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Spain accidentally releases alleged Dutch cartel boss

The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in Spanish courts.

Cebu City Task Force: 4 big violators of easement law to be given final notices

CEBU CITY, Phililppines — At least 4 big establishments located along the Estero de Parian in Cebu City that have violated the 3-meter easement law will be given 72-hour final notices to voluntarily remove those structures blocking the waterways in the area. These four big establishments are among the 33 businesses in four barangays that the city government has identified to have violated this law and will be issued final notices to clear the...

Firefighting choppers for BFP pushed

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Duke Frasco has urged the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to include in their proposed 2025 budget an allocation for helicopters to bolster its 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...

Gunman executed dad as he left house party - court

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

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

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...

China expected to ‘behave well’ during WPS trilateral drills – PH Navy

MANILA, Philippines — China is expected to behave well when the trilateral drills kick off in the West Philippine Sea as part of the “Balikatan” exercises, according to a Philippine Navy official. Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, attributed this expectation to the presence of Manila’s warships and its foreign counterparts during the patrols to be conducted this week. READ: Philippine, US, French...

State of the Nation Part 2 & 3: Nagsalpukang Navy Helicopter; Hinagdanan Cave sa bohol; Atbp.

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Russia detains deputy defence minister over corruption suspicions

Russian law enforcement officers have detained Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov on suspicion of taking bribes, Russia's Investigative Committee said on Tuesday. "Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Timur Vadimovich Ivanov has been detained on suspicion of committing a crime under part 6 of article 290 of the Criminal Code (taking a bribe)," the committee said on Telegram.

Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges

Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.

Sunak promises to 'stop the boats' after criticism on asylum system

PM Rishi Sunak has spoken following comments that the UK's current asylum system is too compassionate. He said: 'People need to know that if they come to our country illegally, they won't be able to stay. We'll be able to remove them.'

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

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Former MIT researcher who killed Yale graduate student sentenced to 35 years in prison

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A former researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in prison for the killing of a Yale University graduate student found shot outside his car on a Connecticut street. Qinxuan Pan, 33, who pleaded guilty to murder in February, apologized during a hearing in a New Haven courtroom packed with family and friends of the victim, Kevin Jiang. “I feel sorry for what my actions...

Palestinian prime minister announces new reform package

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Newly installed Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa announced a package of reforms on Tuesday aimed at strengthening the Palestinian Authority (PA) amid increased global pressure for a revival of political dialogue with Israel. Mustafa, appointed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas earlier this year, said his government would introduce measures to

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.

Victims could be jailed for naming abuser - lawyer

The claim was made by a barrister in a media challenge to new sexual offence anonymity laws in NI.

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...

Girl, 9, ‘snatched’ outside Harrods while shopping with family

Girl, 9, ‘snatched’ outside Harrods while shopping with family - Man, 56, arrested on suspicion of child kidnap after incident outside famous department store

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

Prison deaths had 'massive impact' on staff

Isle of Man authorities say 10 prison officers left the service after the deaths of three inmates.

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

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.

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

Shop worker 'not the same' after knifepoint robbery

Being threatened with the weapon by Ian Gant "changed who I am" she tells a court.

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.

PM announces record £500 million military package for Ukraine

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a record package of military aid for Ukraine totalling £500 million, which will include some 400 vehicles, 1600 munitions and 4 million rounds of ammunition.

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.

‘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...

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

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...

Hezbollah launches deepest attack inside Israel since Gaza war began

The attack comes after Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its fighters in southern Lebanon.

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...

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...

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...

Man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder found

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

MIAA, BFP, DOTR continue probe into NAIA parking lot fire

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the possible cause of the fire at the NAIA parking lot that destroyed several parked vehicles on Monday. According to a 24 Oras report by Joseph Morong on Tuesday, the Bureau of Fire Protection is looking into whether cigarettes caused the fire, while the Department of Transportation is checking other leads. “Mayroon daw pumutok na power bank… dahil sa init. Siguro, that’s one possibility,”...

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.

Go chides DSWD execs for alleged ‘selective’ cash aid payout

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday fumed at officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for allegedly being “selective” in the implementation of one of its cash aid programs and using it for politics. At the receiving end of his ire were DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and his office’s Regional Director Marie Angela Gopalan. “Totoo ba na bawal banggitin ang aking pangalan pero sa ibang politiko...

Woman in her 80s dies in County Donegal crash

A woman, aged in her 80s, has died following a single-vehicle crash at Falcarragh

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”...

'It's got out of hand': Dover residents on migrant crossings

Dover residents speak on the Channel migrant crossing, with one saying that 'it's got out of hand'. 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.

110 Chinese militia vessels, namataan sa West Philippine Sea | Saksi

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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...

Small aircraft crashes near Prestwick Airport

Police Scotland confirmed two people were on board when the crash happened in South Ayrshire.

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...

Buffalo schools slam NYC for bussing asylum seekers upstate

Supt Joseph D'Angelo of the Maryvale School District in the suburbs of Buffalo lashed out at Mayor Eric Adams' city for reimbursing 'not a penny' of the money it's used to teach 76 young migrants.

INQToday: Marcos says VP Sara to stay as education chief

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Marcos says VP Sara to stay as education chief President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said that Vice President Sara Duterte will stay as the Secretary of Education despite calls for her resignation. Lawmakers from the House of Representatives have cast doubt on Duterte’s capacity to oversee the country’s education system. Bongbong: Liza’s beef with Sara ‘won’t affect our working relationship’...

DFA: Lithuanian foreign minister visits PH to promote bilateral ties

MANILA, Philippines — Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has embarked on an official three-day visit to Manila to promote close bilateral ties of the Philippines and Lithuania and discuss international issues of mutual concern. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the visit is scheduled on April 23 until April 25, adding that it marks the first time that a Lithuanian Foreign Minister is undertaking an...

PNP chief on Quiboloy’s 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. READ: Sen. Hontiveros presses PNP to get Quiboloy’s guns: ‘Nakapagtataka ang bagal’ “We are working...