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5,855 wanted people nabbed in Calabarzon

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines – Up to 5,855 people wanted for various offenses have been arrested in a series of police operations in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) from January to June. The arrests were part of a campaign of the Philippine National Police dubbed “Oplan Manhunt-Charlie.” Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, Calabarzon police director, said among those arrested were 1,861 most wanted persons. The...

Aussie dad learns his fate after he was caught with meth in Bali

Troy Andrew Smith, 49, appeared in Denpasar District Court on Thursday, where a panel of judges sentenced him.

Arrest after police cars smashed outside station

A man in his 30s is arrested after the vehicles were damaged outside Bath Police Station.

Man arrested after allegedly pushing woman onto train tracks

A man has been charged with a string of offences hours after he allegedly pushed an elderly woman onto the tracks at one of Melbourne's busiest train stations, which caused major delays.

US missile system spotted in Ilocos Norte

MANILA, Philippines — The missile system of the United States, which caught Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attention, was spotted in Ilocos Norte. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the US Army Pacific Command showed that the Typhon Mid-Range Capability missile system was used during its training with the Philippine Army last June 27 in a military base in Laoag City. As of Thursday, Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala confirmed to...

Holly Willoughby: Security Guard Guilty of Kidnap and Murder Plot Targeting Former ‘This Morning' Presenter

An Essex man has been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder former “This Morning” presenter Holly Willoughby. According to the BBC, Chelmsford Crown Court ruled that 37-year-old security guard Gavin Plumb planned to carry out “highly sexualized violence” against Willoughby to fulfill an “ultimate fantasy.” He was arrested and charged in October […]

Sydney Prowler is caught on CCTV AGAIN after terrifying spree

Chilling warning issued to women as the Sydney Prowler is caught on CCTV AGAIN after terrifying spree.

What became of the advanced tanks Russia sent to Ukraine?

Duterte possibly joking about knowing Quiboloy’s location – Padilla

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla has laughed off the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) pronouncement that they are looking at whether or not former President Rodrigo Duterte may not be held liable for obstruction of justice after claiming that he knows but won’t disclose fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy’s whereabouts. “That’s funny,” Padilla told reporters in Filipino in an ambush interview on Thursday after being asked to comment...

Artist who killed her parents told locals they 'moved to the seaside'

Virginia McCullough, 36, wept in court today as she confessed to poisoning her father John, 70, and brutally stabbing her mother Lois, 71, to death in June 2019.

Ukraine confirms ‘retreat’ from district in strategic town

KYIV — Ukraine said Thursday its forces had withdrawn from a district in the key eastern town of Chasiv Yar, where Russian forces have recently claimed several advances. The fall of the small hilltop town is a worrying prospect for Ukraine because it would likely accelerate Russian advances towards large civilian hubs in the wider eastern Donetsk region. “It became impractical to hold the Kanal district, which the enemy had entered, because it...

Pangasinan village exec gunned down

ALAMINOS, Pangasinan, Philippines — A motorcycle-riding man shot dead a barangay councilman in this city on Wednesday. Recto Tabua, 57, of Barangay Victoria, was declared dead on arrival at the Western Pangasinan District Hospital. Investigation showed Tabua was in the village’s covered court when the assailant pulled over at past 2 p.m. The assailant approached the victim and shot him at close range, police said. When Tabua fell, the gunman...

NEA activates command center

THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) officially activated its National Command Center on Thursday, which will aid in the management of electric cooperatives and its projects all over the Philippines. NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda said the initiative would help the agency monitor the conditions of electric cooperatives and their projects as well as provide warnings on possible power interruptions so they can respond...

Soldier using EDSA busway tries to bribe traffic enforcer

MANILA, Philippines — A female member of the Philippine Army reportedly tried to bribe a traffic enforcer to get away with her apprehension for encroaching on the EDSA bus lane. A white sport utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a woman, who was wearing an Army uniform, was flagged along the EDSA Carousel on July 2, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation. The private vehicle...

LOOK: Marcos leads a command conference with AFP officials

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday met with officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a mid-year command conference at the AFP Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Marcos, who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the AFP, reviewed the progress of the military campaigns and programs. He also provided further directives for the rest of the year. According to the AFP, in a statement, ground...

Cebu City drug den dismantled, 5 suspects nabbed

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A suspected drug den at the Quijano Compound in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City was shut down and five drug personalities were arrested on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2024. The anti-illegal drugs operation also resulted to the confiscation of suspected shabu worth P81,600. The buy-bust was conducted by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency of Central Visayas (PDEA-7) together with personnel of the Pasil...

