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Ukrainian air base under frequent fire as Russia aims at F-16 arrivals

By Dan Peleschuk STAROKOSTIANTYNIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Explosions reverberated across the pre-dawn sky as Ukrainian air defences fended off a Russian attack on this small city in western Ukraine, home to an important air base and a frequent target of Moscow's strikes. Hours after the assault, the tidy streets of Starokostiantyniv had returned to a semblance of normality. But the June 27 attack

2024-07-02T07:16:18Z

Man who beheaded grandmother and left head near creek branded 'coward' by family

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Luis Gustavo Aroyo-Lopez, 24, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and decapitation of his 64-year-old grandmother, Elvia Lopez-Aroyo

2024-07-02T11:39:25Z

School nearly doubles in size with new extension

The school will be able to welcome over 200 extra pupils now the new extension is in place.

2024-07-02T09:25:59Z

Patients, medics flee south Gaza hospital after evacuation orders, WHO says

GENEVA (Reuters) - Gaza's European Hospital in Khan Younis is virtually empty with staff and patients fleeing the facility after the Israeli army ordered residents in the surrounding areas to evacuate, a World Health Official spokesperson said on Tuesday. "The hospital staff and the patients decided to already evacuate themselves," said Rik Peeperkorn, WHO Representative for the occupied

2024-07-02T10:50:12Z

Le Pen first had success in an ex-mining town. Her message there is now winning over French society

HENIN-BEAUMONT, France (AP) — In the former mining town at the heart of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political strategy, her party's electoral success Sunday came as no surprise to hundreds of supporters who gathered to see her victory speech. The same promises to bring back good jobs and upend the political elite that long resonated here have found a national audience. Le Pen implanted herself in the northern town of Henin-Beaumont...

2024-07-02T10:07:54Z

France's far-right National Rally says it will lead a government only with an absolute majority

PARIS (AP) — The star president of France's National Rally will take the helm of government only if the party wins an absolute majority in Sunday's second round of legislative elections, the leading far-right figure Marine Le Pen said Tuesday. The National Rally, under party president Jordan Bardella, secured the most votes in the first round of the surprise legislative elections on June 30 but not enough to claim overall victory. “We cannot...

2024-07-02T11:28:35Z

Vatican official: No communication between Pope Francis, PH on divorce

The Vatican has not reached out to the Philippines or local Catholic Church leaders regarding the proposed measure legalizing divorce in the country, which was recently approved by the House of Representatives. Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, said Tuesday the issue has been left in the hands of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and its bishops. "The teaching of the...

2024-07-02T12:09:56Z

Nacionalista Party to forge alliance with Marcos' PFP

MANILA, Philippines — The Nacionalista Party (NP) will forge an alliance with the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. heads. In a press conference on Tuesday, Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, a stalwart of the NP, said that the NP was "in the process of firming up" the alliance. Barbers said in mixed Filipino and English that "we would like to align with them in order that we can...

2024-07-02T09:55:51Z

Murder probe after man found with stab wounds

Greater Manchester Police has urged anyone with information about the man's death to get in touch.

2024-07-02T06:55:32Z

'Consider ceasefire soon, Zelenski'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban asked Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky during his visit to Kiev to consider a quick cease-fire. After all, that could speed up peace talks, according to Putin's Hungarian sympathizer. The Hungarian prime minister went on to say that his country would like to have much better bilateral relations with Ukraine and that his country is ready to participate in the modernization of Ukraine's economy. Orban is...

2024-07-02T12:10:45Z

PH, China agree to reduce tension in South China

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China 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,...

2024-07-02T12:11:26Z

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving

A Wigton man in his 70s died at the scene of the crash on the A595 at Bothel.

2024-07-02T10:11:03Z

Tories face backlash over attack on Starmer’s Friday night family time

Tories face backlash over attack on Starmer’s Friday night family time - The Prime Minister’s independent adviser on antisemitism said the criticism was ‘dangerous’ because of Sir Keir Starmer’s family’s Jewish links.

2024-07-02T09:24:01Z

China builds new presidential palace in Pacific’s Vanuatu

SYDNEY — The government of cash-strapped Vanuatu will soon settle into a suite of new buildings funded by China, a move likely to reignite concerns about Beijing’s reach in the South Pacific nation. At an official handover ceremony conducted in front of a towering China Aid billboard, Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai announced the opening of the nation’s sweeping new presidential palace. The project also included the construction of a new...

2024-07-02T03:27:49Z

Hungary's Orban visits Ukraine with aid tensions running high

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday for a surprise visit to the war-torn country by the EU and NATO's most vocal critic of Western support for Kyiv. Western leaders have paid regular high-profile trips to Ukraine throughout the war in a bid to show support for their fight against Russia.

2024-07-02T06:38:31Z

Solons to Pagcor: Identify ex-Cabinet official who lobbied for Pogo

MANILA, Philippines — Two lawmakers have asked the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to identify identity of the former Cabinet official who supposedly lobbied for the Philippine offshore gaming operations (Pogos) raided recently. ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro on Tuesday said that Pagcor chief Alejandro Tengco should expose who among the past administration’s officials pushed for Pogos because the games have had...

