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"We must end Russian air terror"

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky has addressed the nation following a Russian attack on the city of Dnipro in broad daylight on Wednesday. In that attack, six people were killed and some 50 injured by the missiles. In addition to the usual demands to strengthen air defences, Kiev has added a more ambitious request that could be put on the table at the NATO summit in Washington: that its allies provide the country with more long-range...

Foster father killed himself as he struggled to keep up with rent

Lee McHale was facing eviction having failed to keep up with his rental payments when he took a fatal dose of paracetamol. He later died at Tameside General in Lancashire (pictured)

Police say veteran who vanished in Arkansas was killed

Shannon Collins, 52, vanished in March 2021 after returning to his home in Pottsville, Arkansas, from a trip out of state. Police say he was killed as a result of foul play.

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.

Philippines, Japan sign military access pact

The Philippines and Japan sign the Reciprocal Access Agreement on Monday, July 8. The deal makes it easier for the militaries of both countries to train and operate on each other’s soil. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/japan-sign-military-access-pact-july-2024/

Ukraine's Zelenskiy vows retaliation for Russian strike

WARSAW/KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine will retaliate after a Russian missile strike killed at least 29 people and damaged a children's hospital in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday during a visit to Warsaw during which he signed a security pact with Poland. As world leaders prepare to head to a NATO summit which starts on Tuesday in Washington, Zelenskiy called on Kyiv's allies to give

Gambia lawmakers back recommendations to maintain FGM ban

DAKAR (Reuters) - Gambian lawmakers adopted recommendations on Monday for the country to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation ahead of a vote later this month on whether to decriminalise the practice. Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been outlawed in Gambia since 2015, but the deeply rooted cultural practice remains widespread in the West African nation and the first convictions last

Japan warns against use of force to change status quo in Indo-Pacific

MANILA — Japan reiterates the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and opposes “unilateral attempts to change status quo by force and coercion,” its foreign minister said on Monday. Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa made the remarks in a joint press conference following a ‘2 plus 2’ meeting between foreign and defense ministers from Japan […]

Anti-burglary team records almost 900 arrests

Det Ch Insp Mark Atkinson says "significant progress" had been made but there is more to do.

West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quit

The military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.

Second suspected arson at flood-hit home in a week

The home's owner is away due to ongoing repairs, and no injuries have been reported, police say.

Woman sustains serious hip injury after assault

Police said the altercation, involving two others, followed a dispute about their children.

4 Indian nationals arrested for kidnapping 4 Indian students

MANILA, Philippines — Four Indian nationals have been arrested for allegedly robbing and illegally detaining their fellow countrymen last week. According to the Southern Police District (SPD), the suspects are identified through their aliases Ramanathan, 22; Devesh, 22; Sanjay, 22; and Venkata, 21. They reportedly have two other cohorts – alias Lmahen and Shivarishi – who are still at large. Authorities said the four suspects were arrested for...

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

Men sentenced for hunting deer and hares with dogs

Police say illegal hunting is cruel both on the prey and the dogs used to pursue them.

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...

Armenian foreign minister to travel to Washington for NATO summit

TBILISI (Reuters) - Armenia's foreign minister will travel to Washington on July 9-10 during the NATO summit, his ministry said on Monday, as the country, once a top Russian ally, seeks to build closer ties with the West. "Minister (Ararat) Mirzoyan will take part in an event with NATO partners on the sidelines of the NATO summit, as well as in other events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of

More people are leaving Metro Manila. Here’s why

MANILA, Philippines—When COVID-19 landed in the Philippines, nationwide lockdowns prompted many people in the National Capital Region (NCR) to return to their provinces or places of origin outside the capital. Years into the new normal, even with restrictions lifted, people continued to leave the NCR for other regions. For decades before the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos from impoverished rural regions migrated to densely populated cities,...

Arrest after two pedestrians injured in crash

The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and without due care.

Man is stabbed to death in car park - before a 27-year-old is arrested

Police said the man, believed to be in his 30s, was found with a stab wound to his chest at a car park in Albury on Monday night.

1 dead after car slams into parked truck in Tondo

One person was killed after a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) rammed into and went under a parked trailer truck in Tondo, Manila, according to Manny Vargas' report on Super Radyo dzBB on Monday. Based on an initial investigation, the 14-wheeler truck was parked along the inner lane of Mel Lopez Boulevard when the MPV crashed into its back portion. The car sustained heavy damage due to the impact. Police on the scene said they have yet to confirm the...

Fatal India gathering organiser 'surrenders' to police

Nearly 121 people died in a crush at a religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Man held after woman sexually assaulted in street

A 23-year-old man is held on suspicion of sexual offences after a woman was attacked in Hyde, Tameside.

Men jailed for alleyway ambush robbery

The robbers closed off any escape before beating their victim and stealing his phone, a court hears.

Two people found dead in town centre property

Two people in their 90s have been found dead at a property in Sandwich town centre, police say.

Woman injured while stopping man attacking partner

Jonathan Knox is jailed for four years and nine months after admitting wounding with intent.

Farmer dead in Quezon shooting over ‘love triangle’

LUCENA CITY — A 24-year-old farmer died in a shooting incident on Sunday, July 7, that was described by police as a “crime of passion” in Lucban town in Quezon province. The Quezon police reported on Monday that an alias “Jimboy” was buying cigarettes at a store in Barangay Kulapi at 3:20 p.m. when a certain “Mark,” 29, a construction worker, suddenly appeared and shot him twice in the head using a handgun. The assailant fled after the shooting....