Former head of police watchdog on trial for rape

Michael Lockwood is charged with offences between 1979 and 1986.

CIDG: Middleman, 6 others are under probe for pageant bet’s disappearance

MANILA, Philippines — The middleman who met with Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga 2024 candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend, Yitchak Cohen, before they allegedly disappeared last June 21, is one of the persons of interest (POIs) in the case. This information comes from the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG). CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco is looking into seven POIs, including the...

Body of man found floating in Laguna river

The body of an unidentified man was found floating in the Pagsawitang River in Santa Cruz, Laguna, according to CJ Torida’s Thursday report on Saksi. Authorities have yet to identify the man and determine the exact cause of his death. He was wearing long sleeves and a pair of denim pants. Police said the man was a street dweller who was often seen wandering around the town. He would also be seen washing his hands in the river after collecting...

Men jailed for life after murdering father at home

Dominic Wilson, 43, died after being stabbed in the leg when two men broke into his flat.

Police statement following conviction of Holly Willoughby's stalker

DCI Greg Wood of Essex Police gave a statement after security guard Gavin Plumb, 37, was been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. He described Gavin Plumb as a 'dangerous and predatory' individual.

Palace adviser eyes Department of Peace

(UPDATE) PRESIDENTIAL Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez called for the creation of a Department of Peace that will eventually replace the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru). Formerly known as the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, the Opapru was established through Executive Order 158 signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte in December 2021. The Opapru manages, directs, integrates,...

No peace for Ukraine: Zelensky faces a new internal threat

Cebu town shootout: Man killed after firing at cops

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 34-year-old man died in a shootout with policemen at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Purok Mangga, Barangay Panangban, Compostela town in northern Cebu. The suspect was identified as Joel Niño Pareha, a resident of Purok Kamansi of the barangay. Policemen were responding to the area after receiving an armed person alarm in the area, who allegedly fired his gun. READ MORE: Love triangle eyed in shooting of...

China on Sen. Marcos’ missile attack claim: We do not pose threat

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday insisted that her country does not pose a threat to any nation following Sen. Imee Marcos’ claim that China is planning to use hypersonic missiles against the Philippines. “I’m not sure what the Philippine side’s source was, but I can tell you that China is committed to peaceful development and a national defense policy that is defensive in nature, and China does...

University and student in court fight over protest

The University of Birmingham is seeking a court order against a pro-Palestinian protest camp.

Undercover police swoop and arrest British Tinder rape suspect hanging upside down

Scottish Tinder rape suspect James Clacher, 55, was hanging upside down on ropes when he was jumped on by two plain-clothes officers posing as tourists on a Costa del Sol beach.

Driver posed as police officer with fake siren and lights, court hears

A DRIVER caught pretending to be a police officer after attaching a fake siren and flashing blue lights to his car has been fined £380.

Woman admits murdering her parents

Virginia McCullough pleads guilty to killing her mum and dad, whose bodies were found at her home.

Tunisia opposition leader Lotfi Mraihi arrested

Mraihi joins a growing list of President Saied’s political opponents who are in jail or facing prosecution.

Palarong Pambansa 2024: CCPO on full alert to secure games

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 which will officially start next week. This was announced by CCPO city director Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog in an interview with local media during an inspection in one of the meet’s billeting centers on Thursday, July 4, 2024. “We are now in full alert status tungod sa upcoming na Palarong Pambansa 2024. Although magstart...

PNP warns public: Con artists pose as cops to solicit money

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police – Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) on Thursday warned the public against con artists posing as its personnel to solicit money in exchange for protection and facilitation services. According to IAS inspector Gen. Brigido Dulay, his office received reports about individuals “running a protection racket involving establishments suspected of illegal activities.” READ: Scammers out to steal...

Moment predator teacher Rebecca Joynes arrested after sex with pupil

CCTV was also shown of Rebecca Joynes purchasing a pupil a £350 Gucci belt before going back to her flat in Salford Quays, where they had sex twice.

Channel migrants say a Labour government 'will be very good for us'

The Mail first interviewed Sudanese national Omer, 23, in a Calais camp a week ago and he is now living at a Home Office hotel in the port city of Hull, east Yorkshire.

Find out who Vladimir Putin really is

As the world reacts in horror and disbelief to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the man who ordered the military attack, President Vladimir Putin, is being widely condemned for what's been described as a dangerous and unprovoked act of aggression. But who is this man from Leningrad who grew up to become one of the most powerful men in recent history? Click through and find out more about Vladimir Putin's life and career.

Biker in hospital with serious injuries after crash

Police are asking for witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to get in contact.

