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Israel conscription rule stokes ultra-Orthodox fury

But the move marks a significant step towards resolving one of Israel's most divisive issues.

2024-07-02T05:08:00Z

Hong Kong delegation to head to Sichuan to ensure safe arrival of 2 pandas, John Lee says

Hong Kong will send a delegation to Sichuan “as soon as possible” to ensure the smooth and safe arrival of two giant pandas gifted by Beijing on the 27th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule, the chief executive has said. John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday the delegation would meet with local officials and panda experts to discuss the relevant procedures, adding the bears would also need to undergo quarantine of at least 30 days before...

2024-07-02T04:56:50Z

Police say a man shot a Walmart drone. Armed Americans could pose a headache for air deliveries.

There have been multiple incidents of gun owners shooting at drones. That presents a challenge for retailers.

2024-07-01T20:46:38Z

A veteran journalist’s call for action

In a webinar hosted by the Vinzons Policy Center and the University of the Philippines Alumni Association last Saturday, veteran journalist Vergel O. Santos addressed the critical question of the Philippines’ future amid the escalating conflict in the West Philippine Sea and deep-seated political and economic issues. Santos, a journalist for over 60 years, has edited two national dailies. He began his talk by highlighting the despair reflected...

2024-07-01T20:32:10Z

Group wants probe on Mandanas over profiteering claims

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) called for an investigation into Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas for "profiteering" on liquefied natural gas (LNG) development in the province. "We are calling for an in-depth investigation by the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) to confirm Gov. Mandanas's involvement in the LNG business," the group said in a statement on Tuesday. PMCJ's call for an investigation came...

2024-07-02T05:40:15Z

Former Missouri prison guards plead not guilty to murder in death of Black man

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Four former Missouri guards have pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of a Black man in prison, and a fifth has pleaded not guilty to accessory to involuntary manslaughter. Othel Moore Jr., 38, died on Dec. 8 in the Jefferson City Correctional Center. A criminal complaint filed Friday alleged that the guards pepper-sprayed Moore, placed a mask over his face and left him in a position that caused him to suffocate....

2024-07-01T22:39:52Z

'Thank you for DepEd post'

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara accepted with "humility and a profound sense of duty" his appointment as the next secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). On Tuesday, the senator said he was deeply honored and grateful to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for "the trust" he has placed in him by appointing him as new DepEd chief. "I am committed to working with all sectors of society, including my predecessor, Vice President...

2024-07-02T05:25:07Z

Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mohammad Salem CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) - Eight Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded when Israeli forces bombarded several areas of Khan Younis and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, health officials said on Tuesday, as thousands of people fled their homes under fire. The Israeli army had ordered residents of several towns and villages in eastern Khan Younis to

2024-07-02T08:14:50Z

Head teacher awarded over £100,000 after she was unfairly sacked

Shelly-Ann Malabver-Goulbourne was trying to get her three-year-old to stop playing with the bottle in her office when she used two fingers to attract his attention.

2024-07-01T22:47:45Z

2-year-old boy in Cagayan de Oro dies after accidental scalding with hot water

A two-year-old boy in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental died after he was accidentally doused with newly boiled water, according to the GMA Regional TV One Mindanao report of Cyril Chavez on "State of the Nation." Cody Ryan Balili's grandmother related that his father heated water to prepare the milk for his son. His father poured the newly boiled water into a container, which he placed on top of the table. He was then surprised when the boy...

2024-07-01T23:14:46Z

Epic tank battles that shaped history

In 1916 during the First World War, a terrifying new weapon was introduced to the battlefield: the tank. This formidable-looking armored fighting vehicle heralded the era of mechanized warfare and was subsequently used throughout all the major military conflicts of the 20th century. In fact, there are some encounters recognized for their near-exclusive use of the tank as a primary weapon of war. So, what are history's greatest tank battles? Click through and be reminded of how this versatile mobile weapons platform was used, and the conflicts it took part in.

2023-11-24T11:11:09Z

Fears of French civil war after Marine Le Pen's victory

France was gripped by political turmoil yesterday after Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party won the first round of a snap election.

2024-07-02T00:02:57Z

Photo shows signboard of Porac LGU near raided Pogo hub

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Amid repeated claims by local officials that they were being denied entry into the recently raided compound of Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) Lucky South 99, the municipal government of Porac, Pampanga, had apparently maintained an extension office less than a kilometer away from the company’s 10-hectare hub. This was based on a photograph seen by the Inquirer and later supported by on-site...

