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World warns Israel to obey ICJ on Gaza aid as Netanyahu plans Rafah assault

Countries, rights groups call for surge in food aid to Gaza and say Israel ‘must stop starving civilians and children’.


Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community

Kicked out of other prayer services, members of Bangladesh's transgender hijra community have been welcomed at a new mosque in the Muslim-majority nation with the promise of worship without discrimination. - 'Like any other people' - Hijra have been the beneficiaries of growing legal recognition in Bangladesh, which since 2013 has officially allowed members of the community to identify as a third gender.


Ukraine caught a Russian mole trying to join the police to spy on the army


Man arrested over death of Gogglebox star released

A man held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter is released under investigation.


Tajikistan detains 9 people over Russian concert shooting - source

DUSHANBE (Reuters) - Tajikistan's State National Security Committee has detained nine people this week who it believes have links to the Russian concert hall shooting suspects as well as Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), a Tajik security source told Reuters. All nine people were detained on Monday in the city of Vakhdat and have been brought to the capital, Dushanbe, the source said. (Reporting


'We are fully prepared,' says China on growing support for PH in sea row

MANILA, Philippines: China is "fully prepared for any emergency and will resolutely safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests," its Defense Ministry said, amid the increasing pressure from countries that have expressed support for the Philippines in its dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. "On the South China Sea issue between China and the Philippines, we have stated our serious position multiple times. We...


Lottery agents dare PCSO's Robles to show proof of 'scam'

A group of online lottery agents has dared Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles to prove his accusation that the group is scamming lotto bettors. In a statement on Thursday, the Philippine Online Lottery Agents Association Inc. (POLAAi) also said they should not be blamed for the controversies hounding the PCSO under Robles' watch. “Bilang Social Media Secretary ng [POLAAi], hinahamon ko si Ginoong Robles na...


PNP: Fatalities from Holy Week drowning incidents now 8

Eight people, including minors, have died due to drowning incidents this Holy Week, the Philippine National Police said on Friday. Based on its record, the PNP said the fatalities were reported from eight incidents in Cagayan, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Davao, and Caraga regions One person was also reported injured in Ilocos. Of the nine victims, the PNP said six were minors and three were adults. Meanwhile, the PNP also...


Kyiv's top general says Ukraine needs fewer troops than expected

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's military will need to mobilise fewer people than initially expected to fend off Russia's two-year-old invasion, Kyiv's top general said on Friday. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in December that his military had proposed mobilising up to 500,000 more Ukrainians into the armed forces as Russia stepped up attacks along the 1,000-km (621-mile) front line.


Baltimore bridge collapse: A bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change

When the container ship MV Dali, 300 meters long and massing around 100,000 tons, lost power and slammed into one of the support piers of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the bridge collapsed in moments. Six people are presumed dead, several others injured, and the city and region are expecting a months-long logistical […]


In Gaza, Palestinians drown in desperate attempt to get aid dropped in sea

Yusuf Ghaben was one of 12 who drowned, as starvation drives Palestinians in Gaza to take deadly risks.


Calls for Post Office police probe after BBC story

Former sub-postmaster and politicians say evidence uncovered by the BBC should prompt criminal inquiry.


Marcos warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Thursday that his government would take action against what he called dangerous attacks by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea, saying “Filipinos do not yield.” Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not provide details of the actions his government would take in the succeeding weeks but said these would be “proportionate, deliberate and reasonable in the...


Priests who neglect prayer fall to worldly temptations, says Manila archbishop

At his annual Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Cardinal Jose Advincula has warned that priests who fail to pray are susceptible to worldly temptations. In his homily at the Manila Cathedral, he spoke to priests about the value of prayer in their priestly lives, emphasizing that it is the way to intimacy with God. “Kaya’t […]


Campaigners strip naked to protest Maldon hospital closure

The activists say they are not ruling out further creative protests before the consultation ends.


March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests

Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese nationals test Pakistan’s government.


Deer running in road causes four-vehicle crash

Bedfordshire Police says the incident took place on Wednesday at about 20:20 GMT.


