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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.

2024-07-08T08:43:04Z

SC suspends cop who punched drug suspect

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the suspension for six months of a police officer who punched and kicked a female drug suspect during an anti-narcotics operation in Las Piñas City. In a decision promulgated on April 3 but released only yesterday, the SC’s Third Division found Cpl. Herminio Besmonte guilty of simple misconduct for using excessive force and unnecessary coercion against the suspect. Besmonte posed as a...

2024-07-08T16:40:00Z

£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.

2024-07-08T12:58:55Z

Man charged following stabbing

He is charged with possessing a knife after the arrests of four men.

2024-07-08T12:05:35Z

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....

2024-07-08T13:05:13Z

2 in critical condition in fireworks disposal blast in Zamboanga City

Two persons are in critical condition after an explosion during a fireworks disposal in Zamboanga City on Monday afternoon. According to a report on "24 Oras," the blast damaged a house, a church, and other installations near the military firing range in Barangay Cabatangan. The explosion injured 22 persons. Zamboanga City Police Office said the fireworks disposal was scheduled on Sunday but it was moved. The fireworks came from the warehouse in...

2024-07-08T17:05:51Z

PH wants to boost rice cooperation with Vietnam

HANOI — The Philippines wants to boost cooperation on rice with Vietnam to ensure its food security, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said during a visit to Vietnam over the weekend. Tiu Laurel visited Vietnam's Mekong Delta province of An Giang, one of the key rice-producing areas of the Southeast Asian country, the province's People's Committee said in a statement on Monday. Vietnam is the world's third-largest exporter of rice, and...

2024-07-08T16:26:00Z

Investigations to start into house explosion

A family of four is being provided with accommodation while investigations are carried out.

2024-07-08T15:05:47Z

Sex offender who showed 'no remorse' jailed for 10 years

James Alldis is dangerous and predatory with no thought for his victims, police say

2024-07-08T14:20:31Z

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)

2024-07-08T15:29:12Z

Tough call at the Department of Education

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara to what is probably one of the most difficult jobs in government — take charge of and transform the abysmal Department of Education (DepEd). It is a department plagued by the underwhelming performance of our public school students in international educational assessments. The results of the last five years have shown that our young students are at the lowest rung in reading,...

2024-07-08T16:15:44Z

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.

2024-07-08T12:58:48Z

Iran's president-elect reaffirms policy towards Israel

(Reuters) - President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's anti-Israel stance on Monday, saying resistance movements across the region will not allow Israel’s "criminal policies" towards the Palestinians to continue. "The Islamic Republic has always supported the resistance of the people of the region against the illegitimate Zionist regime," Pezeshkian said in a message to Hassan Nasrallah,

2024-07-08T16:59:47Z

Owl and pigeon shot with air gun and dumped in bin

A man is charged with animal cruelty offences after the birds were found in a wheelie bin.

2024-07-08T12:05:24Z

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...

2024-07-08T09:36:02Z

2 alleged rebels slain in Masbate clash

LEGAZPI CITY — Two suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a clash Monday with government troops in Esperanza town in Masbate. Major Frank Roldan, spokesperson for the 9th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, reported that the unidentified slain rebels and six other members of Komiteng Larangang Guerilla-South, Sub-Regional Committee 4, had a 15-minute firefight at 6:50 a.m. with members of the 2nd Infantry Battalion...

2024-07-08T06:12:36Z

5 persons of interest in Geneva Lopez, boyfriend’s slay under custody

MANILA, Philippines — Five of the seven persons of interest in the abduction and killing of beauty pageant candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen are under police custody, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). “Lima na po yung nasa custody natin, tatlo arrested for different cases, dalawa po ay surrendered and gave their testimonies and dalawa lang po yung at large,” PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said in a...

2024-07-08T00:56:51Z

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...

2024-07-08T14:04:00Z

Police investigate after shots fired

West Midlands Police were called to Walsall Road, Perry Bar, just after 01:00 BST on Monday.

2024-07-08T14:35:29Z

‘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 —...

2024-07-08T07:05:42Z

Xi to world powers: Help Russia, Ukraine ‘resume direct dialogue’

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday that world powers should help Russia and Ukraine re-start direct negotiations during a visit to Beijing branded a “peace mission” by the European leader. Orban’s trip to China comes a day before NATO is due to hold a summit to mark its 75th anniversary, with setbacks in Ukraine set to dominate discussions, and follows surprise visits by the Hungarian...

2024-07-08T07:52:17Z

Russian attack 'against Sweden or its Allies cannot be ruled out'

The illegal invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin's forces in 2022 prompted the Scandinavian nation to join NATO , ending more than two centuries of neutrality.

2024-07-08T15:14:31Z

Youth chased down street by machete-wielding gang

Police recover three machetes and a gun after witnesses report seeing armed pursuit in Gipton.

2024-07-08T12:35:08Z

Man sentenced after £100k of illegal tobacco seized

Amang Mohammed was selling and storing the products in his shop in Salisbury.

2024-07-08T12:50:05Z

Thousands march to mark Srebrenica genocide anniversary

Thousands of people began marching on Monday towards Srebrenica in eastern Bosnia to mark the anniversary of the 1995 genocide, the worst massacre in Europe since World War II. The annual march covers a 100-kilometre (62-mile) route to Srebrenica from the village of Nezuk, where the first survivors arrived. "We want to dedicate this march to all the people who did not manage to save themselves and who were killed in the Srebrenica genocide," Ela...

