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Jay Slater search area left deserted as police suddenly end search for missing Brit

Civil Guard officers called off the search for missing Jay Slater in Tenerife on Sunday morning as media turning up to the meeting point found it eerily deserted

Council warns students over cannabis parties

Neighbours report cannabis use and loud, late night parties as the academic year ends.

Mother-of-three allegedly killed in domestic violence attack

Sarah Miles was found unconscious with head injuries before dying at her Johnston Street home at Casino, in north NSW, at 2.30am on Saturday.

Spanish police hunting for Jay Slater must re-examine Airbnb

A retired Scotland Yard officer who investigated several missing persons has urged Spanish police to accept an offer of help from their British counterparts.

PNU launches students meal program

THE Philippine Normal University (PNU) launched the PNU Meal Assistance to Learners under Special Populations (PNU MeALS) held at the PNU HRD Amphitheater on June 18, 2024. The meal program aims to provide qualified students with a continuous and sustainable source of their food to foster a more holistic and sound schooling. PNU Office of the Vice President for Student Success and Stakeholders Services (OVP-SSSS) and the PNU Student Affairs and...

Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Kamel Hamdan CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Shejaia neighbourhood of northern Gaza and also pushed deeper into western and central Rafah in the south, killing at least six Palestinians and destroying several homes, residents said. Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaia four days ago, fired shells towards several houses,

Video shows US police officer fatally shooting 13-year-old on ground

Police in New York state, where the incident occurred, say the teenage boy was carrying a replica gun.

France heads to the polls! Macron votes in first round of election

Emmanuel Macron cast his vote in the first round of French parliamentary election. Macron staked his political future in early June by calling the snap election, after he was trounced in the European Union vote by Marine Le Pen's far-right party.

Unsolved murder of 'poor Michelle' affected expert

Prof Patricia Wiltshire says the case has stayed with her, 22 years on.

8,000 Leyte residents get financial assistance from national government

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 8,000 beneficiaries in the Leyte received P5,000 each in financial assistance and rice packages from the national government. In a statement on Sunday, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said qualified Leyte residents received benefits from the Cash and Rice Distribution (CARD) Program and the Integrated Scholarship and Incentives for the Youth (ISIP for the Youth) Program. READ: Romualdez: P580 million in aid,...

Suspected North Korean ties to Ukraine conflict alarm Pentagon

Nigel Farage claims 'the bad apples are gone' after racism row

Nigel Farage claimed that comments made by a Reform UK canvasser were part of a "smear campaign" against the party as he said the "bad apples are gone" and "we'll never have them back". The party leader said Andrew Parker's remarks had been "used as the biggest smear against us". He told the rally: "Look, Reform is a new organisation. It's a start-up and there were requests put out for candidates to stand. "Have we had a few bad apples? We have, although to my knowledge nobody involved in an organised betting ring is standing for us, which is something." He added: "I have to say, the bad apples are gone. We'll never have them back."

No winners of Ultra Lotto 6/58, Superlotto 6/49 on Sunday, June 30, 2024

There were no winners of either of the big lotto draws held on Sunday, June 30. No one hit the right combinations for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and the Superlotto 6/49, drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winning numbers for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 were 50-41-04-05-34-47. The jackpot remains at 49,500,000.00. The winning numbers for Superlotto 6/49 were 49-29-26-41-07-08. The prize has risen to P94,952,236.60. — BM, GMA...

Lawyers group backs Marcos WPS policy

THE foremost organization of Philippine lawyers, supported the stand of the Marcos government to assert the country's legal and sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea. In a statement issued over the weekend, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) cited the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and the Spanish-United States Treaty of Washington in 1900 as the basis for its argument. The IBP said Article III of the Treaty of Paris "clearly...

Cops banned from moonlighting

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday prohibited members of the police force from moonlighting for private individuals. The ban was contained in the latest directive of PNP chief Rommel Francisco Marbil. "Our duty is to ensure the safety of our citizens. Police must be available at all times to address the needs and concerns of the public," Marbil said. Banning moonlighting reinforces the PNP's "commitment to quick and efficient...

Trio of new Cold War officials running US foreign policy, including that on China

IN the current dangerous times in which we face the prospect of a nuclear war among the superpowers, it is certainly shocking, and extremely worrying, that in the June 27 US presidential debate, President Biden's behavior showed that, as the acclaimed investigative journalist Seymour Hersh explains in detail in a piece I post below, there is no longer a functioning president. If you watched the debate, streamed live June 27 (US time), you'll...

North Korea calls South Korea, US and Japan 'Asian version of NATO'

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea criticised a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such drills show the relationship among three countries has developed into "the Asian version of NATO". On Thursday, the three countries began large-scale joint military drills called "Freedom Edge"

Tories call for probe into claims of Russian election interference

Oliver Dowden , the Deputy Prime Minister, has responded to claims that five co-ordinated Facebook pages have been spouting Kremlin talking points.

Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change

The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say. The candidate also received support from Ghalibaf, who after Saturday's result urged his support base to back Jalili in next Friday's runoff.

Basic education

HE said that he would have a Secretary of Education at the end of last week, but President Bongbong Marcos has admitted that selecting one is more difficult than he had earlier thought. He has asked for more time to make a choice. At the commencement of his administration, he did not have to wait at all since the vice president, Inday Sara Duterte, volunteered for the post and by express provision of the Constitution, no confirmation by the...

One dead in shooting at Turkish wedding in France

Gunmen opened fire on guests at a venue in Thionville, north east France killing a man in his 30s.

Marine trainee dies after passing out during swim training in Cavite

A male trainee of the Philippine Marine Corps died during swim training in Ternate, Cavite, according to a 24 Oras Weekend Sunday report. Based on police investigation, the victim passed out while undergoing swim training. The trainee was brought to the hospital but failed to regain consciousness. According to the victim's fellow trainees, no hazing or torture took place as the training only involved physical conditioning. Through an ocular...

Marbil tells cops to stop moonlighting: Attend to public needs and concerns

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil ordered police officers and police personnel to refrain from moonlighting. Marbil said he issued the directive to guarantee that all members of the police force are available to respond swiftly to citizens’ complaints and emergencies. “Our duty is to ensure the safety of our citizens. Police must be available at all times to address the needs and concerns of the...

Police appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was injured in a single-vehicle crash.

Powerball winning numbers for June 29 drawing: Jackpot rises to $125 million

Powerball players, are you feeling lucky? The winning numbers are in for the June 29 drawing.

Rediscovering Catanduanes

I JUST returned from my home province of Catanduanes where I attended the June 26 installation of the Most Reverend Luisito Audal Occiano of Camarines Sur as the third Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Virac, following the retirement of the Most Reverend Manolo de los Santos after 30 years of devoted service to the Church and people of Catanduanes. Most Rev. Jose C. Sorra, the first bishop of Virac from 1974 to 1993, died in 2021, and his...

Spanish police end search for British teenager in Tenerife

By Ana Cantero MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish police said on Sunday they had ended a search for British teenager Jay Slater, who has been missing on the Canary island of Tenerife since June 17, but that the case is still open. "The search operation is no longer active, but the case is still open and there are several lines of investigation," a Civil Guard spokeswoman told Reuters. Slater, 19, was on

5 dead in Zamboanga City fireworks warehouse blast

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Zamboanga City's Barangay Tetuan on Saturday killed five people and injured at least 24 others. According to a Sunday GMA Integrated News Bulletin, the blast shattered windows and damaged several houses near the warehouse. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion. Meanwhile, GMA Regional TV's Efren Mamac reported on 24 Oras Weekend that among those killed in the explosion were the...

Man told to tear down 8ft fence by 'ridiculous' council 'buffoons'

Residents of Derby's Limes Avenue had thanked their lucky stars when Matt Hubbard and his family moved into the grade II listed cottage two years ago.

Taliban govt. representatives meet UN, Afghanistan envoys in Doha

Representatives of Afghanistan's Taliban government began meetings on Sunday with UN officials as they attended talks in Doha with special envoys to the Central Asian country for the first time, a UN spokesperson said. "Preparatory discussions have begun with the UN meeting separately with many of the special envoys in attendance and with the Taliban representatives," the UN spokesperson, who asked not to be named, told AFP. UN officials and...

British teacher, 30, jailed abroad reveals 'inhumane' living standards

British teacher - Jamie Morton, 30, - who was behind bars in a Thai prison for five months has spoken out about the 'inhumane' conditions of his cramped cell with 180 convicts.

SNP would work with Labour to boost migration to Scotland

SNP leader John Swinney says a UK-wide approach will not address Scotland's skills shortages.

Putin's safety at risk?

ATESH, the Ukrainian resistance movement, has just made an important discovery. That discovery could boost the confidence of Zelensky's forces and even lead to a symbolic victory. On Thursday, Ukrainian resistance fighters reported on their Telegram account that they had discovered the anti-aircraft system protecting the Russian president's second house. The house (one of many that Putin owns in Russia) is in Sochi, the Black Sea resort. The...

The UK taxi driver still being paid as a Nigerian civil servant

President Bola Tinubu cracks down on the ex-government workers who still get a wage despite leaving.

Proper method of photographic identification

Dear PAO, A man was killed while attending our town's foundation day festivities. The police conducted an initial investigation. However, since the initial witnesses could not positively identify any suspect, the police entered into its blotter entry "unidentified suspects still at large." During the trial, the same witnesses now claimed to have identified with certainty the suspects after being shown, at the police station, the pictures of...

