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Buenos Aires Subway’s Heavily Subsidized Fares Set to Quadruple

Commuters in Buenos Aires will see subway fares quadruple Friday morning, a consequence of President Javier Milei’s austerity drive.

Diplomats in PH who speak vs gov’t should be expelled, solon says

MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Chinese Embassy to the Philippines who only speak against the Philippine government should be expelled, said Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr., who believes diplomats should be mediators between countries. In a press briefing on Thursday, Abante said that diplomats often say good things about their host countries, but this has not been the way for those in the Chinese Embassy. “To be honest in my...

Bodies left decomposing in hospitals, reports find

Leeds General Infirmary among NHS hospitals criticised for storing bodies at unsuitable temperatures.

Chinese vessels seen near Pagasa during PH Navy barracks groundbreaking

PAGASA ISLAND, West Philippine Sea — Twenty two Chinese vessels were seen loitering three to four nautical miles from Pagasa Island during the groundbreaking ceremony of a Philippine Navy barracks and a Super Rural Health Unit here, a Philippine Coast Guard official said Thursday. “There are 22 Chinese militia vessels [including] Chinese Coast Guard ships,” Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gavan said when he was briefing Senate President...

G7 to back EU line on frozen Russian assets, Italian official says

ROME (Reuters) - Finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies meeting in Italy next week will back a European Union plan to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine's war effort, an Italian Treasury official said on Thursday. Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, will also try to revive an international deal on how to share taxing rights on

Macalintal lauds Comelec for putting order to candidate substitution

MANILA, Philippines — The ban on substitution of candidates after the last day of filing of certificates of candidacies (COC) puts an end to the “nefarious political strategy” of some politicians aiming to gain an advantage for their personal interests, an election lawyer said. In a statement on Thursday, Atty. Romulo Macalintal also lauded the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for its move to end the “unscrupulous practice of some political...

Hontiveros welcomes divorce bill’s progress at House: ‘Sana all!’

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros gladly received news on the divorce bill’s progress at the House of Representatives. “Sana (I hope) all!” she said, reacting to House lawmakers’ approval of House Bill (HB) No. 9348, or the proposed Absolute Divorce Act, on the second reading on Wednesday. Hontiveros then vowed “to continue to work in the Senate to pass [the] necessary though contentious legislation, despite the challenges we face.”...

Navotas’ most wanted fugitive falls

MANILA, Philippines — A man considered to be Navotas’ most wanted fugitive was arrested by police in Sta. Maria, Bulacan on Wednesday night. Michael Argonillo, 43, who works as a water refiller in Bulacan, is the subject of an arrest warrant for frustrated murder issued by Judge Rhoda Magdalene Mapile-Osinada of Malabon City Regional Trial Court Branch 170 on May 2, police said. The judge set bail at P200,000 for Argonillo.

46 Chinese ships in vicinity, as civilian convoy tries to reach Panatag Shoal

The Philippine Coast Guard monitors at least 46 Chinese vessels in the ‘vicinity area’ of Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc on Thursday, May 16. This, as the civilian mission of coalition Atin Ito sails closer to the shoal. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/chinese-ship-vicinity-civilian-convoy-tries-reach-scarborough-panatag-shoal-may-16-2024/

More than 100 arrested in suspected gang operation

Police say they received reports "12 people had been queuing in the street" to buy drugs.

Putin ally warns of global war and 'tragedy for all of humanity'

His comments come as Russian troops continue to seize territory in eastern Ukraine, forcing thousands in Kharkiv to flee their homes after Moscow launched another ground invasion in the region

Chad's constitutional council rejects challenges to presidential vote provisional result

N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - Chad's constitutional council on Thursday rejected requests by two losing presidential candidates to cancel, or partially cancel, the country's May 6 presidential election, saying the candidates did not show proof to back their claims alleging fraud. The state-run national election management body last week declared interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby winner of the

Zubiri expresses disgust over China’s radio challenge

PAGASA ISLAND, West Philippine Sea — “Ito po ay teritoryo ng Republika ng Pilipinas! Kaya kung pwede, lumayas na kayo.” (This is Philippine territory! So please, leave.) Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri exclaimed these words on Thursday after the helicopter he boarded en route to Pagasa Island received a radio challenge from China. “Hindi natin alam baka meron po silang sensitive listening device galing dyan sa mga barko nila. Pero kanina...

Canada sanctions Israeli settlers as attacks on Palestinians skyrocket

Western countries tout support for a two-state solution but exert little pressure over expanding settlements.

Comelec reports over 4.2 million deactivated voters

MANILA, Philippines—As of Thursday, over 4.2 million voter registrations had been deactivated for various reasons, according to data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). READ: Comelec to ensure security measures for 2025 overseas voting In a message sent to reporters, Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia said that 4,239,483 registrations were deactivated because of the following: Failure to vote in two successive preceding regular...

