Worker took boss to court over office return refusal, referred to AFP

Imran Karim Budhwani claimed he had been unfairly dismissed by IT multinational Infosys after he refused to return to the office after the Covid pandemic.

Remains of seafarers killed in Houthi attack arrive in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of two Filipino seafarers who were killed in a Houthi attack in the Gulf of Aden arrived yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport from Dubai. Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on True Confidence on March 6, killing two of 15 Filipino seafarers on board. Representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Migrant Workers, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration accompanied the...

Historical documents that changed the world

Some of the most defining moments in world history have been recorded in reports, acts, and manifestos—documents that serve as written proof of the changes or actions that have influenced society and the way we live. This evidence ranges from ancient ink on papyrus to digital transcripts published on the internet, with much of it signed off by individuals of enormous power and influence. Click on and read through the historical documents that changed the world.

Taiwan says China told Taiwan's coast guard to not interfere in the detention of Taiwanese boat crew

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says China ordered Taiwan’s coast guard away from interfering in the detention of a Taiwanese fishing boat off the Chinese coast in what is seen as an increasing Chinese attempt to encroach on Taiwanese territory. Taiwan's coast guard has called for the release of the boat and its crew members who were taken from waters off the Taiwanese controlled island of Kinmen just off the Chinese coast on Tuesday night.

DICT confirms hacking of disaster unit’s portal

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed that there was a successful data hack on its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division (DRRMD) portal and systems. At a virtual press conference called last night, Renato Paraiso, ICT assistant secretary for legal affairs and spokesman, said the hack was limited to the DRRMD systems, which he stressed was not connected to the DICT central...

US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials

By Kanishka Singh and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A dozen former U.S. government officials who quit over U.S. support for Israel's war in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday accused President Joe Biden's administration of "undeniable complicity" in the killing of Palestinians in the enclave. In a joint statement, the 12 former government officials said the administration was violating U.S. laws

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 859

As the war enters its 859th day, these are the main developments.

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

Malaysia court dismisses jailed ex-PM Najib's bid to serve sentence under house arrest

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A Malaysian court dismissed jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak's legal bid to obtain a document that he said would allow him to serve his remaining prison sentence under house arrest, his lawyer said on Wednesday. In a judicial review application filed on April 1, Najib said an "addendum order" issued by the former king had accompanied a pardons board's decision in

Barbers: No sinophobia, we’re only against Chinese doing illegal things

MANILA, Philippines — Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers again maintained that he and other House of Representatives lawmakers are not racist or sinophobes, noting that they are merely against Chinese individuals doing illegal things in the country. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Barbers was asked about netizens’ observations that he has been vocal when it comes to issues involving Chinese nationals—like the West Philippine Sea (WPS),...

Good Samaritan is beaten to death trying to break up a fight

Dahal Umesh, 41, died in hospital on Tuesday morning after fighting for life since the beating by at least two people on Saturday night during a concert at a Top Golf in Nashville.

5 dead, 2 hurt after truck rams into houses in Samar

TACLOBAN CITY – Five persons died while two others were injured after a loader truck rammed into their houses in Barangay Caglanipao Sur, Tinambacan District in Calbayog City, Samar in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2. The Calbayog City police have yet to release the names of the victims. According to the city police report, the truck driven by a 40-year-old man from Caloocan City was traveling from Naval in Biliran to Allen town in Northern...

Lucy Letby found guilty of trying to kill ANOTHER baby

On Tuesday a jury found the 34-year-old guilty of attempting to murder her 14th victim at the Countess of Chester Hospital - a tiny baby girl born in February 2016

Famous people who died in June 2024

Labour 'virtually certain' to win a bigger majority than 1997

A new MRP study by Survation, published within the final 48 hours of campaigning, predicted Labour would win 484 seats at this week's general election .

Countries with the highest (and lowest) concentration of immigrants

Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.

Keir Starmer: Britain's next prime minister?

Labour leader Keir Starmer is a former human rights lawyer turned-state prosecutor whose ruthless ambition and formidable work ethic look set to propel him to Britain's highest political office. He is friends with human rights lawyer Amal Clooney from their time together at the same legal practice and once recounted a boozy lunch he had with her and her Hollywood actor husband George.

One killed after shooting outside Newport Beach mall leading to high speed chase: Reports

One person was killed after a shooting outside the Fashion Island mall's Barnes and Noble in Newport Beach, California, police said.

