NGCP seeks ERC approval for new lines in Luzon, Visayas

MANILA, Philippines — National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is awaiting the energy regulator’s approval for its proposed additional transmission projects in Luzon and the Visayas that would beef up the power grid. In a statement on Thursday, NGCP said it sought the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) green light to pursue the 500-kilovolt backbone looping and extensions in Luzon and Leyte-Cebu Interconnection Lines 3 and 4. The company...

Boaters dredge up silting fears after ship grounds

Boatowners raise concerns about waterways not being dredged after cargo ship gets wedged in river.

Murders that changed the world

Murders are always horrific, but some are more shocking and have greater impact than others. Political leaders, famous artists, and other powerful people have been victims of homicides that may have changed the course of history. Click here to see which homicides made waves.

Singapore charges activists over pro-Palestinian letters

The letters addressed to the prime minister appealed to the government to end ties with Israel.

Lab test can’t tell source of oil spill in Mindoro

CITY OF CALAPAN — Samples from a fresh oil slick that reached the shores of Pola town in Oriental Mindoro have been subjected to laboratory tests but an official of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said they could not still determine its source. Capt. Airland Lapitan of the PCG station in Oriental Mindoro, in a telephone interview on Thursday, told the Inquirer that the sample subjected to laboratory test was “thin,” so its source could not be...

How a U.K. Charity is Working Directly with Refugees to Bring Greater Authenticity to Migration Stories on Screen

In her 2022 Toronto curtain raiser "The Swimmers," telling the true story of two Syrian sisters and their emotional and gruelling journey to Europe to escape the civil war, director Sally El-Hossaini went to great lengths to ensure authenticity, using real-life refugees both in-front of and behind the camera. For Counterpoints Arts, the U.K. charity […]

The most undignified royal deaths in history

The idea of a monarchy is very lofty. In history, many monarchs believed that they were chosen by God to rule and thus had some sort of divine superiority. Well, if they were chosen by a higher power, then that higher power didn't want them to be immortal, that's for sure! Not all kings are dignified in life, but these ones certainly weren't dignified in death. Some died through unfortunate accidents, and others through pure stupidity. Click through this gallery to learn about the most embarrassing and unpleasant ways royals have died throughout history.

South Korea releases video showing North Korean missile exploding in flight

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's military on Friday released a video that it said showed a North Korean missile abnormally spiralling early in flight and exploding, a rare publicising of surveillance footage to dismiss the North's claim of a successful test. Footage filmed by a thermal observation device with South Korean frontline units showed a projectile spiralling out of control on a irregular

China honours woman who died saving Japanese family

Hu Youping, a bus attendant, tried to restrain an assailant at a bus stop outside a Japanese school.

Anthony Albanese fights back tears as he makes a sad admission

Anthony Albanese fought back tears as makes a worrying admission.

Woke uni tells students not to say 'illegal immigrant'

An inclusive language guide issued by London Metropolitan University urged staff and students to avoid saying 'illegal immigrant' over fears this phrase could cause offence.

Hospital failed man who fell to his death - coroner

Aaron Deeley fell from a second floor window which the hospital knew was defective, says coroner.

Keir Starmer, favourite to become next PM, says he would quit if he lost election

LONDON (Reuters) - Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Labour Party and favourite to become Britain's next prime minister, said on Friday he would quit if his party failed to win the country's July 4 election. Asked during a BBC phone-in programme whether he would resign if Labour lost or lost heavily, Starmer said: "Yes." Labour is around 20 percentage points ahead in most opinion polls, and

Roof collapse at Delhi airport kills one, as heavy rain disrupts Indian capital

By Aftab Ahmed and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Heavy rainfall and winds brought down a roof at the main airport in New Delhi on Friday, killing one person and disrupting flights from a domestic terminal, while flooded streets and traffic snarls threw daily life out of gear in India's capital. The airport area received about 148.5 millimetres of rain over three hours in the early morning,

World leaders with the longest reigns

The role of president or prime minister is similar to that of a king. While democratic systems of government disperse the decision-making power in a more egalitarian manner than a traditional monarchy, there is essentially still one person at the top wearing the crown. In most democratic countries, the length of time one person can hold these positions is limited to avoid leadership monopolies, but in some places, like Russia and Turkey, certain leaders have found ways to extend their reigns. Click on and meet the world leaders with the longest reigns.

