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Mega Millions winning numbers for April 23 drawing: Did anyone win $202 million jackpot?

The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $228 million after no one won the grand prize in the April 23 drawing.

Widower determined to clear wife’s name in Horizon conviction appeal

Widower determined to clear wife’s name in Horizon conviction appeal - An appeal date has been set for June in the case of Caren Lorimer, who pleaded guilty to one charge of embezzlement from a Post Office.

Dominica strikes down laws prohibiting gay sex

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A top court in the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica has struck down colonial-era laws criminalizing gay sex. It’s the latest nation to repeal such laws in the socially conservative region, joining Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda. READ: Cubans approve gay marriage by large margin in referendum Monday’s ruling comes nearly five years after a man whose identity was withheld for...

Malacañang flags deepfake audio of Marcos ordering military attack

The Presidential Communications Office warns against an ‘audio deepfake’ that made it appear President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the military to ‘act against a particular foreign country.’ Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/malacanang-flags-deepfake-audio-marcos-ordering-military-attack-april-2024/

Jersey police warn islanders of new bank scam

Jersey Police said the scammer was able to transfer £12,800 out of a local resident's account.

Two arrested after suspected chop shop found

Police are called to a lock-up in Shirley, after a stolen van is tracked there.

Man admits murdering wife with skateboard

Olobunmi Abodundee, 48, unexpectedly pleads guilty to the killing during his trial.

Marcos rejects increasing illegal parking fines in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected the Metro Manila Council’s proposal to increase fines for illegal parking. In a video posted on Wednesday, Marcos said that it was important to prioritize discipline. READ: Metro Manila mayors eye higher fines for illegal parking “Para patuloy ang magandang serbisyo ng ating pamahalaan ay hindi ko pinayagan ang Joint Traffic Circular No. 01 ng Metro Manila Council tungkol sa...

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in court on rape and other sex charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court charged with rape and a number of other historical sex offences. Sir Jeffrey's wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, also appeared in court to face charges in relation to the same police investigation Sir Jeffrey resigned as DUP leader and was suspended from the party following the charges.

Ex-teacher not guilty of sexual activity with boy

Simon Taylor had been accused of kissing and cuddling a teenager at his home in 2005 and 2006.

Wanted man found in Benidorm after global manhunt

An alleged drugs trafficker wanted by police since 2020 has been arrested at a hotel in Spain.

Senators mourn the death of human rights lawyer Rene Saguisag

MANILA, Philippines — Senators mourned the death of human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag, remembering the “indelible mark” he left in the field of justice. In a statement on Wednesday, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Saguisag was a man of true honor, dignity, and integrity. READ: Former Senator Rene Saguisag dies “[H]is entire life was devoted to pursuing justice and fairness for every Filipino, particularly through such...

Bullet proof cubes to be built in South Africa playgrounds amid gang shootings

The South African company behind the pitch says 'an outrageous problem requires an outrageous solution.'

No live fire drills for US ground-based missile during Balikatan—AFP

MANILA, Philippines — The United States’ newest ground-based missile will not be used for live fire drills during the Balikatan war games, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. “There will be no live-fire exercise for the [Typhon] MRC (mid-range capability) missile system,” Trinidad said in a regular AFP press briefing. Training for logistics, mobilization However, Trinidad said there will still be training on the...

Lake Cartagena sa Baganga, Davao Oriental | SONA

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EJKs in PH persisted in 2023, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International on Wednesday called on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to make a categorical "policy pronouncement" against the war on drugs as it noted that extrajudicial killings (EJKs) had persisted in 2023. In a press conference in Quezon City, Amnesty International Philippines director Butch Olano said Marcos should "make an explicit and categorical policy pronouncement to end the so-called war on drugs and EJKs." Citing...

Three arrested after five die in Channel boat crossing tragedy

Three arrested after five die in Channel boat crossing tragedy - The men were held on suspicion of immigration offences and are being questioned in Kent, the National Crime Agency said.

