia has said from the outset that it is pursuing a Ukrainian link to the attack, even though Kyiv has denied it and the militant group Islamic State has claimed


Marcos on BARMM: Much needs to be done

MORE work has to be done to spur peace and development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, a decade after the signing of an agreement that paves the way for peace and development in the region. In his message on the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), Marcos pledged to continue working with the Bangsamoro government for BARMM's...


Bangsamoro teen places 3rd in Dubai International Quran Contest

A Filipino placed third at the 27th Dubai International Holy Quran Contest held in the United Arab Emirates on March 12–23. According to a statement from the Bangsamoro government, Muzaher Suweb Bito, a 17-year-old from Maguindanao del Sur, landed third out of 70 contestants from different countries in the competition that aims to encourage excellence in Quran memorization. On Tuesday, Bito received a plaque of recognition from BARMM Chief...


4 sex convicts barred from PH entry, says BI

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted four sex offenders from entering the country in March. According to a statement on Thursday, the American national was barred from entering the country through the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on Mar. 16 after he was found to have one count of sexual misconduct with a 15-year-old minor at a US district court in Michigan. Another American national was blocked from entry at the Ninoy Aquino...


Kyiv targets Russia’s navy as Moscow’s forces inch ahead in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine mounted a sophisticated air-and-naval attack on Sevastopol in the past week, damaging ships and infrastructure.


PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports

Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense at the accusation, calling it an insult to the...


Ati families face forced eviction in disputed Boracay land

ILOILO CITY — Ati tribe members in Boracay were shocked early Palm Sunday morning when guards stormed their area and started to place barricades made out of galvanized iron sheets, citing recent decisions by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). Maria Tamboon, one of the leaders of the Boracay Ati Tribal Organization (Bato), whose family has been living on the land for more than 48 years, told the Inquirer that at around 6 a.m. on March 24,...


Residents near 'illegal' waste tip call for action

The landowner says he is a victim of land grabbing and did not give permission to tippers.


2 missing environment advocates found 'bruised but alive' —fact-finding team

The missing environmental activists earlier reported abducted in San Carlos City, Pangasinan have been found, a fact-finding team formed by progressive groups said Thursday. In a joint statement, the fact-finding team said “environmental rights defenders and church workers Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Joxelle “Jak” Tiong are no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive.” “While they are still reeling from their harrowing...


Italian woman held in Hungary to remain in jail

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - An Italian woman charged in Hungary with taking part in an anti-fascist group's assaults on people they viewed as far-right activists will remain in jail after a judge denied her attorney's request that she be released into house arrest. Ilaria Salis, a 39-year-old teacher, is accused of taking part in a serious assault on two far-right militants by a group of anti-fascist


Cardinal Advincula underscores value of prayer in priestly life

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula reminded priests on Maundy Thursday to keep prayer central to their lives. Cardinal Advincula said prayer is a part of priests’ lives and will be detrimental to their vocation without it. “As we prepare to renew our priestly commitment for this year of prayer as designated by Pope Francis in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, pilgrims of hope, let us take this opportunity to...


BBM vows response to Chinese bullying

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday vowed to mount a "proportionate, deliberate and reasonable" response to the "unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive and dangerous attacks" by the China Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime Militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement released by the Palace, the President said the relevant government agencies would put together "a response and countermeasure package" in the...


Man gets 14-year jail sentence for sex offences

Peter Goodchild from Bury St Edmunds was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court.


Woman in 70s killed in car crash

Police say the woman died in a single-vehicle collision on the A120 in Essex.


Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'

By Neil Jerome Morales and Yew Lun Tian MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) -The Philippines will implement countermeasures against "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, upping the stakes in an escalating row in the South China Sea. The Philippines is furious over what it calls repeated hostilities by Chinese vessels


Just skin and bone: The starving Gaza toddlers kept in incubators as UN human rights chief warns Israel may be guilty of war crime if it has cut off food aid

Leila Jeneid suffers from extreme malnutrition, which the UN today accused Israel of actively using as a weapon of war