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Top Russian military official appears in court on bribery charges

A top Russian military official arrested on suspicion of accepting a bribe was sent to pre-trial detention Wednesday after appearing before a court in central Moscow, court officials said in a statement. Timur Ivanov, 48, one of Russia’s 12 deputy defense ministers, was arrested Tuesday evening, Russia’s Investigative Committee said in a statement. They gave no further information, apart from specifying that Ivanov is suspected of taking an...

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

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118 people killed by Kenyan police in 2023: rights groups

A total of 118 people were the victim of extrajudicial killings by Kenyan police last year, local and international rights groups said in a report published on Wednesday, decrying the "impunity" still enjoyed by the security forces. Kenyan police are often accused by rights groups of using excessive force and carrying out unlawful killings, especially in poor neighbourhoods.

Post-1948 order ‘at risk of decimation’ amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty

Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the world’s most powerful countries.

Serious accident closes A1(M)

The A1(M) in North Yorkshire is expected to remain closed southbound for some time, police say.

Cebuano lawmaker pushes for BFP firefighting choppers

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker and Cebuano congressman Duke Frasco has called on the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to incorporate funds for helicopters in their upcoming 2025 budget to enhance their firefighting capabilities. Frasco said on Tuesday that he filed House Resolution No. 1686 calling on the BFP and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to include the use of helicopters in its arsenal of firefighting...

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

Argentina's Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts

By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday in an anti-government march against budget cuts to public universities, the biggest protest yet against President Javier Milei's painful austerity measures. The demonstrations are the latest example of rising tension over spending cuts that are helping undo a deep

Zelensky says aid approval to Ukraine reinforces US role as 'beacon of democracy'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that the US Senate's approval of a multi-billion aid package for Ukraine reinforces America's role as a "beacon of democracy." "I am grateful to the US Senate for (Tuesday's) approval of vital aid to Ukraine," Zelensky said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app. "This vote reinforces A...

Armenians fear another war despite talk of peace

Ethnic Armenians who lost their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh worry Azerbaijan plans another war.

DepEd, CHEd warn vs fake scholarship offers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) have warned the public not to fall prey to offers of scholarships and cash incentives for students on social media as they also cautioned parents against giving away their children’s personal information. On Tuesday, the DepEd urged people to beware of Facebook posts about supposed scholarships it was offering, complete with the DepEd logo and a...

Solons urge PNP to reconsider tattoo policy

At least three members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday questioned the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) memorandum circular banning visible tattoos among policemen. In an ambush interview, Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores said the issue may be tackled when the House deliberates on the PNP’s proposed budget for 2025 later this year. “Budget hearing is coming up so we have to talk with the PNP again. Of course, if that...

China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, saying the island is entering a 'dangerous situation'

BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday blasted the latest package of U.S. military assistance to Taiwan on Wednesday, saying that such funding was pushing the self-governing island republic into a “dangerous situation.” The U.S. Senate late Tuesday passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. The package included $8 billion for...

Knives sold to children as young as 13

One child was sold a machete-style knife during the police sting in Bristol and Somerset.

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.

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...

Iran's Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka to foster ties, open hydropower project

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) - Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday for a brief state visit aimed at strengthening ties, during which he will also open a $514-million hydropower project. The first visit by an Iranian president to Sri Lanka since an April 2008 trip by its then president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will see the two countries sign five pacts, or

Indonesia commission formally declares Prabowo next president

Indonesia's election commission formally declared Prabowo Subianto as the next president of the world's third-largest democracy Wednesday, after the country's constitutional court shot down challenges to his first-round majority victory. But the constitutional court shot down the complaints of Prabowo's two rivals in their entirety on Monday, saying nepotism and state intervention had not been proven. mrc-jfx/ssy

Marcos rejects circular on increasing fines for illegal parking

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he has rejected the circular of the Metro Manila Council which calls for an increase in penalties for illegally parked vehicles. ''Para patuloy ang magandang serbisyo ng ating pamahalaan ay hindi ko pinayagan ang Joint Traffic Circular No. 01 ng Metro Manila Council tungkol sa probisyon na tataasan ang multa para sa mga illegal parking mula sa isang libong piso na hanggang apat na...

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

Seven arrested in massive counter terrorism raids

Seven minors have been arrested in raids across Sydney with the Australian Federal Police focussed on those allegedly adhering to a 'religiously motivated violent extremist ideology'.

UK urges Nato allies to adopt 2.5% defence spending commitment

UK urges Nato allies to adopt 2.5% defence spending commitment - Rishi Sunak announced a plan for the UK to spend 2.5% of gross domestic product on defence by 2030 and now wants allies to follow suit.

Tributes pour in for Saguisag

MANILA, Philippines: Tributes poured in for the late senator Rene Saguisag, who passed away on Wednesday. The Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines, in a statement, called Saguisag a "symbol of promoting democracy, human rights, and social justice." "As a lawyer, he was among those who stood up against abuses during Martial Law. As a member of the Liberal Party, he raised the bar for those in public service, not only through the laws he...

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

Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star

The public has been asked to help find Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in court on assault charges.

Quiboloy’s gun permit revocation may be approved this week —PNP

The decision on the recommendation to revoke the gun permits of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy will be issued this week, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday. “I don't want to preempt po yung magiging decision ng PNP, but ang Chief PNP po natin ay pag-aaralan po ito. May mga legal officers po ang PNP,” said PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum. (I don't want...

