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Man cleared of terror charges over bugged meetings

The man had been on trial for eight charges arising out of two meetings secretly recorded by MI5.

Evacuation continues following Indonesia's Ruang volcano eruption

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Hundreds residents of Indonesia's Tagulandang island were waiting at the island's port to be evacuated on Wednesday, footage from National Search and Rescue Agency showed, while grey smoke continued to erupt from Ruang volcano. Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupted on Tuesday, spewing lava that prompted authorities to evacuate more than 12,000 people from the nearby Tagulandang

INQToday: China used ‘very fatal’ water cannon pressure in latest assault — PCG

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: China used ‘very fatal’ water cannon pressure in latest assault—PCG China Coast Guard (CCG) used a “very fatal” water cannon pressure in the latest Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal incident, according to Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea. According to Tarriela, the water cannon attack on April 30 also marked China’s increased aggression against...

Senator backs return to old school calendar

MANILA, Philippines — Expressing concern over the prevailing heat conditions, Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the proposal to revert to the old school calendar. Tolentino underscored the importance of parental discretion in deciding whether students should attend school during a heatwave. “It is equally vital for education institutions to provide alternative learning solutions,” he said. Emphasizing the need for calendar...

PC 'who posted images supporting Hamas' is charged with terror offence

PC Mohammed Adil has been suspended from West Yorkshire Police following the allegations. He is due to appear in court on Thursday to face two charges under the Terrorism Act.

Man charged with murder after human remains found

The 44-year-old man will appear at Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

China's water cannons can kill, says PCG

While the water cannon attack by the China Coast Guard (CCG) was not the first time, its increasing aggressiveness against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has shown it could be "fatal," a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said. "If you are going to look at how it bent the railing of the Philippine Coast Guard vessel because of the water, obviously that would be very fatal," PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela said on...

Seventh inmate dies at prison in two months

An investigation has been launched into the death of Wayne Hay, who died on Tuesday.

16 nabbed in alleged illegal online raffle in Biñan

Sixteen suspects were arrested for alleged involvement in illegal online raffle operations in Biñan, Laguna. According to a 24 Oras report by Chino Gaston on Wednesday, a search warrant was implemented by the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group in the middle of their livestream. This led to the arrest of seven women and nine men. According to the PNP-ACG, online raffles are illegal under the PD1602 or law against illegal gambling. “Illegal po ‘yan dahil...

Tarriela: Latest water cannon incident in Scarborough not an armed attack

MANILA, Philippines — The latest water cannon incident in Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal does not count as an “armed attack,” a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said on Wednesday, referring to a move that could trigger the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between Manila and Washington. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, clarified this even as he noted that the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) actions are escalating....

Barbers hits background of ex-PDEA agent invited by Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has questioned the credentials of a former anti-drug operative who was invited by the Senate for a hearing, saying that the officer was dishonorably discharged from the police service. Barbers, who heads the House of Representatives’ committee on dangerous drugs, said in a statement on Wednesday that former agent Jonathan Morales was dismissed from the Philippine...

Street closed after sinkhole appears in road

An investigation into the cause of the hole in Scarborough is under way, the council says.

Russians throng to display of Western 'trophy' tanks captured in Ukraine

By Andrew Osborn (Reuters) - Western tanks and military hardware captured by Russian forces in Ukraine went on display in Moscow on Wednesday at an exhibition the Russian military said showed Western help would not stop it winning the war. Long queues of people formed on what was a sunny May Day public holiday at the entrance to the exhibition, entitled "Trophies of the Russian Army," which is

Labor Day protests peaceful, but...

MANILA, Philippines — Activities related to the observance of Labor Day alongside the transport strike were “generally peaceful,” the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said yesterday, although militant groups briefly clashed with police in a protest near the US embassy in Manila. NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said more than 12,000 police officers were deployed in Metro Manila to ensure public safety and security as...

Lorry driver killed in motorway bridge crash

The crash happened on the M40 near Oxford Services and involved a Volvo lorry.

Some asylum seekers still without beds after city centre camp dismantled

Some asylum seekers still without beds after city centre camp dismantled - Hundreds of asylum seekers were removed from a makeshift camp on Wednesday morning.

Russia breached global chemical weapons ban in Ukraine war, US says

By Jonathan Landay and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Wednesday accused Russia of violating the international chemical weapons ban by deploying the choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops and using riot control agents "as a method of warfare" in Ukraine. "The use of such chemicals is not an isolated incident and is probably driven by Russian forces'

Chinese harassment detrimental to peace – US

THE United States said the repeated harassment of Philippine vessels by Chinese ships near Scarborough Reef (Panatag Shoal) is detrimental to regional peace and stability. The China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia vessels on Tuesday water cannoned and rammed vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) en route to Panatag Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) to bring food and supplies to...

