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Indian Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to ally Russia since the start of its war on Ukraine

India’s prime minister begins a two-day visit to Russia on Monday, his first since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine, a war that has complicated the relationship between the longtime allies and pushed Russia closer to India’s rival China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit will include a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, whom he last saw in Russia in 2019, in the far eastern port of Vladivostok. The two leaders also met in person in...

Pope Francis deplores state of democracy, warns against ‘populists’

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis decried the state of democracy and warned against “populists” during a short visit to Trieste in Italy’s northeast on Sunday ahead of a 12-day trip to Asia — the longest of his papacy. “Democracy is not in good health in the world today,” Francis said during a speech at the city’s convention center to close a national Catholic event. Without naming any countries, the pope warned against “ideological temptations and...

Woman who wrote 'How to murder your husband' essay tried to get away with 'perfect' crime

Nancy Crampton Brophy wrote an essay titled "How to murder your husband" before going on to shoot and kill her own spouse - and never once mentioned him to friends

Speaker pledges House support for food security

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday assured the House of Representatives’ support to help attain President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s aspiration of rice self-sufficiency for the Philippines, removing the country’s dependence on imports of the staple grain, by 2028. READ: Affordable ‘Rice-for-All’ available soon, says DA Romualdez vowed that the chamber would do everything it can to help in achieving Marcos’...

Road closed as busy restaurant evacuated after fire

Avon and Somerset Police and other emergency services are attending the scene of a restaurant fire.

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...

US Typhon missile system's stay in PH may be extended —PH Army

A US mid-range missile system may extend its deployment in the Philippines beyond September, Philippine Army spokesperson Colonel Louie Dema-ala said on Monday. Dema-ala said the possible extension of deployment of the Typhon missile system in the country would depend on the evaluation of the Salaknib training, which is set to end in September. Salaknib is the annual joint military exercises between the US and the Philippines. “Yes, that is a...

DOJ opinion: Global fund needs more action

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said the government needs to secure national legislation or a treaty to confer privileges and immunities related to the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), a multinational financial mechanism to address climate change events beyond the abilities of nation states. READ: Loss and Damage Fund is top agenda in climate change meet — DENR chief Details of the fund have not been finalized because it was...

Boeing agrees to plea deal to avoid criminal trial over deadly 737 Max crashes

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge in order to avoid a criminal trial related to two deadly crashes involving 737 MAX jetliners.

Labour vows to 'immediately' scrap anti-strike laws

Jonathan Reynolds said that restrictions on strikes brought in by the last Conservative government would be 'removed from the statute book' straight away.

Missing Jay Slater hope as 'hunters and dogs' to flood Tenerife search area

British teenager Jay Slater has been missing for three weeks after he went missing during a walk from an Airbnb in the small village of Masca, some 11 hours away from his accommodation

Binibining Pilipinas 2024 pays tribute to departed queens

Click this link for Binibining Pilipinas 2024 Live Updates!!! The Binibining Pilipinas 2024 pageant has paid tribute to the queens who have passed on at the 60th anniversary show on Sunday, July 7, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at the Araneta City in Quezon City. A video presentation was played to honor the departed Binibining Pilipinas queens, starting with Myrna Panlilio, the pageant’s first-ever queen, who was crowned in 1964. The pageant...

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.

Hungary's Orban arrives in China on Ukraine peace mission

BEIJING (Reuters) -Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, days after holding talks on a potential Ukrainian peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin that angered some European Union leaders. Orban and Xi met at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, according to Chinese state media. China, which has close ties to Russia, has been promoting

Man sentenced to life for killing Hong Kong worker dies after being found hanged in cell

A 32-year-old man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a Hong Kong convenience store worker over two cans of beer worth HK$31 (US$4) in 2019 has died after he was found hanged at a maximum-security jail. Former sailor Javed Iqbal Islam was discovered by a correctional officer inside his one-person cell at Stanley Prison at 8.44pm on Sunday. A source familiar with the case said on Monday the man was checked up on about 15 minutes earlier...

