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The Londoners in the new cabinet

Six of the new cabinet members - including the prime minister - all hail from the capital city.

2024-07-06T13:13:16Z

Starmer: Rwanda deportation scheme is 'dead and buried'

The troubled Rwanda deportation policy introduced by the former Conservative government is "dead and buried", Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister said he was "not prepared to continue with gimmicks" as he confirmed the multimillion-pound scheme to send some asylum seekers to Kigali is to be scrapped. Before the general election, Labour had vowed to stop the plan "on day one" if it entered government.

2024-07-06T17:26:17Z

Welsh deemed the most calming of all Britain's regional brogues

It's official: Welsh voices are proper lush. The accent heard from the likes of Richard Burton, Rob Brydon or Catherine Zeta-Jones has been deemed the most calming in Britain.

2024-07-06T20:52:27Z

Official PH visit of foreign minister of Malaysia

UPON the invitation of Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, Ambassador of Malaysia Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Haji Hasan embarked on an official visit to the Philippines on July 1, 2024. While in the Philippines, the foreign minister paid a courtesy call to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace. During the meeting, Marcos and Hasan affirmed their commitment to strengthen Malaysia-Philippine...

2024-07-06T16:24:18Z

She accused Assange of sexual assault, but is glad he’s now free

Anna Ardin accused Julian Assange of sexual assault - but is pleased he has been freed from jail.

2024-07-06T23:14:04Z

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

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

British holidaymaker dies of a 'suspected heart attack' in Bulgaria

Roger Grose, 68, took himself to hospital in the city of Plovdiv after feeling unwell while on a two-week holiday in Bulgaria.

2024-07-06T18:21:59Z

UK seeks balanced position on Israel and Gaza, says new foreign minister Lammy

By Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) - Britain wants a balanced position on the war in the Middle East and will use diplomatic efforts to ensure a ceasefire is reached and hostages held by Palestinian militant group Hamas are released, its new foreign minister David Lammy told Reuters. Lammy is on a visit to Germany, his first international trip following the Labour Party's thumping victory in

2024-07-06T23:52:58Z

Bolsonaro leads right-wing rally at CPAC Brazil event

By Fabricio Escandiussi BALNEARIO CAMBORIU, Brazil (Reuters) -Former Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro led a rally of conservative supporters on Saturday to drum up support for allied candidates in this year's municipal elections and project his influence ahead of the 2026 presidential race. "We want Bolsonaro back," chanted some in the crowd of 3,500 people that wants to see him back

2024-07-06T16:11:36Z

Triumphant new MP Nigel Farage sips a pint and taunts warring Tories

He finally won election to the House of Commons at the eighth attempt after years of trying at Thursday's election, as he became the Reform MP for Clacton.

2024-07-06T13:51:11Z

Escudero defends probe on Senate building costs

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis Escudero defended the need for the Senate to investigate the ballooning costs of constructing the New Senate Building following the heated exchange between Senators Nancy Binay and Alan Peter Cayetano at the recent hearing. In a dwIZ interview yesterday, Escudero said the accounts committee hearing is being conducted because of the failure of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to...

2024-07-06T16:31:57Z

Tory MP not surprised at heavy Conservative defeat

Sir Michael Fabricant lost his seat but says he hopes Lichfield 'remembers me with affection'.

2024-07-06T16:28:26Z

Dozens of vehicles stopped in rural crime crackdown

Cumbria Police says it hopes the operation, which saw 47 vehicles stopped, will offer reassurance.

2024-07-06T13:12:11Z

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

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

Labour-led city aims to 'hit the ground running'

The morning after the election results in Plymouth, appointed Labour MPs get to work immediately.

2024-07-06T13:27:40Z

Ian Liddle-Grainger set to 'graciously retire' after election loss

Mr Liddle-Grainger said while he had "made mistakes" he had "no regrets" about his decades in office.

