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Death toll rises to 19 after gunmen attack Russia's Dagestan

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -The death toll from a series of brazen attacks on churches and synagogues in Russia's mainly Muslim region of Dagestan rose to 19 on Monday after gunmen went on the rampage in coordinated attacks in two of the republic's most important cities. Gunmen with automatic weapons burst into an Orthodox church and a synagogue in the ancient city of Derbent on

Arkansas nurse was treating mass shooting victim when she herself was killed

By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - One of the four people killed in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery was a 23-year-old nurse who was shot dead while treating another victim, police said on Sunday. "Instead of fleeing the store, she stopped to render aid in one of the most selfless acts I've ever seen," Colonel Mike Hagar, director of the Arkansas State police, said of the nurse, Callie Weems.

Boy, nine, seriously injured in e-bike hit-and-run

Police appeal for witnesses after an e-bike rider hits a boy on his bike and flees the scene.

A Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer is bringing production to Ukraine

Netanyahu receives warning from panel probing submarine purchase

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli commission investigating suspected wrongdoing in government purchases of submarines and missile boats from Germany issued a warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. The panel notified Netanyahu that based on evidence gathered thus far, it could ultimately determine that he had used his position as prime minister between 2009 and 2016 to greenlight

Police launch probe after death of four-year-old at home in Wales

A four-year-old child has died at a home in Ceredigion, Dyfed-Powys Police has confirmed. The force said that they are not treating the death as suspicious and it has been reported to the corner.

Norwegian accused by Greece of smuggling: ‘I’ve perhaps made people angry’

Tommy Olsen, who has long helped refugees as a volunteer, faces 20 years in jail but denies the charges against him.

How Sweden's youth homes nurtured killers, creating Europe's gun crime capital

By Johan Ahlander GOTHENBURG, Sweden (Reuters) - The killer was only 14 and had lived in youth homes as a ward of the authorities since he was eight. A year ago, a gang helped the boy escape, put him up in a hotel and gave him cannabis, food and new clothes. Six days later, gang members told him it was time to repay them for their kindness. They had a job for him. Together with another youth,

Porac POGO manager prevented from leaving PH —PAOCC

A manager of the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga was prevented from leaving the country, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said Monday. PAOCC spokesperson Dr. Winston Casio said the manager, one of the persons of interest linked to the hub, was offloaded on Sunday in Davao. “Totoo po ‘yan na medyo nagkaroon na ng chilling effect. In fact, kahapon, may nahuli kami diyan sa Davao. May...

Marcos awards Order of Lapu-Lapu to soldiers in West PH Sea clash

In recognition of their actions and reprovisioning efforts, President Marcos has conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu on 80 soldiers who were involved in the recent clash with the China Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea on June 17. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/6/23/marcos-awards-order-of-lapu-lapu-to-soldiers-in-west-ph-sea-clash

U.S. East Asia envoy says South China Sea situation deeply concerning

HANOI — U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink on Saturday said the situation in the South China Sea is deeply concerning, and said China’s recent actions in the disputed waterway were “deeply destabilizing”. Kritenbrink made the comments during a visit to Hanoi, amid rising tension between China and the Philippines […]

Marcos thumbs down announcing RORE missions

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. disagreed with the recommendation to announce the Philippines' conduct of regular rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to its military outpost in Ayungin Shoal. ''The President has reiterated that we will not publish schedules of any RORE,'' Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said during a Palace press briefing on Monday. Earlier, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin told Malacañang reporters that...

Philippines accuses China of using ‘illegal force’ to deliberately disrupt resupply mission

MANILA — The Philippines‘ defense chief said China used “aggressive and illegal force” to disrupt a resupply mission in the South China Sea and said last week’s maritime incident, which injured a sailor, was neither a misunderstanding nor an accident. “We are not downplaying the incident,” Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told a media briefing after the chairman of […]

Putin stabbed in the back

Serbia is secretly increasing munitions sales to the West, strengthening Ukraine's defences. At the same time, the country did not join Western sanctions against Russia. Putin is losing an ally… The British newspaper The Financial Times estimates that Serbia has exported € 800 million ($ 858 million) worth of munitions to its Western allies since Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. These weapons then found their way to Kiev via...

Police say high-value member of Tinga drug syndicate nabbed in Taguig

The Taguig City Police arrested a high-value member of the Tinga drug syndicate during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Lower Bicutan. Police identified the suspect as Joel Tinga, who was previously sentenced with life imprisonment. He was nabbed along MLQ Street in Barangay Lower Bicutan after he allegedly sold suspected drugs to a police-poseur buyer last week. "Joel Tiñga's rearrest is a testament to the Philippine National Police’s...

