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Rishi Sunak announces UK will forge closer military links with Germany

The Prime Minister arrived in Berlin last night ahead of talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, which are expected to focus on security, trade and migration.

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'.

Wimereux's mayor blames England after migrant boat accident

Mayor of Wimereux Jean-Luc Dubaele has blamed England after a boat carrying migrants encountered some issues while attempting to cross the English Channel. Five people were killed during the incident.

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...

These cities are running out of water

Water scarcity is a problem many of us associate with countries typically hit by drought. But as populations grow, temperatures rise, and water demand increases, water supplies start to get depleted, even in places where this was not necessarily a problem historically. The United Nations World Water Development Report 2023 says that one in four people lacks access to clean water. As time goes by, more and more major cities begin to face serious water shortages. For instance, Mexico City has been recently in the news as one of the big cities that may run out of water soon. But what other cities are at risk? Click on to find out.

German climate activists sentenced for spraying paint on Brandenburg Gate

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) - A German court on Tuesday handed down suspended eight-month prison sentences to three climate activists who sprayed orange paint on the columns of Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate last September to demand a stop to the use of fossil fuels by 2030. The activists were supporters of the "Last Generation" climate activists group, which had made headlines in

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”...

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

N. Ireland unionist ex-leader in court over sex charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party appears in court on Wednesday over alleged sex offences that have rocked the region's politics. The resumption of power-sharing led to Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill making history by becoming Northern Ireland's first pro-Irish nationalist leader.

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

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

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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...

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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.

Lotto Draw Results, April 23, 2024 | Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42, 6D, 3D, 2D

Here are the winning lotto combinations of the lotto draw results for the 9 p.m. draw on Tuesday, April 23.

Colombian rebels holding Amazon hostage in peace talks

Colombian guerrilla fighters, who long used kidnapping to raise cash and gain negotiating clout, have turned to a new type of hostage: the Amazon rainforest. The guerrillas also charge a percentage on production of coca -- the leaf used to make cocaine -- and on illegal miners advancing ever deeper into the rainforest, said Ebus.

Fears after a boatload of Chinese men arrived on Australian coastline

In early April the boat carrying 15 Chinese citizens landed at the remote Mungalalu Truscott Airbase, but it wasn't until days later that Defence personnel tracked them all down.

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Trump hosts former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower

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

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...

Manila suspends on-site classes in all levels on Wednesday (April 24)

MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private, on Wednesday, April 24. According to the Manila City Public Information Office, Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan declared the suspension based on the forecast danger heat index of 43°C (degrees Celsius) on Wednesday. “Schools are advised to shift to asynchronous classes,” the office said in an advisory. The state...

Palace warns vs Marcos 'deepfake' video ordering military action vs 'particular foreign country'

MANILA, Philippines: Malacañang warned the public against a manipulated video circulating online featuring an audio of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to "act against a particular foreign country." In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the President has "no such directive" and the audio "deepfake" was created using generative artificial intelligence (AI)....

Russian official detained for alleged bribe-taking

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.

Luzon placed under red alert for four hours

MANILA, Philippines —National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Luzon grid under red alert today, April 23, for four hours. In its latest advisory, NGCP said a red alert is up in the Luzon grid from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The grid operator placed the region under yellow alert between those periods or from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 12 midnight. NGCP said a red alert is raised when the power supply is...

Humza is running 'a zombie government' taunt the Scottish Tories

Humza Yousaf has been accused of running a 'zombie government' while he waits to find out if the Greens will pull the plug on his 'coalition of chaos'.

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Batanes area

MANILA, Philippines — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the waters off Batanes on Tuesday evening, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the earthquake was west of Sabtang, Batanes. READ: 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits waters off Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur READ: DMW says no report yet of OFWs hurt in latest Taiwan earthquakes It also had a depth of focus...

On-site classes suspended as ‘danger’ level heat index hits anew

MANILA, Philippines — Some local and provincial governments have suspended in-person classes on Wednesday, April 24, amid “danger” level heat indexes. According to the state weather bureau, high heat indexes exceeding 42 degrees Celsius may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke during continued exposure. Below is a list of suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday, April 24. Metro Manila Manila ‘Danger’ level heat index –...

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...

Pair jailed for murder of Harrison Tomkins in bed

Sentencing the pair, Judge Jeremy Gold says the "dreadful crime" was "carefully planned".

QCPD files complaint vs. MANBIELA over 2-day transport strike

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has filed a complaint against members of transport group MANIBELA for their alleged "disruptive behavior" during a two-day strike held earlier this month in the city. According to the QCPD, it filed a complaint against Samahang Manibela Mananakay at Nagkaisang Terminal ng Transportasyon (MANIBELA) for three counts of violation of the Public Assembly Act of 1985, violation of Article 155 of the Revised Penal...

‘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...

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

PM's dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback

Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.

More cold storage, Marcos assures farmers, fisherfolks

SAN JOSE, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that the government is planning to put up more cold storage facilities to address the unstable prices of agricultural products. During a town hall meeting with farmers and fisherfolks in Occidental Mindoro, Marcos was asked about government measures to help local producers amid importation. READ: Rice, onion prices start dropping after months of...

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

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada backs House version of wage hike bill

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada has signified his willingness to convince his colleagues in terms of adopting a wage hike bill from the House of Representatives, even if it would propose higher pay increase. “It’s up to them if they would adopt our version. If they adopt it, that’s well and good. If they will increase, or if they pass a bill proposing more than P100 wage increase, I would adopt it. We will adopt it in the Senate. I...

Reform MP Lee Anderson slams 'dog whistle politics' by Labour

Reform MP Lee Anderson slams the Labour Party's 'dog whistle politics' after he revealed that the party used his constituency's hospital as a 'campaign prop'. Victoria Atkins responded saying Mr Anderson's complaint was a 'very serious' matter.

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.

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?

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.

More illegal sirens, blinkers seized after Marcos order —HPG

The number of confiscated illegal sirens, blinkers, and other signaling devices has increased after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. banned government officials and workers from using them. From April 15 to 21, the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Highway Patrol Group (HPG) said a total of 481 signaling devices were seized, including 463 blinkers and lights as well as 18 sirens and horns. This was higher compared to the previous week...

No wonder former head of Scottish Greens tore up membership card

Some months ago, I spent an afternoon in the kitchen of former Scottish Green party leader Robin Harper at his flat in Edinburgh.

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.

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.

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.

Man in Abra dies after getting punched

A 36-year-old man in Barangay Patiao, Peñarrubia, Abra died reportedly after he was punched three times by a barangay tanod. According to the police, the victim was drunk and allegedly challenged some men to a fist fight in front of a store. PCPT. June Saliw-an, Chief of the Peñarrubia Police Station, said the suspect punched the victim because he did not want to get hit first. "Adda daytoy maysa a tanod tayo, daytoy suspek a mang-pacify koma...

Counter terrorism team carry out raids across Sydney

Counter-terrorism officers are executing a number of search warrants across Sydney.

Man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder found

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

Gunman executed dad as he left house party - court

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

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

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