JD Cagulangan unselfish with advice for UP heir Rey Remogat

Treading parallel paths from high school to college, Cagulangan vows to be a 'kuya' for transferee Remogat


OP mourns death of SEC Commissioner Hubert Guevara

The Office of the President on Friday expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones of Securities and Exchange Commissioner and former Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Atty. Hubert Dominic Guevara. Guevara, who passed away earlier in the day, would be remembered for his service to Filipinos, according to the OP. ''Former SDES Guevara will be remembered for his spirit, dedication, and exemplary service to the Filipino...


De Lima to Marcos: End drug war, stop the killings

VIENNA, AUSTRIA - Former senator Leila de Lima has challenged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to “do something more” about the war on drugs in the Philippines, which she called a “failure.” “There are still killings, and that’s why I have to make this challenge to the President that he should do something more about that, and he should explicitly and categorically say, ‘Stop the killings,’” De Lima said during a sideline event at the...


Murder charge after man dies of stab wounds

Police were called to the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate on Wednesday to reports of a disturbance.


Family call for change after woman dies of sepsis

The family of Tracey Farndon, 56, are calling for improved staffing and training in hospitals.


Fretting Tory MPs urge Rishi Sunak to give Nigel Farage a job as Britain's ambassador to the US to stop him spearheading Reform UK's election campaign - as insurgent party now lead the Conservatives among working-class voters

Conservatives are increasingly worried about Reform's rise in opinion polls and fear Mr Farage's return to frontline politics could turbocharge their growing popularity.


Funerals halted during crematorium refurbishment

Work on Distington Hall Crematorium starts on Friday and is due to end on Sunday, 14 April.


LOOK: NCRPO checks several Metro Manila churches

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) inspected several churches in Metro Manila on Maundy Thursday as part of efforts to ensure security this Holy Week 2024. NCRPO Director General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. led the inspection of the Shrine of Saint Therese, Baclaran Church, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Binondo Church, Quiapo Church, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Chapel, and Real Monasterio de Santa Clara...


PCG probing alleged hacking of FB page

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating an alleged security breach in its official Facebook account. In a press statement, the PCG said that at around 12:30 p.m. of Friday, an unknown entity had gained access to the agency's Facebook page. According to PCG spokesman Rear Admiral Armand Balilo, the Coast Guard Public Affairs (CGPAS) monitored two malicious short videos, which were posted on the PCG page. The CGPAS is coordinating with...


Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for FTX fraud

NEW YORK — Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded, the last step in the former billionaire wunderkind’s dramatic downfall. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan handed down the sentence at a Manhattan court hearing after rejecting Bankman-Fried’s claim that FTX customers did not actually lose money and finding that...


Baltimore bridge, port recovery will be ‘very long road’

WASHINGTON, United States — A ship carrying a giant crane was en route Thursday to the scene of the catastrophic bridge collapse over Baltimore harbor, as authorities warned of extensive work before the major US port can reopen. The machinery will be deployed in a tricky operation to clear the twisted steel remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from where it fell 185 feet (56 meters) into the Patapsco River — blocking the entrance to the Port...


Paranoid Putin: Russia's leader goes to extreme lengths to stay safe


Ukraine receives $1.5 billion funding tranche under World Bank programme, says PM

(Reuters) - Ukraine has received a $1.5 billion tranche of funding under a World Bank programme, the country's prime minister said on Friday. "984 million dollars come from Japan and 516 million dollars from the UK. The funds will cover budget spending for social and humanitarian needs and reconstruction," Denys Shmyhal said on X. (Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)


South Korea's ambassador to Australia steps down amid investigation controversy

By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's ambassador to Australia resigned on Friday as questions about his appointment while he is under a corruption probe battered President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party less than two weeks from a closely fought parliamentary election. Lee Jong-sup, who was appointed ambassador to Australia just four weeks ago, is being investigated over allegations he tried


KFC Nigeria sorry after disabled diner refused service

Wheelchair user says he felt less than human after he was told to leave the branch at Lagos airport.


Pakistan official says China halts work on two projects after deadly attack

Chinese contractors have halted construction on two major dam projects in Pakistan after a suicide bomber killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver this week, a provincial official told AFP on Friday. A senior official from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa interior department told AFP on condition of anonymity that since Wednesday, China Gezhouba Group Company has halted work on the Dasu dam in the province and Power China has stopped work on...