2024-07-06T16:58:43Z

Starmer says he has 'clear mandate to govern for all four corners of UK'

Sir Keir Starmer said the landslide victory in the General Election has given Labour "a clear mandate to govern for all four corners of the United Kingdom". Facing his first media grilling as Prime Minister on his first full day in Downing Street, he said he was "restless for change" but warned that changing the country "is not an overnight exercise". After sweeping to a historic victory at the polls, Sir Keir said his party had received "a mandate to do politics differently".

2024-07-06T14:40:54Z

Family pay tribute to 'caring' army cadet, 14, who was killed by bus

A heartbroken family have paid tribute to 'funny, kind and intelligent' teenager, Jonathan Debnam (pictured), 14, who was killed after being hit by a bus in Shortstown, Bedfordshire on Thursday.

2024-07-06T17:06:35Z

Busted traffic light blamed for gridlock

NAIA-Roxas Boulevard traffic mess MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) appealed for patience from motorists after a heavy duty crane broke a traffic light at the intersection of NAIA Road and Roxas Boulevard in Parañaque City. A post from the Facebook page of motoring website Visor showed vehicles coming from all directions caught in a gridlock at the intersection on the evening of July 4. The traffic light...

2024-07-06T16:32:02Z

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

City's scepticism in aftermath of Labour wins

Residents react to Labour regaining two of the three seats it lost in the 2019 election.

2024-07-06T12:42:46Z

HEADLINES: China ship taunts PH vessel in Escoda Shoal | July 7, 2024

Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Sunday, July 7, 2024. Today's episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines' leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. READ: 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)...

2024-07-06T16:12:41Z

Multi-storey building collapses in Gujarat's Surat, many feared trapped, rescue operations on

The incident took place in Surat's Sachin GIDC area. Police and fire department teams have arrived at the stop and rescue operations are underway. The building that suddenly collapsed housed a family who were living there as tenants.

2024-07-06T13:16:41Z

Ensure a peaceful 2025 BARMM elections, Marcos tells AFP

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asked the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel to guarantee a peaceful election for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The BARMM Parliament elections, which is the first in the region, will be held with the 2025 national and local elections. “We need to have peaceful elections in the upcoming voting season,” Marcos said on Friday. READ: BARMM polls: 16...

2024-07-06T15:21:10Z

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

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

Brazil ends Gilas' Olympic dream

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas' Olympic dream came crashing down after suffering a 71-60 beating at the hands of Brazil in their FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament crossover semifinals on Saturday at the Arena Riga in Latvia. The Philippines got off to a flying start, leading by as many as 11 points, and led, 33-27 by halftime. But the second half proved to be a different story. With Brazil putting on the defensive clamps against Gilas,...

2024-07-06T14:35:52Z

Marcos keen to strengthen PH-UK ties

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Saturday that he was looking forward to working with new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in strengthening Philippines and United Kingdom relations. Labour leader Starmer was elected prime minister on July 5, replacing Conservative Rishi Sunak. "On behalf of the Philippines, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Labour Party and @Kier_Starmer. We wish the new government success and look forward to...

2024-07-06T16:17:17Z

Government already started on work to fix ‘broken’ NHS, says Prime Minister

Government already started on work to fix ‘broken’ NHS, says Prime Minister - Sir Keir Starmer said the ‘raw honesty’ about the state of the health service is ‘tough’ to hear but is necessary to fix the NHS.

2024-07-06T14:40:34Z

Two murder suspects are on the loose after daring jail break

Two murder suspects are on the loose after they managed to make a daring escape from a Mississippi jail.

2024-07-06T16:36:29Z

Carpio: Education can help Philippines win fight for West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — Educating Filipinos about the history of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) could help the Philippines win the fight against China’s claims on the entire South China Sea, according to retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio. In a lecture hosted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the National Library of the Philippines last Friday, Carpio pointed out that the “total lack of knowledge of the Treaty...

2024-07-06T16:31:53Z

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

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.

