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NI justice system facing 'intolerable pressures'

Naomi Long claims her department has been "significantly underfunded" over the last 15 years.

At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

PARIS (AP) — At least 5 people have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media, hours after the U.K. approved the migrant deportation bill. The Voix du Nord newspaper said the bodies were discovered at the Wimereaux beach in northern France on Tuesday. The rescue operation is ongoing and helicopters and boats have been deployed, according to the regional newspaper. About 100 migrants have been rescued and placed aboard a...

Group of retired generals, flag officers support moves to investigate Alvarez

MANILA, Philippines — A group of retired generals has supported the Department of National Defense, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other government agencies’ plan to investigate former Speaker and Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez following his call for the withdrawal of support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO) called Alvarez’s remarks during a prayer rally held in Tagum City last...

Manila suspends face-to-face classes on Wednesday due to 'dangerous' heat

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan suspended the face-to-face classes for public and private schools on Wednesday due to the dangerous heat level. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the Manila public information office said this is due to a dangerous level forecast of 43°C from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office. “Schools are advised to shift to asynchronous classes,” the statement read. PAGASA said that heat index at a danger level or...

From PDP-Laban to PDP: Koko laments party changes

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said on Monday that former President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies should have just formed their own party instead of drastically changing the once-ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). “They made many changes, both formal and substantive—from the party name, the constitution, the oath-taking, the handshake [and others],” Pimentel told reporters....

Migrants from Sudan and Eritrea vow to continue crossings to Britain

Some 200 men are living in small makeshift camps close to the busy French ferry port as they try to cross the sea to Britain in small boats or in the back of lorries.

UK's Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy, migrants die in channel

By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed that nothing would prevent him from sending asylum seekers to Rwanda after parliament finally approved the divisive policy that is designed to deter migrants from travelling in small boats to Britain. Hours after the bill passed, a French newspaper reported that at least five migrants had died in an attempt to cross the

Azerbaijan asks World Court to move forward with Armenia discrimination case

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Azerbaijan asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday to move forward with a case accusing Armenia of carrying out a campaign of ethnic cleansing, one of two competing cases launched by the foes over their decades of ethnic conflict. Armenia and Azerbaijan have each sought rulings at the ICJ, also known as the World Court, against the other over the fallout of

Two dogs die after suspected poisoning

Two spaniels fell ill and died after being exercised at Fingle Bridge on Dartmoor.

Marcos says he's lucky to have a 'very protective' wife

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he feels lucky that his wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, is "very protective" of him. "First of all, my first reaction is what a lucky husband I am that I have a wife na (who is) very protective sa akin (of me)," Marcos said in an ambush interview in Occidental Mindoro amid his wife's apparent rift with Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos said his wife could not be blamed if she gets...

Rishi Sunak vows 'nothing will stand in our way' of migrant flights

Hundreds of people set off for the UK from France today, taking advantage of calm weather the day after Parliament finally approved a new law to send arrivals to East Africa.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees ‘nuclear counterattack’ drill

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a drill simulating a “nuclear counterattack,” state-run KCNA news agency said Tuesday, the latest in a volley of tests by Pyongyang this year. The drill took place on Monday, according to the report. Seoul’s military had earlier announced that the North had fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Monday, with Tokyo confirming the launch. Kim “guided a combined tactical...

Family of nurse on death row in Yemen to seek pardon

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya will be executed unless the victim's family accepts "blood money" to pardon her.

Long delays after two morning crashes

Drivers take two hours to go from Shrewsbury to Shifnal in the morning rush hour.

NATO forces could face battle-hardened Russian troops if Ukraine falls

Israel military strikes northern Gaza in heaviest shelling in weeks

By Nidal al-Mughrabi (Reuters) - Israel bombarded northern Gaza overnight in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks, causing panic amongst residents and flattening neighbourhoods in an area from which the Israeli army had previously down its troops, residents said on Tuesday. Army tanks made a new incursion east of Beit Hanoun on the northern edge of the Gaza Strip, though they did not penetrate

Iraqi father launches legal action against BP over son's death from leukaemia

Iraqi father launches legal action against BP over son's death from leukaemia - Hussein Julood alleges his son Ali died after being exposed to pollutants from an oil field near their home in Iraq

