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Girl 'first child to be hit with stalking order'

The teenager subjected a family to a "prolonged period of harassment and threats".

Qatar pledges $3m to Ukrainian human rights body

Funds aim to provide support for children, others affected by armed conflict in Ukraine, Qatari foreign ministry says.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees test-firing of multiple rocket launchers

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees test-firing of multiple rocket launchers

Russia targets Ukraine railways as Western aid due to arrive

Ukraine warned Friday that Moscow was ramping up attacks on railways in a bid to disrupt military supplies ahead of a fresh Russian offensive while Kyiv waits for new US weapon deliveries. The Russian defence ministry said Friday that a strike on Udachne in the Donetsk region had targeted what it said were "Western weapons and military equipment" being transported by railway.

Report clears police in custody death case

Anastasia Theofilou died in hospital after becoming unwell in police custody in Plymouth in 2020.

Fish catch down since Balikatan – group

MANILA, Philippines — Fish catch around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal has decreased since the start of the Balikatan exercises, which may have prompted the Chinese to send more vessels to the area and continue harassing Filipino fishermen, a local fishers’ group said yesterday. “The bullying of the Chinese coast guard continues and their number increased right after the Balikatan,” New Masinloc Fishermen’s Association president Leonardo Cuaresma...

Two expatriate workers killed by drone attack on Iraq's Khor Mor - report

At least two expatriate workers were killed and two other people wounded after a drone attack targeted the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Friday, an advisor to the Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister and a senior Kurdish political source told Reuters. Production has also been suspended, both sources added. The drone attack on the Khor Mo...

MMDA fines 105 in road clearing operation

MANILA, Philippines — One hundred five people were fined at least P1,000 each for leaving obstructions such as tables, chairs and vehicles as well as food carts and stalls during a road clearing operation yesterday in preparation for the closure of the EDSA-Kamuning flyover on May 1. Personnel from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Special Operations Group Strike Force cleared Panay Avenue, Scout Borromeo street and Sergeant...

Medical evacuation, isa sa inensayo sa Sulu Sea bilang bahagi ng Balikatan exercises | Saksi

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Park terror attack deaths were avoidable - inquest

David Wails, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and James Furlong were stabbed to death in Reading in 2020.

Dela Rosa airs view on ICC’s reported talks with cops on drug war

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday said he feels sorry for government officials being forced to allegedly “cooperate” with the International Criminal Court (ICC) probe into the war on drugs of the Duterte administration. Dela Rosa, who served as the first Philippine National Police chief of the Duterte administration, made the remark after former senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s recently claimed that ICC investigators...

Top cop for Davao region assumes office

DAVAO CITY — The police in Davao region has a new leader. Brigadier General Aligre Martinez assumed his post on Friday as the new regional police director, replacing Brigadier General Alvin Delvo, who retired from the service on Thursday. Delvo had reached the mandatory retirement for uniformed personnel of 56, and had been in the service for 34 years. Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, formerly the country’s top police official, graced the retirement...

Romanian court orders trial can begin in case of influencer Andrew Tate

A court in Romania's capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for air defense systems as allies meet

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday called for additional air defense systems to be sent to Kyiv to help protect against Russian strikes, adding that a pause in U.S. funding had helped Moscow seize the initiative. "This year, Russian jets (have) already used more than 9,000 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine and we need the ability to shoot down the air combat

Cacdac takes oath as new DMW secretary

MANILA, Philippines— Newly appointed Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has taken his oath for his new position, said the Palace on Friday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Cacdac on Thursday. Before his appointment, Cacdac was the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) officer-in-charge following the death of Secretary Susan Ople in August 2023. READ: Marcos appoints Cacdac Secretary of Department of Migrant Workers “Pinangunahan ni...

CHR lauds DOJ’s vow to hold accountable those behind EJKs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) statement guaranteeing that it will take steps against cases of extrajudicial killings is an assurance that those who are responsible will be held accountable, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Friday. According to the CHR’s statement, good governance should include the rule of law and the recognition of human rights. READ: EJK evidence gathering: Families and groups help gov’t,...

Lewis Skelton's family wins police watchdog battle

The 31-year-old was shot by police in November 2016 and later died in hospital.

Secret leaked document confirms Russia’s hybrid war against the West

Marcos approves education, health, investment priority projects

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. approved three priority projects, including the Basic Education Plan 2030 and Department of Education’s MATATAG Agenda, said the Palace on Friday. Marcos approved the three projects during his meeting with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Thursday. The three projects are as follows: 1. Basic Education Plan 2030 and MATATAG Agenda 2. University of the...

Man jailed for fatal hit and run on day of driving test

Sharon Abraham fled the scene and bought a cover to hide the damage to his car following the crash.