INQToday: ICC contacted 50 past, present PNP officials on Duterte case – Trillanes

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Trillanes: ICC contacted 50 past, present PNP officials on Duterte case The International Criminal Court (ICC) has talked to around 50 former and incumbent police officials regarding the crime against humanity complaints against former President Rodrigo Duterte, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Wednesday. Trillanes in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) claims to have received “highly...

Former Labour minister and Lord Frank Field dies aged 81

Frank Field, a former Labour minister has died aged 81, "He will be mourned by admirers across politics but above all he will be greatly missed by those lucky enough to have enjoyed his laughter and friendship."

Man charged with attempted murder after shootings

Cleveland Police say shots were fired in County Durham and Teesside.

Australia’s counterterrorism team arrests seven teens in overnight raids

Police arrest seven in raids across Sydney following the stabbing of an Assyrian Orthodox bishop last week.

No10 says asylum returns deal with France 'is not possible'

Any such agreement is 'not on the table' because the Government 'would not agree to any kind of deal that would require quotas in return', a No10 spokeswoman said.

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Unexploded bomb found on Lincolnshire beach

A controlled explosion was carried out, Mablethorpe Coastguard said.

'Exploited and coerced' boy rescued in drug gang raids

A teenager is taken to safety after a police operation targets addresses across Rochdale.

Teenager who stabbed boy banned from towns

The teenager is told he cannot enter Royal Wootton Bassett and Marlborough for three months.

Cost of doing business with Iran? US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk

Iran’s Raisi visited Pakistan as the neighbours seek to mend ties after tit-for-tat military strikes this year.

Probe into reported doctor – pharma prescription connivance pushed

MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito is eyeing an investigation on the possible “violation of ethical standards of medical practices” following reports that some physicians and pharmaceutical firms are conspiring in terms of prescribing medicines. Health advocate Dr. Tony Leachon on Tuesday detailed the alleged practice, explaining that pharmaceutical firms are recruiting and generously rewarding doctors based on the volume of prescription....

Russian Orthodox Church suspends priest who prayed at Navalny's grave

By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) -A Russian Orthodox priest who led a memorial service last month at the grave of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been suspended from clerical duties and ordered to serve three years of "penance". Dmitry Safronov has prayed several times at the Moscow grave of Navalny and conducted a service there on March 26 to mark 40 days since Navalny's death in an Arctic

Jury retires in boy's hospital death inquest

Charlie Millers, 17, had made a number of attempts on his own life in a secure unit before his death.

Agriculture losses due to El Niño hit P4B

MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon has so far caused about P4 billion in agriculture losses, said a Palace official on Wednesday. According to Task Force El Niño spokesperson and Presidential Communications Office Asst. Secretary Joey Villarama, the amount represents the damage inflicted by the dry spell on 66,000 hectares of farmland. READ: Lack of El Niño preparedness “Sa huling datos na galing sa Department of Agriculture, nasa...

Rayner calls Sunak a 'pint-sized loser' in Dowden face-off

Deputy Labour leader labelled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a 'pint-sized loser' in a heated exchange with her opposite number Oliver Dowden as she accuses him of 'stabbing Boris Johnson in the back'.

Will BSP replace burnt P300K cash of Taguig fire victim?

A fire victim in Taguig City lost at least P300,000 in cash as flames engulfed their home on Tuesday. Mark Joseph Pede said he borrowed the money from his uncle to supposedly buy a jeepney for his livelihood. “Simula po kahapon, di pa po ako nakakatulog hanggang ngayon kasi nagsi-sink in pa rin sa utak ko yung pera na ganun kalaki po na bigla na lang mawawala sa isang iglap na para sana pantulong sa pamilya ko,” Pede said in Oscar Oida’s “24...