Taiwan, muling niyanig ng malalakas na lindol; DMW, wala pang naitatalang nasugatang Pilipino

Taiwan, muling niyanig ng malalakas na lindol; DMW, wala pang naitatalang nasugatang Pilipino

Expect water interruption in parts of NCR, Rizal from April 23 to 26

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water customers in some areas of Metro Manila and Rizal will experience temporary water supply interruptions from April 23 to 26 due to scheduled maintenance activities. In an advisory on Monday, Manila Water said that maintenance works will be carried out in the following areas: READ: Roxas, Zamboanga cities to feel 45°C heat index April 23 Marikina City April 23, 9 p.m. to April 24, 6 a.m. Parts of Barangay Nangka,...

Taiwan's Lai says US military aid package will 'deter authoritarianism'

Taiwan's incoming president Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday that a multi-billion US military aid package will "strengthen deterrence against authoritarianism", as China ramps up political and military pressure on the self-ruled island. It has ramped up military and political pressures against Taiwan in recent years, sending in warplanes and naval vessels near-daily around the island.

Owners of cars burned in NAIA parking fire have reached out – MIAA

Owners of six of the 19 cars that burned in a recent fire at an outdoor parking lot at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have reached out to the Manila International Airport Authority. According to an dzBB interview with MIAA spokesperson Attorney Chris Bendijo on Tuesday, the MIAA will not be answering for the private concessionaire regarding the April 22 incident at NAIA Terminal 3. “Sinabi po ng ating general manager (Eric Ines) that...

Lords accepts Commons rejection of their final Rwanda Bill amendment

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation plan is poised to become law after peers ended their protracted stand-off over the controversial policy. The safety of Rwanda bill has finished its legislative stages and will now awaits Royal Assent.

Marcos sees 'no reason' to replace Sara in Cabinet

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he does not see any reason why Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte needs to be replaced in his cabinet amid her rift with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. ''Why? I don't see the reason behind that,'' Marcos said in an ambush interview in Occidental Mindoro. ''Any of the Cabinet secretaries will be replaced kapag hindi nila ginagawa 'yung trabaho nila. All the other things...

Top Europe rights court condemns Turkey over detention of UN judge

Europe's top rights court on Tuesday ruled that Turkey had violated the human rights of a former UN judge arrested in the crackdown following the July 2106 coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The ECHR found that his pre-trial detention violated his rights under the European Convention on Human Rights which the Strasbourg-based court upholds.

Two men seriously injured in crash

The drivers were flown to hospital, one for a head injury, the other with multiple injuries.

Teachers of 'vital subjects' including maths in disadvantaged schools to be paid extra £6,000

Teachers of 'vital subjects' including maths in disadvantaged schools to be paid extra £6,000 - Incentive aims to boost recruitment and retention of teachers in key subjects

Fire hits Parola compound in Manila

A fire broke out in Parola compound in Manila on Tuesday noon, the city disaster risk reduction and management office said. In a Facebook post, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the fire incident was verified at 12:11 p.m. and reached the third alarm around 12:24 p.m. The fire was declared under control at 12:53 p.m and finally put out at 1:32 p.m. According to a report of Manny Vargas on Super Radyo dzBB, the...

Body of a man found in park, police say

Officers say they were called to the park at about 06:45 BST.

LIST: UP, ADMU, DLSU Best Subjects on QS World University Rankings

The University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and De La Salle University (DLSU) have once again proven their academic excellence by securing spots in the prestigious 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings By Subject. Out of 1,559 universities globally, UP, DLSU, and Ateneo stand tall among the best institutions for […] The post LIST: UP, ADMU, DLSU Best Subjects on QS World University Rankings...

Caravan being used as a home destroyed in fire

Multiple fire crews are called out after neighbours reported hearing a "big boom".

9 pacts inked as Qatar head visits PH

MANILA, Philippines — The governments of the Philippines and Qatar on Monday forged an agreement to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports to make travel to either country easier for parties on official missions. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) covers valid diplomatic and official passports for the Philippines while those covered for Qatar will be valid diplomatic and special passports, according to a...

Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants - minister

The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.

'At least five migrants' die during attempt to cross the Channel

At least five migrants have died after trying to cross the Channel. Pictured: Dozens of migrants were seen on a boat in Calais this morning. It is not believed to be the same boat that got into trouble.

