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Thousands of illegal migrants skip bail checks to avoid deportation

Figures, released in response to a Freedom of Information request, show 5,584 bailed migrants refused checks a total of 56,243 times between January 1 and March 31.

Humza is running 'a zombie government' taunt the Scottish Tories

Humza Yousaf has been accused of running a 'zombie government' while he waits to find out if the Greens will pull the plug on his 'coalition of chaos'.

Reevaluate actions after parking blaze, senators told NAIA execs

MANILA, Philippines — The management of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was told to reevaluate its actions following the blaze that erupted at one of its parking spaces. Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the chamber’s panel on public services, said there is a need to determine what should have been improved and how quickly the blaze should have been addressed. “Did they have enough fire extinguishers that were accessible to first...

Post-WWII order on 'brink of collapse': Amnesty head

Amnesty International said Wednesday that the post-World War II order was on the "brink of collapse", threatened by bitter conflict on multiple fronts to the rapid and unregulated rise of artificial intelligence. "For millions the world over, Gaza now symbolises utter moral failure by many of the architects of the post-World War Two system," she said.

Man in Abra dies after getting punched

A 36-year-old man in Barangay Patiao, Peñarrubia, Abra died reportedly after he was punched three times by a barangay tanod. According to the police, the victim was drunk and allegedly challenged some men to a fist fight in front of a store. PCPT. June Saliw-an, Chief of the Peñarrubia Police Station, said the suspect punched the victim because he did not want to get hit first. "Adda daytoy maysa a tanod tayo, daytoy suspek a mang-pacify koma...

Palace debunks viral deepfake video of President

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday debunked a viral deepfake video of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly commanding the Armed Forces of the Philippines to act against a foreign country. The Palace did not specify which video this was, or which streaming platform. However, the supposed deepfake was created amid heightened tensions with China over the West Philippine Sea. “It has come to the attention of the Presidential...

On-site classes suspended as ‘danger’ level heat index hits anew

MANILA, Philippines — Some local and provincial governments have suspended in-person classes on Wednesday, April 24, amid “danger” level heat indexes. According to the state weather bureau, high heat indexes exceeding 42 degrees Celsius may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke during continued exposure. Below is a list of suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday, April 24. Metro Manila Manila ‘Danger’ level heat index –...

Nasa 110 Chinese militia vessels, na-monitor ng PHL Navy sa West PHL Sea ngayong linggo | UB

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4 tricycle na ilegal na dumaan sa nat'l roads, hinatak ng MTPB dahil sa iba't ibang violations | UB

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Russian official detained for alleged bribe-taking

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.

Staff 'laughed and joked' over migrant barge death

Migrant Leonard Farruku, 27, is thought to have taken his own life on the Bibby Stockholm.

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison. David Joseph Gietzen, 31, of Sanford, North Carolina, struck a police officer with a pole during a mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Gietzen told U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols that he didn't intend to hurt anybody that day. But he didn't express...

German climate activists sentenced for spraying paint on Brandenburg Gate

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) - A German court on Tuesday handed down suspended eight-month prison sentences to three climate activists who sprayed orange paint on the columns of Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate last September to demand a stop to the use of fossil fuels by 2030. The activists were supporters of the "Last Generation" climate activists group, which had made headlines in

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Cleverly: European human rights laws pose 'moral hazard' to democracy

In his strongest criticism yet of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Home Secretary suggested legal bids to block immigration measures had been 'perverse'.

Fears after a boatload of Chinese men arrived on Australian coastline

In early April the boat carrying 15 Chinese citizens landed at the remote Mungalalu Truscott Airbase, but it wasn't until days later that Defence personnel tracked them all down.