PH to require pre-shipment inspection of farm products

Starting October, the Department of Agriculture (DA) expects to enforce pre-shipment inspections at ports of origin to curtail the proliferation of smuggled goods and animal diseases in the country. This is while waiting for the completion of the country’s first border inspection facility by next year. “Before these facilities become operational, we will issue an administrative order on pre-shipment inspection, pending approval from the...

PAOCC files raps vs Chinese citizens involved in raided Pampanga Pogo

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Tuesday filed criminal complaints against two Chinese citizens for their involvement in illegal activities in a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Named in the complaint were Qin Ren Gou, 37 years old, and Jiang Shi Guang, 41 years old, both from Hebei province of China. They were arrested during a raid at the Pogo hub where Lucky...

The scientific explanation for alien abduction

Believe it or not, alien abduction is not just something we see in sci-fi movies. Indeed, many people in real life have claimed to have been abducted by extraterrestrial beings. Many display all the signs of emotional distress associated with such a traumatic experience, and some even claim to have been abused by aliens. In this gallery, we delve into what science has to say about alien abduction and those who claim to have experienced it. Click through to learn more.

Why Exactly is the Philippines the World's Top Rice Importer?

Is it because of corruption, incompetence, bad politicians, or laziness? According to IRRI, the answer is quite simple.

Water firms 'facing lawsuits' and 'prisons near capacity'

A Supreme Court ruling on sewage and the crisis of overcrowding in the UK's prisons lead the papers.

Teenager accused of strangling college administrator mother to death

A 19-year-old Indiana man now faces decades in prison and questions about his mental health after strangling his mother to death for extremely petty reasons.

Sir Ed Davey surfs in North Cornwall in latest election stunt

Sir Ed Davey gets ready to go surfing in North Cornwall, as he continues his General Election campaign ahead of the General Election on Thursday, July 4.

UAAP: UP Fighting Maroons signs Gilas prospect Millora-Brown

University of the Philippines isn’t taking its last two runner-up finishes sitting down. The Maroons continued building up their talent cache, inking Gilas Pilipinas prospect Quentin Millora-Brown, who is not only trying to reconnect to a school he has roots in but also wants to link up with the national program. “We have been talking with Quentin for a time now. We’ve visited him a couple of times since 2019. We are beyond happy and really...

Car driven into shop and set alight

Police say shops and nearby buildings were "significantly damaged"

Two Chinese execs kidnapped, killed

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese and a Chinese-American, both associated with the medical device industry, have been kidnapped for ransom and killed. The victims arrived in the Philippines on June 20 on a business trip, but they were kidnapped by unidentified persons. One of the victims is Xia Ke Fu, 39, a marketing director at Suzhou RainMed Medical Technology and an alumnus of Hunan City University. The identity of the other victim, a...

Philippines, Japan close to signing access deal

MANILA, Philippines — The signing of a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan could be a milestone that can convince other countries of the need for a “broad united front” to maintain a rules-based international order in the South China Sea (SCS), Philippine Navy spokesman for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said yesterday. “This will be a very historic activity considering that the...

Elderly Fil-Am dies after being pushed into BART train in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – An elderly Filipino American woman died after being pushed into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco Monday night, according to authorities. The suspect – 49-year-old Trevor Belmont, also known as Hoak Taing – was arrested after he allegedly pushed the victim, later identified as 74-year-old Corazon Dandan of San Mateo County, into a Milbrae-bound train at Powell Street Station, the BART Police Department said in a news...

PH, China see need to ease SCS tension

(UPDATES) THE Philippines and China have affirmed their commitment to "de-escalate" tensions in the region without prejudice to their respective positions, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said the Philippines and China convened the 9th Meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM) in Manila on July 2. The DFA said Manila and Beijing raised the need "to restore trust, rebuild...

Haiti PM vows 'transparency' to population traumatized by gangs

Garry Conille, a medical doctor by training who once briefly served as Haiti's prime minister, says he never hesitated to return home to take up the post once again. "The responsibility for reestablishing security is first and foremost a Haitian responsibility," said Conille, who last served as prime minister in 2011-2012.

Dad found dead in Magaluf covered in mystery bite marks after being separated from family

Michael Grant, 45, who was on holiday with his wife Leanne and at least two of their four children and other families from Ireland, collapsed close to Magaluf’s notorious Punta Ballena strip around 4.30am yesterday

Dog shot dead after man and police officer bitten

Police firearm used to destroy the Akita breed after incident at house from which the dog escaped.