Satellite images show Israeli forces gathered for Gaza escalation

Analysis of images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit shows hundreds of military vehicles deployed at bases near Gaza.

Taliban fighter could be freed from jail

Pakistani-born Munir Farooqi plotted to persuade vulnerable young men to 'fight, kill and die' in Afghanistan .

‘Balikatan’ on; AFP sees China shadowing drills

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States kicked off on Monday one of their biggest “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) joint military exercises, with officials expecting Beijing to make a certain presence as it increasingly asserts its maritime claims in the South China Sea. For this year’s 39th iteration of the Balikatan drills, which will run until May 10, France is joining as a partner for the first time, sending its...

Row erupts over 300 Irish street signs for Belfast

DUP and SDLP clash in council chamber over installation of dual language signs in west Belfast.

Rwanda bill passage draws election dividing line

Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.

A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian missile strike that smashed a television tower in Kharkiv was part of the Kremlin’s ongoing effort to intimidate Ukraine’s second-largest city, which in recent weeks has come under increasingly frequent attack. The strike sought to “make the terror visible to the whole city and to try to limit Kharkiv’s connection and access to information,” Zelenskyy said in a Monday...

'Everyone's afraid': Ukraine power plant workers fear fresh strikes

The clocks had stopped at the exact moment Russian missiles recently ripped into the Ukrainian power plant, where workers were clearing scorched debris under a gaping hole in the roof. Russia has stepped up devastating bombardments on Ukrainian power plants in recent weeks, at a perilous moment for Kyiv as it struggles with manpower and ammunition shortages and loses ground on the front.

DMW says no report yet of OFWs hurt in latest Taiwan earthquakes

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it has not received any report of Filipinos injured in the series of earthquakes that rocked Taiwan’s Hualien County overnight into the early hours of Tuesday. Citing initial reports, the DMW said its migrant workers’ offices (MWOs) in Taiwan were immediately placed “on alert” after the series of quakes, with the strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude. “Initial reports from Filipino...

Dominica decriminalises same-sex relations

Activists welcomed the ruling as a "significant milestone" for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.

Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags

By Dan Peleschuk DNIPRO, Ukraine (Reuters) - Far from the trenches, at orderly new centres across Ukraine, civilian recruiters armed with laptops and info packs offer patriotic volunteers opportunities to join the war. As Ukraine's efforts to conscript enough men to fight Russia are stymied by public scepticism, defence officials and military units are embarking on a multi-pronged charm

Ukraine wants to destroy the Crimean Bridge but how could they do it?

DENR chief: PH ‘literally swimming’ in plastics

MANILA, Philippines — Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga issued an urgent call to action on Monday, Earth Day, against the deadly threat of plastic pollution, saying the Philippines was “literally swimming” in plastics. “It is our choice to act today or let our plastic waste determine our tomorrow,” the head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said, as the country joined the global Earth Day observance...

Russian drone attack injures nine in Ukraine's Odesa, officials say

(Reuters) -Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured nine people in the Black Sea port of Odesa, four of them children, and also targeted Kyiv, the capital, Ukraine's military officials said early on Tuesday. The injured children, which include two infants, have been hospitalised, as well as three of the injured adults, the governor of the Odesa region, Oleh Kiper, said on the

Human rights groups condemn UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda after Parliament backs new law

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s plans to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda were swiftly condemned by international humanitarian organizations after Parliament approved legislation allowing the deportation flights to begin later this year. Both the U.N. refugee agency and the Council of Europe on Tuesday called for the U.K. to rethink its plans because of concerns that the legislation undermines human rights protections and fears that it will damage...

Chinese vessels surge in WPS amid Balikatan —PH Navy

The number of Chinese vessels has increased in the West Philippines Sea amid Balikatan, the joint military exercise of the Philippines and United States, the Philippine Navy said on Tuesday. “Our monitoring for the past two months for March and April has given us a fairly constant—from a low of 33 and a high of 69, and average of 60 various vessels of China,” Philippine Navy spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said in a press...

Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, 10 killed

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew members aboard, the navy said in a statement. The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32 a.m. on Tuesday morning (0132 GMT), the navy said. "All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut

Woman released over suspected poisoning case

A woman is facing "no further action" over the suspected poisoning of a man in Newcastle.