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Reevaluate actions after parking blaze, senators told NAIA execs

MANILA, Philippines — The management of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was told to reevaluate its actions following the blaze that erupted at one of its parking spaces. Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the chamber’s panel on public services, said there is a need to determine what should have been improved and how quickly the blaze should have been addressed. “Did they have enough fire extinguishers that were accessible to first...

Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy

By Yves Herman and Hannah Ellison WIMEREUX, France/DOVER, England (Reuters) -Five migrants, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat on Tuesday, hours after Britain passed a bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda in a move to deter the dangerous journeys. The deaths occurred when a boat carrying 112 people set out to

NATO forces could face battle-hardened Russian troops if Ukraine falls

North Korea leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power

SEOUL (Reuters) - Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the country will continue to build overwhelming and the strongest military power to protect its sovereignty and regional peace, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Wednesday. Kim said a series of military exercises by the U.S. military in the region this year starting with live-fire drills conducted

Cleverly: European human rights laws pose 'moral hazard' to democracy

In his strongest criticism yet of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Home Secretary suggested legal bids to block immigration measures had been 'perverse'.

Russian official detained for alleged bribe-taking

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.

Arms industry on 'war footing' and Channel tragedy

Rishi Sunak's defence spending pledge and the deaths of people on a migrant boat lead the papers.

Mexico president eyes fresh pension fund ahead of election

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he hopes to present a new fund aimed at boosting the lower pensions in the system on May 1, a month ahead of presidential elections. The creation of the fund, which is part of a pension reform proposed by the president in February, was approved on Monday by the country's lower house. It now needs to be passed by

Is Russia getting closer to capturing a key settlement that it wants?

How £75 billion defence spending pledge will fire up Britain's forces

The Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force will share the desperately needed cash, meaning the services no longer have to cut capabilities.

Palace debunks viral deepfake video of President

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday debunked a viral deepfake video of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly commanding the Armed Forces of the Philippines to act against a foreign country. The Palace did not specify which video this was, or which streaming platform. However, the supposed deepfake was created amid heightened tensions with China over the West Philippine Sea. “It has come to the attention of the Presidential...

Aboriginal spears returned from Britain to Australia after 250 years

The four weapons were presented in the Wren Library at Cambridge University 's Trinity College for the 'historic day', with the three flags of Australia displayed at the front of the room.

Thousands of illegal migrants skip bail checks to avoid deportation

Figures, released in response to a Freedom of Information request, show 5,584 bailed migrants refused checks a total of 56,243 times between January 1 and March 31.

4 tricycle na ilegal na dumaan sa nat'l roads, hinatak ng MTPB dahil sa iba't ibang violations | UB

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Gunman executed dad as he left house party - court

Nana Oppong and Israar Shah are accused of murdering Robert Powell in June 2020.

Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north

By Nidal al-Mughrabi (Reuters) -Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza on Tuesday in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks, residents said, and the army ordered fresh evacuations in the north of the enclave, warning civilians they were in a "dangerous combat zone". Strikes by air and shelling from tanks on the ground were also reported in central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip in what

Number of Chinese ships in West PH Sea increases as war games begin

MANILA, Philippines — A substantial increase in the number of Chinese vessels was monitored in the West Philippine Sea on the heels of the annual war games between Manila and Washington. On Tuesday, the Philippine Navy released data to reporters, showing that a total of 124 China Coast Guard and People’s Liberation Army-Navy warships, as well as suspected Chinese maritime militia vessels, were monitored from April 16 to 22. This was a sharp...

US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space

By Michelle Nichols and Joey Roulette UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Russia are set to face off over nuclear weapons in space on Wednesday at the United Nations Security Council, which is due to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space. Russia is expected to block the draft resolution, said some diplomats. The U.S.

PH to send 6 FA-50s, 125 personnel in Australia’s ‘Pitch Black’ drills

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will send six FA-50 fighter jets and 125 personnel in the upcoming multilateral war games in Australia. PAF spokesperson Maria Consuelo Castillo also said that a C-130 transport aircraft will also be deployed in the biennial drills to transport the personnel and equipment. To date, the PAF has 12 FA-50s, which means that the country will send about half of the said fighter jets to represent...

