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Bagong Alyansang Makabayan protests to condemn Balikatan military exercises

Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan lead a protest in front of Camp Aguinaldo to reiterate their condemnation of Balikatan military exercises in the country on Friday, May 10. According to the group, Balikatan exercises have disrupted the lives and livelihoods of ordinary fisherfolks and farmers in the provinces. During the exercises, a no-sail zone policy was imposed, and the movement of rural residents was restricted. (MB Video by Mark Balmores) Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

2024-05-10T04:17:06Z

President Marcos: Ex-PDEA agent professional liar, jukebox

MANILA, Philippines — Breaking his silence, President Marcos yesterday branded former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales, who linked him to illegal drugs, as a “professional liar” and likened him to a jukebox that would play any song for a fee. Marcos questioned Morales’ credibility, noting that the person had many court cases, including false testimonies, and complaints for implicating innocent people. “It’s hard...

2024-05-10T16:38:50Z

Bogus car dealership gang stole 91 identities

Ringleader Shahid Mohammad and other members from Derby and Birmingham tried to steal more than £800,000.

2024-05-10T18:49:57Z

Morrisons warehouse workers to strike in pension row

Supermarket staff are to walkout in May and June after a dispute over pensions contributions.

2024-05-10T11:34:17Z

Video shows police dog finding hidden cash that helped convict five over Barnet murder

Video shows police dog finding hidden cash that helped convict five over Barnet murder - Olsi Kuka was killed in a vicious attack by men who ransacked his home looking for drugs and money

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2024-05-10T16:38:58Z

PCG sees signs of possible island – building in Escoda Shoal

MANILA, Philippines — Crushed corals were dumped in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in a development that could be a prelude to the emergence of an artificial island there. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said this was learned during the deployment of BRP Teresa Magbanua in the area. Tarriela said the deployment was done after Jonathan Anticamara of the University of the Philippines Institute of...

2024-05-10T15:11:53Z

UN agency closes East Jerusalem compound after arson

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The main United Nations aid agency for Palestinians closed its headquarters in East Jerusalem after local Israeli residents set fire to areas at the edge of the sprawling compound, the agency said. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNWRA, said in a post on the social media platform X that he had decided to close the compound until proper security was restored. He said

2024-05-10T11:30:13Z

PMA graduating class of 2024 topped by female cadet from Surigao

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City — Cadet First Clas (Cdt 1stCL) Jeneth Elumba from Surigao City topped the 2024 graduating class of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA). Elumba, who finished her training as magna cum laude, ranked first among the 278-strong Bagong Sinag Class 2024 (Bagong Henerasyong Gagampanan ang Tama: Serbisyo, Integridad at Nasyonalismo ang Aming Gabay). She was also among the seven female cadets on the top 10 list, which...

2024-05-10T04:20:49Z

Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates

By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino admiral in a significant escalation of a bitter row over the South China Sea. China's embassy in Manila had orchestrated "repeated acts of engaging and dissemination of disinformation, misinformation and

2024-05-10T07:25:11Z

Peru president's brother arrested in graft probe as Rolex scandal spreads

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -Peruvian police detained President Dina Boluarte's brother and lawyer on Friday amid a probe into alleged influence peddling, ramping up pressure on the Andean country's leader already being investigated over how she got pricey Rolex watches and jewelry. Authorities searched over 20 properties, including the Lima home of Boluarte's brother Nicanor Boluarte, who is

2024-05-10T22:01:49Z

Drivers warned of A34 weekend closure

Drivers in the region are warned the closure is likely to cause delays.

2024-05-10T07:04:23Z

7 areas in Manila to experience 6-hour water interruptions – Mla Water

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Manila will experience temporary water supply interruptions from May 10 to 16 due to scheduled maintenance activities, the Manila Water Company announced. In an advisory on Friday, Manila Water urged the reservation of water by residents in the following areas: May 10, 10 p.m. to May 11, 4 a.m. Parts of Barangay 806, Barangay 768, Barangay 769 and Barangay 807 Due to line maintenance at Opalo Street corner...

2024-05-10T02:18:04Z

South Africa's top court hears Zuma election challenge

The electoral body says the ex-president's conviction for contempt of court means he should be barred.