2024-07-02T02:03:13Z

Rishi Sunak says polls predicting heavy defeat 'not going to stop me'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears on BBC Breakfast where he said predictions of a heavy Conservative defeat are 'not going to stop' him. Asked whether he accepted the analysis by elections guru Professor Sir John Curtice, the Prime Minister said: "That's his view. "That's not going to stop me from working as hard as I can over these final few days to talk to as many people as possible about the choice," Mr Sunak said, from a supermarket in Oxfordshire.

2024-07-02T09:54:17Z

Photo shows signboard of Porac LGU near raided Pogo hub

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Amid repeated claims by local officials that they were being denied entry into the recently raided compound of Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) Lucky South 99, the municipal government of Porac, Pampanga, had apparently maintained an extension office less than a kilometer away from the company’s 10-hectare hub. This was based on a photograph seen by the Inquirer and later supported by on-site...

2024-07-01T21:32:27Z

Angara ‘open’ to lead DepEd if post offered to him

BALER, AURORA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara on Monday said he would likely accept the education portfolio should President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. offer it to him as he thanked his fellow senators for endorsing him as the next education secretary. “I’m open [to accepting the appointment] if given the trust [by the President],” Angara told reporters at the sidelines of the 22nd Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day here. “It may be impossible...

2024-07-01T21:47:32Z

62 PCG personnel awarded over fishermen rescue in Bajo de Masinloc

Over 60 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received awards for rescuing Filipino fishermen whose boat exploded near Bajo de Masinloc, Chino Gaston reported on Unang Balita on Tuesday. The 62 PCG personnel received Bronze Cross for their response in the incident despite the shadowing and initial blocking by China Coast Guard (CCG) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships. According to the PCG and the Filipino fishermen, it was not...

2024-07-02T03:03:26Z

Hungary's leader is in Ukraine. It's the first visit by Russia’s top EU ally since the war began

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was in Kyiv on Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his first visit to the neighboring country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 as Budapest has repeatedly broken ranks with the rest of the European Union and leaned toward Moscow. Orbán’s visit was a rare gesture in a relationship that has long been marred by tensions. Known as Russian...

2024-07-02T07:10:31Z

Drug gang turf war dumps dozens of bodies in Mexico truck

Probers say the clash was between the powerful Sinaloa cartel and another gang identified as ‘Chiapas and Guatemala’.

2024-07-02T09:05:55Z

Boys, 15 and 16, injured in Notting Hill shooting

The teenagers were taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

2024-07-02T10:56:05Z

'Toughest pub in the world' closes after more than 130 years

An Aussie pub in Western Australia has closed its doors after more than 130 years, marking an end of a chequered era that once saw it dubbed the 'toughest in the world'.

2024-07-02T06:49:07Z

Boy, 13, arrested after teen stabbed in city centre

The teen has been arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm after the incident in Bristol.

2024-07-02T09:40:58Z

Russian kids will go to 'excellent' summer camps in North Korea this year as the two countries move close

Amid closer diplomatic ties, Russian school kids will go to North Korea's Songdowon campsite this summer, the chair of a Russian youth movement said.

2024-07-02T11:09:18Z

PNP: Persons of interest eyed in beauty pageant bet’s disappearance

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is eyeing several persons of interest (POIs) possibly linked to the disappearance of a beauty pageant candidate and her Israeli boyfriend, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said on Tuesday. Fajardo, however, opted not to reveal the identities of these POIs and how many there are so as not to compromise the investigation. “May mga identified na persons of interest sa ngayon di ako makapagbigay...

2024-07-02T04:18:39Z

673 pass Licensure Examination for Dentists

MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 673 out of 1,207 examinees passed the June 2024 Licensure Examination for Dentists. Nathaniel Delfin from the University of the Philippines-Manila topped the board exam with a rating of 82.97 percent, followed by two other UP-Manila graduates, Maxine Gonzales (82.76 percent) and Nicole Alvarez (82.57 percent) The written part of the examinations was held on June 8...

2024-07-02T04:48:42Z

Measures for education recovery sought ahead of Angara’s DepEd leadership

The newly appointed head of the Department of Education (DepEd) will face a host of challenges. This was mentioned by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, a non-traditional teachers’ organization in the country focused on advocating for the welfare of education workers and students. They expressed hopes that the education crisis would be properly addressed with the […]

2024-07-02T10:15:27Z

Zubiri rules out irregularity in new Senate building

BALER, AURORA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri reiterated on Monday that all government procurement rules were followed in the construction of the new Senate building in Taguig City as he welcomed the review that his successor, Senate President Francis Escudero, had ordered. “Everything [regarding this project] is above board,” Zubiri told reporters after leading the 22nd Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day celebration here. “Members of the...

2024-07-01T21:32:27Z

Evette Verney was allegedly murdered by her own son. She's not the only one.