Solomon Islands lawmakers to elect PM, with consequences for China

China's growing sway in Solomon Islands will face a major test Thursday, when newly elected lawmakers gather to pick the Pacific nation's next prime minister. The incoming parliament's 50 MPs will vote for prime minister in a secret ballot on Thursday morning, after national elections ended in a stalemate last month.

Man jailed after recordings reveal decade of abuse

Craig Watson subjected his victim to violent and threatening behaviour for 10 years, a court hears.

Cops secure CDO water treatment facility

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Tension has gripped the Cagayan de Oro water treatment facility as Mayor Rolando Uy ordered members of the police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to secure the property. Uy issued the directive as the April 30 deadline set for the Cagayan de Oro Water District to settle its obligations to Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI), the supplier of treated water, amounting to P426 million was rejected by the...

Ateneo top PH university in 2024 THE rankings

MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) topped the list of Philippine universities in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings. In the THE’s website on Tuesday, ADMU, which ranked in the 401-500 bracket, led the 14 Philippine universities that made it to the list. READ: Ateneo is top PH school in Times Higher Education world rankings ADMU was followed by the De La Salle University and the University of...

Attempted murder arrests after chip shop shooting

Police say shots were fired at a fish and chip shop in Oldham which damaged the shop's windows.

Zamboanga Normal School Building historical marker unveiled

A HISTORICAL marker for the century-old Zamboanga Normal School Building on the main campus of Western Mindanao University (WMSU) was unveiled by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Tuesday, April 30. NHCP Commissioner Earl Jude Paul Cleope presented the marker to WMSU President Carla Ochotorena along with Prof. Al-Ghani Mohammad. NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through...

'China slowly taking over Rozul Reef'

THE Chinese presence in Rozul (Iroquois) Reef inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is gradually growing, a maritime transparency project that monitors and reports activities in the South China Sea said. The seabed off Rozul Reef, which lies 125 nautical miles off Palawan, was the subject of recent extensive underwater surveys conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) that found severe damage inflicted upon the marine...

Hammer attack victim had multiple head wounds

A doctor told a courtroom the youngest victim also had several other injuries from the incident.

Did the United States buy defunct jets from a Russian ally for Ukraine?

House lauds UP College of Law for winning oldest moot court tilt

MANILA, Philippines — A resolution congratulating the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law for winning the 2024 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition has been adopted by the House of Representatives. During the session on Tuesday, House Resolution (HR) No. 1683 filed by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales, Jr., Deputy Speaker David Suarez, Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe,...

SC asked: Junk Quiboloy’s bid to stop Senate arrest

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the petition filed by fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy to stop the chamber from enforcing its order for his arrest. Quiboloy was ordered arrested by the Senate for refusing to appear before its committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality on allegations of human trafficking, rape, sexual abuse and violence against him....

Chinese held for cyber fraud, overstaying

MANILA, Philippines — A 28-year-old Chinese was arrested by immigration officers on allegations of cyber fraud and overstaying in the country. In a statement yesterday, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that Qin Xingye was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, where he was supposed to board a flight to Hong Kong. Qin presented himself for clearance at the immigration departure counter and...

Marcos Jr. mobilizes PFP to prepare for 2025 polls

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday mobilized the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) to forge alliances and prepare for the 2025 elections while continuing to push for national unity as Filipinos have been reaping its benefits almost two years into his term. In his speech during the oath-taking of new members of the PFP, which he chairs, Marcos emphasized that alliances were not meant to “dominate the entire political scenery,” but...

Marcos eyes alliance with Lakas, NPC, NP, NUP

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. and the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas have started discussions with the country's national political parties for alliances ahead of Eleksyon 2025. Marcos made the remark during the oathtaking of 33 new members of the PFP at a hotel in Manila. ''We have organized a steering committee, we will then go and make our alliances with the different parties. Of course, nandiyan ang Lakas, NPC, NP, NUP,...

Colombia to break diplomatic relations with Israel, President Petro says

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday he will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza. Petro has already heavily criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and requested to join South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice. "Here in front of you, the government of change, of the president

Comelec reverses ruling, declares Pichay is disqualified to run for office

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) overturned its initial ruling on the candidacy of former lawmaker Prospero Pichay Jr. The poll body is now saying that he was not eligible to run for office in the 2022 elections. In a resolution dated April 30, the Comelec en banc decided that Pichay’s certificate of candidacy (COC) for the 2022 local elections should be canceled after the Office of the Ombudsman found him guilty of...