Russia faces backlash as veto ends UN's N. Korea sanctions monitoring

Russia faced a mounting backlash Friday after using its veto power to effectively end official UN monitoring of sanctions on North Korea amid a probe into alleged arms transfers between Moscow and Pyongyang. The European Union said Moscow's veto was "an effort to conceal unlawful arms transfers between DPRK and Russia, in the context of the latter's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine", referring to the North by its official name.


South Africa bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims, says Transport Ministry

A bus crash in the northern province of Limpopo resulted in 45 deaths and one serious injury, the Department of Transport of South Africa said Thursday. The driver lost control and collided with barriers on a bridge near Mamatlakala, causing the bus to go over the bridge and hit the ground, catching fire, according to a statement by the transport department. READ: South Africa’s ‘staggering’ visa quagmire bogs down economy READ: South Africa...


Adapting to the challenges of a new life in NI

The Building Communities Resource Centre (BCRC) has been a lifeline for immigrants.


War a real threat and Europe unready - Poland's Tusk

Donald Tusk warns of a "pre-war era" and speaks of the most critical moment since World War Two.


Heathrow Airport hit with Border Force strikes over Easter school holiday rush

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote has described proposed changes to workers' shift patterns at Heathrow Airport as "unfair and unnecessary" as Border Force employees plan a walk out


Philippines says it will not yield to submission in row with ‘patronizing’ China

MANILA — The Philippines is not seeking a fight or trouble in the South China Sea but will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience, its defense ministry said Friday, in its latest show of defiance in a heated row with China. Recent Chinese statements show their isolation from the rest of the world on their […]


Train conductor helps return missing children home

"Alarm bells" rang for the conductor as a girl and boy were seen boarding a late night train.


Nearly 40 killed in air strikes on Syria

Five Lebanese Hezbollah fighters are said to be among the dead in the attacks in the Aleppo area.


Taiwan leader asks defence chief to stay on after offering to resign

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has asked her defence minister to stay on the job after he offered to resign, her office said Friday, following local media reports that his son hired sex workers. Local media reported Thursday that Chiu's son, who works for the National Security Bureau, allegedly hired sex workers. aw/mca


Poland scrambles aircraft due to Russian strikes on Ukraine

Polish and allied aircraft were activated early on Friday after Russia launched missile strikes on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said. "Polish and allied aircraft are operating in Polish airspace, which may result in increased noise levels, especially in the southeastern part of the country," the Command said on the so...


S.African president sends condolences over fatal bus crash

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his condolences on Friday over a bus crash just before Easter that killed 45 of the 46 people on board. Ramaphosa "conveyed his condolences to the Republic of Botswana and to the family and friends of the 45 bus crash victims", the president's office said.


Russia is going after Ukraine’s energy infrastructure again


DOH says BARMM logged 1,481 Measles-Rubella cases as of March 16

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) reported a sum of 1,481 Measles-Rubella cases as of March 16, the highest in the country this month, the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday. The number of infections in BARMM is more than half of the 2,661 total Measles-Rubella cases logged nationwide since January, the health agency added. On March 22, BARMM’s Ministry of Health (MOH) declared a measles...


Abalos: Erring cops to be held accountable over drug killings in Davao City

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday vowed full accountability for erring cops involved in a string of bloody anti-narcotics operations in Davao City. “Heads should roll if this is not a case of valid self defense,” Abalos said in a text message to GMA Integrated News. The spate of killings in Davao City came on the heels of the public pronouncement by Mayor Baste Duterte on March 22 that “I hereby declare the campaign that the city is at...


Investigators explore wreckage of Dali ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge

A team of investigators and engineers aboard the cargo ship Dali inspected hazardous materials and downloaded the vessel voyage data recorder.


Secret police report warns Canadians may revolt once they realize how broke they are under Trudeau as 'many under 35s are unlikely ever to buy a home'

The secret report paints an apocalyptical picture of the future for America's northern neighbor, in which it will be riven by economic crisis, ecological meltdown and territorial disintegration.