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Israeli forces bombard Gaza City as tanks re-enter central areas

Residents say they are seeing some of the heaviest strikes since the war began nine months ago.

Russian missiles hit a children's hospital in the Ukrainian capital and kill at least 20 elsewhere

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles killed at least seven people and struck a children’s hospital in the Ukarinian capital, Kyiv, Monday, while another attack in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 10. The Russian barrage targeted five Ukrainian cities with more than 40 missiles of different types, hitting apartment buildings and public infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a social media post. At...

In Iloilo, delay hits repair work on ‘sinking’ flyover

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The completion of the P295-million repair work on the controversial Ungka flyover in Iloilo may have to wait for some time. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced that the full reopening of the flyover, initially scheduled for August, has been reset to November this year. Sanny Boy Oropel, regional director of the DPWH in Western Visayas, reasoned that the rectification techniques, including...

West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quit

The military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.

New British PM Starmer seeks to improve trade deal with EU

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking to reset relations at home and abroad. During a visit Sunday to Edinburgh, that he billed as an “immediate reset” with the regional governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, Starmer said he would also seek to improve the U.K.’s “botched” trade deal with the European Union. “I do think that we can get a much better deal than the botched deal that (former Prime Minister) Boris...

Ireland's Green Party elects new leader

It comes after Eamon Ryan announced last month that he was to step down from the position.

Duterte, Go to face more complaints, says Trillanes

MANILA, Philippines — More complaints will be filed against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go. This is what former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said that he planned to do. And he said this on Sunday, July 7, in an interview at the Kapihan sa QC. “We are preparing other complaints, so they should wait, and it seems like others will also file complaints against them,” Trillanes said in Filipino in the interview....

New Orban-backed EU alliance says France's RN to join

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) will join a growing new alliance in the European Parliament led by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Hungary's government spokesperson said on Monday. Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO), Orban's Fidesz and the populist Czech ANO party led by Andrej Babis have joined forces in the European Parliament, citing the fight

Ukrainian air defence engaged in repelling Russian missile attack on Kyiv, officials

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian air defences were engaged on Monday in repelling a rare daytime Russian missile attack on the capital Kyiv and other cities across the country, local authorities said. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions in the city and urged residents to stay in shelters. He said on the Telegram messaging app that ambulances were heading to one of the districts in central

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Is this Australia's hottest criminal? Man's mugshot goes viral

An Aussie man whose handsome 'hot' mugshot sent social media alight has walked free from jail.

Man bailed as probe into fatal fire continues

The 30-year-old had been detained by police on suspicion of murder.

Is Ukraine heading for defeat?

India's Modi headed to Russia for first visit since Ukraine offensive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to arrive in Russia on Monday, as the Indian leader treaded a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties. From Russia, Modi will travel to Vienna for the first visit to the Austrian capital by an Indian leader since Indira Gandhi in 1983. bur/bc

2 drug suspects slain, cop hurt in Tawi-Tawi shootout

CAMP SK PENDATUN, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — Two alleged drug personalities were killed while a police officer was injured during a law enforcement operation in Bongao town of Tawi-Tawi on Friday, police said. Police Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, regional director of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao police, said the two suspects fired at approaching lawmen, sparking a shootout inside the Bongao public market in...

Neighbour's 'entitled' parking act sparks outrage on their street

A resident has been accused of committing an 'entitled' parking act in Sydney's inner west.

PH, Japan to ensure Indo-Pacific peace, stability with signing of RAA — officials

The Philippines and Japan ensured peace and sustainability in the Indo-Pacific region with the signing of their Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) on Monday, officials said. “This is another milestone in our shared endeavor to ensure a rules-based international order to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and particularly in our region,” Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said in his opening remarks during his meeting...

Palace declares Aug. 15, 2024 special non-working day in Bulacan

Malacañang has declared August 15, 2024 a special non-working day in the province of Bulacan. Proclamation No. 625, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by authority of the President, stated that this marks the founding anniversary of the province. ''It is but fitting and proper that the people of the province of Bulacan be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration,'' the Proclamation read. The...

Low Welsh voter turnout appalling, says Kinnock

The former Labour leader says the 56% Welsh turnout figure is "deeply concerning".

Nancy Binay files ethics rap vs Alan Cayetano: Wounds ‘have reopened’

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Nancy Binay formally filed on Monday an ethics complaint against Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano for allegedly resorting to name-calling and behaving disorderly during the chamber’s proceedings. The complaint was filed days after the two senators exchanged barbs during the Senate panel on accounts’ hearing on the supposedly ballooning cost of the New Senate Building (NSB) in Taguig. During the July 3 hearing, panel head...