No Chinese presence during West PH Sea trilateral drills – AFP

MANILA, Philippines—No Chinese vessel was monitored during the joint exercise of the Philippines, France, and the United States in the West Philippine Sea as part of the Balikatan war games, Balikatan information bureau chief Lt. Col. John Paul Salgado said on Friday. “So far, we have not monitored any presence; they are sailing smoothly,” Lt. Col. John Paul Salgado, Balikatan’s information bureau chief, said in a public briefing when asked...

DOJ recommends filing of cyber libel case vs Manibela head Valbuena

MANILA CITY, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of two counts of cyber libel case against a transport group leader for accusing Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista of involvement in the alleged corruption in the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). In a 17-page resolution, Assistant Prosecutor Maria Kristhina Paat-Salumbides said found probable cause has been established to...

Luzon, Visayas on yellow alert on April 26

MANILA, Philippines — Grid operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) hoisted a yellow alert in Luzon and Visayas due to a thin power supply caused by the unavailability of many power plants. In an advisory, NGCP said a yellow alert will be raised in the Luzon grid from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, April 26. It also said a yellow alert will be issued in Visayas from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. NGCP...

Man jailed for 18 years for child sex offences

Andrew Austin, 62, is described by police as a dangerous man who committed abhorrent crimes.

PACU backs colleges over foreign students' issue

(UPDATE) THE Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) is giving its support to four of its member private colleges and universities in Cagayan, who expressed concern over reports surrounding the enrollment of foreign nationals as their students. In a statement on Thursday, the colleges and universities are the University of Cagayan Valley, Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines, St. Paul University Philippines and the...

Cagayan governor appeals disqualification

BAGUIO CITY , Philippines — Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba has sought reconsideration of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling disqualifying him from the May 2022 general elections. Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said Mamba‘s camp would file a motion for reconsideration with the Comelec en banc. In a decision released on Tuesday night, the Comelec First Division rendered the governor’s seat vacant, to be filled by the vice governor...

Pro-Palestinian protesters urge universities to divest from Israel. What does that mean?

College students calling for a cease-fire in Gaza are also urging their colleges to divest. Here's what that means.

Victim was beaten and shot in 'cowardly' attack

Two men were sentenced to lengthy jail terms for their actions in the incident.

PH, China reached 'understanding' in Ayungin row, embassy claims

THE Philippines made two "arrangements" with China last year toward a peaceful resolution to the dispute over the Ayungin Shoal, a ranking Chinese official told The Manila Times. The official, who agreed to an exclusive interview with The Times as long as his identity is not revealed, described the arrangements as a "new internal understanding" and a "new model" that are completely different from the earlier "gentlemen's agreement" between...

3 hurt in Marikina fire

MANILA, Philippines — Three people were injured after a fire razed seven houses in Marikina yesterday. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)’s National Capital Region field office said the victims, a man and two women, were treated by first aid responders. Two of the victims sustained fractures while the other had abrasions on the legs. Arson probers said the fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay Malanday at around 1:40 a.m. and reached...

Businessman slain in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines — A businessman was shot dead by a lone assailant in Quezon City on Thursday afternoon. Andy Delapierre, 36, was arranging computers in his shop in Barangay Holy Spirit when he was shot at around 5:54 p.m. Police investigators said an unidentified man wearing a crash helmet, jacket, pants and black shoes arrived and shot the victim with a handgun of unknown caliber. Witnesses interviewed by probers said the suspect fled from...

Written warning for SWG3 after teenagers' deaths

The Glasgow venue's licence was reviewed after it was linked to the deaths of three teenagers.

Man arrested for alleged rape of 4 minors

The Manila Police District (MPD) implemented a warrant of arrest against a man who allegedly raped four minors. According to a "24 Oras" report by Marison Abdurahman on Friday, the suspect allegedly raped his niece in Calamba, Laguna when she was just 10 years old without her mother’s knowledge. “Hanggang mag-seventeen yung bata, hanggang magpunta na siya sa DSWD at doon nakapagsumbong. Tinatakot daw siya lagi nitong ating suspect na papatayin...

6,680 pass April 2024 Civil Engineering board exam

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 6,680 out of 17,010 passed the April 2024 Civil Engineering Licensure Exam (CELE), the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Friday. The PRC said the results were released four days after the exams were conducted at testing centers in Metro Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao...

Suspect nabbed for threatening to spread explicit video of victim

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested a suspect who allegedly threatened to spread an explicit video he took of his female victim. An initial investigation showed victim Unica (not her real name) filed complaints against the suspect after he threatened to spread an explicit video of her online, which he filmed without consent. “Parang nakita ko na medyo obsessed siya. Ayoko nang ganito dahil hindi ako okay....

Three taken to hospital after serious crash

Emergency services were called to Aberdeen's Auchmill Road on Friday morning.

