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Eurovision will have heightened security as police fear terror attacks

Pro-Palestinian activists are planning two large demonstrations to protest at Israel's participation in Eurovision, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to overshadow the pop music festival.

Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea

MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed on Thursday to deepen defense cooperation and expressed serious concern over the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have had maritime run-ins. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship […]

BNP Paribas must face lawsuit over Sudanese genocide, US judge rules

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - BNP Paribas was ordered by a U.S. judge on Thursday to face a lawsuit accusing the French bank of helping Sudan's government commit genocide between 1997 and 2011 by providing banking services that violated American sanctions. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan found "too many facts" showing a relationship between BNP Paribas' financing

GPs will no longer be in charge of issuing sick notes, under Rishi Sunak plan

In a major speech, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will claim Britain has a 'sick note culture' and will announce plans to look at GPs no longer being the first port of call

Minister asked if incinerator plans could be blocked

Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency.

Lalaking nag-amok umano, ginulpi ng mga kapitbahay; Mga kapitbahay, humingi ng tawad | UB

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Campus crime is surging to pre-pandemic levels. See your college’s numbers in our data.

Crimes reported by more than 10,000 college and university campuses are back to pre-2020 levels. Experts say don't worry, but parents are concerned.

At the world's end, Humza will pipe up: 'It's worse in Wales'

If you're wondering what went wrong with the Hate Crime Act, just know that everyone except Humza Yousaf is to blame.

This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

WASHINGTON (AP) — A ancient giant snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton, researchers reported Thursday. Fossils found near a coal mine revealed a snake that stretched an estimated 36 feet (11 meters) to 50 feet (15 meters). It's comparable to the largest known snake at about 42 feet (13 meters) that once lived in what is now Colombia. The largest living snake today is Asia's reticulated python at 33 feet (10...

Livelihood Training Program, isinagawa sa Brgy. Pasong Tamo, Q.C.

Livelihood Training Program, isinagawa sa Brgy. Pasong Tamo, Q.C. Food at Handicrafts Festival ng Valenzuela LGU, naging matagumpay

Paniniket sa light vehicles na dumaraan sa nat'l roads, pansamantalang ipinatigil ni PBBM | UB

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Manila Water buys 70% of Laguna utility operator

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co. Inc. of tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. is cornering a 70-percent stake in Equipacific HoldCo Inc. (EHI) for P1.15 billion to fortify its presence in Laguna province. In a disclosure on Thursday, the listed water concessionaire said its subsidiary, Manila Water Philippine Ventures Inc. (MWPV), signed an agreement to acquire the respective holdings of Equi-Parco Holdings Corp. (30 percent), Metropac Water...

Bilateral meeting ni PBBM at New Zealand PM Luxon, naging produktibo;

Bilateral meeting ni PBBM at New Zealand PM Luxon, naging produktibo; PHL at NZ, iginiit ang pagtalima sa int’l rules-based order sa usapin sa South China Sea

Cagayan colleges, universities dismiss reports on influx of Chinese students

Private higher education institutions in Cagayan have denied reports on the supposed influx of Chinese students in the province. In a joint statement, the concerned colleges and universities said there are only 486 foreign students at St. Paul University Philippines in Tuguegarao City. “Contrary to what is reported by various media agencies, the 4,600 reported enrolled number of students is not only grossly overstated but completely baseless,”...

Forest fire erupts in Mt. Arayat, Pampanga

Residents near Mt. Arayat in Pampanga were alarmed upon seeing a portion of the mountain ablaze evening on April 17, 2024. Although the fire was visible from Magalang town, the incident occurred in Arayat town, as confirmed by the Magalang Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Office. According to initial reports from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Magalang, the fire started around 4 p.m. in the upper part of Barangay Baliti, Arayat, and the...

First lady hits Sara: She has crossed the line ‘

Bad shot na yun sa akin’ MANILA, Philippines — As rumors swirl about the supposed falling out between the Marcoses and the Dutertes, First Lady Liza Marcos revealed that she now views Vice President Sara Duterte negatively. The First Lady admitted being hurt when the Vice President, also the education secretary, supposedly laughed after President Marcos was accused of being “bangag” or high on drugs in a rally led by the Dutertes. “I mean, for...

Hawaii Supreme Court chides state's legal moves on water after deadly Maui wildfire

HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii attorney general's office must pay attorney fees for using last year's Maui wildfire tragedy to file a petition in “bad faith” that blamed a state court judge for a lack of water for firefighting, Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled. It seems the state “tried to leverage the most horrific event in state history to advance its interests,” the ruling issued Thursday said. The day after the historic town of Lahaina burned in a...

Ridge of High Pressure Area, patuloy na makaaapekto sa malaking bahagi ng Luzon

Ridge of High Pressure Area, patuloy na makaaapekto sa malaking bahagi ng Luzon

China: US missile system in PH worsens tensions in Asia Pacific

China has expressed "grave concern" over the US' deployment of a medium-range missile system in the Asia Pacific, saying it worsens tensions in the region and increases the risk of misjudgment and miscalculation. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian made the remark when asked for China's comment on the mid-range capability missile system known as Typhon being placed in the Philippines amid joint military exercises in the...

US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny Palestinians full membership of the world body. It vetoed a draft resolution that recommended to the 193-member U.N. General Assembly that "the State of Palestine be admitted to membership" of the

PBBM, nagbigay ng grace period sa ban sa e-trikes at e-bikes sa national roads

PBBM, nagbigay ng grace period sa ban sa e-trikes at e-bikes sa national roads

Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - A prominent Solomon Islands critic of China, the ousted former governor of Malaita province Daniel Suidani, has been reelected, local media reported on Friday, as counting continues in an election being closely watched by China, the U.S. and Australia. The first results in national and provincial elections held in the Solomon Islands are expected to be announced on

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785

As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.