Jay Slater police in Tenerife issue major update amid change in search plan

Police have issued a major update in the search for teenager Jay Slater after changing their search plan in Tenerife with the 19-year-old going missing over a week ago

Ukraine’s new mobilization is going way better than expected

Real estate agent is sacked after being charged with assault

Rebecca Fearon, 48, was arrested at a home in Ryde, north-west Sydney , last Tuesday and charged with two counts of common assault.

Farage warns of 'invasion' of young men in Channel migrant crisis

The Reform UK leader warned of an influx of young men as he addressed supporters at a rally in Kent this afternoon.

Russia blames US and vows response to Crimea deaths

Russia says four people were killed and around 150 more injured in Ukrainian strikes on a beach on Sunday.

What you might not know about NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known as NATO, was set up shortly after the end of World War II. It remains a powerful force, and has been called into action since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. But how much do we know about NATO, really? How and why was it set up, what does it do, and how is it responding to the ongoing conflicts? Click through the following gallery to learn more about NATO.

Leila De Lima: I'm completely free, vindicated

Very liberating. Thus, former Sen. Leila De Lima described her feeling after the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court granted her demurrer to evidence, effectively dismissing the last drug case filed against her during the Duterte administration. "With the grant of our demurrer to evidence, which is tantamount to acquittal, that means I am now completely free and vindicated. It's very liberating," De Lima said. "I respected the rule of law despite...

Remarkable Ukraine combat footage shows American-supplied vehicle surviving several blasts

Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits. “Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83 percent being unauthorized to perform hajj and having walked long distances under direct sunlight, without adequate shelter or comfort,” the official Saudi Press Agency reported. An AFP tally...

Drone attack hits ship in Red Sea as Houthis announce naval assaults

DUBAI — A drone attack damaged a merchant ship in the Red Sea near Yemen Sunday, two maritime security agencies said, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced naval attacks in the vital trade route. Vessels in and around the Red Sea have come under repeated attack for months by Yemen’s Huthi rebels. They say they are acting in support of Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. The latest attack occurred about 65 nautical miles...

Buildings torched in fresh unrest in New Caledonia

NOUMEA, France — Several buildings, including a police station and a town hall, were set on fire in New Caledonia overnight, authorities said Monday, as the French Pacific territory was hit by a fresh surge of unrest. “The night was… marked by unrest throughout the mainland and on the island of Pins and Mare, requiring the intervention of numerous reinforcements: with attacks on the police, arson and roadblocks”, the High Commission, which...

UN Tourism: Over 300 delegates to arrive in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 300 delegates from 30 nations will arrive here this week as Cebu will serve as host for two fora for the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The Philippines was selected as the host country for two, separate events spearheaded by UN Tourism. Both will be held here in Cebu. The first will take place this Wednesday, June 26. Cebu was chosen as the venue for the inaugural UN Tourism Regional Forum on...

Delhi minister stages hunger strike for more water to city amid extreme heat

By Shivam Patel NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A Delhi city minister has started an indefinite hunger strike to demand more drinking water for India's capital, where taps in some of its poorest neighbourhoods are running nearly dry in the middle of searing heat. "There are 2.8 million people in the city who are aching for just a drop of water," Delhi Water Minister Atishi said on Monday, the fourth day

My boyfriend is so lazy that I'm SUING him

The woman, who was not named in the Disputes Tribunal judgement, had arranged for her partner of six years to drop her off for her flight, but he never arrived.

Man found unconscious in street dies in hospital

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and released on bail.

Philippines says it won’t back down, but won’t start a war, after clash with Chinese Coast Guard

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The president of the Philippines said Sunday his country would not yield to “any foreign power” after Chinese forces injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged at least two military boats with machetes, axes and hammers in a clash in the disputed South China Sea, but added the Philippines would never instigate a war. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew with his top generals and defense chief to the western island...

Russian missile strike on Odesa injures three, Ukraine says

KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa struck civilian infrastructure and injured at least three people, including a 19-year-old boy, on Monday morning, regional governor Oleh Kiper said. The attack damaged a storage facility where some 50 people were working, military and regional authorities said. A massive cloud of smoke rose from the site where

Major backflip on vape ban as Albanese government changes key detail

Health Minister Mark Butler on Monday secured support from the Greens for the Albanese's government's vape ban after making one key change to the proposal.