Briton charged over alleged Russia-linked arson attack

By Sam Tobin and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -A British man has been charged over alleged hostile state activity intended to benefit Russia, including by allegedly recruiting others for an arson attack on a Ukrainian-linked commercial property in London. Foreign minister David Cameron voiced deep concern about the allegations, and the foreign ministry later said it had summoned Russia's

Sara Duterte leads potential presidential bets in survey

Vice President Sara Duterte emerged as the top choice for potential presidential candidates in an opinion survey conducted by Oculum Research and Analytics in the first quarter of 2024. According to a report on "24 Oras," Duterte garnered the support of 42% of the survey respondents ahead Senator Raffy Tulfo and former vice president Leni Robredo. The potential bets are the following: Sara Duterte - 42% Raffy Tulfo - 17% Leni Robredo - 10% Isko...

Kyiv evacuates two hospitals after Belarus KGB chief sparks airstrike fears

KYIV (Reuters) - The Ukrainian capital Kyiv evacuated two civilian hospitals on Friday after the head of the Belarusian KGB security service said they were housing soldiers, sparking fears of an airstrike. The Kyiv city administration said a video widely circulated online, which it did not identify, contained a threat to attack the two facilities, including a children's hospital, on the false

Hamas fires MORTARS at US pier being built by the army off Gaza coast

Militants fired mortars at Israeli forces in Gaza as they prepared for the arrival of a floating U.S. Army pier, American officials said Thursday, an episode that highlights the risks.

No winners of major lotto draws on Friday, April 26, 2024

There were no winners in the major lotto draws drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday, April 26, 2024. No bettor managed to correctly guess the winning combinations of 36, 25, 40, 11, 10, 42 for the Mega Lotto 6/45. The prize was P8,910,000.00. Meanwhile, under Ultra Lotto 6/58, no bettor also correctly guessed the winning combinations 2, 24, 22, 47, 49, and 21. the prize was P93,131,368.00. — BAP, GMA Integrated...

Filipinos favor alliance with US – survey

MORE Filipinos want the Philippines to align with the United States than with the People's Republic of China, a recent survey said. The results of a nationwide poll by Oculum Research and Analytics conducted from February 21 to 20 revealed that 43 percent of the 3,000 respondents favored an alliance with the US, while only 3 percent preferred closer ties with China. Oculum Research Head and Analytics Chief Statistician Joseph Mercado said the...

Man, 4-year-old daughter shot dead in Abra

BAGUIO CITY , Philippines — A 44-year-old man and his four-year-old daughter were gunned down in Sitio Quemmel, Barangay Lubluba in Dolores, Abra on Wednesday night. Arnel Zapata and his daughter Ailish Precious were on a folding bed in front of their house when an unidentified man on a motorcycle arrived and opened fire. Cordillera police director Brig. Gen. David Peredo said the gunman was armed with an M16 rifle. Zapata and Ailish were...

Owner of exploding Michigan building arrested at airport while trying to leave US, authorities say

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The owner of a suburban Detroit business that caught fire and exploded, killing a man, was arrested at a New York airport as he was preparing to depart for Hong Kong on a one-way ticket, authorities said Friday. U.S. Customs and New York Port Authority personnel arrested Noor Noel Kestou, 31, on Saturday at John F. Kennedy International Airport. He was brought back to Michigan on Wednesday. Kestou, of Commerce...

Marcos: New Batangas Port Terminal to help decongest Manila Port

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Friday underscored the importance of maximizing the Port of Batangas to decongest the port in Manila. At the inauguration of the Batangas Port Passenger Terminal Building, Marcos said this would be a gateway to the nation’s dynamic capital region, ''a portal to agricultural powerhouses, access point to island tourism paradises, and a receiver of goods that fill and fuel the vibrancy of our...

2 Quezon Province LGU employees face raps over shooting

MANILA, Philippines — Two municipal government employees of Mulanay, Quezon are facing charges for frustrated murder for their alleged involvement in a shooting incident in Barangay Poblacion early yesterday. Maj. Marlon Comia, town police chief, said one the suspects is a municipal disaster risk reduction and management council responder and the other a security personnel. The victim, who was identified only as Michael, 33, was driving a truck...

Burkina Faso suspends BBC over HRW report coverage

BBC Africa is suspended for two weeks for covering a Human Rights Watch report on alleged mass killings.

2 minor siblings drown in Ilocos; father to build coffins

Two children died of drowning in an irrigation site in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Due to financial constraints, the victims’ father personally built coffins for his children, GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon's Cris Zuñiga reported on “24 Oras” on Friday. Victims Judilyn Pido, 7, and her five-year-old sister Princess drowned after they went for a swim in an irrigation site near their residence. Police said their mother was unaware they left the...

UN warns of possible imminent attack on city in Sudan’s North Darfur

Attack on al-Fashir would have ‘devastating consequences’ for civilians in area already on brink of famine, UN says.

Gaza baby rescued from dead mother's womb dies

By Mohammad Salem and Nidal al-Mughrabi RAFAH, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - A baby girl who was delivered from her dying mother's womb in a Gaza hospital following an Israeli airstrike has herself died after just a few days of life, the doctor who was caring for her said on Friday. The baby had been named Sabreen al-Rouh. The second name means "soul" in Arabic. Her mother, Sabreen al-Sakani (