Can Ukraine’s new drone campaign change the battlefield?

Dating Rep. Egay Erice kaugnay sa P18B election contract ng Miru Systems - This is a robbery in progress | UB

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Marcos leads launch of DICT project for faster internet service, accessibility

MANILA Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday led the grand launch of the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) Phase 1 Project that is expected to enhance internet speeds and accessibility in the country. The completion of Phase 1 of the NFB project "is a significant milestone toward the achievement of a Bagong Pilipinas, the administration's comprehensive strategy for economic and social transformation," the Department of Information...

Find out how all 39 late presidents passed away

Since the death of George Washington on December 14, 1799, the United States has lost 39 of its presidents. Although the exact causes of death are not clear for all of them, it is certain that some of them met unnatural, painful ends. The oldest president to pass away was George H. W. Bush at the ripe old age of 94, while the life of the youngest, John F. Kennedy, ended tragically at the age of 46. This gallery gives an insight into the different circumstances surrounding the death of each American president, from assassinations to heart attacks and more. Click through to find out how each US president died.

Factbox-What Iran and Israel would wield in a long-range air war

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Iran's first direct attack on Israel on April 13 has brought renewed focus on their air-defence capabilities as Israeli leaders decide how best to respond. Below is a look at both countries' air forces and aerial defence systems: IRAN The Iranian air force has 37,000 personnel, but decades of international sanctions have largely cut the country off from the latest

Teenager charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australian police said on Friday, as investigations continued into a riot after the knife attack. Police from the joint counter terrorism team questioned the boy, who is in a hospital under police guard recovering from

We want 20mph speed limit, say worried villagers

The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.

Israel 'strikes Iran' as explosions rock hostile state

Israel has conducted airstrikes on a target in Iran, US officials say.

Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired air defense batteries early Friday morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. It remained unclear if the country was under attack. However, tensions remain high in the wider Middle East after Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. One government official suggested sites may have been targeted by drones. The Israeli military...

USC tense after valedictorian speech cancelled

The university said it cut the Muslim student's speech over security concerns tied to Middle East.

How mayors became the fashionable thing in England

Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.

Papua New Guinea leader says China, Australia visits show 'robust' ties with major powers

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said on Friday he looked forward to visits by China's foreign minister and Australia's prime minister in the coming days that demonstrated strong ties with countries accounting for more than 70% of its trade. The high-level visits showed Papua New Guinea's "strategic role and its robust diplomatic relations with major

UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had limited and sometimes no impact, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday as he pushed for urgent, meaningful and measurable progress to avert famine. The United Nations has long complained of obstacles to getting aid in and distributing it throughout Gaza

Tory activist 'appalled' by party's actions over MP

Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people".

Hindi sikreto ang sinasabing 'gentleman's agreement' nina FPRRD at Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping | UB

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Meet the dangerous new long-range missile Russia is firing at Ukraine

Protester committed contempt of court using a sign

Trudi Warner was arrested on March 27 last year for holding up a sign outside an entrance used by jurors at Inner London Crown Court.

Scottish government confirms it will abandon 2030 climate target

Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllen has confirmed the Scottish government is abandoning it's climate change target which claimed to reduce emissions by 75% by 2030.

Notable People who died in 2024

Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences

By Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante CAPRI, Italy (Reuters) -Ukraine warned foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Thursday they had to change strategy if they wanted Kyiv to withstand increasingly destructive Russian air assaults. The G7 ministers meeting on the island of Capri acknowledged the need to get more air defence systems to Ukraine and applauded Ukrainian

Hindi na naman sasapat ang supply ng kuryente sa demand kaya magkakaroon muli ng red alert status sa Luzon grid ngayong araw | GMA Integrated News Bulletin

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PHL, pang-walo sa listahan ng mga bansang magandang tirhan at pagtrabahuhan ng mga expatriate ayon sa isang survey

PHL, pang-walo sa listahan ng mga bansang magandang tirhan at pagtrabahuhan ng mga expatriate ayon sa isang survey

Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014

PCSO Lotto Draw Results, April 18, 2024 | Super Lotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42 Mega Lotto 6/45, 6D, 3D, and 2D

WATCH: Here are the winning lotto combinations of the lotto draw results for the 9 p.m. draw on Thursday, April 18. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/18/no-lotto-6-42-super-lotto-6-49-jackpot-winners-in-april-18-draw

Illuminating facts about the Age of Enlightenment

The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was an intellectual and philosophical movement that occurred in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. Enlightenment thinkers in Britain, France, and throughout Europe questioned traditional authority and embraced the notion that humanity could be improved through rational change. Challenging political and religious conventions, the Enlightenment produced numerous books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars, and revolutions. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery for the movement's core beliefs, and even some of its common misconceptions.

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested as Columbia clears encampment

New York-based university moves to suspend students involved as police arrest them for trespassing.

Rotary District 3830 flies high at Discon 2024

THE Rotary International (RI) District 3830 is all set to hold its grand fellowship event, dubbed District Conference (Discon) 2024 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay City from May 10 to 11, 2024. Rotarians from District 3830 will gather at this event, themed "Forging Hope. Taking Flight." RI District 3830 consists of 118 of the strongest business-led Rotary clubs in the Philippines. It covers the areas of Makati, Parañaque, Las Piñas,...