Pope Francis Clarifies Blessing Same-Sex Unions — 'That Cannot Be Done' — But Says 'Everyone' Can Be Blessed (Exclusive)

In PEOPLE's exclusive look at his historic '60 Minutes' interview, Pope Francis clarifies his stance on blessing same-sex couples and unions

As Cambodia launches $36.6bn building drive, China, Japan fight for spoils

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled a 174-project master plan that has attracted bids by rival powers.

Tagum mayor wants Alvarez expelled from House of Representatives

MANILA, Philippines — Tagum Mayor Rey Uy believes Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez should be expelled from the House of Representatives over his anti-government remarks. In an ambush interview on Thursday, on the sidelines of the House committee on ethics and privileges hearing, Uy said Alvarez’s call for the police and military to withdraw their support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration was “too much” and...

Amid ethics charge vs Alvarez, Abante asks solons: Be careful with words

MANILA, Philippines — Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has advised lawmakers to be more careful with their words since they are public officials. His statement comes as a House of Representatives panel is set to hear again a complaint against former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. In a press briefing on Thursday, Abante said he has no idea as to what will happen at the House committee on ethics and privileges hearing on the complaints...

Two new Pag-asa Island structures aim to improve conditions for Pinoys in WPS

Two new structures to be built on Pag-asa Island in Palawan are expected to improve the security and welfare of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea. In a report by Mav Gonzales for 24 Oras on Thursday, senior Filipino officials attended the groundbreaking of the new Philippine Navy barracks and a Super Rural Health Unit (RHU). On the flight to Pag-asa, the aircraft filled with senators, the defense secretary and the mayor of the Kalayaan Group...

Sunak urges China to 'encourage Russia' to end the war in Ukraine

As President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin put on a show of unity in Beijing yesterday, there seemed scant chance of No 10's request being passed on.

Man dies after being hit with metal cutter by wife's ex-partner

A man in Bacolod City died after being struck by a metal cutter in the head by his wife's former lover. According to a report by Jun Veneracion in State of the Nation on Thursday, authorities are eyeing a love triangle as a possible motive behind the incident. The police said the suspect went to the victim's house where the two men figured into a heated argument. The suspect later surrendered to authorities and is facing a homicide charge.—Vince...

Long air raid alert lifted in Kharkiv after drone strikes, missile warning

(Reuters) - A protracted air raid alert in most of Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region was lifted early on Friday after officials reported Russian drone strikes and a missile warning in the city of Kharkiv. Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said at least five drones had struck Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the city's Osnovyanskyi district had been hit,

Marcos: We won’t allow ‘agents within the country’ to destabilize gov’t

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said his administration would not let “agents within the country to destabilize our government.” Speaking with Army troops at Camp Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City, Marcos stressed the importance of loyalty to the country. “We will also not allow agents within the country to destabilize our government and create division within our nation,” he said. “So, I urge all of...

Marcos says MVP allowed restoration of water supply in CDO

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that Manuel V. Pangilinan has allowed the restoration of normal water supply in Cagayan de Oro. According to the chief executive, he spoke with the business tycoon regarding plans of Cagayan de Oro Bulkwater Inc. (Cobi) to stop its service to the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) over failure to settle a debt amounting to P470 million. “Nakipag-usap tayo kay Mr. Manny...

Minister: Gender identity 'shouldn't be taught in schools at any age'

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan lays out policy changes to do with relationships, sex and health education (RHSE) in a statement to the Commons.

Bomb survivor thought she was hit by lightning

On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.

Schools dropping subjects because of teacher recruitment and retention – report

Schools dropping subjects because of teacher recruitment and retention – report - The Education Committee has called on the Government to invest in programmes to boost recruitment, training and retention in the teaching profession.

Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Shoshan Haran, her daughter and two grandchildren were taken hostage by Hamas militants in Israel on Oct. 7. On Thursday, Haran recalled the effects of 50 days in captivity on her three-year-old granddaughter when they were finally released. "Three weeks after we were released, Yahel only whispers, too afraid to make a noise. She hid from everyone,

Kim's sister denies North Korea has supplied weapons to Russia

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again denied Friday that her country has exported any weapons to Russia, as she labeled outside speculation on North Korea-Russian arms dealings as “the most absurd paradox.” The U.S., South Korea and others have steadfastly accused North Korea of supplying artillery, missiles and other conventional weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine in return for advanced...

Marcos says Bamban Mayor Guo must be investigated: ‘Nobody knows her’

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday questioned how Bamban Mayor Alice Guo was elected, saying she must be investigated. Marcos said that she was not known among local leaders. “Kilala ko lahat ng mga taga-Tarlac na politiko. Walang may kilala sa kanya,” the president said in an ambush interview in Cagayan de Oro. (I know all of the politicians from Tarlac. Nobody knows her.) “Kaya nagtataka kami kung saan nanggaling...