2024-07-01T21:32:27Z

Kenya braces for new protests after dozens killed in anti-tax demos

Kenya was bracing on Tuesday for fresh protest action against the government after anti-tax hike demonstrations last month descended into violence that left dozens of people dead. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) said on Monday that 39 people had been killed and 361 injured during two weeks of demonstrations, and condemned the use of force against protesters as "excessive and disproportionate".

2024-07-02T06:01:34Z

Tory Minister called out for fake claim about Keir Starmer 'four-day week' in Sky News clash

Tory Health Minister Maria Caulfield was immediately told it is 'not true' to claim Keir Starmer wanted to do a 'four-day week' as she made the false comments on Sky News

2024-07-02T07:12:02Z

Ireland’s Labour Court to formally intervene in Aer Lingus dispute with pilots

Ireland’s Labour Court to formally intervene in Aer Lingus dispute with pilots - The move comes amid efforts to minimise disruption being caused by the ongoing industrial action.

2024-07-02T06:53:33Z

Tories label Starmer 'part-time Prime Minister' after diary confession

But Sir Keir urged voters to give his party a big majority as he claimed it would be 'better for the country' as 'it means we can roll up our sleeves and get on with the change we need'.

2024-07-02T00:48:01Z

North Korea claims ballistic missile test with ‘superlarge warhead’

South Korean military says Pyongyang’s claim of successful launch ‘likely to be false’.

2024-07-02T08:00:11Z

Man on the run after crashing car into home

A father and his five-year-old daughter were sound asleep in the Greenvale home when the car crashed into their garage at 3.45am on Tuesday.

2024-07-01T22:32:41Z

Woolworths worker is allegedly threatened at knifepoint during robbery

A 33-year-old man allegedly threatened the worker at Buranda Village on Ipswich Road in Woolloongabba at 8pm on Monday.

2024-07-01T22:47:43Z

Marcos declares July 2 a holiday in Pasig

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared July 2 a holiday in Pasig City. In Proclamation 612, he declared Tuesday a special nonworking day in the city to allow its residents to mark Pasig’s 451st founding anniversary or “Araw ng Pasig.” Earlier, he also declared July 1 a nonworking holiday in San Carlos City in Negros Occidental in Proclamation 611 to mark the celebration of its charter anniversary. READ: Palace declares...

2024-07-01T20:47:22Z

Sonny Angara Named New DepEd Secretary

Share your expectations and wish list for the incoming DepEd secretary.

2024-07-02T08:12:17Z

Bolivia summons Argentine ambassador for reprimand over its claims of a fake coup

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The Bolivian government on Monday summoned the Argentine ambassador to address the country's claim that the attempted military coup that rattled Bolivia last week was a hoax. Bolivia's official reprimand of its neighbor adds to the fallout from the purported foiled mutiny last Wednesday that has left the country of 12 million shocked and bewildered. Bolivian President Luis Arce faces a wave of criticism at home and abroad...

2024-07-01T21:30:24Z

The most embarrassing relatives of US presidents

Some US presidents got lucky in the family lottery, surrounded by relatives who helped boost their public image. Other presidents have been less lucky in that aspect... Since the early days of the nation, presidents have had to deal with awkward problems posed by their family members. In addition to managing the presidency, they've also been left to worry about what their wife, child, brother, or in-law might do next to catch the media's judgmental eye and embarrass the administration. Curious? Check out this gallery to discover the most embarrassing presidential family members in US history.

2024-07-01T11:04:47Z

Murder probe after man found with stab wounds

Greater Manchester Police has urged anyone with information about the man's death to get in touch.

2024-07-02T06:55:32Z

Final person to plead guilty in Denver fire that killed 5 people from Senegal could get 60 years

DENVER (AP) — In between shifts at Amazon to earn money she could send home to her relatives in Senegal — working opposite times as her sister-in-law so they could care for each other's children — Hassan Diol would call to talk to her husband several times a day. Amadou Beye was still in Senegal, trying to get a visa so he could also come to the United States. His wife, joined by their infant daughter, would also video call every day. Amadou...

