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Sulu cops seize over P17 million in smuggled cigarettes

CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines – Police authorities in Sulu confiscated over P17 million in smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations this week. Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, director of Police Regional Office in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), said that on Friday, some P5.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized in Patikul town after a resident alerted the police about the contrabands being unloaded...

2024-07-06T13:20:51Z

Boy, 7, Dies After Being Hit by Piece of Farming Machinery While Helping in Field

Authorities in Pennsylvania said there were no signs of foul play and the boy’s death was ruled accidental

2024-07-06T16:57:12Z

Mum's agony and fear for baby born into horror during the Gaza war

The first child born at Save the Children's new maternity unit in Gaza is lucky to be alive with baby Lana's family forced to endure horrible conditions of deprivation under constant threat of bombing

2024-07-06T20:59:21Z

Royal Navy crew return home after six months fighting Houthi rebels

HMS Diamond docked at Portsmouth on Saturday after helping to protect shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden and shooting down the most enemy missiles in one day on record.

2024-07-06T17:21:36Z

Canadian archdiocese to pay $104M to child sex abuse victims

MONTREAL — The Catholic Church is to pay 104 million Canadian dollars ($76 million) to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse from eastern Canada, according to a statement released Friday. In 2020 the Archdiocese of St. John was found liable for one of Canada’s largest child sex abuse scandals, at Mount Cashel Orphanage, a now-defunct boy’s orphanage in Newfoundland and Labrador province. The court found sexual abuse was perpetrated by priests and...

2024-07-06T13:43:51Z

China ‘monster’ ship drops anchor in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — China’s largest coast guard ship dropped anchor in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal several hundred yards from a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel which sent out a radio challenge but was ignored, PCG Commodore and spokesman Jay Tarriela said yesterday. “It’s an intimidation on the part of the China Coast Guard,” Tarriela said at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City. “We’re not going to pull out and we’re not going...

2024-07-06T16:31:57Z

Cyclist seriously injured in Hastings crash

A local man, aged in his 70s, was airlifted to hospital after the collision on the A21 on Saturday.

2024-07-06T16:27:51Z

6 Bantay Dagat members arrested in Bataan

MANILA, Philippines — A police officer and five members of the sea patrol force Bantay Dagat were arrested for allegedly threatening the Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP-MARIG) personnel in Bataan province on Friday. Brig. Gen. Jonathan Cabal, MARIG director, said their personnel were on seaborne patrol operations off Pilar town and Balanga City when the Bantay Dagat group approached them from another boat. One of the Bantay Dagat...

2024-07-06T16:32:01Z

Kandaya captures 3rd place in HRRACI Sportsfest 2024 hoop wars

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kandaya Resort wrapped up its Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu, Inc. (HRRACI) Sportsfest 2024 basketball campaign with a fitting third-place finish. This was after Kandaya Resort outlasted Jpark Island Resort in a lung-busting, 98-93, victory on Friday evening, July 5, at the Capitol Parish gymnasium along Escario Street, here. Jed Lorenz Moralde put on a heroic double-double game to lead Kandaya to...

2024-07-06T12:58:43Z

Why Wes Streeting is set for war with the health service

The history of the NHS is littered with attempts by ministers to reform the institution for the benefit of patients. When Wes Streeting, the new Health Secretary, described the NHS as “broken”, and said it was now the policy of the Department of Health to treat it as such, he was laying down a marker for the scale of the challenge ahead of him. But...

2024-07-06T19:47:48Z

Woman ambushed and sexually assaulted in street

Police are seeking a white man of slim build, in his 20s, with light coloured facial hair.

2024-07-06T13:12:15Z

Marcos revokes policy granting CES rank to NDCP grads

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has revoked the policy granting career executive service (CES) rank to graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP), months after it was suspended to determine if its goals are in line with existing rules. The policy conferring CES eligibility and rank to graduates of the NDCP’s Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) program was scrapped through Executive Order (EO) 63,...

2024-07-06T16:31:52Z

Civil servants ordered to STOP clapping Labour ministers so loudly

Civil servants were ordered to 'tone down' their enthusiasm when welcoming Labour ministers into Whitehall's departments on Friday, The Mail on Sunday has learned.

2024-07-06T22:22:27Z

The commodification of language in migration

IN the last few weeks, I have been writing about language and labor migration. Today, I want to discuss how language is commodified in migratory contexts. I have argued, as with many scholars of language and migration, that language is an essential element of migration. But I go on to say that language is also among the goods that move in migratory and mobility contexts. As such, there is value ascribed to language. Language has, therefore,...

2024-07-06T16:14:18Z

This is how to distinguish the real Putin from his doppelgangers

Vladimir Putin's travels cast doubt on the Russian president. Does he systematically use doubles to make state visits on his behalf? Even though the use of lookalikes and stand-ins has never been proven in the case of the current Russian president, this practice has long been commonplace in the USSR. Every time the Kremlin boss moves around, this theory resurfaces. For some, Vladimir Putin does not have just one double; he has several who are...

2024-07-06T12:41:34Z

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS

Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.

