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With Cansino, Diouf gone, JD Cagulangan embraces leadership role at UP

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Marcos: We won’t allow ‘agents within the country’ to destabilize gov’t

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said his administration would not let “agents within the country to destabilize our government.” Speaking with Army troops at Camp Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City, Marcos stressed the importance of loyalty to the country. “We will also not allow agents within the country to destabilize our government and create division within our nation,” he said. “So, I urge all of...

Mauritania ex-leader among eight to file candidacy for president

Eight men have submitted their candidacies for Mauritania's June 29 presidential election, including incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and his jailed predecessor Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who was previously ruled out of the race, according to an AFP count. The 66-year-old fell into disgrace under his successor and current President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.

Abalos warns LGUs anew vs project fund ‘fixers’

MANILA, Philippines — Local government and barangay officials nationwide should beware of dealing with people who claim they can help facilitate the release of funding for their projects. “These incidents of poseurs claiming to be government agents pose serious threats to the integrity of government processes, and undermine the trust and confidence of the public in the administration of government funds,” Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said in...

Why did a Russian ambassador issue a veiled nuclear threat against a NATO nation?

Boy, 15, left with broken arm in hit-and-run

Police say a boy was left with a broken arm in a hit-and-run in Blackburn.

Welsh Labour leader Vaughan Gething SACKS minister for Covid leak

Mr Gething said he had 'no alternative' but to fire Hannah Blythyn, Minister for Social Partnership, accusing her of leaks to the media following a 'recent disclosure of communication'.

Why Egypt backed South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the ICJ

Angered by Israel’s moves in Gaza and the regional security risks they pose, Egypt joined the genocide case.

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China friendship in a Beijing state visit

Marcos wants stricter PH visa rules to address abuses

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Thursday that he wants stricter enforcement of visa rules in the Philippines due to reports of abuses. In an ambush interview in Cagayan de Oro City, Marcos was asked if there is a need to impose stricter visa restrictions on Chinese nationals who enter the country. He expressed belief that this matter is not being strictly monitored as some foreigners were able to obtain fake documents to enter...

Amid ethics charge vs Alvarez, Abante asks solons: Be careful with words

MANILA, Philippines — Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has advised lawmakers to be more careful with their words since they are public officials. His statement comes as a House of Representatives panel is set to hear again a complaint against former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. In a press briefing on Thursday, Abante said he has no idea as to what will happen at the House committee on ethics and privileges hearing on the complaints...

Everything we know about the assassination attempt on the PM of Slovakia

House panel ready to probe into anti-drug war, extra-judicial killings

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ committee on human rights is prepared to investigate the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) committed in the past administration’s war against illegal drugs. During a press briefing on Thursday, panel head and Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante said the committee met on Wednesday to discuss how it would move forward when it starts the hearing on May 22. According to Abante, they will...

A Ukrainian naval drone has done hundreds of millions in damage to Russia

Muriel McKay: Fresh search for her remains announced

Her grandson says he is "elated" police will carry out another search of the Hertfordshire farm where she was held to ransom for £1m.

Man jailed for second controlling behaviour offence

Marc Masterton subjected his former girlfriend to two years of "horrific" abuse, a court hears.

Marcos says MVP allowed restoration of water supply in CDO

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that Manuel V. Pangilinan has allowed the restoration of normal water supply in Cagayan de Oro. According to the chief executive, he spoke with the business tycoon regarding plans of Cagayan de Oro Bulkwater Inc. (Cobi) to stop its service to the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) over failure to settle a debt amounting to P470 million. “Nakipag-usap tayo kay Mr. Manny...

Diplomats in PH who speak vs gov’t should be expelled, solon says

MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Chinese Embassy to the Philippines who only speak against the Philippine government should be expelled, said Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr., who believes diplomats should be mediators between countries. In a press briefing on Thursday, Abante said that diplomats often say good things about their host countries, but this has not been the way for those in the Chinese Embassy. “To be honest in my...

Russian forces 'kidnap and execute civilians' in Ukrainian city as troops advance

Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko said that during the evacuation of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, the Russian military is kidnapping and executing civilians

'Cataclysm prepper' charged over explosives stash

Ralph Caldwell and his wife Maria face multiple charges over items including suspected firearms.