80-year-old lotto bettor now P33.5 million richer

MANILA, Philippines — An 80-year-old man receiving a monthly pension of P2,500 claimed yesterday his P33.5-million lotto winnings at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) central office in Mandaluyong. Melquiades Robles, general manager and vice chairman of the PCSO board of directors, said the winner guessed the six-digit winning combination 07-40-25-08-30-39 in the 6/45 Mega Lotto draw on June 12. The winner, who bet on random...

Brutal gang initiations from around the world

Gang culture is famed for its brutality and violence. Their involvement in crimes such as drug trafficking and extortion often leads to shootouts with police or all-out street wars with rival gangs. In movies and TV shows, there's usually an initiation process for members—a sort of ceremony or ritual whereby they commit themselves to the organization and prove that commitment with a symbolic act. In 'The Sopranos' for example, new mob members draw blood from their hands and swear a pledge to their new "family," but this is pretty mild compared to many real-world initiation ceremonies. When it comes to notorious gangs like the Yakuza, the Bloods, and the Sinaloa Cartel, new recruits are subjected to horrific torture, or asked to commit terrible crimes to prove themselves. From brutal beatings to cannibalism, you won't believe what people go through to join these criminal enterprises. Click through the gallery and find out what it takes to become a member of the world's most notorious gangs.

Angara expected to push gov’t aid to teachers, students as DepEd chief

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sonny Angara, who is anticipated to take the helm of the Department of Education soon, is foreseen to boost government assistance to teachers and poor but deserving students. The Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), a five-member panel headed by the DepEd secretary, said they are optimistic about the expansion of initiatives for teachers and students under Angara’s leadership. PEAC is constituted to serve as...

Man, 34, appears in court charged with murder of girl, 17, in shooting

Tanesha Melbourne-Blake (pictured) was socialising with friends when she was gunned down from a Vauxhall Meriva people carrier in Tottenham, north London.

Israeli military claims to intercept rockets fired by Hezbollah

The Israeli military released footage on July 4 showing what they say is an interception of four rockets fired from Lebanon toward Israel. Later footage shows Israeli aircraft attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, according to the Israeli army.

Hunt for knifeman on the loose after triple stabbing six minutes apart

Three men were stabbed six minutes apart during the rampage in Feltham. They were all treated at the scene with two currently in hospital in a life threatening condition.

Journalists find feared and devilish hitwoman thanks to selfies

In September 2019, American Aimee Betro tried to shoot store owner Sikander Ali to death in Acocks Green, a suburb of the British city of Birmingham. She had her face hidden behind a hidjab and pointed her firearm at Skiander Ali and pulled the trigger. But the gun jammed. The following night, three more bullets were fired at his residence. Two days after the attempted assassination, Aimee Betro traveled back to the US. Since then, police had...

Mystery of man who vanished nearly 22 years ago takes dramatic twist

Cold case murder detectives have made an arrest in the unsolved mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Scottish in Northumbria man more than two decades ago.

3 kids die in Iloilo fire

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Three siblings died in a fire that destroyed their house in a remote village in Maasin, Iloilo on Wednesday night. The victims were two boys aged six and one, and their five-year-old sister. The children were trapped in their house located in Barangay Dalusan. Reports said two of the victims could not walk due to polio. The victims’ elder sisters aged 12 and eight were able to run out of the house with their youngest...

Gilas’ stunner for ages

MANILA, Philippines — And shock the world Gilas Pilipinas did. Not given much of a chance against a high-powered, seemingly unstoppable Latvia backed by a horde of home supporters, the gritty Nationals defied doubters and delivered a hell of a performance that would go down as one of the greatest victories in Philippine basketball history. Coach Tim Cone and his gutsy Gilas 11 toppled the world No. 6 and heavily favored Latvians in the latter’s...

Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel

Hezbollah launched the barrage in response to Israel's killing of one of its senior commanders.

Chinese blockade formation seen near Ayungin

(UPDATE) THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported on Thursday the sighting of several Chinese ships off Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), while China Coast Guard 5901 — the world's largest coast guard ship — was seen off Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal). The sightings occurred after the Philippines and China agreed to deescalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea through a bilateral consultation mechanism meeting in Manila. The military...

Michelle Troconis, convicted for helping her boyfriend murder his wife, claims to be a ‘scapegoat’

Marcos to allocate P1.4B for Maharlika Highway rehab

TACLOBAN CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced he would allocate P1.4 billion for the rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway. “There are parts of the Maharlika Highway which were already dilapidated so we need to fix them and ensure the maintenance of this infrastructure,” he said in his speech during a visit to Calbayog City, Samar. The project, he said, is set to be completed in March 2025. Marcos also vowed to widen the...