CBCP names 2 more national shrines

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has designated two parish churches as national shrines, bringing to 31 the total number of national shrines in the country. READ: Quiapo Church now a national shrine for pilgrims These churches are the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, more known as the Maasin City Cathedral in Southern Leyte province, and the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy in...

Rwandan troops fought alongside M23 rebels in DR Congo: UN experts

Some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside M23 rebels in east DR Congo, said a UN experts report seen by AFP Monday, which noted that Kigali had "de facto control" of the group's operations. But the report commissioned by the UN Security Council said the Rwandan army's "de facto control and direction over M23 operations" renders the country "liable for the actions of M23".

Mélenchon: It's an immense relief for an overwhelming majority

The party was formed last month, bringing together socialists, greens, communists and the hard-left into one camp - with the leader of the radical left, Jean-Luc Melenchon, vowing to implement several socialist policies.

P10M reward offered for info on Quiboloy —Abalos

A reward worth P10 million is being offered for any information that will lead to the arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos said Monday. “Gusto ko pong i-anunsyo sa mga nanunuod at nakikinig na meron tayong mga kaibigang gustong tumulong sa paghahanap sa kanila at nag-ooffer ng reward ng P10 million for any information leading to the arrest of Pastor Quiboloy,” Abalos said in a press conference....

British, 18, 'accuses UK holidaymaker of raping her in Ayia Napa'

The 18-year-old woman went to Cypriot police and told them that she woke up in the bed of the man, who is reported to be 19 years old.

High water consumption? Check for leaks in your water line – MCWD

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official from the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) urged its consumers to check their meters every now and then to determine if there is a leak in their line. In a recent interview with Sugboanon channel, MCWD Public Information Officer Minerva Gerodias addressed the complaints of its consumers regarding high water bills and the lack of water supply in their areas. Gerodias explained that an increase in water...

Three Gazans found dead after release from Israeli custody, relative and witness say

By Hatem Khaled GAZA (Reuters) - The handcuffed bodies of three Palestinian men freed from Israeli custody have been found near Gaza's border with Israel, and an uncle of one of them and a witness said they had been attacked by Israeli forces shortly after their release. Abdel Hadi Ghabayen, an uncle of one of the detainees, Kamel Ghabayen, said he set out at 5 a.m. on Sunday looking for his

At least 20 dead in Russian attack on Ukraine cities

At least seven people were killed in the capital Kyiv and 10 in the city of Kryvyi Rih.

World Bank: Trunk line of Cebu BRT may be completed this August

CEBU CITY, Philippines – If things go accordingly, civil works for the trunk line of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) may be completed next month. The World Bank, in a recently disclosed report, projected that Package 1 of the P17-billion project has already achieved a progress of 64 percent, and may be “substantially completed” by August this year. Package 1 refers to the trunk line of the transportation system that connects Cebu South Bus...

More people are leaving Metro Manila. Here’s why

MANILA, Philippines—When COVID-19 landed in the Philippines, nationwide lockdowns prompted many people in the National Capital Region (NCR) to return to their provinces or places of origin outside the capital. Years into the new normal, even with restrictions lifted, people continued to leave the NCR for other regions. For decades before the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos from impoverished rural regions migrated to densely populated cities,...

Japan warns against use of force to change status quo in Indo-Pacific

MANILA — Japan reiterates the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and opposes “unilateral attempts to change status quo by force and coercion,” its foreign minister said on Monday. Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa made the remarks in a joint press conference following a ‘2 plus 2’ meeting between foreign and defense ministers from Japan […]

Hungary's PM travels to Washington after talks with China's Xi

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday he would go to Washington after discussing a Chinese peace plan for Ukraine in Beijing. Hungary began its six-month EU presidency in July with a call to "Make Europe Great Again", echoing former U.S. President Donald Trump, an Orban ally and sharp critic of the EU. Since then, Orban has visited Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing in

Father is allegedly stabbed to death as his son is charged with murder

Robert Hillemacher, 84, was allegedly stabbed to death at a house on Foote Street in Brighton, south-east Melbourne, at about 8.30pm on Friday.

