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China embassy: Issue vs Sino students reeks of ‘McCaRthyism’

The Chinese Embassy in Manila has accused Filipino politicians who are linking the influx of Chinese students in Cagayan province to the West Philippine Sea dispute of “inciting suspicion and hatred of China.” Without elaborating, it attributed the presence of the Chinese students in the country to “education exchanges and cooperation” between Manila and Beijing that had been “growing fast” in recent years. READ: Some Chinese students in Cagayan...

Cagayan schools: ‘Baseless’ to say Chinese students threaten PH security

MANILA, Philippines — Universities and colleges in Tuguegarao City branded as “baseless” and considered “deeply offensive” insinuations that the presence of Chinese students in the city poses a threat to national security. The Medical Colleges of the Northern Philippines (MCNP), University of Cagayan Valley (UCV), University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT), and Saint Paul University Philippines (SPUP) even called the innuendos as a “blatant...

Caritas Philippines renews calls to defend Manila Bay vs reclamation

The Catholic Church’s social advocacy arm rallied people to help defend Manila Bay from the ongoing reclamation projects. Caritas Philippines has warned of “far-reaching consequences” if the destruction of Manila Bay continues. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said its negative effects will impact everyone “from rising food costs and inflation to job losses and beyond”. “A […]

Rishi Sunak vows Rwanda Bill WILL be passed on Monday

Rishi Sunak warned peers he is ready to make Parliament sit through the night if they continue efforts to hamper the crucial legislation.

Death threats reported days before mother stabbed

The IOPC says officers received reports of threats against Kulsuma Akter before she was killed.

Inauguration of PCMC’s new equipment, facilities held

Inauguration of PCMC’s new equipment, facilities held

2 children found dead hugging each other in Cavite fire

Two children tragically lost their lives after they were trapped inside their burning house in Silang, Cavite on Thursday. The victims, aged 3 and 4, were found hugging each other when their remains were recovered in Barangay Biluso, according to a report on “24 Oras” on Friday. An investigation showed the mother briefly left the siblings to gather wood but when she returned, their house was already engulfed in flames. The fire also gutted a...

Woman, 27, killed after lying in road at night

A young mother was lying on an unlit road at night when she was hit by a car and killed, an inquest hears.

Man jailed for 10 years for rape of two girls

A south Scotland man has been jailed for 10 years after being convicted of raping two young girls.

Police arrest man in Paris Iran consulate incident, threatened to blow himself up

French police arrested a man who had threatened to blow himself up at Iran's consulate in Paris, police said on Friday. A police source had told Reuters the man was seen at about 11 am entering the consulate, carrying what appeared to be a grenade and explosive vest. The man exited the consulate and was being searched by special police forces and w...

Three men jailed over gang shooting in Hackney

Shemiah Bell, Marcus Pottinger and Connel Bamgboye are jailed for their role in the 2022 attack.

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

BI: 1,516 Chinese nat’ls given student visas in Cagayan in 2023

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,516 Chinese nationals, all endorsed by a major Philippine university, were issued student visas in Cagayan in 2023, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Friday. “However, reports received only show more than 400 Chinese nationals are on-site, as the school is said to be implementing distance learning,” the BI noted in a statement. The bureau issued this pronouncement following reports that there is an alleged...

Kenya mourns defence chief killed in helicopter crash

Kenya began three days of mourning on Friday after its defence chief and nine other senior officers were killed in a helicopter crash, the latest military accident involving a high-profile figure. Ogolla is among a number of high-profile victims of air accidents in Kenya.

School shooting averted after teen arrested: police

Police say a story the teen wrote depicting a mass shooting was not fictional and was a violent threat.

Lidl worker seriously injured in store accident

An investigation is ongoing after a woman suffered what police said were "life-changing injuries".

Angels’ Walk for Autism in Cebu returns to SM Seaside April 21

CEBU CITY – Philippines — The annual Angels’ Walk for Autism will be held in Cebu on Sunday (April 21. 2024) at SM Seaside, South Road Properties, Cebu City, simultaneous with other Angels’ Walks in Metro Manila (Mall of Asia Arena), Iloilo, Davao, and Bacolod. Assembly of all participants is at the SM Seaside Mountain Wing Main Lobby (9:45 AM to 10:30 AM), followed by the Angels Walk through the mall (10:30 AM to 11:00 AM), and the Program...

People smugglers jailed for trying to sneak 9 migrants OUT of the UK

Tarik Slimani, 47, and Italian national Driss Hasska, 54, were spotted by officers meeting at a bus stop in Kent on the evening of August 4 last year.

Man convicted of golf course kidnap

Tianfu Guo, 35, of no fixed address, is due to be sentenced on 25 April.

Bridging Borders: Ateneo de Cebu’s First International College and Career Exposure Canada Program with Wise Immigration and Four Seasons Immigration

The Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu successfully partners with Wise Immigration and Study Services and its Canadian consultant partner, Four Seasons Immigration and Study Services Inc., for its first International College and Career Exposure (IC2E) Canada 2024 Program. The pioneering Canadian Study Tour Program for Filipino Senior High School students aims to provide students with a transformative experience integrating concepts, skills,...

Ukraine: CIA warns it could lose war this year without fresh aid

The CIA chief warned Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year unless the United States sends more military aid. The grim warning by Bill Burns came as the US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Saturday on a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine that has been held up for months by Republican lawmakers allied with Donald Trump as he seeks reelection. READ MORE: Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city...

Bloody Sunday families criticise PPS Bloody Sunday perjury decision

Regarded as one of the darkest days of the Troubles, 13 people were killed when paratroopers opened fire on a crowd taking part in a civil rights march in Londonderry on January 30, 1972.