Explainer-What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. universities?

(Reuters) - Student protests in the U.S. over the war in Gaza have intensified and expanded over the past week, with a number of encampments now in place at colleges including Columbia, Yale, and New York University. Police have been called in to several campuses to arrest demonstrators. Here are some details on the protests: WHAT ARE THE PROTESTERS DEMANDING? Across campuses where protests

PNP chief on Quiboloy arrest: We are working on it

TACLOBAN CITY — “We are working on it.” That was the response of Police Director General Rommel Francisco Marbil when asked why they had not arrested the fugitive preacher and self-proclaimed son of God, Apollo Quiboloy. He, however, stressed that it was the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that headed the manhunt operation against Quiboloy. “We are working on that. The lead agency is the NBI, and we are helping the NBI to locate him,”...

17-year-old dies after being stabbed with barbeque stick, bread knife in QC

A 17-year old boy died after getting stabbed with a barbecue stick and a bread knife amid a brawl in Quezon City. In Raffy Tima’s "24 Oras" report, the stick that hit the victim’s heart snapped and remained inside his body. According to the victim's friend "BG", they were hanging out outside a billiard room in Barangay Quirino 3A when they were suddenly surrounded by a group of boys, mostly minors. "Tinanong po kami kung taga saan kami, nang di...

EU parliament votes forced labour ban with China in its sights

STRASBOURG, France – EU lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ban products made using forced labor which supporters hope will be used to block goods from China, at the risk of raising tensions with Beijing. The law does not directly mention China, but many lawmakers hope it will be used to block imports from China involving the region where the Uyghur Muslim minority lives. Human rights groups say at least one million people, mostly members of Muslim...

GCSE results are to fall for six years as a result of Covid lockdowns

Researchers say children now aged ten will suffer the biggest fall in results in decades - with those taking the exams in 2030 getting grades five percentage points lower than this year.

Haiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition

By Steven Aristil and Harold Isaac PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Haitian police deployed tear gas to move people back from a security perimeter around the National Palace while soldiers gripping rifles patrolled the international airport's diplomatic entrance on Tuesday, ahead of a planned change of government. The palace has come under repeated fire from gangs that have paralyzed the capital

Staff 'laughed and joked' over migrant barge death

Migrant Leonard Farruku, 27, is thought to have taken his own life on the Bibby Stockholm.

Baltimore says ship in bridge wreck was 'unseaworthy'

The city lawsuit says the vessel had "an inconsistent power supply" before it slammed into the span last month.

Man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder found

Elvis Price is detained after being arrested in Kent on Tuesday.

Nasa 110 Chinese militia vessels, na-monitor ng PHL Navy sa West PHL Sea ngayong linggo | UB

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Post-WWII order on 'brink of collapse': Amnesty head

Amnesty International said Wednesday that the post-World War II order was on the "brink of collapse", threatened by bitter conflict on multiple fronts to the rapid and unregulated rise of artificial intelligence. "For millions the world over, Gaza now symbolises utter moral failure by many of the architects of the post-World War Two system," she said.

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Kumong Bol-Anon 15 bares complete fight card

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The complete fight card for the much-anticipated “Kumong Bol-Anon 15” of the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions was officially unveiled. The April 30 fight card will feature a total of six bouts that will be held at the Holy Name University gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The main event is considered one of the most-awaited local bouts in the country today featuring two ex-world title challengers Regie “Filipino Phenom”...

Body of Canadian dad missing after he dies in Cuba

His family is demanding answers from Canadian officials after they were sent back the wrong body.

Six arrests made as St George's Day event held in Whitehall

Six people have been arrested as a St George's Day event was held in Whitehall. Videos posted on social media show disorder breaking out and people being detained by officers at the event, which was attended by Tommy Robinson, who was one of the speakers.