2024-05-10T15:49:22Z

Heat indices in Metro Mla, 24 other areas may hit ‘danger’ level on May 10

MANILA, Philippines — The heat indices in Metro Manila and 24 other areas were forecast to reach the “danger” level on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned. Below is the list of places where heat indices ranging from 42 to 45 °C may be experienced: 45 °C Virac, Catanduanes 44 °C Dagupan City, Pangasinan Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Roxas City, Capiz 43 °C San Jose, Occidental...

2024-05-10T00:48:02Z

Family of Muriel McKay will return to Trinidad if remains found

The family of Muriel McKay are waiting to hear if another search will be carried out at Stockings Farm.

2024-05-10T07:04:35Z

Israelis ready to fight with their fingernails, Netanyahu says in veiled Biden rebuff

By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israelis are ready to fight with their "fingernails", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday in a thinly veiled rebuff to U.S. President Joe Biden's warning that arms supplies could be withheld over a planned operation in Gaza. Israel's long-threatened move against Rafah, where it says thousands of Hamas fighters and potentially dozens of the

2024-05-10T08:25:14Z

'Gave his youth for us': Hundreds mourn iconic Ukrainian soldier

In a cathedral in the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsya in front of hundreds of mourners, Nazary Gryntsevych's mother and girlfriend rested their heads on the side of his open coffin. His mother, whose long blond hair was covered by a black lace scarf, rested her face on the side of his open coffin.

2024-05-10T19:17:34Z

'Where's Ronald Greene's justice?': 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist's deadly arrest

FARMERVILLE, La. (AP) — Mona Hardin has been waiting five long years for any resolution to the federal investigation into her son’s deadly arrest by Louisiana State Police troopers, an anguish only compounded by the fact that nearly every other major civil rights case during that time has passed her by. It took just months for Tyre Nichols ’ beating death last year to result in federal charges against five Memphis police officers. A half-dozen...

2024-05-10T05:08:40Z

Marcos: Joint military exercises can help ensure stability in WPS

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Friday said military exercises with other countries would help in ensuring stability in the West Philippine Sea. In an ambush interview, Marcos said the exercises would also guarantee freedom of navigation in the resource-rich region. ''Kaya’t napakalaking bagay ‘yan dahil ito lang ang paraan upang magarantiya natin na ang West Philippine Sea ay patuloy ang tinatawag na freedom of navigation at ang...

2024-05-10T07:00:19Z

US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law

By Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration on Friday said Israel's use of U.S.-supplied weapons may have violated international humanitarian law during its military operation in Gaza, a major step up in criticism of its key ally. But the administration also said that due to the chaos of the war in Gaza it could not verify specific instances where use of those

2024-05-10T23:06:44Z

China says it firmly opposes US export control tools

BEIJING (Reuters) - China firmly opposes the abuse of export control tools such as the U.S. entity list, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, after the U.S. added 37 Chinese firms to a trade restriction list over national security concerns. Some of the entities were added to the list for making drones to be used by the Chinese military and others for shipping controlled items to Russia

2024-05-10T08:40:00Z

Iranians vote in a parliamentary runoff election after hard-liners dominate initial balloting

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians voted Friday in a runoff election for the remaining seats in the country’s parliament after hard-line politicians dominated March balloting. Voting was extended for four hours because it was a weekend holiday. The official IRNA news agency said that counting began immediately after polls closed. Final results were expected by Monday, though counts in smaller constituencies will likely will be announced sooner. People...

2024-05-10T05:37:31Z

Russia attempts ground offensive into Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Ukrainian forces fighting to halt new Russian assault aimed at creating Putin’s planned ‘buffer zone’.

2024-05-10T13:21:44Z

Starmer tears into Rwanda plan unveiling Labour's migrant plan

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks at an event in Dover where the party discuss people-smuggling and small boats. He says Labour will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel.

2024-05-10T11:30:50Z

Virginia school board restores Confederate names

A Virginia school board voted Friday to restore the names of Civil War Southern generals to two schools, four years after they were removed following a wave of protests for racial justice. The decision to restore the names of the Confederate officers to the two schools came during a marathon meeting of the Shenandoah County school board which ended early Friday.