P1.1M shabu seized from ‘high-value’ target in Batangas City

LUCENA CITY — Police seized more than P1.1 million worth of shabu (crystal meth) from a suspected big-time drug trafficker in a buy-bust operation on Thursday, June 27, in Batangas City. Batangas provincial police drug enforcement unit members and local cops arrested “Angelita” at 8:45 p.m. after she sold shabu worth P300,000 to a poseur buyer in Barangay Alangilan, the Police Regional Office 4A said. Law enforcers took from the suspect a paper...

Episodes of 999 taken offline after TV ambulance star found dead

Police have launched a murderer probe after Mr Duffield, 24, and Lauren Evans, 22, were found dead by the young man's colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

‘No way I can vote Labour’: Will pro-Palestine Brits sway the UK election?

Despite raging protests, those abandoning Labour over Starmer’s position are unlikely to affect the outcome.

Israeli forces push deeper into southern and northern Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) - Israeli forces deepened their incursion into two northern and southern areas of the Gaza Strip on Friday, and Palestinian health officials said tank shelling in Rafah killed at least 11 people. Residents and Hamas media said tanks advanced further west into the Shakoush ‮neighbo‬u‮rhood‬ of Rafah, forcing thousands of displaced people there to leave their

China urges U.S. to stop supporting the Philippines’ ‘provocations’

BEIJING — China on Friday called on the United States to stop tolerating and supporting the Philippines’ “provocations,” after U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed concerns about Beijing’s “destabilizing actions in the South China Sea.” READ: US raises concerns about destabilization in South China Sea with Chinese minister | US reiterates ‘ironclad’ commitment to Philippines amid China actions […]

China passes revised emergency response law to improve protection for lives, property

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's top legislative body passed a revised emergency response law on Friday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, with the aim of improved protection for lives and property. Extreme weather events have tested China's emergency response in recent years as it faces floods and drought, while disasters such as earthquakes have challenged the capabilities of local officials

Alice Guo's removal as mayor via quo warranto may come sooner - OSG | INQToday

WATCH: Alice Guo's removal as mayor of Bamban Town in Tarlac via a quo warranto case may come sooner with the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation that her fingerprints matched that of Chinese woman Guo Hua Ping.

Volunteers for cat community sought amid renovation of Makati malls

A non-profit animal organization is looking for volunteers who can commit to feeding the cat community in Greenbelt and Glorietta as the properties undergo redevelopment. CARA Welfare Philippines announced on Wednesday that it is seeking people who can help the org care for the felines in the areas being redeveloped by Ayala Malls. Greenbelt 1, […]

France's far-right National Rally seen winning 37% of vote in first election round

PARIS (Reuters) -An opinion poll published in the newspaper Les Echos on Friday showed that French far-right party National Rally (RN) might win as much as 37% of the popular vote, two days before the first voting round in parliamentary elections. RN was up two percentage points from the last publication of the poll, compiled by OpinionWay a week ago, while Macron's centrist bloc, Together, was

AFP observes 'alarming surge' in disinformation vs military, gov't

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said it has monitored an "alarming surge" of disinformation campaigns against it and the government. In a statement, AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said such efforts aim to sow panic, divide the country, and distract the people from important issues. “The AFP has observed an alarming surge in disinformation campaigns aimed at eroding the public's trust in our institution and the...

Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranians will vote for a new president on Friday following Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader, at a time of growing public frustration. While the election is unlikely to bring a major shift in the Islamic Republic's policies, the outcome could influence the

US reiterates ‘ironclad’ commitment to Philippines amid China actions in South China Sea

WASHINGTON — The United States reaffirmed its commitment to the Philippines’ security amid China’s actions in the South China Sea, the White House said on Thursday after talks between the two countries’ national security advisers. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan and his Philippine counterpart, Eduardo Año, on Wednesday “discussed shared concerns over the People’s Republic of China’s dangerous […]

Tensions delay unveiling of new S.Africa government

South Africa's weakened African National Congress (ANC) and its biggest coalition partner are squabbling over key jobs in the new cabinet, media reports say, nearly a month after elections. Ramaphosa, 71, who has been re-elected for a second full term, will lead what his ANC calls a government of national unity after losing its outright majority in the May 29 general election.

Free College Entrance Examinations Act In PH Passes Into Law

The law reduces barriers for underprivileged Filipino students to pursue higher education.

A colorful history of LGBTQ+ pride in America

From tiny gatherings to the assassinations of political figures, there are many key moments in American history that have spurred the LGBTQ+ rights movement of liberation and equality on to become the joyous occasion that people now partake in worldwide come Pride. Check out this gallery to learn more about the tumultuous ride of the LGBTQ+ in the US, and how it translated to the rest of the world.

The space war is closer than you imagine

The news that Russia has likely launched an anti-satellite weapon has alarmed Western military analysts. According to the BBC, Russia's Roscosmos state space agency says its Soyuz-2.1b vehicle was used in the May 17, 2024, launch, adding that it was "in the interests of the defense ministry." The US believes the satellite may be capable of attacking other such probes. The announcement comes in the wake of warnings expressed by several military experts that space is likely to be the next frontier of warfare in an increasingly technology-dependent world. But are we really entering a new age of "Star Wars" where conflict in space is no longer science fiction? Click on to launch this gallery that explains more about America's celestial struggle with Russia and other countries, namely China.

Person injured at Alderney building site

Firefighters were called out to the scene to help get the patient down from scaffolding.

Woolwich flat fire can be seen from miles away

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters battled to put out the blaze on Rymill Street in North Woolwich.

"She eats Russians for breakfast"

European political groups have just reached an agreement on the distribution of key posts within the European Union. This agreement is to be ratified by EU-27 leaders at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday. What do we already know? Ursula von der Leyene has been reappointed head of the European Commission (for a second term). Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, has been appointed President of the European Council, and...

China to US: Filipinos have right to know truth behind 'anti-vax propaganda'

The Chinese Embassy is calling on the United States Embassy in the Philippines to explain the alleged secret campaign of the American military to discredit China-made vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The supposed disinformation campaign had contributed to hundreds to thousands of deaths in the Philippines, the Chinese Embassy said, adding that it also endangered the health of the general public. "The Filipino people and the international...

Ugandan designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut in jail

Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine.

Prime Infra tapped for property giant’s waste management in Cebu

Razon-led Prime Infrastructure clinched a new deal to upgrade real estate developer Ayala Land Inc.’s (ALI) waste management in Cebu, with the possibility of the partnership expanding to other commercial properties. The agreement was formalized on Wednesday between officials from Ayala Land and its real estate investment trust AREIT Inc., and Prime Infra. According to the group, waste generated by AREIT’s eight office buildings would be...

Remember when Ukraine revealed the upgraded version of a powerful naval drone?

'Rust' armorer says state withheld evidence, requests release from prison

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) - Lawyers for Hannah Gutierrez, the chief weapons handler for the Western movie "Rust," said in a Thursday court filing that prosecutors withheld evidence that would have favored the defendant during her manslaughter trial. The filing comes as a New Mexico judge is expected to rule on Friday on a request from Alec Baldwin's legal team that a manslaughter charge against

Timor-Leste OKs Teves extradition to PH

The Court of Appeals in Timor-Leste has granted the Philippine government’s request to extradite former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., who is facing a murder trial over the killing of a political rival last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday night. “The information was relayed to us by the Attorney General of Timor-Leste. We have won,” Justice Assistant Secretary Jose Dominic Clavano IV said in a message to reporters. “We...