SolGen investigates Bamban Mayor Alice Guo | The wRap

Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - Solicitor General launches probe into Bamban Mayor Alice Guo - 46 Chinese ships in vicinity, as civilian convoy tries to reach Panatag Shoal - Marcos says he won’t abolish NTF-ELCAC, denies its history of red-tagging - Marcos laments Philippine universities' exclusion from Asia top 100 ranking - Here’s what to expect in ‘B★VERSE BTS, Singing the Stars’ exhibition in Quezon City https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/may-16-2024/

Tunisia president blasts foreign criticism of arrests

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Thursday criticised foreign "interference" after an international backlash over recent arrests of journalists, political commentators, and lawyers, which he defended as lawful. - Saied defends arrests - But Saied said Thursday that "the bar association is located on Tunisian soil and is not subject to an extraterritorial regime so that anyone can hide there", referring to the two lawyers who had sought refuge...

Union calls for investigation after 25 prison staff poisoned with drug spice

Union calls for investigation after 25 prison staff poisoned with drug spice - Incident happened at men’s high security prison HMP Swaleside in Kent.

Xi and Putin condemn U.S., pledge closer ties as Russia advances in Ukraine

By Bernard Orr and Guy Faulconbridge BEIJING/MOSCOW (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive U.S. behaviour on Thursday and pledged to deepen their countries' already close defence and military ties. In a clear snub to Washington, whose top diplomat flew into China last month to try to persuade Beijing to

Singapore wakes up to first new leader in 20 years

By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's first prime minister in 20 years held an initial cabinet meeting on Thursday after taking office with a pledge to sustain what he called the miracle of the wealthy city state amid an uncertain global environment. After being sworn in on Wednesday night, attending a party and receiving congratulations from world leaders, Lawrence Wong posted on

China and Russia ties shown to the world stronger than ever

China and Russia are sending messages to the world as their ties are stronger than ever. Putin has arrived for a state visit and signed a new partnership agreement with President Xi as he looks for support over Ukraine war.

Who is Alice Guo? No Tarlac politician knows her, says Marcos

Bamban Mayor Alice Guo had been the subject of investigation for some time, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said on Thursday. In an interview with reporters, Marcos said he knew most of the politicians in Tarlac and none of them knew the mayor of Bamban. ''Well, matagal na naming inimbestigahan ‘yan, kaya naman nahuli ‘yan eh," Marcos said in an ambush interview in Cagayan de Oro City. (We've been investigating her for a long time;...

PNP releases P7.6 billion for 2024 mid-year bonus of police force

MANILA, Philippines — A total of P7.6 billion mid-year bonus for 228,893 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel was released on Wednesday, according to the PNP-Public Information Office (PIO). PNP-PIO said the bonus funds came from the 2024 national budget’s appropriations for the police force. READ: PNP releases mid-year bonus for its personnel “A total allocation of P7,629,893,993, as specified in the 2024 General Appropriations Act, has...

Iloilo under state of calamity due to El Niño

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The provincial board of Iloilo on Tuesday placed the province under a state of calamity due to damage wrought by the El Niño phenomenon on agriculture, which topped P1 billion. The declaration, which was recommended by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), enables the provincial government, through the PDRRM Office (PDRRMO), to utilize P75.78 million in allocated funds for its El Niño...

Child dies in fall from block of flats

A child has died after falling from a building in east London.

France deploys troops, bans TikTok to quell New Caledonia unrest

NOUMEA, France — France deployed troops to New Caledonia’s ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded. Pro-independence, largely Indigenous protests against a French plan to impose new voting rules on its Pacific archipelago have spiraled into the deadliest violence since the 1980s, with a police officer among several killed...

Int’l People’s Tribunal to conduct hearing on alleged war crimes of Marcos, Duterte admins

An international court will conduct hearings on the crimes against international humanitarian law (IHL) allegedly committed by the administrations of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte from May 17 to May 18, 2024. The International People’s Tribunal (IPT) on Thursday said several war crimes such as indiscriminate bombardment, massacres, fake surrenders, extrajudicial killings, and red-tagging will be filed...