North Korea leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power

SEOUL (Reuters) - Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the country will continue to build overwhelming and the strongest military power to protect its sovereignty and regional peace, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Wednesday. Kim said a series of military exercises by the U.S. military in the region this year starting with live-fire drills conducted

Western Visayas on blue alert due to drought

BACOLOD CITY — The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in Western Visayas (RDRRMC-6) has elevated its alert status to blue starting Tuesday, April 23, in light of the El Niño phenomenon gripping the region. The blue alert means heightened coordination of line agencies in sending relief goods and water to affected areas, said Raul Fernandez, Office of the Civil Defense chair for Western Visayas, who also sits as RDRRMC-6...

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada backs House version of wage hike bill

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada has signified his willingness to convince his colleagues in terms of adopting a wage hike bill from the House of Representatives, even if it would propose higher pay increase. “It’s up to them if they would adopt our version. If they adopt it, that’s well and good. If they will increase, or if they pass a bill proposing more than P100 wage increase, I would adopt it. We will adopt it in the Senate. I...

Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say

SEATTLE (AP) — A former Washington state police officer wanted after killing two people, including his ex-wife, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old baby, who was with him, was taken safely into custody by Oregon State Police troopers. The troopers began chasing the ex-Yakima officer, Elias Huizar, when they saw him driving southbound on Interstate 5 near Eugene,...

Rene Saguisag, 84

MANILA, Philippines: Former senator and human rights lawyer Rene Saguisag has died, his family said on Wednesday. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Papa and Lolo," Saguisag's son Rebo said on Facebook. "As we mourn his loss, we take solace in the enduring impact of his legacy," he added. Saguisag was a human rights lawyer from 1972 to 1986 before becoming the spokesman of then president Corazon Aquino. Under...

Kumong Bol-Anon 15 bares complete fight card

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The complete fight card for the much-anticipated “Kumong Bol-Anon 15” of the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions was officially unveiled. The April 30 fight card will feature a total of six bouts that will be held at the Holy Name University gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The main event is considered one of the most-awaited local bouts in the country today featuring two ex-world title challengers Regie “Filipino Phenom”...

Young family-of-eight forced to live in a tent amid rental crisis

A young Queensland family-of-eight have been forced to live in a tent for over six months as they struggle to find a home amid the worsening rental crisis.

‘Made in China’ ship as mock target in Balikatan unintentional—PH Navy

MANILA, Philippines—After earning the ire of Chinese state media, the Philippine Navy on Tuesday said the decision to use an old “made in China” ship as a mock target in the Balikatan war games was not intentional. On May 8, the former BRP Lake Caliraya will be used as a mock target during Manila and Washington’s sinking exercise off Ilocos Norte, a coastal province near Taiwan, or the self-ruled island seen by Beijing as a renegade province...

PH to send 6 FA-50s, 125 personnel in Australia’s ‘Pitch Black’ drills

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will send six FA-50 fighter jets and 125 personnel in the upcoming multilateral war games in Australia. PAF spokesperson Maria Consuelo Castillo also said that a C-130 transport aircraft will also be deployed in the biennial drills to transport the personnel and equipment. To date, the PAF has 12 FA-50s, which means that the country will send about half of the said fighter jets to represent...

Israeli army releases video said to show strikes across Gaza

A video released by the Israeli army on Tuesday showed strikes on targets in the areas in Beit Lahiya and Zeitoun neighborhood from which the army said launches toward Sderot and Kibbutz Zikim were identified earlier in the day.

Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north

By Nidal al-Mughrabi (Reuters) -Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza on Tuesday in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks, residents said, and the army ordered fresh evacuations in the north of the enclave, warning civilians they were in a "dangerous combat zone". Strikes by air and shelling from tanks on the ground were also reported in central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip in what

Solomon Islands' Sogavare says he runs security amid tense wait for new government

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare said he narrowly won his seat and still exercises power over security in the Pacific Islands nation, as he vies with opposition parties to form government after an election delivered no clear winner. Election results on Wednesday showed Sogavare's OUR party won 15 out of 50 seats in the national parliament, with major

Manila suspends on-site classes in all levels on Wednesday (April 24)

MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private, on Wednesday, April 24. According to the Manila City Public Information Office, Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan declared the suspension based on the forecast danger heat index of 43°C (degrees Celsius) on Wednesday. “Schools are advised to shift to asynchronous classes,” the office said in an advisory. The state...