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged support for Ukraine, EU and NATO in his farewell speech

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Long-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged his country to support Ukraine and international cooperation in his final address to his compatriots Sunday, as an inward-looking new government is set to take over the Netherlands in two days. “It is crucial that our country is embedded in the European Union and NATO. Together we are stronger than alone. Especially now,” the 57-year-old Rutte said from his office...

Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.

Damage to new-build homes was 'sectarian hate crime'

Two new-build properties were damaged in an overnight attack in Antrim, police say.

The UK is a better place to live than it was in 2010 - Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has said the UK is better now than when the Tories took office 14 years ago. The Prime Minister told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg: "It's a better place to live than it was in 2010."

Bishops hold plenum in Mindanao for 1st time

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will hold its plenary assembly next week in Cagayan de Oro City, the first time that the high-level meeting will be held in Mindanao. More than 80 bishops from all over the country are expected to attend 128th plenary assembly from July 6 to July 8 at Chali Conference Center, the CBCP said on its news website on Friday. The closed-door meeting will begin with an...

Senate studying inclusion of Bagong Pilipinas hymn in flag ceremony

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate secretariat is still studying the inclusion of the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge in the upper chamber’s flag ceremony, Senate President Francis Escudero said on Sunday. He made the remark after the House of Representatives issued a memorandum enjoining all in the lower chamber to recite the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge during their flag ceremony. “I personally see no problem including it in the...

Senators urge Pagcor to name ex-official behind Pogos

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Sunday urged the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to name the former high-ranking government official allegedly involved in expediting the issuance of licenses to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos). READ: Pagcor chair: Ex-ranking exec wanted speedy issuance of Pogo licenses Senators made the call after Pagcor on Saturday revealed that a former government official was involved in the...

DOJ: Teves can be extradited by end of July

MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker turned murder suspect Arnolfo Teves Jr. could be brought back to the Philippines by July to finally face the multiple murder charges filed against him here, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Saturday. In a news forum in Quezon City, Mico Clavano, spokesperson for the DOJ, said they expected a favorable decision even if Teves’ camp appealed the Timor-Leste Court of Appeals’ decision granting the...

Man shot before stolen car set on fire, police say

A man from Sheffield was shot after he and another man met a group of men in Wallasey, police say.

Baguio Midland Courier to close down in July after 77 years

MANILA, Philippines — The Baguio Midland Courier will cease its operation starting July 22 after 77 years of publication, it announced on Sunday. “The decision to cease publication was a difficult one, and the management deeply regrets any impact this may have on [its] esteemed readers, newsboys, supporters, contributors, and advertisers,” the newspaper said. READ: PDI moving to a newer building: How do you say farewell to your old home? Founded...

Construction of Cebu City Medical Center enters 10th year

NINE years and three mayors ago, the Cebu City government began the construction of the new Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). It was to be a modern, 10-story medical facility catering to the residents of Cebu City in general, the lower-income residents in particular. The need for a new city-owned hospital was obvious: the old CCMC building was rendered unsafe after the Oct. 15, 2013 earthquake of 7.2 magnitude. Hospital operations were...

‘Begging Jesus’ statue installed at Baclaran Church

A sculpture depicting Jesus as a homeless beggar has been installed in the compound of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, also known as Baclaran Church. The shrine hopes for the life-size image will encourage charity and “nurture devotion through a genuine concern for the most abandoned and the poor.” “May this […]

Richard Taylor, medic whose campaign to save his hospital spurred him to become an MP – obituary

Dr Richard Taylor, who has died aged 89, was a retired NHS consultant so angered by the downgrading of his hospital, Kidderminster General, that in 2001 he stood for Parliament in protest; not only did he win the Wyre Forest seat, but in 2005 he was re-elected. A specialist in rheumatology at the hospital for 23 years, Dr Taylor became chairman of ...

Phinma forum highlights private sector's role in food security

BUSINESSES must invest in projects and initiatives that strengthen the country's food supply and agricultural productivity, especially as the climate crisis continues to worsen, executives of Phinma Corp. said in its policy forum last week. The event titled "Achieving Food Security: Advancing Investments for Agricultural Sustainability" gathered leaders of Phinma and its Construction Materials Group (Phinma CMG), agriculture and other government...

Two more delegations added in Palaro

CEBU CITY — The Department of Education announced Friday that the National Academy for Sports and Philippine schools from overseas will be joining the Palarong Pambansa 2024, adding two new official delegations to the event. Adolf Aguilar, assistant superintendent for the Cebu City Division, said that with these additions, the total number of participating delegations will rise to 19. Originally, only the 17 regions of the country were...