Exclusive-South Korea's Yoon to discuss Pyongyang's 'distinct threat' to Europe at NATO

By Ju-min Park and Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would discuss with NATO leaders the distinct threat North Korea poses to Europe by deepening military ties with Russia, warning that Moscow must choose between the two Koreas where its true interests lie. It "depends entirely" on Russia where it wants to take future ties with South Korea, Yoon said, adding

French vote splits among left, center and far-right. With no majority, political paralysis threatens

PARIS (AP) — French voters divided their legislature among left, center and far right, with no single political faction getting even close to the majority needed for form a government. The risk of paralysis loomed Monday for the European Union's second-largest economy. President Emmanuel Macron gambled that his decision to call snap elections would give France a “moment of clarification," but the outcome showed the opposite, less than three...

Philippines wants to boost rice cooperation with Vietnam to ensure food security

HANOI (Reuters) - The Philippines wants to boost cooperation on rice with Vietnam to ensure its food security, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said during a visit to Vietnam over the weekend. Laurel visited Vietnam's Mekong Delta province of An Giang, one of the key rice-producing areas of the Southeast Asian country, the province's People's Committee said in a statement on

China's Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue and negotiations during a meeting Monday with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Orbán made a surprise visit to China after similar trips last week to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. Orbán praised China’s “constructive and important initiatives”...

DHSUD chief admits challenge in completing 6M housing units until 2028

Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar on Monday admitted that it would be difficult to complete the target of six million housing units until 2028. During the pre-SONA briefing, Acuzar explained that while there is no problem with funds, the construction of these housing units has been challenging. ''Dati po ang usapan six million, ganito po 'yun eh, may katotohanan doon sa drawing pero sa...

French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament

By Juliette Jabkhiro, Layli Foroudi and Zhifan Liu PARIS (Reuters) -France faced potential political deadlock after elections on Sunday threw up a hung parliament, with a leftist alliance unexpectedly taking the top spot ahead of the far right but no group winning a majority. Voters delivered a major setback for Marine Le Pen's nationalist, eurosceptic National Rally (RN), which opinion polls

Urgent warning over parasite spreading at alarming rate in Australia

Australia has been hit by one of its largest gastro outbreaks in 20 years with one group becoming sick at an alarming rate.

Parts of Caloocan, Bulacan, Cavite to experience power interruptions on July 9-10

Parts of Tala in Caloocan City; Malolos and Plaridel in Bulacan; and Silang in Cavite will experience power service interruptions on July 9 and 10 due to scheduled maintenance activities. In an advisory posted on its website, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it will be relocating facilities to serve SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 along Quirino Highway in Tala, Caloocan City. Affected between 11 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, and 6 a.m., Wednesday, July...

QUOTES-French political leaders on how to find a government majority

PARIS (Reuters) - France will have a hung parliament after Sunday's parliamentary election, making it necessary for political leaders to figure out a path forward and potentially form a governing coalition, something seen as uncharted territory in French politics. The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) will have the biggest group of lawmakers, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's centrists and the

Labour vow to tackle 'economic and national threat' Reform pose

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said his party would now 'come for them', after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer largely ignored the party's rise during the campaign.

Trillanes ‘filing more cases’ vs Duterte, Go

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV is considering to file more complaints against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go over alleged irregularities committed during the previous administration. According to Trillanes, among these complaints include one related to the alleged anomaly in the frigate acquisition project of the Philippine Navy. READ: Trillanes hounds Duterte, Go with P6-B plunder rap The...

John Lee vows to push to get pair of giant pandas in Hong Kong by National Day on October 1

Hong Kong’s leader has promised to push to get a new pair of giant pandas transferred to the city by National Day on October 1, as he led a delegation to Sichuan to prepare for their arrival. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the pledge on Monday after he and his wife visited the Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Centre to learn more about feeding and nursing the giant pandas, as well as transfer arrangements. “I’m...

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Macron mayhem a wake-up call for all

From having a healthy majority in the National Assembly, Mr Macron's snap election gamble has thrown it all away. His centrist Ensemble bloc is diminished, demoralised, outnumbered.

Thailand willing to support Philippine defense industries

MANILA, Philippines — Thailand has expressed willingness to support Philippine defense industries through enhanced partnerships and collaboration, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Sunday. This was one of the points taken up as Defense Undersecretary Angelito de Leon welcomed Adm. Adoong Pan-Inam, commander in chief of the Royal Thai Navy, at the DND headquarters at Camp Aguinaldo last week, the DND said. The Thai admiral was in...