Active shooter 'neutralized' outside Wisconsin school, officials say amid reports of gunshots, panic

MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) — Witnesses described children fleeing after the sound of gunshots near a Wisconsin middle school where authorities said an active shooter was “neutralized” outside the building Wednesday. There were no reported injuries to those inside the school. For panicked kids and their parents, the incident was terrifying. Parents described children hiding in closets, afraid to communicate on cell phones, and one middle schooler...

Tribute to murder victim as injured man discharged

A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Iran rapper Toomaj banned from phone use after death sentence—supporters

PARIS — Iranian authorities have deprived rapper Toomaj Salehi, sentenced to death after supporting protests, of his right to make telephone calls from jail, his social media accounts run by supporters said on Tuesday, April 30. Salehi, 33, who performs under the name Toomaj, was last week sentenced to death in a verdict seen by activists as retaliation for his music backing nationwide protests that erupted in 2022. The rapper, a prominent...

42 Pinoy seafarers safe after Red Sea missile attack

MANILA, Philippines — All 42 Filipino seafarers onboard foreign vessels that encountered missile attacks while traversing the Red Sea are safe, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Six ships have been attacked in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden since April 25, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac said yesterday during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay media forum. Three of the six ships have Filipino seafarers, he noted. “The crew are...

Jail for man arrested at £69K cannabis factory

Police urge the public to look out for tell-tale signs there could be a cannabis farm next door.

Ex-lord advocate's 'deep regret' over Bayoh case

A former head of Scotland's prosecution service tells an inquiry he accepts Sheku Bayoh's family lost confidence in the Crown.

Supreme Court holds first day of Shari’ah bar exams

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) said on Wednesday that it has held the first Shari’ah Bar Examinations (SBE) in the digital mode and across various regional testing centers in the country. According to the SC, the exams were held on April 28 in two testing centers, the Ateneo de Davao University and in University of the Philippines – Diliman. READ: 852 aspiring lawyers to take 2024 Shari’ah Bar Exam It said that 855 examinees...

'Shrine of Healing' inaugurated for EJK victims in Laloma cemetery

A memorial site called “Dambana ng Paghilom” (Shrine of Healing) has been established at the Laloma Cemetery in Caloocan City on Wednesday, according to a report posted on the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) website. The shrine is the grave site for "the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) during the drug war waged by former President Rodrigo Duterte." Fr. Flavie Villanueva SVD said that the site is also "a statement...

Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’

MANILA, Philippines — Amid continuing maritime aggression by China, President Marcos has approved a $35-billion budget to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the Philippine Navy getting the largest chunk to strengthen capabilities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The budget will be used to finance various acquisitions enumerated in a lengthy “wish list” submitted by the AFP to the President, and will be spread out over 10...

Truck driver, helper die after getting electrocuted in Batangas

The driver of a dump truck and his helper were killed after they were electrocuted in Taysan, Batangas. According to the report on "Saksi" by Paul Hernandez of GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog, the driver was fixing the rig's dump box when he hit a live wire. His helper went to pull him but was also electrocuted. “Noong ini-angat po niya ‘yung dump box nu’ng truck, tumama po siya sa live wire, kasi madilim po," said Taysan chief of...

PFP not aiming to dominate political arena, unity is still key – Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) is not aiming to dominate the political arena, maintained that unity was still key. Marcos, who is the chairman of the PFP, swore in 33 new members into the political party at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. “You cannot start too early for any elections, so we have begun,” said Marcos in his speech. “Hindi naman sa sinasbai natin that...

Father of murder-accused teen gives evidence

The boy is accused of murdering of Alfie Lewis, 15, in Horsforth, Leeds, after school last November.

SC: Terminating HIV positive worker ‘illegal’

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that firing an employee solely for testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is illegal. In a decision promulgated on Feb. 14, 2024, but released yesterday, the SC’s Third Division found invalid the dismissal of an HIV-positive overseas Filipino worker (OFW) for being discriminatory. The case stemmed from 2017 when the OFW was deployed to Saudi Arabia under a two-year contract...

New coalition seeks halt to militarization

MEMBERS of a local anti-war coalition called for the halt of militarization in the Philippines through various military agreements such as the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement and the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the United States. Prof. Anna Malindog-Uy, one of the conveners, said that "speculations about a planned war" by the US against China underscores the "high stakes" involved in the military buildup in the...

Puwersang ginamit ng China sa pag-water cannon nito sa mga barko ng Pilipinas, maaaring makamatay, ayon sa PCG | Saksi

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Russia seizes more ground in Ukraine’s east as Kyiv’s forces await supplies

It will take weeks for US military aid to reach Ukraine, but NATO chief says it’s not too late for Kyiv to ‘prevail’.