2024-05-10T19:38:20Z

US bolstering Ukraine as Russia sets sights on Kharkiv, White House says

By Steve Holland and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is working around the clock to provide Ukraine with supplies to defend itself against an intensified Russian attack that could target Kharkiv, the White House said on Friday. Russian forces launched an armored ground attack on Friday near Ukraine's second largest city of Kharkiv in the northeast of the country and

2024-05-10T19:41:00Z

Russia's Putin proposes reappointing Mishustin as prime minister

(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed reappointing Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, the speaker of the lower house of parliament said on Friday, keeping Putin's chief technocrat in charge of the government as Moscow presses its war in Ukraine. The Duma's approval of Mishustin is nearly certain, as there is virtually no opposition in parliament, which has supported Putin in all

2024-05-10T03:24:49Z

'World coming to an end': Kenyan town copes with life underwater

Abdi Hussein sat alone on a Kenyan road strewn with ramshackle tents bound with plastic strings and covered with tarpaulins, peering into the sea of rust-coloured flood water. "The water kept rising and rising and it swallowed everything."

2024-05-10T09:40:44Z

Philippines defence chief says military must evolve fast

The Philippine military must evolve fast because of threats to a "free and open" Asia-Pacific region, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday at the end of annual exercises with the United States. "No amount of malign, or for lack of a better term, perverse attempts to subvert our goal for a free and open Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order will stop our shared advance towards upholding these internationally accepted norms...

2024-05-10T10:49:25Z

UK border system 'like a sieve' says Starmer as he unveils Labour's illegal migration policy

Speaking in Dover, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer promises to scrap the Government's Rwanda policy and create a new 'border security command' to combat people-smuggling and small boats, if elected.

2024-05-10T12:22:08Z

UN General Assembly set to back Palestinian bid for membership

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly on Friday is set to back a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join and sending the application back to the U.N. Security Council to "reconsider the matter favorably." The Palestinians are reviving their bid to become a full U.N. member - a move that would effectively

2024-05-10T04:24:55Z

Sir Keir Starmer vows to end 'expensive, wasteful' Rwanda scheme

Sir Keir Starmer criticises the government's Rwanda scheme as 'a waste of taxpayers' money,' advocating for a tougher stance on gangs to prevent arrivals. Pledges to scrap the costly program.

2024-05-10T19:01:01Z

PH Navy labels China’s alleged disinformation as ‘Marites warfare’

The alleged disinformation campaign of China was dubbed as “Marites warfare” by an official of the Philippine Navy (PN) who bellied that a conversation between a Western Command (WESCOM) chief and a Chinese diplomat took place. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/10/ph-navy-labels-china-s-alleged-disinformation-as-marites-warfare Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

2024-05-10T09:17:09Z

Neglect and failures contributed to inmate's death, jury finds

Failings by staff at HMP Styal contributed to Christine McDonald's death, an inquest jury concludes.

2024-05-10T18:50:06Z

Israel's Eden Golan says Eurovision is 'safe for everyone' amid protests

48 Hour usage from semi-final, Max two minute usage, Must give on screen credit to read as "COURTESY OF SVT and EBU" for the whole duration of the Shows Material used. Israel's singer has insisted the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden remains "safe for everyone" amid protests against her participating as she made the final. Eden Golan, 20, whose emotional Hurricane was reworked from a previous track called October Rain, which was thought to reference the Hamas attacks on Israel, performed at the second semi-finals on Thursday evening in Malmo Arena. Earlier in the day, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters walked across the streets of Malmo from Stortorget to Molleplatsen to show their support for Gaza and condemn Israel taking part in Eurovision amid the conflict.

2024-05-10T09:52:04Z

United Ireland 'inevitable' - DUP founding member

Wallace Thompson says some members of unionist parties and the loyal orders support his position.

2024-05-10T05:34:07Z

Elderly climate activists chip Magna Carta case at British Library

(Corrects headline and paragraphs 1 and 3 to show the case was not badly damaged) LONDON (Reuters) -Two climate protesters aged 82 and 85 attempted to smash the reinforced case holding an original text of the Magna Carta in the British Library in London on Friday before the pair - one an Anglican priest - were stopped by security staff. In a video clip posted by Just Stop Oil on social media

2024-05-10T17:51:03Z

US envoy Carlson lauds success of Balikatan 2024

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson lauded the success of Balikatan 2024, the Philippine-US joint military exercise, emphasizing the importance of the alliance between the two countries. “As we have heard both [President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.] and [President Joe Biden] say, security and economic prosperity are inextricably linked - nowhere is that more apparent than in the vitally important Indo-Pacific region,” said...