2024-07-08T15:52:33Z

PNP to file murder charges vs 2 ex-cops

(UPDATE) THE Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to file murder charges against two principal suspects — two former policemen — and an accomplice for the killing of beauty queen contestant Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitzak Cohen. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos presented the two former policemen that investigators identified as the principal suspects in the killing of Lopez, 27, and...

2024-07-08T16:35:38Z

House pressed to probe Manila Bay reclamation projects

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives was asked to take action on a resolution calling for an investigation of Manila Bay reclamation projects after nine Chinese nationals were arrested for allegedly working illegally in vessels involved in dredging. ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo said the House should start the discussions on the issue, especially since he had filed a resolution urging for such a probe almost a year ago. “Ito...

2024-07-08T06:12:37Z

Trains to Pembrokeshire are rubbish, new MP says

Henry Tufnell complains about the lack of trains between Pembrokeshire and London.

2024-07-08T16:07:15Z

Woman injured while stopping man attacking partner

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

2024-07-08T14:50:23Z

County drugs & weapons operation sees 1029 arrests

Officers have been running a targeted crackdown on major and organised crime since May 2023.

2024-07-08T15:20:39Z

UN rapporteur backs judiciary reforms

THE United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers expressed support for the integrity initiatives of the Supreme Court. United Nations Special Rapporteur Professor Margaret Satterthwaite conveyed her support during her recent meeting with several Supreme Court associate justices who visited the New York University School of Law. The meeting between Associate Justices Amy Lazaro-Javier, Antonio Kho Jr., Ramon Paul...

2024-07-08T16:10:11Z

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.

2024-07-08T14:05:37Z

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.

2024-07-08T13:35:14Z

Men arrested at airport after trying to flee trial

Two men who tried to flee during a death by dangerous driving trial have been caught by police.

2024-07-08T16:35:48Z

4 kidnapped Indians rescued in Las Piñas

MANILA, Philippines — Four Indian nationals were rescued in Las Piñas City after they were reportedly kidnapped and illegally detained by their compatriots for their failure to pay P200,000 in car accident settlement. In a report yesterday, the Southern Police District said the victims aged 19 to 22 were rescued in a residential building in Barangay Pamplona Tres on July 5. Police said the operation led to the arrest of four suspects, also...

2024-07-08T16:39:59Z

BI: PH off-limits to sex offenders

FOREIGN sex offenders are strictly barred from entering the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Monday. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued the warning after BI officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) stopped two foreign sex offenders from entering the country. He warned foreign sex offenders against traveling to the Philippines, as they will be turned away the moment they step on Philippine soil. "Our...

2024-07-08T16:10:12Z

Japan and Philippines sign defense pact allowing their forces to train in each other’s territory

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japan and the Philippines signed a key defense pact Monday allowing the deployment of Japanese forces for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, to the Southeast Asian nation that came under brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as they face an increasingly assertive China. The Reciprocal Access Agreement, similarly allows Filipino forces to enter Japan for...

2024-07-08T04:05:12Z

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.

2024-07-08T12:19:57Z

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....

2024-07-08T01:56:55Z

P10 million bounty up for arrest of Quiboloy

MANILA, Philippines — A reward of P10 million is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced yesterday. Abalos also said that a P1-million reward will be given in exchange for any information that could lead to the arrest of his co-accused, three of them surnamed Canada. “I would like to inform you that we will offer reward money on any...

2024-07-08T16:39:56Z

Rapist sentenced to four years after plea overturned

Rick Sparks, 43, was sentenced to four years in prison after raping his ex-partner at her home.

2024-07-08T17:05:50Z

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.

2024-07-08T13:44:23Z

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

2024-07-08T14:09:25Z

Unexplained death investigated after remains found

Police investigate an unexplained death in Slough after human remains are discovered.

2024-07-08T15:06:05Z

India’s Modi headed to Russia for first visit since Ukraine offensive

MOSCOW — Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to arrive in Russia on Monday, as the Indian leader treaded a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties. The visit is Modi’s first since Russia launched its campaign in Ukraine and since he was returned to power last month as leader of the world’s most populous country. “I look forward to reviewing all aspects of bilateral...

2024-07-08T09:37:30Z

Man who abused children jailed for 30 years

Eric Mottershead, 60, is sentenced over what police describe as "horrific and degrading acts".

2024-07-08T16:50:57Z

Philippines, Japan ink military access agreement

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan are deepening security and maritime cooperation including in the cyber domain following the signing of a landmark Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) yesterday. The RAA was signed by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defense Minister Kihara Minoru with their Philippine counterparts, Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro. Witnessing the signing of the RAA at...

2024-07-08T16:40:01Z

CHR lauds House’s approval of universal social pension bill

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ approval of the proposed universal social pension for all Filipino senior citizens is “a step towards enhancing their quality of life and a reflection of the nation’s responsibility to protect their welfare,” according to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). The CHR made the statement on Monday as it welcomed the lower chamber’s approval of House Bill (HB) No. 10423 on the third and final...

2024-07-08T05:12:25Z

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...

2024-07-08T04:36:39Z

Egyptian hockey star charged with murdering his wife to stand trial

Mohamed Samak, 42, who is charged with killing Joanne Samak, 49, was not required to attend a brief hearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday.

2024-07-08T15:44:16Z