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Lukashenko talks up threats to Belarus to justify 'nuclear deterrence'

By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday his country was facing grave threats internally and externally that had required it to change its security posture and allow Russia to deploy dozens of tactical nuclear weapons on its territory. Lukashenko alleged, without providing evidence, that the Belarus opposition planned to seize a district in the west

DOJ: Gov’t officials who work with ICC may face punishment

MANILA, Philippines — Government officials who work with the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be punished under the law, said Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Asec. Mico Clavano on Thursday. According to former Senator Antonio Trillanes III, the ICC has already spoken to 50 former and present Philippine National Police officers regarding their involvement in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. READ: Trillanes: ICC...

‘Deepfake’: PCO disowns clip of Marcos ‘attack order’ vs China

MANILA, Philippines — Amid simmering tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) called for heightened vigilance against online content designed to sow confusion or mislead the public about the issue. On Wednesday, the PCO dismissed as a “deepfake” a video recording of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly ordering an attack on China, whose aggressive actions against Filipino vessels in the West...

PNP: Cops who talked to ICC on Duterte case may face sanctions

The cops who communicated with the International Criminal Court (ICC) about the crime against humanity case against ex-President Rodrigo Duterte may face sanctions, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday. “Obviously, kung ikaw ay isang active personnel at you are performing any activities that is contrary to what is being stated officially ng PNP, posible na may kaharapin pong sanction ang sinumang pulis na hindi po susunod sa...

Glasgow venue faces licence review after teen deaths

Representatives for SWG3 are expected to appear at a Glasgow Licensing Board hearing.

Ukraine claims it hit several Russian air defense systems in recent strike

SNP sparks chaos in Scotland by killing off coalition with Greens

The First Minister is facing a confidence vote in his leadership after he moved to end the Bute House Agreement amid a row with the junior party over environmental and trans policies.

DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say

KINSHASA (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain over concerns it may be tainted with conflict minerals sourced from the country, international lawyers engaged by Congo said on Thursday. Congo, particularly its eastern region, has been plagued by violence since the 1990s, killing millions as struggles over national identity,

Audacious Ukrainian drone attacks keep doing massive damage to Russia's oil industry

Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks Wednesday on oil refineries in western Russia.

A high-powered NYC lawyer is suing his ex for custody of their poodle and $208K, saying the pet is 'more than a dog' to him

In an affidavit, Taylor Leighton argued that he was the dog's primary caretaker, highlighting an extravagant party he'd thrown for its first birthday.

Duterte attacks vs Marcos: Fearless or reckless?

A foreigner who reads our country’s raging political news for the first time would think that Rodrigo Duterte remains the reigning ruler of the Republic of the Philippines, and not Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This impression would stem from how audacious Duterte criticizes President Marcos, and how brazenly scathing the language of criticism he dishes out against the latter. As early as November 2021, as incumbent president, Duterte unmistakably...

Metro Manila brownouts feared amid heat, power supply woes

MANILA, Philippines — Rotating brownouts may hit Metro Manila and other areas if the national government fails to act on the country’s power supply woes, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian warned on Thursday. Speaking at a Kapihan sa Senado forum, Gatchalian said 47 power plants in the country failed and succumbed to “forced outages,” adding that a total of 21 hydro-electric power plants have also stopped working because river systems, which serve as...

Israeli security forces make arrests in West Bank overnight

IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police, and Counterterrorism Unit forces arrested eight wanted persons throughout the West Bank overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, the IDF announced. IDF and Shin Bet detained six of those arrested in the Tulkarm area. Another was arrested in Hebron by the Yehuda Division. In another operation in Nabi Saleh, IDF soldier...

Marcos extends term of gov’t workers under contracts of service, job orders

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended the engagement of contractual employees in government under the contract of service (COS) and job order (JO). According to the Palace on Thursday, the decision came after the President held a sectoral meeting with the Department of Budget and Management, Department of Interior and Local Government, Civil Service Commission and Commission on Audit last Wednesday. READ: Marcos OKs up to...