Landslide triggered by torrential rain kills 11 people at illegal gold mine in Indonesia; 19 missing

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A landslide triggered by torrential rains crashed onto an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 11 people, officials said Monday. Nineteen others were reported missing. About 35 villagers were digging for grains of gold on Sunday in a pit at the small traditional gold mine in remote Bone Bolango district in Gorontalo province when tons of mud plunged down the surrounding...

Israeli tanks storm Gaza City districts, residents report heavy fire

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) - Israeli forces pounded Gaza City early on Monday, sending columns of tanks into the heart of the city from different directions in what residents said was one of the heaviest attacks since Oct 7. The Gaza Civil Emergency Service said they believed dozens of people were killed in eastern Gaza areas but emergency teams were unable to reach them because of

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

America's 'worst roommate's' jailhouse phone call is revealed

Janie Lynn Ridd's chilling jailhouse phone call has been revealed, more than two years after she was paroled for trying to poison her best friend, second from right, with a bacteria.

Israeli army used Hannibal Directive during October 7 Hamas attack: Report

The directive is a controversial policy of Israel’s military aimed at preventing the capture of its soldiers.

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...

New test kit detects high-risk leptospirosis cases

MANILA, Philippines — Researchers at the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) have developed a test kit which accurately predicts who among patients contracting leptospirosis are at risk of developing serious complications, allowing doctors to put them under strict monitoring to prevent kidney and lung problems. A product of the UPM’s National Institutes of Health-Institute of Human Genetics (NIH-IHG), the new molecular test measures and...

Philippines, Japan to sign landmark defense deal on Monday

MANILA (Updated 9:49 a.m.) — The Philippines and Japan will sign a defense agreement on Monday that will allow their military forces to visit each other’s soil, the Philippine president’s communications office said on Sunday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will witness the signing of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement shortly after a courtesy call by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko […]

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...

DOF's Recto wants POGO ops stopped

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Monday said he is keen on recommending to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to stop operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), given the issues surrounding the industry. According to Recto, while he is not against POGOs per se, it is the illegal activities being conducted by several POGO companies such as those in Bamban, Tarlac and in Porac, Pampanga that influenced him in the decision....

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.

Geneva Lopez kin call for justice over her, Yitshak Cohen deaths

The bereaved family of beauty pageant contestant Geneva Lopez is calling for justice over her death and that of her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen, GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon's Jasmin Gabriel Galban reported on “BaliTanghali” on Monday. Authorities over the weekend found the victims’ bodies in a quarry site in Barangay Sta. Lucia in Capas, Tarlac days after they were reported missing. Autopsy reports showed that the couple died of...

China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says

MANILA— The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China’s largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant to intimidate its smaller Asian neighbor. The China coastguard’s 165-meter ‘monster ship’ entered Manila’s 200-nautical mile EEZ on July 2, spokesperson for the PCG Jay Tarriela […]

'I still have hope': Voters react after far-right trail in elections

'I still have hope': Voters react after far-right trail left in French elections. National rally voters felt dissapointed as the leftist alliance unexpectedly took the top spot in the legislative elections.

Gov’t seeks arbitration with Chinese train supplier

Arbitration may be the solution to the seven-year-old case of unsuitable trains from China left idle at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) depot, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista told reporters on Friday that while the government had yet to solve the issue of the incompatible trains delivered by Dalian Co. Ltd. in 2017, intervention may be needed. “It’s possible for the case to undergo...

Romualdez praises Gilas Pilipinas after Fiba OQT campaign

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed admiration for Gilas Pilipinas for demonstrating “unparalleled determination, skill and heart” despite losing to Brazil in the semifinals of the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia. “The journey of Gilas Pilipinas in this tournament has been nothing short of inspirational. Their victory against Latvia, a European team, was a historic moment for Philippine...

Some areas in Luzon, Visayas to have isolated downpours

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Luzon and Visayas will have isolated downpours and thunderstorms due to the easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday. Weather specialist Robert Badrina said the easterly winds that bring warm, humid weather are particularly affecting the eastern sections of Visayas and Luzon including Bicol Region, Quezon, Aurora, Isabela and Cagayan....

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...

In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear

Australia’s opposition leader has proposed building the country’s first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced.

Massive floods affect millions across South Asia

Swathes of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have been inundated in recent days, killing scores of people.

Moment National Rally members react to shock French exit poll

Footage shows several members of the National Rally (RN) with champagne glasses in their hands as they watch the exit poll results being announced.