South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government

By Ju-min Park and Minwoo Park SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's Constitutional Court began hearing on Tuesday a case that accuses the government of having failed to protect 200 people, including dozens of young environmental activists and children, by not tackling climate change. The proceeding is Asia's first such climate-related litigation, the plaintiffs said, which includes four petitions by

Admission of child sex abuse errors at monk island

A review has begun into historical child sex abuse claims on Caldey Island.

DMW: Contract verification, documentary processing for Canada OFWs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued an advisory mandating all Filipino migrant workers bound for Canada to undergo contract verification and documentary processing. DMW’s Advisory No. 9 defines a Filipino migrant worker as someone who is to be engaged, is engaged, or has been engaged in remunerated activity in a country of which he or she is not an immigrant, citizen, or permanent resident or is not awaiting...

Wimereux's mayor blames England after migrant boat accident

Mayor of Wimereux Jean-Luc Dubaele has blamed England after a boat carrying migrants encountered some issues while attempting to cross the English Channel. Five people were killed during the incident.

EU parliament votes forced labour ban with China in its sights

STRASBOURG, France – EU lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ban products made using forced labor which supporters hope will be used to block goods from China, at the risk of raising tensions with Beijing. The law does not directly mention China, but many lawmakers hope it will be used to block imports from China involving the region where the Uyghur Muslim minority lives. Human rights groups say at least one million people, mostly members of Muslim...

Arms industry on 'war footing' and Channel tragedy

Rishi Sunak's defence spending pledge and the deaths of people on a migrant boat lead the papers.

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Batanes area

MANILA, Philippines — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the waters off Batanes on Tuesday evening, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the earthquake was west of Sabtang, Batanes. READ: 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits waters off Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur READ: DMW says no report yet of OFWs hurt in latest Taiwan earthquakes It also had a depth of focus...

Man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder found

Elvis Price is detained after being arrested in Kent on Tuesday.

Trump hosts former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower

Trump hosts former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower.

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

Is Russia getting closer to capturing a key settlement that it wants?

Body of Canadian dad missing after he dies in Cuba

His family is demanding answers from Canadian officials after they were sent back the wrong body.

GCSE results are to fall for six years as a result of Covid lockdowns

Researchers say children now aged ten will suffer the biggest fall in results in decades - with those taking the exams in 2030 getting grades five percentage points lower than this year.

Baltimore says ship in bridge wreck was 'unseaworthy'

The city lawsuit says the vessel had "an inconsistent power supply" before it slammed into the span last month.

US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space

By Michelle Nichols and Joey Roulette UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Russia are set to face off over nuclear weapons in space on Wednesday at the United Nations Security Council, which is due to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space. Russia is expected to block the draft resolution, said some diplomats. The U.S.

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

Colombian rebels holding Amazon hostage in peace talks

Colombian guerrilla fighters, who long used kidnapping to raise cash and gain negotiating clout, have turned to a new type of hostage: the Amazon rainforest. The guerrillas also charge a percentage on production of coca -- the leaf used to make cocaine -- and on illegal miners advancing ever deeper into the rainforest, said Ebus.

N. Ireland unionist ex-leader in court over sex charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party appears in court on Wednesday over alleged sex offences that have rocked the region's politics. The resumption of power-sharing led to Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill making history by becoming Northern Ireland's first pro-Irish nationalist leader.

Lotto Draw Results, April 23, 2024 | Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42, 6D, 3D, 2D

Here are the winning lotto combinations of the lotto draw results for the 9 p.m. draw on Tuesday, April 23.

'Show respect', victim's mum urges over graphic post

Emma Webber has urged the author of a graphic post in a police Whatsapp group to contact her.

Gunman executed dad as he left house party - court

Nana Oppong and Israar Shah are accused of murdering Robert Powell in June 2020.