2024-07-06T20:51:08Z

Anti-tourism protestors rally against foreign visitors in Barcelona

Protesters carried signs reading 'Barcelona is not for sale,' and, 'Tourists go home,' before some used water guns on tourists eating outdoors at restaurants in hotspots

2024-07-06T22:37:54Z

Cops rescue teens from 'growling Bigfoot with glowing eyes' in forest

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Deputies said the recent high school graduates from Houma called in distress while deep within Kisatchie National Forest last week.

2024-07-06T20:22:14Z

Stolen car found on Facebook Marketplace

MANILA, Philippines — Police arrested four individuals allegedly involved in stealing a vehicle that was found listed for sale in an online Marketplace. In a report, the Southern Police District (SPD) said a black Toyota Alphard was reportedly stolen after the driver parked the vehicle and left it unattended in front of a convenience store in Barangay Tambo in Parañaque City on June 29. On Wednesday afternoon, police received a report from a...

2024-07-06T16:32:01Z

The far right is close to power in France. Will the rest of Europe follow?

Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.

2024-07-06T23:41:50Z

Fears for missing man, 23, after the boat he was on capsized

A rescue operation was launched for a 23-year-old man who disappeared after the boat he was on sank in the Swansea Channel, south of Newcastle, in NSW, just before 8pm on Saturday.

2024-07-06T15:21:12Z

PNP begins distribution of performance-based bonus for 2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that it will begin the distribution of its performance-based bonus for fiscal year 2022 on Saturday. According to the PNP, the bonus will be given to around 214,320 police personnel. READ: PNP warns public: Con artists pose as cops to solicit money The PNP said that the bonus that the personnel will receive is equal to 52 percent of their monthly salary as of December 31, 2022....

2024-07-06T09:35:11Z

Gov’t probes possible link between dead foreigners, illegal Pogos

MANILA, Philippines — An investigation is underway to probe the possible link between the discovery of nine dead bodies of foreigners in Pampanga and the illegal operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) in the country, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said Saturday. The bodies of six Chinese, one Vietnamese, one Malaysian, and one Japanese were found scattered in different parts of Pampanga as announced...

2024-07-06T14:15:16Z

7/7 hero left homeless after not being allocated accommodation to meet his needs

David Warman, 57, was one of the first on the scene on the day of the 7/7 bombings in London - but he has been living in the back of his car for several weeks as he awaits a home

2024-07-06T17:14:19Z

SBP chief promises continuity for Gilas after FIBA OQT stint

SBP Chief Al Panlilio promises to stay the course

2024-07-06T20:05:20Z

PAOCC has leads on alleged leak of Pogo raid plans – spokesperson

MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has identified leads regarding the alleged leak of plans to raid illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hubs, according to its spokesperson, Winston Casio. Casio was specifically referring to the raid on Lucky South 99 in Porac, Pampanga, last June 5. “We already have the leads that we got in the last three days, so when our office arrives on Monday, we...

2024-07-06T09:14:29Z

Marcos proud of Gilas despite loss to Brazil

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Gilas Pilipinas on Saturday evening despite losing to Brazil in the semifinals of the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia. “It was a great fight, Gilas Pilipinas! You have made us Filipinos proud and made history! We will always stand behind you in support. Bida ang bayaning manlalaro! ”Marcos said in a social media post. READ: Gilas’ Olympic dream ends, bows...

2024-07-06T16:15:37Z

Jeremy Corbyn says labour lost votes in general election over Gaza

The newly-elected independent MP for Islington North Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour lost votes in the general election due to Gaza. He was speaking at a pro-Palestine march in central London.

2024-07-06T18:11:26Z

Iran's Pezeshkian brings hopes of moderation after routing hardline rival

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's president-elect, low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian, carries the hopes of millions of Iranians seeking less restrictions on social freedoms and a more pragmatic foreign policy. Pezeshkian, who defeated hardline Saeed Jalili in Friday's second-round presidential vote, is someone world powers are likely to welcome, hoping he might pursue peaceful ways

2024-07-06T19:57:18Z

Who could replace Rishi Sunak as party leader?

The Conservatives will need to choose a new leader when the former PM stands down.

2024-07-06T14:43:05Z

Participate in the drug war probe, Kabataan tells Senator Bato

MANILA, Philippines — Kabataan Partylist challenged Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to participate in the drug war probe, saying that he is accountable to the Filipino people. “Stare your victims in the eye during the hearing, Senator. We dare you. If you truly love your country, you would not turn a blind eye to the clamour of thousands of families victimized seeking justice,” said Kabataan Partylist Executive Vice President Renee Co in a...

2024-07-06T14:36:05Z

Former MP quits Tory party saying 'it's dead'

The former minister said the party was not electable in its current make-up in parliament.

2024-07-06T20:29:02Z

Israeli strike kills 16 at Gaza school, military says it targeted gunmen

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ramadan Abed CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in central Gaza on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said, in an attack Israel said had targeted militants. The health ministry said the attack on the school in Al-Nuseirat killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 50.

2024-07-06T21:19:14Z

Arrests after two men reportedly stabbed in city

Two men, aged 54 and 18, are being questioned after reports of the stabbing on Friday night.