Princess Anne, 73, has left hospital after injury caused by horse

The Princess Royal had been in Southmead Hospital in Bristol since Sunday evening after she suffered concussion and minor head injuries when she was struck by a horse in Gloucestershire.

Vladimir Putin’s latest escalation has hit far too close to home

Russian hackers have caused chaos in the NHS and put patients in danger. This month, one of the most serious cyber attacks we have ever faced hit London hospitals and GP surgeries by locking pathology service providers out of their own IT systems. This has forced more than 1,100 operations to be postponed, including cancer treatments and organ tran...

Nigel Farage has 'rhetoric' but no answers, says Starmer

No pre-roll ads. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer talks to BBC Breakfast and attacks Reform UK leader Nigel Farage after videos surfaced of Reform UK campaigners making racist comments. Revelations of "racist" comments by Reform UK canvassers are a "test of leadership" for Nigel Farage, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

These are the 30 most corrupt countries in the world right now

Corruption, a scourge that undermines governance, stifles economic growth, and erodes the very fabric of society, is a global phenomenon that knows no borders. Its impact can be devastating, affecting not just the corridors of power but reaching deep into the daily lives of ordinary citizens. From the bustling markets of Guatemala to the oil-rich fields of Nigeria, corruption shapes the fortunes of nations and the destinies of their people. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), a tool used to measure the perceived levels of public sector corruption, serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that lie ahead for many countries. With scores that paint a vivid picture of the state of corruption worldwide, the CPI highlights both the strugglers and the stragglers in the fight against this pervasive issue. It rates countries on a scale from 0-100, with 0 being "highly corrupt" and 100 being "very clean," according to the Transparency International website. Click through the gallery to delve deeper into the shadowy world of greed and discover which countries are most affected by corruption in 2024.

The math behind your chance at a lottery win

Do you dream of winning a jackpot? Ever get lost daydreaming, imagining the freedom that a big lottery win could bring to your life? Well, looking at odds and probability, a lottery win is a matter of mathematics, however much a longshot! Intrigued? Click on to discover the math behind your chance at a lottery win.

Indonesia president orders audit of data centres after cyberattack

By Stefanno Sulaiman and Stanley Widianto JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered on Friday an audit of government data centres after officials said the bulk of data affected by a recent ransomware cyberattack was not backed up, exposing the country's vulnerability to such attacks. Last week's cyberattack, the worst in Indonesia in recent years, has disrupted multiple

Trump: Ukraine war would never have started ‘if we had a leader’

ATLANTA — Republican Donald Trump laid the blame for the Ukraine war at US President Joe Biden’s feet Thursday, insisting that the invasion never would have happened “if we had a leader.” “This is a war that never should have started. If we had a leader in this war… He’s given $200 billion now or more to Ukraine, he’s given $200 billion. That’s a lot of money. I don’t think there’s ever been anything like it,” Trump said during the pair’s first...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 854

As the war enters its 854th day, these are the main developments.

3 arrested for extorting money using PNP officials' names —CIDG

Three suspects were arrested for allegedly collecting money from illegal gambling operators during an operation in General Santos City on Thursday, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said Friday. CIDG chief Police Major General Leo Francisco said the suspects were using the names of Philippine National Police (PNP) officials including its chief, Police General Rommel Marbil, to extort money. “They were in Mindanao region for a...

This is why people admire authoritarian leaders

Why do people welcome authoritarian and tyrannical leaders time and time again? Found in governments throughout history, it seems that certain personalities keep popping up in positions of power. By being charismatic and charming, but also calculating and cruel, dictators are often strikingly similar. But even with all their abusive and manipulative traits, people can easily worship and follow them willingly. It turns out that the admirers of dictators share common characteristics as well. Intrigued? Let's discover what they are in the following slides.