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Dominica decriminalises same-sex relations

Activists welcomed the ruling as a "significant milestone" for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.

Row erupts over 300 Irish street signs for Belfast

DUP and SDLP clash in council chamber over installation of dual language signs in west Belfast.

Marcos sees 'no reason' to replace Sara in Cabinet

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he does not see any reason why Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte needs to be replaced in his cabinet amid her rift with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. ''Why? I don't see the reason behind that,'' Marcos said in an ambush interview in Occidental Mindoro. ''Any of the Cabinet secretaries will be replaced kapag hindi nila ginagawa 'yung trabaho nila. All the other things...

Ilang senador, hindi pabor sa planong paglalagay ng motorcycle lane sa EDSA

Ilang senador, hindi pabor sa planong paglalagay ng motorcycle lane sa EDSA; Transport infrastructures, patuloy na pabubutihin ayon sa DOTr

Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide in Malaysia

Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide in Malaysia - The vehicles were rehearsing at a Naval base when the crash occurred

NI justice system facing 'intolerable pressures'

Naomi Long claims her department has been "significantly underfunded" over the last 15 years.

LIST: UP, ADMU, DLSU Best Subjects on QS World University Rankings

The University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and De La Salle University (DLSU) have once again proven their academic excellence by securing spots in the prestigious 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings By Subject. Out of 1,559 universities globally, UP, DLSU, and Ateneo stand tall among the best institutions for […] The post LIST: UP, ADMU, DLSU Best Subjects on QS World University Rankings...

'At least five migrants' die during attempt to cross the Channel

At least five migrants have died after trying to cross the Channel. Pictured: Dozens of migrants were seen on a boat in Calais this morning. It is not believed to be the same boat that got into trouble.

Satellite images show Israeli forces gathered for Gaza escalation

Analysis of images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit shows hundreds of military vehicles deployed at bases near Gaza.

Rishi Sunak vows 'nothing will stand in our way' of migrant flights

Hundreds of people set off for the UK from France today, taking advantage of calm weather the day after Parliament finally approved a new law to send arrivals to East Africa.

Marcos orders NIA to put irrigation systems in El Niño-hit Occidental Mindoro

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to set up irrigation systems in Occidental Mindoro to augment agricultural production in several municipalities amid the El Niño phenomenon. Speaking during the distribution of various government assistance in Occidental Mindoro, Marcos acknowledged El Niño's impact on the livelihood of farmers and the province's agriculture sector. "Kaya't...

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

Two men seriously injured in crash

The drivers were flown to hospital, one for a head injury, the other with multiple injuries.

Chinese vessels surge in WPS amid Balikatan —PH Navy

The number of Chinese vessels has increased in the West Philippines Sea amid Balikatan, the joint military exercise of the Philippines and United States, the Philippine Navy said on Tuesday. “Our monitoring for the past two months for March and April has given us a fairly constant—from a low of 33 and a high of 69, and average of 60 various vessels of China,” Philippine Navy spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said in a press...

Taliban fighter could be freed from jail

Pakistani-born Munir Farooqi plotted to persuade vulnerable young men to 'fight, kill and die' in Afghanistan .

Migrants from Sudan and Eritrea vow to continue crossings to Britain

Masoud (pictured left) was seen on screen receiving a Home Office alert on his mobile phone - but Yamal and Sweb (top right) and Alam (bottom right) insist they still intend to try crossing from Calais.

Expect water interruption in parts of NCR, Rizal from April 23 to 26

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water customers in some areas of Metro Manila and Rizal will experience temporary water supply interruptions from April 23 to 26 due to scheduled maintenance activities. In an advisory on Monday, Manila Water said that maintenance works will be carried out in the following areas: READ: Roxas, Zamboanga cities to feel 45°C heat index April 23 Marikina City April 23, 9 p.m. to April 24, 6 a.m. Parts of Barangay Nangka,...

Rwanda bill passage draws election dividing line

Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.

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Manila suspends face-to-face classes on Wednesday due to 'dangerous' heat

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan suspended the face-to-face classes for public and private schools on Wednesday due to the dangerous heat level. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the Manila public information office said this is due to a dangerous level forecast of 43°C from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office. “Schools are advised to shift to asynchronous classes,” the statement read. PAGASA said that heat index at a danger level or...

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees ‘nuclear counterattack’ drill

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a drill simulating a “nuclear counterattack,” state-run KCNA news agency said Tuesday, the latest in a volley of tests by Pyongyang this year. The drill took place on Monday, according to the report. Seoul’s military had earlier announced that the North had fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Monday, with Tokyo confirming the launch. Kim “guided a combined tactical...

Marcos tells farmers gov’t is building dam, working to ease effects of El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the government is continuously working to alleviate the effects of the El Niño. Marcos held a site inspection in Occidental Mindoro to assess the impacts of the weather phenomenon. As El Niño persists, more local governments declare state of calamity. “Asahan po ninyo na ito po, kaming lahat ay sabay-sabay gumagalaw, para tiyakin na kahit papaano, kahit tayo na naghihirap sa...

Suspect given police bail after officer injured

He has been admitted to a healthcare facility "for his safety" after he was arrested in Ilkeston.

Long delays after two morning crashes

Drivers take two hours to go from Shrewsbury to Shifnal in the morning rush hour.

Aboriginal spears repatriated after 250 years

The four spears were taken by Captain Cook's crew during their first contact with Australia in 1770.

Zamboanga grad tops over 1,100 Pharmacist Licensure Exam passers

A graduate from the Universidad de Zamboanga (ZAEC) topped the 2024 Pharmacists Licensure Examination (PLE) conducted earlier this month, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Tuesday. A total of 1,185 out of 2,147 examinees passed the 2024 PLE given on April 16 and 17 in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga, the PRC said. Rhedz-Wei Talling...