Philippine Air Force gearing up for Australia air drills

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) began sending its assets for the multilateral air drills in Australia this week. PAF Spokesperson Col. Maria Consuelo Castillo said their C-130 and C-295 cargo planes arrived in Darwin City on Sunday. Castillo said the aircraft carries essential equipment for the “Pitch Back” drills. Six FA-50s — half of the fighter jets under the PAF’s arsenal — are also expected to arrive in the following...

Husband rang GP 570 times before killing wife

Gary Alexander Baird killed his wife Susan Baird with a hammer at their home in Belfast in 2020.

Russian daytime attack on Ukraine kills at least 20, hits children's hospital in Kyiv

By Olena Harmash and Max Hunder KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched a barrage of missiles on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a rare daytime attack on Monday, killing at least 20 people across the country and hitting a key children's hospital, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the Russian forces fired more than 40 missiles targeting different cities and damaging infrastructure,

£290million down the drain? Home Secretary blasts Rwanda scheme 'con'

The new Home Secretary said she planned to audit the programme to send Channel boat arrivals to east Africa, which was axed by Sir Keir Starmer in one of his first decisions after entering No10.

2 children found dead inside car in Pampanga

The bodies of two children were found inside a car in Barangay San Matias, Santo Tomas, Pampanga, according to Jasmine Gabriel-Galban’s 24 Oras report on Monday. The bodies were found in an open parking space 500 meters from their house after the Philippine National Police received a report from concerned citizens. The two children ages five and 6 are siblings. According to their mother, she last saw them on July 6 when she fed them lunch....

PH, Japan call out China for 'dangerous acts' amid RAA signing

The The Foreign and Defense ministers of the Philippines and Japan on Monday called out China's "dangerous and escalatory actions" in the South China Sea as both countries signed a key defense accord allowing the deployment of Japanese forces for joint drills in the country. The Reciprocal Access Agreement with Manila will be Japan's third defense accord after those with the United Kingdom and Australia. It is akin to the Philippines' Visiting...

China says Philippine warships 'damaged' reef at atoll in South China Sea

BEIJING (Reuters) -China said on Monday "illegal" beaching of Philippine warships at the Nansha islands in the South China Sea had "gravely damaged" the coral reef ecosystem in the area, as both countries tussle over disputed territory at atolls in the vast waterway. China's Ministry of Natural Resources, in a comprehensive report, said Philippine warships have been "illegally beached" around

Two in court in connection with Devizes murder

Raymond Groves, 48, from Bristol, died at an address in Easterton, near Devizes, on Tuesday.

Woman jailed for bathing naked in fountain near Dalaguete church

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A woman was arrested for bathing naked in a fountain situated right outside the parish church of Dalaguete town, southern Cebu on Monday, July 8. Police in Dalaguete confirmed the arrest of a woman and her German partner for causing public alarm, scandal, and disobedience to authorities on Monday dawn. Authorities there responded to complaints from concerned citizens about a woman taking a bath in the fountain right in...

Miami police dog bakes to death in heatwave while tracking suspect

In Miami, where temperatures climbed to the mid-nineties over the July 4 weekend, a beloved police K9 named Archer succumbed to the heat while searching for a suspect.

New Law Waives Entrance Exam Fees for Private Colleges in the Philippines

The Free College Entrance Examinations Act, now in effect in the Philippines, mandates waiving entrance exam fees in private colleges and universities for eligible students. Republic Act (RA) 12006 exempts qualified graduates and graduating students from paying fees for entrance exams to private higher education institutions (HEIs). The Act aligns with the state policy to […] The post New Law Waives Entrance Exam Fees for Private Colleges in the...

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...

China's 'monster ship' staying near PCG vessel in West Philippine Sea | INQToday

WATCH: A West Philippine Sea monitor says China Coast Guard's "monster ship" has remained near the Philippine Coast Guard's vessel in Escoda Shoal for about five days now.

Deadly landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia

Rescue team deployed to remote region on Sulawesi island to search for the missing.

‘Horrifying’ Sydney fire: Dad arrested over children’s deaths

Australian authorities have accused a Sydney father of trying to stop rescuers from saving his own family in a “horrifying” home fire that killed two boys and a baby girl. Flames engulfed the home in western Sydney’s Lalor Park in the early hours of Sunday morning while the 28-year-old man, his female partner and seven children were inside, New South Wales state police said. Three children — two boys aged three and six, and a 10-month-old girl —...

Abalos bares P10M bounty for Quiboloy's arrest

MANILA, Philippines — Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday announced a P10 million bounty for the arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy who is facing a string of criminal cases in Davao City and Pasig City. Abalos said the money was raised by private individuals who wanted to help authorities capture Quiboloy. A reward of P1 million was also offered for the arrest of each of Quiboloy's five accomplices — Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada,...

Woman is killed as manhunt is launched for 21 year-old man

Emergency services were called to a home along the Great Western Highway at Kingswood, western Sydney, at 1.40pm on Monday.

Man charged with assaulting police following crash

A man is his 20s is also arrested on suspicion of drink driving and careless driving.

Support for Letby surprising, says lead witness

The lead prosecution witness says supporters of Letby reported him for his role in the trial.

Israel orders residents to evacuate as tanks storm Gaza City districts

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli tanks advanced into the heart of Gaza City from different directions on Monday and Israel ordered Palestinian civilians to evacuate neighbourhoods after a night of bombardments which Gaza authorities said had killed dozens. Residents said the airstrikes and artillery barrages - which took place as multi-national negotiations for a ceasefire deal

Is Ukraine heading for defeat?

Ex special constable raped girl months after leaving jail

Stephen Godridge groomed the 14-year-old on Snapchat and then assaulted her in a park.

UK looking at what money can be recouped from Rwanda scheme

The Tory government had already sent £220m to Rwanda as part of the deportation scheme, which is now being scrapped.