Fatal India gathering organiser 'surrenders' to police

Nearly 121 people died in a crush at a religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

ACT urges teachers, parents to report issues ahead of school opening

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Monday called on public school teachers, parents, as well as students to raise any concerns or challenges they face while preparing for the opening of School Year 2024-2025 on July 29. The teachers group made the call as it launched its “Bantay Balik-Eskwela” hotline to monitor the situation of schools nationwide which are now gearing up for another academic year. “Ang tinayo natin na hotline ay...

China's 'monster ship' staying near PCG vessel in West Philippine Sea | INQToday

WATCH: A West Philippine Sea monitor says China Coast Guard's "monster ship" has remained near the Philippine Coast Guard's vessel in Escoda Shoal for about five days now.

Chilling last moments of missing woman before she disappeared

Renee, 42, was last seen leaving her home in Warrenheip at Ballarat, Victoria, at 1.25pm on May 30 with her black cat named Shadow in a carrier.

Stranded aid trucks in Egypt deepen Gaza's humanitarian crisis

By AbdelHadi Ramahi, Amr Alfiky and Alexander Cornwell AL-ARISH, Egypt (Reuters) - Hundreds of trucks loaded with food and water have been stranded on a scorching Egyptian road, some for nearly two months, awaiting permission to deliver the much needed humanitarian supplies to war-torn Gaza. About 50 kilometres from the Gaza border, trucks carrying flour, water and other aid line a dusty road in

China claims Philippine warships damaged reef at atoll in South China Sea

BEIJING — China said on Monday “illegal” beaching of Philippine warships at the Nansha islands in the South China Sea had “gravely damaged” the coral reef ecosystem in the area, as both countries tussle over disputed territory at atolls in the vast waterway. China’s Ministry of Natural Resources, in a comprehensive report, said Philippine warships have been […]

Philippines, Japan sign reciprocal access agreement

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan signed a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) on Monday in Malacañang. The RAA will serve as the legal basis for both countries’ troops entering each other’s territory for joint military exercises. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko signed the agreement, which was witnessed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. “The RAA with Japan is a commitment...

Kenya starvation cult leader goes on trial on terrorism charges

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult went on trial on Monday on charges of terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in a macabre case that shocked the world. He and his co-accused all pleaded not guilty to the charges of terrorism at a hearing in January.

Ukraine is fielding a century old machine gun and its proving quite effective

India's lawyers, activists protest against new criminal laws

By Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian lawyers and activists are urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to put on hold three sets of new criminal laws, arguing they will increase litigation in an already overburdened justice system and give excessive powers to police. India this month replaced its criminal justice system - the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the 1973 Code of

Deadly landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia

Rescue team deployed to remote region on Sulawesi island to search for the missing.

Woman jailed for bathing naked in fountain near Dalaguete church

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A woman was arrested for bathing naked in a fountain situated right outside the parish church of Dalaguete town, southern Cebu on Monday, July 8. Police in Dalaguete confirmed the arrest of a woman and her German partner for causing public alarm, scandal, and disobedience to authorities on Monday dawn. Authorities there responded to complaints from concerned citizens about a woman taking a bath in the fountain right in...

1 dead after car slams into parked truck in Tondo

One person was killed after a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) rammed into and went under a parked trailer truck in Tondo, Manila, according to Manny Vargas' report on Super Radyo dzBB on Monday. Based on an initial investigation, the 14-wheeler truck was parked along the inner lane of Mel Lopez Boulevard when the MPV crashed into its back portion. The car sustained heavy damage due to the impact. Police on the scene said they have yet to confirm the...

VP Sara to aspiring journalists: ‘Never assume, don’t lie’

Vice President and outgoing Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Monday urged students who want to become journalists in the future not to report anything that is not the truth. During the opening ceremony of the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in Carcar City, Cebu, Duterte directed the call to participants whom she described as “future award-winning journalists.” \ “Never print or post or circulate something that you know is not the...

Will NATO disappoint Ukraine again in Washington?

When NATO leaders welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to their summit in Washington this week, they will reaffirm that Kyiv will one day become a member and vow to keep arming its troops. But in Kyiv there is an acceptance that the Washington summit will not bring the country any closer towards NATO membership.

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.

Farmer dead in Quezon shooting over ‘love triangle’

LUCENA CITY — A 24-year-old farmer died in a shooting incident on Sunday, July 7, that was described by police as a “crime of passion” in Lucban town in Quezon province. The Quezon police reported on Monday that an alias “Jimboy” was buying cigarettes at a store in Barangay Kulapi at 3:20 p.m. when a certain “Mark,” 29, a construction worker, suddenly appeared and shot him twice in the head using a handgun. The assailant fled after the shooting....