2024-07-06T18:28:03Z

Last two migrants bound for Rwanda to be bailed, Home Office says

New Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms the scheme is now "dead and buried".

2024-07-06T22:59:02Z

Ban for teacher who sent sexual messages to 'child'

It is understood Sukhwinder Singh was instead communicating with an undercover police officer.

2024-07-06T13:57:14Z

Lightning kills girl (13) on Greek beach

13-year-old Dorothea died tragically after she was struck by lightning on a Greek beach. On June 28, Dorothea and her family were swimming at Faros beach, near Poseidi. The storm took them all by surprise while they were still in the water. As the family went to collect their belongings on their way back to the beach, they were surprised by a bolt of lightning. The young girl, who was walking right behind her mother, was struck by lightning,...

2024-07-06T12:26:30Z

French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms

France votes in one of its most crucial elections in years, with the far right hoping for victory.

2024-07-06T18:40:33Z

Junta-led Sahel states rule out return to West African economic bloc

By Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, three military-led West African states, signed a confederation treaty on Saturday, underscoring their determination to chart a joint course outside the regional political and economic bloc that has been urging them to return to democratic rule. The signing took place at the first summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and

2024-07-06T23:02:33Z

Marcos congratulates new UK Prime Minister Starmer

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday congratulated the newly-elected prime minister of the United Kingdom as he expressed hopes for strengthened ties between London and Manila. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Marcos sent his congratulations to Keir Starmer who was elected as the UK’s new prime minister on July 5. “On behalf of the Philippines, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Labour Party and...

2024-07-06T11:14:47Z

Mother speaks of 'anger and relief' as her son's killer dies in prison

Craig Hepburn (right) died after he was stabbed 11 times while walking home from a pub with his friend Conor Paton, 19, in Marsden, West Yorkshire, on 6 July 2012.

2024-07-06T18:22:02Z

Sudanese political factions meet in Cairo with little prospect of peace

By Nafisa Eltahir CAIRO (Reuters) - Rival Sudanese political factions formally attended reconciliation talks in Cairo on Saturday, the first since a conflict in the country began almost 15 months ago, but admitted there was little prospect of quickly ending the war. During the conference the Democratic Bloc, which is aligned with the army, refused to hold joint sessions with Taqaddum faction,

2024-07-06T18:31:48Z

Woman dies in fatal A1(M) crash

Hertfordshire Police says the crash took place on Friday night and is appealing for information.

2024-07-06T16:58:27Z

562 BuCor inmates freed in June

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 562 inmates from all the prisons and penal farms in the country were released in June, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) reported. In a statement, BuCor said 121 of those released were acquitted, 321 had served their maximum sentence, 98 were granted parole, 21 were granted probation and one was granted executive clemency. BuCor director Gen. Gregorio Catapang Jr. said the bureau has already released a total of...

2024-07-06T16:32:01Z

Hamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages, Hamas source says

By Samia Nakhoul, Muhammad Al Gebaly and Nidal al-Mughrabi DUBAI/CAIRO (Reuters) -Hamas has accepted a U.S. proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, a senior Hamas source told Reuters on Saturday. The militant Islamist group has dropped a demand that Israel first commit to a

2024-07-06T18:48:51Z

PRC: 389 pass special licensure exams for teachers

MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said 137 of 274 elementary educators and 252 of 478 high school teachers passed the Special Professional Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers held last month. In a July 5 advisory, the PRC named Jovelle Salamanca of the University of Santo Tomas as the topnotcher among elementary teachers-examinees for earning a 90.80 percent rating. She is followed by Jenefer Gregorio from...

2024-07-06T05:34:33Z

Nine foreigners murdered, dumped in Pampanga

MANILA, Philippines — Nine foreigners, most of them Chinese nationals, have been killed and their bodies dumped in different areas in Pampanga. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is coordinating with the Pampanga police to get more details about the foreigners, three of whom were found in Porac, Pampanga where an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub, Lucky South 99, was raided for alleged human trafficking...

2024-07-06T16:31:57Z

'Rwanda scheme dead and buried': PM Starmer in first conference

The Labour Government is poised to scrap the Rwanda scheme just as it was finally ready for take-off, to the delight of migrants waiting to cross the Channel. Labour has failed to explain in detail how its proposals will stem the flow of migrants.

2024-07-06T13:02:11Z

China ship taunts PH vessel in Escoda Shoal

CHINA Coast Guard's (CCG) "monster" ship is inching closer to a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel that has been maintaining its presence in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea for more than two months now — a move that has left authorities in Manila puzzled. Considered the world's largest coast guard ship, CCG 5901 is only 2,400 feet away from BRP Teresa Magbanua, PCG spokesman for West Philippine Sea Commo. Jay Tarriela said in a...

2024-07-06T16:42:46Z

Now SNP suffers £1m hammer blow in lost Westminster funding

The SNP's financial woes have been compounded by last week's humiliation at the ballot box with £1 million of crucial funding lost from the House of Commons.

2024-07-06T22:07:20Z