Jordan's king wants neighbours to confront groups smuggling drugs, arms

DUBAI (Reuters) -Jordan's King Abdullah on Thursday called on Arab states to confront what the U.S. ally has called an alarming rise in incursions of drugs and weapons smugglers linked to Iranian militias operating in southern Syria. Jordanian officials, like their Western allies, say the operations are controlled by Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah group and other pro-Iranian militias who

Putin ally warns of global war and 'tragedy for all of humanity'

His comments come as Russian troops continue to seize territory in eastern Ukraine, forcing thousands in Kharkiv to flee their homes after Moscow launched another ground invasion in the region

Woman describes fight to save ammonia victim's life

Four men are facing trial over a series of chemical attacks in and around Gateshead last year.

Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a key northeastern Ukraine town have halted the Russian advance, military officials in Kyiv claimed Thursday, though a senior Moscow official said the frontline push had enough resources to keep going. Russian attempts to establish a foothold in the town of Vovchansk, which is among the largest towns in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region with a prewar...

Malabon LGU: Expect traffic in areas due to Grand Sagalahan on May 18

MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Malabon City advised motorists that heavy traffic may occur on some of its roads on May 18. According to a Facebook post by the city, this is due to the Grand Sagalahan, which will be celebrated along with the city’s 435th founding anniversary. READ: MMDA deputizes 10 Metro LGUs’ enforcers to issue tickets The event will be conducted from 5:00 p.m. at the Malabon Sports Center to the Diocesan Shrine...

Suspended Cebu City mayor Rama gets support from other mayors

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least three mayors who are members of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) have voiced their support for suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. In separate statements, Mayors Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte (Quezon City), Carmen Geraldine Rosal (Legazpi City), and Baby Armi Alvarez (Muñoz City) expressed their support for Rama, who was the LCP president. “We write to express our support to Mayor Michael L. Rama...

Bus driver charged after man, 73, killed crossing road

A bus driver has been arrested after a man was killed in a collision in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire.

Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search

Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.

Man jailed for bomb threat to doctor's surgery

Christopher Scarr's threat led to about 60 people being evacuated from their homes in April last year.

Chinese ships block convoy’s mother boat from reaching Scarborough

ABOARD FBCA BING BING — The mother boat of a civilian convoy aiming to bring supplies to Filipino fishermen could not reach Scarborough Shoal due to shadowing by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels. “It is not advisable to proceed because it is already risky,” Ariel Bustillos, the captain of Fbca Bing Bing, told INQUIRER.net here in the West Philippine Sea. According to Bustillos, the Atin Ito coalition’s mother boat was about 50 nautical miles away...

Chinese vessels seen near Pagasa during PH Navy barracks groundbreaking

PAGASA ISLAND, West Philippine Sea — Twenty two Chinese vessels were seen loitering three to four nautical miles from Pagasa Island during the groundbreaking ceremony of a Philippine Navy barracks and a Super Rural Health Unit here, a Philippine Coast Guard official said Thursday. “There are 22 Chinese militia vessels [including] Chinese Coast Guard ships,” Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gavan said when he was briefing Senate President...

Duo charged over girl's death at nightclub

Taylor Rowsell and James Greaves have been bailed and are due to appear in court next month.

Russians capture 110 square miles

According to AFP news agency estimates, Russian forces have captured 110 square miles in their offensive in Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region and in the southern region. This represents the biggest gain for Russia in a year and a half of sustained warfare. According to analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian forces have taken about 300 square miles of Ukrainian territory since the beginning of 2024. By...

46 Chinese ships in vicinity, as civilian convoy tries to reach Panatag Shoal

The Philippine Coast Guard monitors at least 46 Chinese vessels in the ‘vicinity area’ of Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc on Thursday, May 16. This, as the civilian mission of coalition Atin Ito sails closer to the shoal. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/chinese-ship-vicinity-civilian-convoy-tries-reach-scarborough-panatag-shoal-may-16-2024/

Is Ukraine losing the war?

Russian forces are trying to take Ukrainian village 30km from Kharkiv, says RIA

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian forces are preparing to try to take a village called Lyptsi located about 30 km (19 miles) north of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, according to a Russian-installed official quoted by Russia's RIA state news agency. Russia last week opened a new front in the Ukraine war by pushing swiftly over the border into the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine with small

Cyclist in 70s dies in crash near railway station

Kent Police is looking for witnesses to the fatal crash on Tuesday.

Prolific and 'aggressive' beggar jailed

Earl Allen, 52, from Peterborough, is jailed for four weeks after admitting breaching a court order.