Focus on China in WPS territorial dispute stumps Escudero

MANILA, Philippines — The apparent focus being given to China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue does not escape Senator Francis Escudero’s eye. Escudero reminded everyone that the territorial dispute in the WPS was not exclusive to the Philippines and China. “Ang kalaban natin ika nga, o katunggali natin o kaagaw natin sa West Philippine Sea kabilang ang Malaysia, Vietnam at Taiwan at ibang bansa pa sa Southeast Asia, subalit tila medyo...

Kremlin says U.S. long-range missiles sent to Ukraine will not change war's outcome

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that deliveries of U.S. long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine would not change the outcome of the war but would create more problems for Ukraine itself. The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine, which has so far used them twice, a U.S. official said on Wednesday. The missiles were used

In east Ukraine, exhausted troops eagerly await new US weapons

Exhausted Ukrainian soldiers near the front line were eagerly awaiting the arrival of desperately needed US weapons Thursday, with some bitter at how much the long wait has cost them. Oleksiy said that his unit had enough Ukrainian ammunition but hoped for "armoured vehicles, artillery and long-range shells."

Palestinian authorities seek probe into mass graves at Gaza hospitals

A Palestinian civil defense team on Thursday called on the United Nations to investigate what it said were war crimes at a Gaza hospital, saying nearly 400 bodies were recovered from mass graves after Israeli soldiers departed the complex. "There are cases of field execution of some patients while undergoing surgeries and wearing surgical gowns at ...

Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an “unprecedented” smear campaign against his wife. Sánchez, who has been in office since 2018, stunned the nation Wednesday by announcing that he was canceling all official events until next week, when he will unveil his future plans. The announcement came hours after a Madrid provincial judge agreed...

Protests of Israel war spread across US colleges as police make more arrests: Live updates

Police arrested demonstrators at universities in Massachusetts, Texas and California as protests against the war in Gaza spread to more U.S. colleges.

Murder arrest after alleged assault

A 40-year-old died in hospital on Thursday after suffering serious injuries, police said.

What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?

Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of rights abuse against Palestinians.

London mayor poll shows smallest lead yet for Sadiq Khan

Savanta research found that the Labour incumbent is 13 points ahead of Tory rival Susan Hall - the smallest gap yet.

Swan dies after single shot to neck

A female swan at a pool in Netley Abbey dies following a single shot to the neck.

Man charged over machete attack

Officers in Lancaster are trying to find Alex McKenzie after he was attacked with a machete.

Risk of military incidents on Belarus-Ukraine border quite high: Lukashenko

President also said there could be an ‘apocalypse’ if Russia used nuclear weapons in retaliation for Western actions.

Men in court accused of 'setting man on fire'

Robinson Peter Fitch Binks, 26, and Joshua Anthony Strickland, 29, appear at York Magistrates' Court.

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is among individuals being investigated in connection with a graft probe involving his sons, the head of Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Thursday. The investigation comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent political figures, including those seen as close to 98-year-old veteran leader

24 Oras Part 2: Multilateral Balikatan exercises sa Sulu Sea; bangkay sa sako sa Payatas; pinasasampang reklamo ng DOJ vs. Chairman ng Manibela, atbp.

24 Oras is GMA Network’s flagship newscast, anchored by Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil. It airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 6:30 PM (PHL Time) and on weekends at 5:30 PM. For more videos from 24 Oras, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/24oras. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Jonathan Creswell ex-partner speaks of vile abuse

Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.

Pool bosses 'grateful' subsidies will continue

The Southern Swimming Pool board says its been given an assurance a £434,000 subsidy will continue.

Turkish rail officials jailed for more than 108 years for crash that left 25 dead

ISTANBUL (AP) — A court in Turkey sentenced nine rail officials to more than 108 years' imprisonment over a crash six years ago that killed 25 people, local media reported on Thursday. A passenger train operated by Turkish State Railways derailed in July 2018 as it passed through Corlu district some 110 kilometers (68 miles) west of Istanbul. The train was traveling from Unlukopru, near the Greek border, to Istanbul’s Halkali station, Turkey’s...