Concern over experiments near home of boy who died

Zane Gbangbola's parents say he was killed by toxic gas from a former dump after the Thames flooded.

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...

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Russian priest presiding over Navalny's memorial suspended from duties

A Russian Orthodox priest who presided over the memorial service for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in March has been suspended from clerical duties for three years, the Moscow Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church said. In a statement published on its website on Tuesday, the diocese did not say what was the reason for the punis...

Former Labour minister and Lord Frank Field dies aged 81

Frank Field, a former Labour minister has died aged 81, "He will be mourned by admirers across politics but above all he will be greatly missed by those lucky enough to have enjoyed his laughter and friendship."

Amnesty International joins call to abolish NTF-ELCAC

Human rights group Amnesty International on Wednesday urged the government to dissolve the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Amnesty International Philippines Director Butch Olano expressed concern over the alleged misuse of the Anti-Terror Law and red-tagging. He said these two were being used to link journalists and human rights advocates to the communist insurgency. Olano said that in March, the NTF-ELCAC...

EJKs in PH persisted in 2023, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International on Wednesday called on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to make a categorical "policy pronouncement" against the war on drugs as it noted that extrajudicial killings (EJKs) had persisted in 2023. In a press conference in Quezon City, Amnesty International Philippines director Butch Olano said Marcos should "make an explicit and categorical policy pronouncement to end the so-called war on drugs and EJKs." Citing...

Cyclist, 74, dies after being found hurt at roadside

The 74-year-old man was found injured next to his bike and taken to hospital where he later died.

Investigation into airport emergency ongoing

Ross Coppolo, from Guernsey Ports, praised the team's response to the emergency.

Taiwanese ace takes control at Luisita

Foreigners dominated the first round of the $100,000 ICTSI Luisita Ladies International on Tuesday, with Chinese-Taipei’s Hsuan Chen shooting a four-under-par 68 to lead a Thai by one and only three Filipinos managing to slide in the top 10, with Princess Superal and Harmie Constantino not among them. Scorching heat and the unpredictable greens of picturesque Luisita Golf in Tarlac failed to slow down the foreign charge as another Taiwanese and...

New radios upgrade PH defensive posts up north

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has installed high-tech Harris radios in the naval detachments in Batanes, the Philippine province nearest Taiwan, and in two other islands in northern Luzon. The upgrades were made on Mavulis Island in Batanes and on Fuga and Calayan islands in Cagayan from April 21 to 23 amid heightened maritime tensions between Manila and Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Navy...

Senators mourn passing of Saguisag

MANILA, Philippines: Senators, led by Senate President Juan Miguel, joined the nation in mourning the passing of former senator Rene Saguisag. Zubiri said Saguisag possessed an "unwavering commitment to justice and fairness for every Filipino," which was evident in his initiatives such as the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG). He said that although Saguisag's tenure in the Senate was brief, he significantly impacted Filipinos' lives. He...

Germany, Britain move in on suspected Chinese spies

BERLIN, Germany — Germany and Britain on Monday both swooped on suspected spies accused of passing on secret information to China, as concern deepens in the West over aggressive Chinese espionage. In Germany, investigators arrested three German nationals in the west of the country suspected of sharing information on maritime technology, prosecutors said in a statement. The trio, named as Herwig F., Ina F. and Thomas R., are accused of taking...

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...

CCTV captures buildings collapsing in Taiwan earthquakes

A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan early Tuesday, April 23, the strongest having a magnitude of 6.1, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

Man arrested in alleged plot to assassinate Zelensky

Soil test bares design flaws in another flyover in Iloilo

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Soil testing on the area where another multimillion-peso controversial flyover in Pavia town in Iloilo province was constructed has shown measurement discrepancies that put into question its stability. The confirmatory and seismic testing conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas (DPWH) revealed that the Aganan flyover’s foundations needed a depth of 54 meters to reach stable soil, as...

Street to be renamed in teenage soldier's memory

Denise Carter said it was an "honour" that a Nuneaton street would be renamed after her son Louis

Marikina’s bike parking with facilities lauded online

The construction of a bike parking with facilities for bicycle users in Marikina City earned praise from the local online community. A social media account posting updates about the city shared that the city government is building the “End of Trip Cycling Facility” in front of the Marikina City Hall. Inside Marikina said that it […]

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)....

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At least 100 cities, municipalities affected by El Niño — task force

At least 100 Philippine cities and municipalities have been affected by the El Niño phenomenon, according to the government's Task Force El Niño. ''Base sa tala ng OCD, nasa 103 cities and municipalities, kasama sa bilang na ito ang limang probinsiya, nandiyan 'yung Occidental Mindoro na pinuntahan ng Pangulo kahapon, Antique, Sultan Kudarat, Basilan at Maguindanao del Sur,'' task force spokesman Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama said during...

Former Comelec chief Bautista not in US custody

MANILA, Philippines: The United States government dismissed reports that former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Andres Bautista has been arrested after he was sued for money laundering and conspiracy in the state of Florida last year. "Juan Andres Donato Bautista is not in US custody and we decline to comment further," Nicole Navas Oxman, Senior Communications Advisor for International Law Enforcement of the US Department of Justice,...

AFP spots 124 China vessels around WPS ahead of ‘Balikatan’

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 124 Chinese vessels, including three warships, appeared in various parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in what a Philippine Navy official called an “out of the normal” deployment ahead of the annual “Balikatan” exercises which began on Monday. According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the three warships of the People’s Liberation Army Navy were seen on Monday in the vicinity of Pag-asa Island, about...