Israeli army releases video said to show strikes across Gaza

A video released by the Israeli army on Tuesday showed strikes on targets in the areas in Beit Lahiya and Zeitoun neighborhood from which the army said launches toward Sderot and Kibbutz Zikim were identified earlier in the day.

Laguna Lake Drinking Water Treatment Plant wins a global prize

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine water treatment plant has won an international award for its innovation in lessening environmental footprints. The Poblacion Water Treatment Plant, also known as the Laguna Lake Drinking Water Treatment Plant, won the Water Project of the Year award from the Global Water Intelligence, a publisher in the international water industry. Global Water Intelligence has offices in the United Kingdom, United States and...

Mega Millions winning numbers for April 23 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $202 million

The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $202 million after the April 23 drawing. Did anyone win Tuesday's jackpot?

Ukraine wants to destroy the Crimean Bridge but how could they do it?

Admission of child sex abuse errors at monk island

A review has begun into historical child sex abuse claims on Caldey Island.

Venezuela's Maduro says he is open to receiving UN rights envoy

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he is willing to receive an envoy from the United Nations' human rights office, after his government asked staff to leave the South American country earlier this year. "I received the proposal to again open the Office for the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk in Venezuela, and I agree we should overcome our

World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says

LONDON (AP) — The world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar, Amnesty International warned Wednesday as it published its annual report. The human rights organization said the most powerful governments, including the United States, Russia and China, have led a global...

Rene Saguisag, 84

MANILA, Philippines: Former senator and human rights lawyer Rene Saguisag has died, his family said on Wednesday. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Papa and Lolo," Saguisag's son Rebo said on Facebook. "As we mourn his loss, we take solace in the enduring impact of his legacy," he added. Saguisag was a human rights lawyer from 1972 to 1986 before becoming the spokesman of then president Corazon Aquino. Under...

Texas deputy dies after being hit by truck while helping during accident

HOUSTON (AP) — A deputy who was a 20-year-veteran of a Houston-area sheriff’s office died Tuesday after being hit by a truck while trying to help a driver following a minor crash, according to officials. John Coddou had pulled over to help following the crash at 9:30 a.m. northwest of Houston, said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. A white Chevy truck that was traveling on the roadway swerved to avoid Coddou’s vehicle and veered onto the...

DMW: Contract verification, documentary processing for Canada OFWs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued an advisory mandating all Filipino migrant workers bound for Canada to undergo contract verification and documentary processing. DMW’s Advisory No. 9 defines a Filipino migrant worker as someone who is to be engaged, is engaged, or has been engaged in remunerated activity in a country of which he or she is not an immigrant, citizen, or permanent resident or is not awaiting...

‘Made in China’ ship as mock target in Balikatan unintentional—PH Navy

MANILA, Philippines—After earning the ire of Chinese state media, the Philippine Navy on Tuesday said the decision to use an old “made in China” ship as a mock target in the Balikatan war games was not intentional. On May 8, the former BRP Lake Caliraya will be used as a mock target during Manila and Washington’s sinking exercise off Ilocos Norte, a coastal province near Taiwan, or the self-ruled island seen by Beijing as a renegade province...

Young family-of-eight forced to live in a tent amid rental crisis

A young Queensland family-of-eight have been forced to live in a tent for over six months as they struggle to find a home amid the worsening rental crisis.

Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say

SEATTLE (AP) — A former Washington state police officer wanted after killing two people, including his ex-wife, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old baby, who was with him, was taken safely into custody by Oregon State Police troopers. The troopers began chasing the ex-Yakima officer, Elias Huizar, when they saw him driving southbound on Interstate 5 near Eugene,...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790

As the war enters its 790th day, these are the main developments.

Trump hosts former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower

Trump hosts former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower.

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison. David Joseph Gietzen, 31, of Sanford, North Carolina, struck a police officer with a pole during a mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Gietzen told U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols that he didn't intend to hurt anybody that day. But he didn't express...