Reaction to Israel's military response to Iran's attack on Israel

(Reuters) -Israel carried out an attack on Iranian territory on Friday, sources said, days after Iran struck Israel with a barrage of drones and missiles. Here are reactions to the Israeli military response, from official statements and postings on social media: UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES: "It is high time to stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East. The

Day centre which was closed 'unlawfully' reopens

Campaigners are welcoming the service's return in Hawick more than four years after it was closed.

Tesco 'vetting' customers on CCTV over shoplifting

Doors are locked at the store at certain times and customers viewed on CCTV before being allowed in.

Has Israel attacked Iran’s Isfahan province? What we know so far

Iran deployed air defence batteries to intercept three drones, raising concerns of a confrontation with Israel.

The Opium Wars that devastated China

The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century were fought between the Western powers and the Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1912. Two wars took place, both fought essentially over the illegal trade of opium and the expansion of territory claimed by the British in the region. In the eyes of many scholars, the conflict marked the end of China's isolation and the beginning of modern Chinese history. But the price paid was heavy. So, what exactly were the Opium Wars? Click through for an explanation and timeline of events.

Dela Rosa hits China’s ‘hyping up’ remark: Buti sana kung mabait sila

MANILA, Philippines— China has no right to dictate to Filipinos, especially those who questioned the influx of Chinese students in Cagayan province, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said on Friday. According to the former police chief, it is only normal for Filipinos to cast doubt on China, considering its actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Alam mo, dapat ang ayusin nila muna yung mga actions nila, para hindi magiging kaduda-duda on our...

Man burned in suspected corrosive substance attack

A woman in her 40s is being questioned after the late-night incident in York.

Marcos, VP Sara maintain cordial ties at PNPA event

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte showed friendly behavior toward each other on Friday, despite First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos' admission that her relationship with the country's second-highest leader has soured. At the graduation ceremony of the Philippine National Police Academy in Silang, Cavite, the two leaders were spotted exchanging smiles before Marcos bussed Duterte on the cheek. Marcos and...

Man accused of 80-year-old's murder appears in court

Jonathan Moore is accused of murdering Henry Mayo at a retirement complex in Cheltenham.

Mother of murdered Anthony Walker made MBE

Gee Walker pays tribute to the people of Liverpool as she is made MBE at Buckingham Palace.

SNP told to cooperate as Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell charged

The 59-year-old husband of former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon was taken into custody for questioning yesterday morning, more than a year after his first arrest.

Woman in her 70s dies in Londonderry crash

The collision involving two cars occurred on the Limavady Road on Thursday afternoon.

Jim'll Fix It fan guilty of causing home explosion

Haydon told police he was "obsessed with all kinds of weaponry, explosives in particular".

'Train station closure huge loss for me'

Great Victoria Street station will close on 10 May ahead of the move to the new Grand Central Station.

French police detain intruder at Iranian consulate in Paris

French authorities Friday detained a man suspected of entering the Iranian consulate in Paris and claiming to be carrying explosives, police and prosecutors said. A police source earlier told AFP that the mission called in law enforcement after a witness saw "a man enter carrying a grenade or an explosive belt".

Use tech know-how to protect public, PNPA graduates told

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Friday told the members of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Class of 2024 to use their technological know-how in serving and protecting the public. Addressing the “Layag-Diwa” Class at the PNPA in Silang, Cavite, Marcos said that most graduates are already digital natives. “I challenge you to leverage that technology that you are familiar with to aid in protecting...

Father and son nabbed for illegal sale of firearms in Antipolo

A man and his son were nabbed in Antipolo City for the alleged illegal sale of firearms and ammunition in their car repair shop. According to Emil Sumangil’s exclusive “24 Oras” report on Friday, the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) raided the establishment after receiving information the suspects were selling firearms for P5,000. Recovered from the shop were 13 firearms and around 220 live rounds...

Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine

Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.

EU imposes sanctions against violent West Bank settlers

The European Union said on Friday it had agreed to impose sanctions against four people and two entities over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The listed entities are Lehava, a radical right-wing Jewish supremacist group, and Hilltop Youth, the European Union Council said in a statement. Two leading figures of Hil...

The problem with Duterte’s ‘What I remember…’

He should have written it down on a table napkin and shoved it into his pocket or undershirt. But former president Rodrigo Duterte, perhaps awed by China’s lavish reception accorded him, did not. So he does not have a written record of the “gentleman’s agreement” between him and China’s President Xi Jinping as regards the Philippines’ decrepit BRP Sierra Madre, the military outpost in the Philippines’ territorial waters in the West Philippine...

Teacher admits manslaughter of man found in garden

Fiona Beal goes on trial, accused of murdering her partner "in cold blood".

Police looking at BBC's council leader abuse claims

The BBC heard accounts from women who had relationships with Jonathan Nunn between 1990 and 2013.

Man pleads not guilty over death of premature baby

Daniel Gunter, 25, and Sophie Staddon, 20, both face a murder charge over the child's death

Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US commander

Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their fears of supporting Ukraine.

G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry

Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and revitalise’ its defence production.

Plans lodged to demolish student accommodation site

The Newcastle University student housing block in Spital Tongues dates back to the 1960s.

Two rescued after yacht runs aground off Sussex

Two people rescued are not thought to be injured following incident on Friday morning.

These are history's multilingual US presidents

The President of the United States is used to talking tough. But how many presidents in US history were able to do so in another language besides English? Not many people realize that there are 21 former White House incumbents who could converse in at least one foreign language. Some, in fact, were multilinguists. And did you know that there was one American president who didn't speak English as his first language. Intrigued? Click through and discover the presidents who could communicate in foreign tongues.