2024-07-02T04:11:25Z

Angara to uplift Philippine education, says Romualdez

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has expressed confidence in Senator Sonny Angara's ability to raise the quality of the country’s education system. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/2/angara-to-uplift-philippine-education-says-romualdez Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

2024-07-02T06:52:08Z

Benitez 'honored' if selected as Education chief

MANILA, Philippines — Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez said that he would be "honored" if selected as Education secretary under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. His statement comes after the Coordinating Council of Private Education Associations (Cocopea) named him and four others as possible replacements for Vice President Sara Duterte, who is scheduled to leave her post on July 19. Aside from Benitez, other names...

2024-07-02T03:24:56Z

Michigan homeowner locked in battle to keep mail carrier off his lawn

Benny Hunt, a resident of Waterford, detailed the strange saga last week, claiming the truck have been driving on his lawn for years.

2024-07-02T00:48:24Z

Prison shower changes ordered after woman's death

Yasmin Adams was confined to her cell and appeared "unsettled" prior to her death.

2024-07-02T05:25:24Z

Ranked: countries with the lowest crime rates

To assess the safety and security of a nation, looking at the rate of crime is the first port of call. Countries that might be considered safe based on several criteria may actually have a higher rate of crime than you'd think. For this reason, low crime rates, taken by themselves, are important to examine, as they offer valuable information. By looking at the context that creates those low crime rates, we can better understand how some policies successfully keep the level of lawlessness in a country under control. Intrigued? Click on to discover the countries with the lowest rates of crime, ranked.

2024-04-03T05:04:01Z

Extremist parties 'could become more popular if Labour scrap Rwanda'

A soft approach on immigration by Labour could trigger the rise of 'extremist' parties as seen across Europe, James Cleverly warned yesterday.

2024-07-01T23:18:06Z

Driver whose car struck pedestrians in South Korea will face accidental homicide investigation

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection in South Korea's capital, killing nine people, will be investigated on allegations of accidental homicide, police said Tuesday. The car hit several people Monday night in central Seoul, after reportedly going in the wrong direction and colliding with two other cars. Six other people were injured, including the driver who was detained. The driver...

2024-07-02T05:07:03Z

China Coast Guard no help to distressed fishers near Panatag, survivors say | INQToday

WATCH: Fishermen who survived their boat's explosion off the disputed Scarborough Shoal recall not getting help from the nearby China Coast Guard, even as they were struggling in the water, with two of them injured.

2024-07-02T05:38:25Z

Ukraine's defence minister to hold talks with Austin, Pentagon says

(Reuters) - Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov will hold talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington on Tuesday on firming up military cooperation between the two countries, the Pentagon said on Monday. "Secretary Austin and Minister Umerov will discuss bilateral defense cooperation, regional security issues and ways to strengthen the defense partnership between the United

2024-07-02T05:46:05Z

Boy, parents among 5 dead in firecracker warehouse blast

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The bodies of a couple who worked as caretakers of the firecracker warehouse at Marquez Drive in Barangay Tetuan here and their 3-year-old son were among those recovered from the rubble of the explosion on Saturday, a Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) official said. Rolly Limen, 38, and his wife Mirriam, 37, the caretakers of the warehouse owned by Jonathan Chua, were earlier reported to be among the wounded in the...

2024-07-01T20:32:16Z

PH condemns NKorea for raising tensions in Indo-Pacific with latest missile launch

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines condemned North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch, which provoked tensions in the region, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday. The Associated Press (AP) reported that North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles on Monday but one of them possibly flew abnormally, according to the South Korea's military. In a statement, the DFA said it "undermined economic progress, peace, and...

2024-07-02T04:09:54Z

UK's Sunak hunts for votes among the robots, at 4:50 a.m

By Phil Noble LUTON, England (Reuters) - Badly lagging in the race to win Britain's election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak went hunting for votes among whirling robots in a retail distribution centre on Tuesday, kicking off his first campaign stop of the day before 5 a.m. (0400 GMT). Sunak, who has often looked exhausted as he crisscrossed the country during a six-week campaign, started the

2024-07-02T07:18:20Z

9 Chinese illegal workers arrested in Manila Bay

MANILA, Philippines — Nine Chinese nationals suspected of illegally working in vessels on Manila Bay were arrested over the weekend in Parañaque City, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). In a statement on Monday, the BI said the Chinese men were caught illegally disembarking from three motorboats along the bay’s shoreline at the Parañaque Fishport in Barangay Dongalo around 4:30 p.m. on June 29. The arrested individuals whose ages...