Chinese militia vessels spotted in Recto Bank —BFAR

Several Chinese militia fishing vessels were spotted in Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea, said the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), which delivered crude oil to Filipino fishermen. According to Chino Gaston's report on "24 Oras" on Wednesday, the fishermen said Chinese militia vessels are often seen in the area but don't interfere with them. They also said they do not see them fishing in the area. Recto Bank is located...

Katie Simpson murder accused has died, court hears

Jonathan Creswell is found dead at his home police officer tells court

PH prohibits Filipino seafarers on Red Sea, Gulf of Aden routes

MANILA, Philippines — The deployment of Filipino seafarers onboard passenger and cruise ships set to sail through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden is now prohibited. The decision was contained in the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) Order No. 2 released on Wednesday. The directive was arrived at after “recent amendments” to the International Transport Workers’ Federation and International Bargaining Forum list of “High-Risk Areas” and...

Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba, diniskwalipika ng Comelec dahil sa paglabag sa Omnibus Election code noong Eleksyon 2022 | SONA

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Plane makes emergency landing due to bird strike

A flight from Newcastle to Cape Verde diverted to Manchester due to a bird strike, TUI says.

Ukraine wins bipartisan US support, strikes Russia from afar

As a long-delayed aid package was passed, Ukrainian drones and missiles scored successes against Russian targets.

UK police arrest three over migrants' deaths in Channel

LONDON (Reuters) -British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three men over the deaths of five migrants including a child who died attempting to cross the Channel from France the day before. The deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and panic took hold among the passengers not far from the shore.

CSC: No need for Career Service Exam for college honor graduates

MANILA, Philippines — College graduates with Latin honors need not take the Career Service Exam if they want to have a career in public service, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on Wednesday. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said honor graduates will not be required to take the exam as they can apply for the Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE) instead. “Summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude graduates no longer need to take the Career...

Murder arrests after woman found dead in house

A man and a woman are held on suspicion of murder after a 90-year-old woman was found dead in Wirral.

British Army Apache helicopters fly to Finland for Nato training exercise

British Army Apache helicopters fly to Finland for Nato training exercise - Some 20,000 British personnel are involved, among 90,000 troops from all 32 members of the alliance.

LGU group backs proposed term extension for elected officials

A group of local officials on Wednesday backed a proposed measure amending the political provisions in the 1987 Constitution, including the term extension of some elected officials. At a Senate hearing, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) expressed support to Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 5 that seeks to amend Sections 4 and 7 of Article VI (Legislative Department); Section 4 of Article VII (Executive Department); and...

Man, 56, charged with child sexual assault after nine-year-old girl 'snatched' from outside Harrods

Man, 56, charged with child sexual assault after nine-year-old girl 'snatched' from outside Harrods - The girl was reported missing from Brompton Road in Knightsbridge on Monday

PH, U.S., France to conduct multilateral maritime exercise as part of Balikatan 2024

PH, U.S., France to conduct multilateral maritime exercise as part of Balikatan 2024

PCO: Marcos deepfake a ‘serious’ matter; foreign policy may be affected

MANILA, Philippines — The viral deepfake of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could have affected the Philippines’ foreign policy, said an official from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Wednesday. On Tuesday night, the PCO released a statement debunking a viral video that simulated Marcos commanding the Armed Forces of the Philippines to act against another country. “It’s a big news because it’s foreign policy that’s affected there,”...

Russia to push Ukraine further back if Kyiv gets long range U.S. missiles, says Kremlin

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia will need to push Ukrainian forces further back and expand what it regards as a "buffer zone" if Kyiv takes delivery of advanced longer-range ATACM guided missile systems from the United States, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. The White House last October said it had provided Kyiv with a type of ATACMS capable of hitting targets up to 165 kilometres (102 miles) away. But a

Man arrested in alleged plot to assassinate Zelensky

PNP to ICC: We only recognize PH’s justice system

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday stood firm that it would only recognize the country’s justice system even as International Criminal Court (ICC) investigators reportedly contacted its former and incumbent officials implicated in ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody drug war. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo stressed that the country has a working judicial system, noting that there were police personnel...