2024-07-06T19:32:19Z

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

DENR lauds Cotabato farmer for saving serpent eagle

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Environment officials lauded a farmer in Cotabato province for saving a juvenile Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) which was released back to the wild on Wednesday. Forester Abdulnagib T. Ringia, community environment and natural resources officer of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) based in Matalam town, said the acts of Jimmy Icdang should set an example to all on how...

2024-07-06T15:21:18Z

DMW told: Find new markets for PH seafarers

A HOUSE leader has called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and ship manning agencies to look for new markets for Filipino seafarers, amid continuing pirate attacks in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Several Filipino seafarers have fallen victims to attacks and abductions perpetrated by pirates, most notably the Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. Last March, two Filipino seafarers died and two others were injured in an attack by...

2024-07-06T16:12:39Z

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

Pot dog trail honours city's disabled workers

The trail marks how disabled workers helped create iconic Staffordshire dog ornaments.

2024-07-06T14:13:01Z

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

Demographic disaster

BIOCAPACITY is the measure that allows us to calculate the date of our "resource overshoot" each year, which I discussed in Thursday's column ("Population and overshoot," July 4, 2024). In conjunction with that, it also allows us to estimate the size of the population of any country, or the world in general, that can be sustainably supported. That figure for the Philippines is exactly 40 percent of the number of people it already has. Far from...

2024-07-06T16:14:17Z

PH biosphere reserve in new Unesco list

THE United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) named 11 countries with biosphere reserves, including one in the Philippines, in a new list it released on Friday, the agency said in a statement on its website. Located in the Apayao province, the yApayaos Biosphere Reserve consists of two distinct regions — Lower and Upper Apayao. "This biosphere reserve in the Province of Apayao is divided into two distinct regions:...

2024-07-06T16:27:42Z

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

Renowned oceanographer visits PH to advocate Verde Island Passage protection

MANILA, Philippines — Renowned oceanographer and conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle visited the Philippines last month to advocate the protection of the Verde Island Passage (VIP)—the world’s “center of the center” of marine shore fish biodiversity. In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that Earle personally dived into the VIP alongside other marine experts to observe the condition of the...

2024-07-06T13:00:06Z

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

Benefits of plea bargaining

Dear PAO, My neighbor was apprehended while selling "shabu" on the street fronting our house. I heard that the investigator mentioned to one member of his family that the culprit may avail of plea bargaining in the event that he is formally indicted in court. Allegedly, this procedure is encouraged and the same is beneficial to all parties. My neighbor is known as a notorious drug personality in our community, so I think that plea bargaining is...

2024-07-06T16:18:07Z

Lawmakers push for sports economy in PH

TWO self-confessed "sports advocate" lawmakers have urged the government to focus on making the Philippines a "powerhouse" for sports by placing it under the economic sector. In their statements, Ang Probinsyano Party-list Rep. Alfred de los Santos and Manila Rep. Joel Chua floated the idea after Gilas Pilipinas aims to shoot for an Olympic berth as it fights Brazil in the knockout semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. De los...

2024-07-06T16:12:41Z

Kahayágan art project honors 23 Fil-Am changemakers, leaders

SAN FRANCISCO – The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN) through its Reclaiming Our Space (ROSe) program presents Kahayágan, an art installation on the windows of the Children’s Creativity Museum honoring 23 Filipino/a/x changemakers and leaders. In partnership with the Children’s Creativity Museum and artists Wilfred Galila and Ramon Bonifacio, SOMCAN is set to unveil Kahayágan on Friday, July 12 at 6 p.m. at the Children’s...

2024-07-06T23:57:34Z

BPI Foundation bags 2 awards for sustainability, corporate purpose

BPI Foundation (BPIF), the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), received recognition for the work it has done in enabling community and enterprise development through its various financial education and livelihood programs. Various programs of BPIF received citations in the Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards' Leaders for Corporate Purpose cluster, where its FinEd Unboxed program was awarded under the Continuing Education...

2024-07-06T16:09:16Z