What China Hopes to Win From Russia’s War

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has given Beijing a way to stir trouble for the West and make Moscow dependent.

Drop the charges against the CUNY 22!

Free all political prisoners, free CUNY, and free Palestine!

Chinese military uniforms in Pogo raid appear to be ‘souvenirs’ – PNP chief

MANILA, Philippines — Alleged Chinese military uniforms found in the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hub in Pampanga appear to be “souvenirs” used by foreign workers, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Marbil said on Monday. Earlier reports revealed that the uniforms were found all over the establishment’s dorms, villas, and offices. “There are about four sets of military uniforms, and as of today parang ang...

Attempted murder arrest after shotgun house attack

A 44-year-old man is arrested after a woman was struck with shotgun pellets in her home on Saturday.

Man 'plotted to abduct, rape and murder' TV host

Gavin Plumb, 37, wanted to commit "sexually motivated" violence against the TV star, a court hears.

Egypt temporarily extends daily power cuts to three hours

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's government has extended daily power cuts to three hours on Sunday and Monday, one hour longer than usual, in response to a surge in domestic electricity consumption because of a heatwave, a cabinet statement said. Since July last year, load shedding linked to falling gas production, rising demand and a shortage of foreign currency has led to scheduled two-hour daily

How French is the USA?

Did you know that France played a huge hand in shaping the outcome of the American Revolutionary War? Or that several US state capitals owe their names to French explorers? OK, so French fries are not quite what they seem. But one of the most iconic monuments in America was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. Browse the gallery and find out more about how a country in Europe has influenced the cultural and political landscape of America.

Taiwan president seeks to overturn controversial reform

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te signed into law on Monday a controversial reform expanding parliament's powers, but vowed to seek a ruling from the island's top court to try to overturn it. "The parliament should reform, but it should not arbitrarily expand its powers.

Man charged with murder of 93-year-old

Gary Moore, 64, is due to appear in court on Monday.

Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought

JAKARTA (Reuters) -A cyber attacker compromised Indonesia's national data centre, disrupting immigration checks at airports, and asked for an $8 million ransom, the country's communications minister told Reuters on Monday. The attack disrupted several government services, most notably at airports last week, with long lines forming at immigration desks. Automated passport machines were now

Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing

SEOUL (Reuters) -A fire broke out at a lithium battery factory in South Korea on Monday, killing at least 16 people and five others remain missing, local fire officials said. The fire, which has largely been extinguished, occurred at around 10:30 a.m. (0130 GMT) at a factory run by battery manufacturer Aricell in Hwaseong, south of the capital Seoul. The blaze began after a series of battery

US and allies in war of words with Russian-North Korean alliance

Tension has heightened following an announcement of military cooperation during Putin’s visit to Pyongyang last week.

PH: Latest Ayungin incident China’s deliberate act

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Monday the June 17 incident in Ayungin Shoal between the Philippine troops and China Coast Guard was not a misunderstanding. Teodoro said the Philippine government is not downplaying the incident. He said what transpired was an aggressive and illegal use of force by the Chinese forces. ''We see the latest incident in Ayungin not as a misunderstanding or an accident. It is a deliberate act of the...

Suspected Yemen Houthi attack targets vessel in waters further away than many previous assaults

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A possible attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday targeted a ship further away from nearly all of the previous assaults they've launched in the Gulf of Aden, officials said, potentially part of a widening escalation by the group. The attack comes as the U.S. has sent the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower back home after an eight-month deployment in which it led the American response to the Houthi assaults. Those...

Woman arrested after cyclist seriously injured

The cyclist was airlifted to hospital after the collision on Sunday afternoon.

Over P13 billion illegal drugs seized by PNP in 1st half of 2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has seized over P13 billion worth of illegal drugs in the last six months, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said on Monday. Abalos reported that the PNP conducted 23,515 operations, seizing illegal drugs from January to June this year. “Sa kalahating taon na ito sa droga, gusto nating i-report na ang nagawang operasyon ng Philippine National Police ay 23,515 na...

Man shot dead in Tondo; cop claims self defense

MANILA, Philippines — An off-duty police officer, who said he acted in self-defense, shot and killed an armed man in Manila last Saturday, the local police said Sunday night. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the police officer as Corporal Jonenick Gueta, 33, and the fatality as Jonathan Marcia, also 33. Police said Marcia, armed with a gun, was chasing a certain “Jody” in Barangay 128, Zone 10 in Tondo when he came across Gueta, who...