2024-05-10T14:05:42Z

Marcos donates P100 M to aid El Niño-hit farmers, fisherfolk in Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato

President Marcos assured the public that the government is always ready to help them as he turned over P100 million in check assistance to the provincial governments of Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato to assist the farmers, fisherfolk, and their families who were severely affected by the El Niño phenomenon. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/7/marcos-donates-p100-m-to-aid-el-nino-hit-farmers-fisherfolk-in-sultan-kudarat-cotabato Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

2024-05-10T03:02:00Z

Migrants flash hand signs as they leave on bus from Dover

Groups of people in orange life jackets were brought ashore at Dover docks in Kent after being picked up at sea, taking the number to be intercepted so far this year to 9,037.

2024-05-10T19:38:42Z

Countries with the easiest citizenship options

Does the allure of living abroad call to you? Have you thought more about leaving your home country and pursuing life elsewhere but find yourself stumped at how to accomplish this? While citizenship in other countries can be challenging in many ways, this guide will sort through the countries where it’s comparatively easier to get citizenship. From the different types of citizenship options to exactly where you can move and the respective general requirements for each, you’ll have the knowledge and power to choose which option works best with your goals and life circumstances. Start planning your new life today! Click through this gallery to explore where you might call home next.

2024-05-07T14:15:34Z

Louisiana court may reopen window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuse

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s Supreme Court agreed Friday to reconsider its recent ruling that wiped out a state law giving adult victims of childhood sexual abuse a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits. The law was passed by the Louisiana Legislature in 2021 and amended in 2022. Sometimes called a “look back” law, it gave victims of past abuse, whose deadlines for filing civil lawsuits had expired, until June 14 of this year to file — a...

2024-05-10T22:49:21Z

France's plan to join WPS drills welcomed

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday welcomed France's intention to hold joint maritime exercises with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as vital to maintaining stability in the region. The President told reporters in General Santos City that he is "thankful that different countries, some are far countries but stand ready to help us." He said support from the international community was important in guaranteeing the freedom of...

2024-05-10T16:45:00Z

Pandemic treaty talks to the wire, likely to miss first deadline, sources say

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) - Talks to draw up a global pact to help fight future pandemics are likely to miss an initial deadline on Friday, three sources close to the process said. Negotiators from the World Health Organization’s 194 member states were hoping to have a final draft agreement by the end of Friday, with a view toward adopting the legally-binding text at the World Health

2024-05-10T05:25:02Z

Stretch of M25 weekend closure set to bring delays

Drivers are urged to avoid the section of motorway in Surrey when it closes from Friday to Monday.

2024-05-10T08:04:20Z

LIST: Roads in Metro Manila to undergo repairs from May 10 to 13

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists were advised to take alternative routes as the Department of Public Works and Highways is set to conduct reblocking and repairs on some roads in Metro Manila from Friday evening until next week. In an advisory from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday, it said that the work will begin at 11 p.m. on May 10 until 5 a.m. on May 13 in the following areas: Quezon City Regalado Avenue...

2024-05-10T08:18:14Z

Jardeleza urges immediate filing of new case vs China over environmental damage in WPS

Former Supreme Court justice Francis Jardeleza on Friday urged the Marcos administration to file a second case against China before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in connection with the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue, this time to claim for damages. In an interview on Dobol B TV, Jardeleza, a former solicitor general who was a part of the team that brought the country's arbitration case against China before the PCA, explained that the...

2024-05-10T09:00:19Z

Seven killed as bus falls into river in Russia's St Petersburg

ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) -Seven bus passengers died and several others were injured after their bus careered off a bridge and into the Moika river in the Russian city of St Petersburg on Friday, the local department of the emergencies ministry said. Russia's Investigative Committee said seven people died in the incident. Earlier reports said six people had been injured on the bus, which

2024-05-10T22:01:48Z

Mother 'violated' by 'wrongful arrest' - court

PC Perry Lathwood is charged with assaulting Jocelyn Agyemang during an arrest in Croydon.

2024-05-10T13:19:18Z