2024-07-01T21:11:46Z

Sunak seizes on Starmer saying he won't work past 6pm on Fridays as PM

As the election battle enters its penultimate day, Rishi Sunak visited an Ocado plant in Bedfordshire before 5am.

2024-07-02T07:49:17Z

Netherlands to start F-16 deliveries to Ukraine soon, government says

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with the first of 24 promised F-16 fighter jets soon, the outgoing Dutch government said on Monday. The necessary permits to deliver the jets to Ukraine have been granted, Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren said in a letter to parliament ahead of a government transition on Tuesday after months of coalition building following an election last

2024-07-02T05:24:05Z

As far as Brazil, China, and India: The fascinating history of the Portuguese era of exploration

Portugal was an incredible sea power during the 15th and 16th centuries, and they traveled all over the world, gaining new trade routes and exploring unfamiliar territory. Maritime expeditions to far-flung places saw intrepid mariners sail uncharted waters to reach these unmapped lands. But do you know where they ended up? Browse the following gallery and learn more about this adventurous time in Portuguese history.

2024-04-11T10:05:29Z

Bondi Junction: Police operation underway - what you need to know

The man was seen sitting on of top of a crane in Bondi Junction on Tuesday morning, wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants.

2024-07-02T00:48:03Z

Rohingya minority in firing line as rebels attack western Myanmar town

By Ruma Paul COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - It was soon after afternoon prayers at a mosque near western Myanmar's Maungdaw town last month that 45-year-old Abdur said he looked up and spotted a drone hovering above. It was armed. "Within seconds, there was an explosion, and I lost consciousness," said the bearded farmer, asking only to use his first name because of security concerns. He

2024-07-02T07:24:39Z

Australia police arrest teenage boy after stabbing at Sydney university

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian police said it had arrested a 14-year-old boy after a stabbing at the University of Sydney on Tuesday morning, which triggered a lockdown of the university buildings. Emergency crews treated a 22-year-old man, who was taken to a hospital in a serious but stable condition, New South Wales state police said in a statement. New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner

2024-07-02T06:09:14Z

Hungary's leader is in Ukraine for talks with Zelenskyy. It's his first visit since the war began

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was in Kyiv on Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his first visit to the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Orbán’s press chief confirmed to Hungarian news agency MTI that the prime minister had arrived in the Ukrainian capital in the morning for the talks. Bertalan Havasi said the main topic of the meeting will be the...

2024-07-02T07:10:31Z

'Toughest pub in the world' closes after more than 130 years

An Aussie pub in Western Australia has closed its doors after more than 130 years, marking an end of a chequered era that once saw it dubbed the 'toughest in the world'.

2024-07-02T06:49:07Z

Tim Cone ‘not satisfied’ until Gilas Pilipinas reaches optimal OQT form

Gilas Pilipinas’ schedule the past week has been nothing short of frantic, traveling across the Middle East, Europe, and then deep into the Baltics—taking narrow tuneup losses flush on the chin in between. And yet, the Nationals went straight to practice right after they arrived in Latvia on Sunday (early Monday morning in Manila), putting aside exhaustion and a 10-hour road trip as it continued to prime and plot for the Fiba Olympic Qualifying...

2024-07-01T20:32:08Z

How Pinoys can learn more about the history of West Philippine Sea

The National Library of The Philippines (NLP) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) are set to host a seminar and exhibits to educate Filipinos about the history of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Happening on July 5, “Kuwentubigan Lecture Series– Story of our Seas, the West Philippine Sea in a Historical and […]

2024-07-02T04:18:47Z

Parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite to experience power interruptions on July 4-5

Parts of Rosario in Pasig City; Tondo in Manila; Greater Lagro and Pasong Putik in Quezon City; Calumpit, Hagonoy, and Malolos in Bulacan; Tagaytay, Silang, and Amadeo in Cavite will experience power service interruptions on July 4 and 5 due to scheduled maintenance activities. In an advisory posted on its website, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said there will be replacement of poles and line reconstruction works along Calumpit Provincial...

2024-07-02T05:03:45Z