Cannabis farm worth £1m found in police raid

The cannabis plants covered four floors, Lancashire Police say.

State of the Nation: WORLD NEWS

Ang nasunog na makasaysayang gusali sa Denmark at ang pagputok ng isang bulkan sa Indonesia. State of the Nation is a nightly newscast anchored by Atom Araullo and Maki Pulido. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 10:30 PM (PHL Time) on GTV. For more videos from State of the Nation, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/stateofthenation. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream #BreakingNews Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Italy's state TV journalists to strike over Meloni government's grip

MILAN (Reuters) - Journalists at Italian state broadcaster RAI will strike next month in protest against the "suffocating control" over their work by Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, the reporters' trade union Usigrai said on Thursday. The union criticised political attempts "to turn RAI into a mouthpiece for the government" among a raft of grievances behind the 24-hour strike scheduled

Kenya on alert as flood death toll reaches 13

The death toll from flash floods in Kenya's capital Nairobi has risen to 13 after the discovery Thursday of three more bodies, police said. "We recovered three more bodies today and the search is going on because we have people who were reported missing," local police commander Fred Abuga said.

Comelec may set up voting precinct in Sitio Kapihan

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) plans to set up a voting precinct in Sitio Kapihan, Surigao del Norte, which was previously governed by the controversial group Socorro Bayanihan Services, Inc. (SBSI). Comelec Chairman George Garcia announced this plan during a voters’ registration event in Sitio Kapihan, a mountainous portion of Socorro town, on Thursday. “The Comelec is looking at this. Bakit hindi natin kayanin na maglagay ng voting...

Woman, 84, seriously injured in car park collision

A woman is left with serious injuries after being knocked down outside a Keighley supermarket.

Kenyan military deployed as East Africa floods kill dozens

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's military was deployed on Thursday to rescue victims of heavy rains that have killed dozens of people across East Africa over the past month. At least 45 people have died in the floods in Kenya since March, including 10 since Monday, the Kenya Red Cross said. Large parts of the capital Nairobi and other major towns are underwater, forcing thousands of residents to leave

Man in his 20s dies in crash between car and van

A man in his 60s is taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Wrongfully convicted mother was ‘collateral damage’

Nicole Jacobs says her mother’s vulnerability was “exploited” because she was a young mum.

Drivers filming crash scene 'ghoulish'- police

About 30 motorists were seen filming the aftermath of the North Yorkshire A1(M) crash, police say.

Marcos names Hans Cacdac as DMW chief

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac to head the department. To recall, Marcos has designated Cacdac as the officer-in-charge of the DMW after the passing of former secretary Susan “Toots” Ople in August last year. Before his ad interim appointment in the Cabinet, Cacdac served as Undersecretary of the DMW; Executive Director V of the Overseas Workers Welfare...

Five sheep killed in dog attack, police say

A further 19 livestock animals were also attacked, officers add.

Man taken to hospital after hit-and-run crash

The pedestrian was hit by a van near to Sheffield railway station on Thursday, police say.

Former PC resigned before facing sack for theft

PC Kevin Darby had previously pleaded guilty to the theft of a police issue jacket.

Students’ nose bleeding prompts Quezon LGU to suspend on-site classes

LUCENA CITY – The mayor of Tayabas City in Quezon province suspended in-person classes in public and private schools on Thursday and Friday (April 25 and 26) to protect students and teachers from dangerous heat level indices. “There have been reports of students who experienced nose bleeding due to the abnormal temperature in classrooms,” Mayor Maria Lourdes Reynoso-Pontioso said in a memorandum circular issued on Wednesday, April 24....

Police arrest 93 protesters on California campus

LA police arrest dozens as they clear a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at a college in LA.

Ferry berthing trial deemed a success

The Barfleur moored in St Peter Port for the first time on Wednesday.

Man died after being stabbed in the leg - inquest

Colin Richards had been waiting in a car for his friend to return, an inquest hears.