Content warning: this post discusses domestic violence and homicide. On a cool Sunday night, in the Perth town of Byford, Evette Verney was viciously attacked inside her home. Desperate for help, she stumbled to a neighbour's house, collapsing on the driveway. By the time police arrived, Evette was dead. She was 61-years-old. Police suspected homicide and a man-hunt for the suspected ... Continued

2024-07-02T04:26:33Z

You won't believe these bizarre prison rules and regulations

Serving time can be a very different experience depending on where you are in the world and which prison you end up in. Of course, being incarcerated is by no means a pleasant experience. Some institutions can make it a little bit more bearable for inmates, while others can make the experience not only unpleasant but dangerous. In this gallery, we explore some of the most bizarre prison rules and regulations from around the world, both past and present. Click on and prepare to be surprised.

2024-05-06T10:11:44Z

Scene of crash site after car ploughs in people close to Seoul's city hall, killing nine

One more person is severely injured.

2024-07-02T06:11:21Z

Sonny Angara Named New DepEd Secretary

Share your expectations and wish list for the incoming DepEd secretary.

2024-07-02T08:12:17Z

Drugs gang jailed after cannabis raid on nightclub

Six men are jailed following a hearing at Ipswich Crown Court.

2024-07-02T11:26:17Z

Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya

Since anti-tax protests began 39 people have been killed, a state-funded rights group says.

2024-07-02T11:54:01Z

In Iran, the Big Winner Is None of the Above

A second round between an extremist and a reformist will put the logic of boycott to the test.

2024-07-02T11:04:37Z

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

2024-07-02T07:24:39Z

Kenya police use tear gas to disperse crowds after call for more demonstrations

By Aaron Ross and Jefferson Kahinju NAIROBI (Reuters) -Riot police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations took place in other towns, after young activists called for more protests following a week of clashes in which dozens died. Reuters journalists saw clouds of tear gas on a main road through central Nairobi before midday, where riot

2024-07-02T10:49:52Z

2 traffickers yield P340,000 shabu in Batangas City

LUCENA CITY — Police seized P340,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) from two suspected drug traffickers arrested on Monday in Batangas City. The Region 4A police reported that members of the provincial police drug enforcement unit and local cops held “Christopher” and “Melcherd” at 10:05 p.m. after they sold P100,000 worth of shabu to an undercover cop in Barangay Alangilan. The suspects were found in alleged possession of one plastic sachet...

2024-07-02T03:03:24Z

Rishi Sunak accuses Reform of using 'bots' to flood social media

The Prime Minister said Nigel Farage 's party had 'serious questions to answer' as the Government's disinformation unit was revealed to have opened an investigation.

2024-07-02T10:19:44Z

Comoros President Assoumani gives son government job

MORONI (Reuters) - Comoros President Azali Assoumani has put his son, Nour El Fath, in charge of coordinating government affairs as he reshuffled his cabinet following a tense January election that his opponents alleged was tainted by voter fraud. One person was killed and at least 25 injured in violent protests in the country, a group of three islands off the coast of Mozambique, after the

2024-07-02T09:39:36Z

Biker mum who stopped thief 'let down' by police

The taekwondo-trained mum wrestles a thief as he tries to steal her bike, but police do not arrive.

2024-07-02T08:26:03Z

Bb. Lapu-Lapu shares preparations as coronation night draws near

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuana candidate for this year’s Binibining Pilipinas Phoebe Tutor Godinez is beginning to feel the pressure of the competition as the coronation night draws near. In an interview with CDN Digital last July 1, Monday, the lone candidate from Cebu who hails from Lapu-Lapu City says that even with the pressure building up, she knows that this experience will give life lessons she will take with her moving forward. READ...

2024-07-02T03:41:32Z

Cambodian court jails activists for plotting against government, insulting king

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) -A Cambodian court handed jail terms of up to eight years to 10 activists of environmental group Mother Nature, on charges of plotting against the government and insulting the king, the group's founder and a lawyer said on Tuesday. The verdict comes amid growing concerns about freedom of expression in Cambodia under Prime Minister Hun Manet, who took power last year after the

2024-07-02T10:50:05Z

DFA condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launch: It ‘provokes tensions’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has denounced the recent ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea. A statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said the launch on July 1 “provokes tensions and undermines economic progress, peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region.” READ: North Korea launches a ballistic missile off...

2024-07-02T02:27:48Z

5 pass chemical engineers special professional licensure exam

Five test takers passed the chemical engineers special professional licensure examination given in June, the Professional Regulation Commission said. In a statement, the PRC said five out of 19 passed the exam given by the Board of Chemical Engineering in test centers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Doha, Qatar. They are: 1 LOBIDO, SHAIRA DABLO 2 MONTENEGRO, BRYANT JOSH BASA 3 TORRES, MARK CEAZAR DE RUEDA 4 VALENCIA, RICHIE...

2024-07-02T10:09:38Z

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.

2024-05-28T06:15:08Z

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.

2024-02-06T15:05:19Z

Vatican calls for peaceful resolution of West Philippine Sea conflict

A visiting Vatican official in the Philippines on Tuesday urged parties in the West Philippine Sea conflict to "resolve any differences peacefully" and "abide by international law." "In such circumstances, such situations of conflict, whatever they are, the first and foremost effort must be to resolve any differences and conflicts peacefully," said Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See. "We would...

2024-07-02T09:09:27Z