Caravan being used as a home destroyed in fire

Multiple fire crews are called out after neighbours reported hearing a "big boom".

Philippine Air Force to send aircraft to international exercise for first time

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said that it will be sending aircraft to an international exercise for the first time. In a press conference, PAF spokesperson Colonel Ma. Consuelo Castillo said four to six aircraft and around 150 personnel will be deployed as the country's contingent to Exercise Pitch Black in Australia. “This is a big thing for the Air Force because it means that we are really developing our capabilities,” Castillo...

Taiwan, muling niyanig ng malalakas na lindol; DMW, wala pang naitatalang nasugatang Pilipino

Taiwan, muling niyanig ng malalakas na lindol; DMW, wala pang naitatalang nasugatang Pilipino

Sunak says latest Channel deaths prove Rwanda flights MUST start soon

The Prime Minister spoke after the latest tragedy struck the morning after his plan to start the flights to Kigali finally became law.

Baby Reindeer prompts police investigation after man is falsely accused of being Richard Gadd’s abuser

Baby Reindeer prompts police investigation after man is falsely accused of being Richard Gadd’s abuser - The series launched on Netflix earlier this month

Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants - minister

The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.

Marcos says he's lucky to have a 'very protective' wife

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he feels lucky that his wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, is "very protective" of him. "First of all, my first reaction is what a lucky husband I am that I have a wife na (who is) very protective sa akin (of me)," Marcos said in an ambush interview in Occidental Mindoro amid his wife's apparent rift with Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos said his wife could not be blamed if she gets...

Owners of cars burned in NAIA parking fire have reached out – MIAA

Owners of six of the 19 cars that burned in a recent fire at an outdoor parking lot at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have reached out to the Manila International Airport Authority. According to an dzBB interview with MIAA spokesperson Attorney Chris Bendijo on Tuesday, the MIAA will not be answering for the private concessionaire regarding the April 22 incident at NAIA Terminal 3. “Sinabi po ng ating general manager (Eric Ines) that...

Fire hits Parola compound in Manila

A fire broke out in Parola compound in Manila on Tuesday noon, the city disaster risk reduction and management office said. In a Facebook post, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the fire incident was verified at 12:11 p.m. and reached the third alarm around 12:24 p.m. The fire was declared under control at 12:53 p.m and finally put out at 1:32 p.m. According to a report of Manny Vargas on Super Radyo dzBB, the...

Two dogs die after suspected poisoning

Two spaniels fell ill and died after being exercised at Fingle Bridge on Dartmoor.

Alcohol harm is increasing – the government needs to act now

As alcohol-specific deaths in England continue to rise, evidence is clear that setting minimum unit pricing – or ‘MUP’ – for alcohol saves lives and reduces alcohol-related harm. An evaluation of the policy in Scotland – where a minimum price of 50p per unit has been in force for five years – found that it reduced consumption and led to fewer alcoh...

Family of nurse on death row in Yemen to seek pardon

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya will be executed unless the victim's family accepts "blood money" to pardon her.

Israel military strikes northern Gaza in heaviest shelling in weeks

By Nidal al-Mughrabi (Reuters) -Israel bombarded northern Gaza overnight in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks, panicking residents and flattening neighbourhoods in an area where the Israeli army had previously drawn down its troops, residents said on Tuesday. Tanks made a new incursion east of Beit Hanoun on the northern edge of the Gaza Strip, though they did not penetrate far into the

Woman released over suspected poisoning case

A woman is facing "no further action" over the suspected poisoning of a man in Newcastle.

The UK pledges $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The U.K. on Tuesday pledged an additional $620 million in new military supplies for Ukraine, including long-range missiles and four millions rounds of ammunition, at a time when Ukraine is struggling to hold off advancing Russian forces on the eastern front line of the war, now in its third year. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday morning to confirm the...

Body of a man found in park, police say

Officers say they were called to the park at about 06:45 BST.

French emergency services rescued 47 migrants from boat accident in which 5 died

PARIS (Reuters) - French emergency services rescued 47 migrants from an attempt to cross the English Channel that left five people dead, including a 7-year-old girl, local official Jacques Billant told reporters. Four out of the 47 rescued where taken to a hospital. They are not in acute risk of dying, Billant said. He added more than 50 people decided to remain on the boat and continue their

Grassfire seen as possible cause of NAIA parking lot blaze

The fire that burned cars in an outdoor pay parking area at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) may have been caused by a grassfire due to the extremely hot weather, the airport's management said. According to a report on Unang Balita on Tuesday, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is in talks with the concessionaire of the parking area for possible assistance to the owners of the affected cars. The Bureau of Fire...

DMW says no report yet of OFWs hurt in latest Taiwan earthquakes

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it has not received any report of Filipinos injured in the series of earthquakes that rocked Taiwan’s Hualien County overnight into the early hours of Tuesday. Citing initial reports, the DMW said its migrant workers’ offices (MWOs) in Taiwan were immediately placed “on alert” after the series of quakes, with the strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude. “Initial reports from Filipino...

Iran is 'weeks away' from having enough uranium to make nuclear bomb, warns IAEA boss

Director General Rafael Grossi has revealed Iran's nuclear activities were "raising eyebrows" at IAEA and admitted they are "weeks rather than months" away from being able to produce a nuclear bomb

Couple suspected of selling drugs through fence

Police say a number of people arriving at the address have admitted to being there to buy drugs.

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

Air Ambulance to close two bases in Wales

Both sites in Welshpool and Carmarthen will close, replaced by a new base in north Wales.

Two arrests after non-payment of restaurant bills

A man and a woman are arrested after multiple reports of what police call "dine-and-dash" incidents.