US bars imports from 26 Chinese textile firms over suspected Uyghur forced labor

By Karen Freifeld and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States blocked imports from 26 Chinese cotton traders or warehouse facilities on Thursday as part of its effort to eliminate goods made with the forced labor of Uyghur minorities from the U.S. supply chain. The companies are the latest additions to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List that restricts the import of

Japan, US to co-develop hypersonic weapons interceptor

TOKYO — Japan and the United States on Wednesday signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of hypersonic weapons, which are possessed by China and Russia and being tested by North Korea. The project was initially agreed between Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden at their summit last August and reaffirmed between the leaders...

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China friendship in a Beijing state visit

Scarborough convoy concludes mission, now heading back to Subic port

MANILA, Philippine — Volunteers of the civilian-led convoy that reached about 50 nautical miles from Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal have concluded their mission and will now return to Subic port, according to Atin Ito (This is Ours) Coalition. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the coalition said they had already concluded the mission after accomplishing their three earlier objectives of its voyage’s first phase. “Mission Accomplished! Volunteers for...

Vatican to reveal new rules for the supernatural

The new guidelines are expected to tighten the criteria for what counts as a divine apparition.

Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian lawmakers on Thursday began yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office as authorities continue various investigations against her and her inner circle. The small legislative opposition cited “moral incapacity” as the reason for the removal request they submitted to Parliament. Boluarte has already survived four attempts to cut her term short thanks to a coalition of conservative lawmakers who have...

Taiwan grapples with divisive history as new president prepares for power

For some, inaugural president Chiang Kai-shek was a liberating hero, but for others he was a brutal dictator.

Man who died after alleged pub attack named

Carl James, 42, suffered serious injuries at the Jack and Jill pub on Saturday and died in hospital.

Man convicted of killing 4 people at ex-girlfriend's home near Denver

DENVER (AP) — A man was convicted Thursday of killing four people at his ex-girlfriend's home in suburban Denver in 2022 a week after she was granted a court order to keep him away from her. Joseph Mario Castorena, 22, was convicted of four counts of first-degree murder after deliberation for killing three of Jessica Serrano's relatives as well as a man who rented an RV on the family's property in Aurora on Oct. 30, 2022, prosecutors said. He...

Israel accuses South Africa of making false claims at ICJ genocide case

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's foreign ministry said South Africa was 'presenting biased and false claims' that 'rely on unreliable Hamas sources' in response to a case brought to the U.N.'s top court accusing Israel of genocide on Thursday. "Israel acts in accordance with international law and its humanitarian obligations," a statement from the Israeli foreign ministry said. "While implementing

Meralco advisory on power interruptions in some parts of Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Some parts of Quezon City, Caloocan City, and Malabon City will experience temporary power interruptions on May 18, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) advised. READ: Meralco sets P92 hike for 200 kWh in May Below is the list of areas as well as the time when power will be temporarily cut down: Quezon City, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m Due to line reconductoring works along Masaya and Maginhawa Streets in Barangays UP Village and...

Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced Thursday multiple arrests in a series of complex stolen identity theft cases that officials say are part of a wide-ranging scheme that generates enormous proceeds for the North Korean government, including for its weapons program. The conspiracy involves thousands of North Korean information technology workers who prosecutors say are dispatched by the government to live abroad and who rely on...

Slovakia’s PM expected to survive assassination try, deputy says

BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive. The prime minister had been greeting supporters at an event when the attempted assassination took place, shocking the small country and reverberating across Europe weeks before an election. “I guess in the end he will survive,” Tomas Taraba told the...

Pupils taken out of school over concrete concerns

Some parents have safety concerns about Gatehouse Primary despite reassurances from the council.

Theresa May: rich people in big houses should pay for their own care

The former prime minister said politicians needed to have 'a very difficult discussion' with the public about how old age and adult infirmity care is paid for.

Spain denies port call for ship carrying arms to Israel

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain has refused permission for an Israel-bound ship carrying arms to call at the southeastern port of Cartagena, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Thursday. Albares confirmed reports that the Marianne Danica was carrying a cargo of arms to Israel and had requested permission to call at Cartagena on May 21. He said refusing permission to dock in Spanish ports was

BBC South Today's first presenter dies

Martin Muncaster presented the regional programme, which used to be known as South at Six, between 1961 and 1964.

Russia to expel UK defence attache in a tit-for-tat move

Moscow declares A. T. Coghill persona non grata in response to London expelling Russian defence attache.

Hearing for double killer to take place in public

The parole hearing for Colin Pitchfork, who murdered two girls in the 1980s, is in July.