Boris Johnson appears to help Rishi Sunak stop 'Starmergeddon'

As Brits prepare to go to the polls in less than 48 hours, the Conservatives have pulled out their secret weapon in a last ditch bid to cling on to blue seats.

Woman is arrested for inventing a fake 'missing' child

Stacey Dashay Marie Smith, 19, called police on Sunday claiming that her child was in a car that was stolen from 14000 block of Lasso Rock Drive.

Boy, 17, dies during school trip to the beach

The 17-year-old boy died in hospital after the incident at West Wittering beach, police say.

Tennessee woman awarded $700K after being fired for refusing vaccine

Tanja Benton, 52, won her lawsuit against the health giant after a jury found that her refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine was based on 'sincerely held religious beliefs.'

Kanlaon Volcano emits high level of harmful gas – Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — The Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday released its second-highest emission of sulfur dioxide this year, the state seismology bureau said. READ: Phivolcs: Mt. Kanlaon gas emissions drop, but explosion possible “Volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emission from the summit crater of Kanlaon based on campaign Flyspec measurements today, 2 July 2024, averaged 5,083 tonnes/day. This is the second highest emission from the volcano recorded...

Beijing, Manila agree to keep talking to ease South China Sea tensions

China and the Philippines have agreed to de-escalate tensions in the disputed South China Sea, following some of the worst clashes in recent history that raised the risks of a wider conflict. At Tuesday’s bilateral consultative mechanism meeting in Manila, the two sides exchanged views “on the situation in the South China Sea”, particularly tensions at Second Thomas Shoal, and agreed to continue to manage differences through negotiations....

PNP probes cop allegedly planting evidence in Iloilo anti-drug op

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the viral video of an anti-illegal drugs operation in Iloilo province showing a policeman allegedly planting evidence. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the Western Visayas police conducted the operation in Barangay Poblacion in Duenas, Iloilo, resulting in the arrest of a male individual. READ: Court finds cop guilty of torturing...

'I am not a church boy': RFK Jr responds to sex assault allegation

A magazine article claimed the candidate sexually assaulted a babysitter and joked about eating dog meat in Korea.

Mega Millions winning numbers for July 2 drawing: Jackpot grows to $137 million

Mega Millions players, are you feeling lucky? The winning numbers are in for the July 2 drawing.

Urgent search for missing mum and her two young children last seen six days ago

Police have launched an urgent appeal after a mum Della went missing from home with her two young children - aged seven and two - from the Edgbaston area of Birmingham

Michael Gove calls Keir Starmer the 'Jellyfish of British Politics'

Michael Gove shows unwavering support for Conservative Party Leader Rishi Sunak at his late night campaign in London. Labelling Labour leader Keir as the 'Jellyfish of British Politics!'

PH, China renew commitment vs Pogo-related crimes

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine and Chinese governments renewed their commitment to work together in combating crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos), the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said on Tuesday. The PAOCC made the pronouncement after a meeting between its chairperson Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Monday, July 1. According to...

Philippines to be ‘relentless’ in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says

MANILA — The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday of the need to “restore trust” and “rebuild confidence” to better manage maritime disputes, even as Manila told its neighbor it will be “relentless” in protecting its interests in the South China Sea. The Philippine foreign ministry said it had “frank and constructive” discussions with China on the […]

BOC impounds 4 yachts suspected of transporting illegal drugs

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized four yachts at the Batangas port as authorities investigated how the P9.68 billion worth of “shabu” – a slang for methamphetamine – were transported to the province. According to the agency, it impounded the yachts on June 27 as a luxury boat is suspected of being used in the transport of the 1.4 tons (1.27 metric tons) shabu that was intercepted at a police checkpoint in Alitagtag town in...

3 die of suffocation while allegedly hunting for gold in Misamis Oriental

Three people died due to suffocation while allegedly searching for gold down a hole they have dug in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, on Monday, July 1, 2024. The fatalities included two men, 48 and 38 years old, and the 15-year-old son of one of the victims. Their companion, a minor, survived and is recuperating in the hospital. Investigation showed that the water pump engine the victims used may have exploded and the smoke it emitted suffocated...

Philippines, 33 other WTO members push to ratify fisheries deal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and 33 other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are pushing the global body to ratify the landmark fisheries agreement aimed at curbing harmful subsidies that lead to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF). In a joint communication, the Philippines and other members including China and the United States, affirmed their support for the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries...