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'Black sheep' embarrass French far right before vote

Efforts by France's far right to cultivate an image of respectability before legislative elections have been hurt by a number of racist and other extremist incidents involving its candidates. The RN has acknowledged that President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap election left little time to select candidates in the numbers needed to fill the seats it expects to win.

Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK

By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Labour Party won a parliamentary election on Friday, bringing to an end 14 years of Conservative Party-led government that saw the country weather one of the more turbulent periods in its post-World War Two political history. Here are some of the defining moments of the Conservatives' four terms in power - under five prime ministers - since 2010: 2010

Poe, Lapid, UE welcome Angara’s appointment as DepEd chief

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Edgrdo “Sonny” Angara’s appointment as the country’s new education secretary was welcomed by two more Senate colleagues and a major educational institution. “Education runs in his blood,” said University of the East (UE) President Zosimo Battad in a statement on Wednesday, a day after the Presidential Communications Office announced Angara’s appointment. Angara, whose term as a senator ends in 2025, earned his law...

Ukraine confirms ‘retreat’ from district in strategic town

KYIV — Ukraine said Thursday its forces had withdrawn from a district in the key eastern town of Chasiv Yar, where Russian forces have recently claimed several advances. The fall of the small hilltop town is a worrying prospect for Ukraine because it would likely accelerate Russian advances towards large civilian hubs in the wider eastern Donetsk region. “It became impractical to hold the Kanal district, which the enemy had entered, because it...

The day Ukraine destroyed millions in Russian military gear

Israeli soldier killed in mall stabbing attack

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -An Israeli soldier was killed and a second person wounded in a stabbing attack in an Israeli mall on Wednesday, in which the assailant was shot dead, Israeli police and medics said. Israeli police said it was a suspected terrorist attack. Israel's Ynet news site named the accused attacker as Joud Rabia from Nahaf, an Israeli town where many members of its Arab minority live.

UK PM Sunak concedes election defeat, says Labour has won

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat in the national election on Friday, saying the opposition Labour Party had won. "The Labour Party has won this general election and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory," Sunak said after winning his parliamentary seat in northern England. "Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly

Cayetano pushes for Gas Industry Development Act

THE new chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, Sen. Pia Cayetano, saw up close the Philippines' brightest jewel — the Malampaya offshore gas platform now being operated by the SC 38 Consortium led by tycoon Enrique Razon's Prime Infrastructure Capital. Natural gas, in fact, is starting to make its impact felt in a big way among the Philippines' Southeast Asian neighbors. Latest data showed that Indonesia held 35 percent of the region's...

3 arrested, including cop, for illegally selling firearms in Taguig

MANILA, Philippines — Three suspects, including a police officer, were arrested in an entrapment operation for illegally selling firearms, the Southern Police District (SPD) said on Wednesday. The operation was conducted by the SPD Special Operations Unit on Tuesday along Acacia Street, Cembo, Taguig City. READ: Retired cop busted for selling loose firearms It resulted in the apprehension of alias Bobby Lewis, a 28-year-old woman, alias John,...

UK's Keir Starmer says people of Britain have voted for change

LONDON (Reuters) - Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said the country had voted for change and it was time for his party to deliver, speaking after winning his seat in parliament. "Tonight people here and around the country have spoken, and they're ready for change," Starmer said. "The change begins right here." Exit polls published earlier showed Labour winning the national election with a

Education reform: Old as history

The continuing deterioration in Philippine Education is crystal clear from the Philippines’ dismal scores in the Programme for International Student Assessment. We ranked 78/78 in 2018. We improved a bit in 2022, ranking 77/81 besting Uzbekistan, Kosovo, the Dominican Republic, and Cambodia. I am surprised that there seems to be no visible urgency on this national crisis, we go on with our days afflicted by traffic, and social media feeds...

Kylian Mbappe laments 'CATASTROPHIC' snap election results in France, with Les Bleus superstar again insisting it is 'urgent' people vote to stop move towards far right

France captain Kylian Mbappe admits the 'catastrophic' results from the country's snap election has made it increasingly important to vote against a move towards the far right.

Farage: Boris is a busted flush and politics will break up in next five years

Nigel Farage has called former prime minister Boris Johnson a "busted flush, a hypocrite and a liar" as he denied that a potential return from his fellow brexiteer to politics would affect his growing support. The Reform UK leader also said that British politics will "break up" in the next five years due to pressure for electoral changes.

Saudi Arabia's Gaza aid threatened by Rafah closure, aid official says

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's main humanitarian agency said on Thursday the Israeli closure of Rafah and other crossings into Gaza was hampering its aid efforts to send lifesaving food, some of which was in danger of spoiling. "We have hundreds of trucks now piling in Rafah because of the closure of Rafah and other corridors. We are facing big restrictions to reach the

Bagong Senado: What we know so far about the future Senate building

The new Senate building under construction in Taguig has been the subject of much conversation recently. In case you didn't know, the Senate is set to transfer to a brand new building in 2025 in Bonifacio Global City. The project aims to provide modern facilities for Senate operations and replace the GSIS Building where the Senate currently holds i...

Peru Congress approves statute of limitations for crimes against humanity

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's Congress passed a law on Thursday introducing a statute of limitations for crimes against humanity, despite opposition from human rights organizations who argue the measure will hamper ongoing investigations into serious abuses. The law passed with 15 votes in favor and 12 against in the Congress' permanent commission, after the right-wing dominated legislature initially

INQToday: China ‘monster ship’ kept watch over PCG vessel in Escoda Shoal – monitor

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: China ‘monster ship’ kept watch over PCG vessel in Escoda Shoal – monitor West Philippine Sea monitor Ray Powell says the China Coast Guard’s biggest vessel, dubbed the “monster ship,” was spotted in Escoda Shoal. In a post on X, Powell says China Coast Guard 5901 kept watch over the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal. Angara shrugs off claims he will use DepEd post for...

Ukrainian forces pull back from part of strategic eastern town

By Anastasiia Malenko KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Thursday its troops had pulled back from part of Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk region, a day after Russia said its forces had taken control of a district in the strategic town. Chasiv Yar stands on high ground. If Russian forces establish full control over the town, they could potentially use it as a staging post to advance

Satellite images show deforestation toll of Indonesia mines

More than 700,000 hectares of forest in Indonesia have been cleared for mining since 2001, including large tracts of primary forest, a new analysis using satellite data has found. It estimates that mining -- including pits, processing facilities, tailings areas and roads -- resulted in the clearing of 721,000 hectares (7,210 square kilometres) of forest between 2001 and 2023.

Mexico's Sheinbaum names Harfuch as security minister

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday named Omar Garcia Harfuch to be her security minister in a bid to repeat the successes in fighting crime she had as mayor of Mexico City. Sheinbaum also named Rosa Rodriguez to be her interior minister and Mario Delgado to be her education minister. Ariadna Montiel was also named incoming wellbeing minister. (Reporting

Australian arrested for cracking bomb joke at Dipolog Airport

An Australian national was arrested for cracking a bomb joke at the Dipolog Airport in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte. The incident happened when the 69-year-old man was checking in for his flight on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. When he was asked by a Passenger Service Agent (PSA) if his bag contained electronic devices, he allegedly said, “No, just an atomic bomb.” While he took his statement back, saying “it was a joke,” upon seeing the agent’s...

NX China Conducts Cleanup Effort in Dalian, Liaoning Province

TOKYO, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northeast China Branch of Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "NX China"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., conducted a cleanup effort in Dalian, northeastern China, on Saturday, June 15. NX Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202407023045-O3-GMRxlYfh Group photo: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202407023045/_prw_PI1fl_SQ6Jr30H.jpg Photo taken during...

Tories suffer first Welsh wipeout since 2001

There are now no Welsh Conservative MPs as the Tories are badly damaged by Nigel Farage's Reform.

Ukrainian maritime attack on Black Sea port Novorossiysk repelled: Russia

Moscow claims to have destroyed sea drones targeting key oil shipping port Novorossiysk.

This secret weapon helped Union troops win the US Civil War

Politicians decoded: learn to see through their words

Politicians excel at public speaking and are known for their clever, captivating, and persuasive speeches. However, delivering a message goes beyond just words. Nonverbal communication, such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language, plays a crucial role in effective communication. Politicians are well aware of this and understand how to use these nonverbal cues. Curious? Take a look through the gallery to see just how they do it.

Barcelona bus crash injures six as vehicle ploughs into hotel in 'frightening' incident

The crash happened close to the Spanish capital Barcelona last night at around 6:30pm, with one person described as having "serious" injuries

Fascinating photos show progress at UK's new £26bn nuclear power station

Hinkley Point C in Somerset is now preparing to install its first reactor at the £26bn nuclear power station - and newly released pictures showcase the progress being made

Cebu City Council: 2 councilors reject posts; majority seats filled

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two minority councilors declined their newly nominated committee posts, while majority members filled their respective seats during the reorganizational session of the Cebu City Council. City Councilors Mary Ann Delos Santos and Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa rejected their committee nominations on July 3. The session saw members to various committees, with some positions remaining unchanged and new chairpersons appointed...

Taiwan says China seizure of trawler may be act of psychological warfare

Taiwan says China’s seizure of a Taiwanese trawler that was operating close to the Chinese coast might be an act of psychological warfare by Beijing. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-says-china-seizure-trawler-psychological-warfare/

Michelle Troconis, convicted for helping her boyfriend murder his wife, claims to be a ‘scapegoat’

French far right likely to fall short of absolute majority, poll shows

PARIS (Reuters) -France's far-right National Rally party is set to fall short of an absolute majority in Sunday's parliamentary election run-off, an opinion poll showed on Thursday, suggesting efforts by mainstream parties to block the far right might be working. It was the second survey in as many days to show Marine Le Pen's RN winning more seats than any other party, but also missing the 289

World’s oldest artwork discovered in Indonesian cave

PARIS — It may not look like much — just a flaking image of three people around a big red pig. But the humble cave painting discovered in Indonesia is the oldest known narrative artwork ever made by human hands, dating back more than 51,000 years, new research said on Wednesday. “This is the oldest evidence of storytelling,” Maxime Aubert, an archaeologist at Australia’s Griffith University, told AFP. READ: Study says earliest cave art belonged...

In uncertain times, Americans take a break for Independence Day

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Millions of Americans took a welcome Fourth of July break on Thursday, flocking to parades, fireworks shows and barbecues for a brief respite from the daily drumbeat of unsettling news at home and abroad. The holiday, which marks the July 4 signing of the Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776, is a day when Americans traditionally celebrate with proud displays of

DepEd-Mandaue conducts conference for Palaro delegates

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Mandaue City (DepEd-Mandaue) conducted a conference for athletes and coaches who will participate in Palarong Pambansa 2024 to provide final instructions and address other concerns. DepEd-Mandaue Superintendent Dr. Bianito Dagatan said that the conference was held to guide the student-athletes and coaches. During the conference, Dagatan encouraged the athletes to enjoy, unleash their...

SNP set for election humiliation leaving nationalists with SIX seats

John Swinney's scandal-ravaged nationalists could left with just six MPs, down from the high of 48 the party achieved in 2019.

Cebu town shootout: Man killed after firing at cops

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 34-year-old man died in a shootout with policemen at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Purok Mangga, Barangay Panangban, Compostela town in northern Cebu. The suspect was identified as Joel Niño Pareha, a resident of Purok Kamansi of the barangay. Policemen were responding to the area after receiving an armed person alarm in the area, who allegedly fired his gun. READ MORE: Love triangle eyed in shooting of...

Xi and Putin set out ambitions for Eurasian security club

ASTANA (Reuters) -China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin pressed their case on Thursday for closer security, political and economic cooperation between countries of the vast Eurasian region as a counterweight to Western alliances. They were speaking on the second and final day of a summit in the Kazakh capital Astana of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a club

Beyond coalition building

LAST week saw a ceremony of the four-party (as of now) coalition with the President's party for the next election. The President was quoted as saying that this was not just a political maneuver and not a marriage of convenience but based on ideology. The article in The Manila Times last Monday quoted the President as follows: "We speak now of unity, we speak now of Bagong Pilipinas, bringing the country, transforming the country to another place...

Second man charged over street stabbing

Shahroz Ali Khan is charged with conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.

Negrense lawmaker declares support for new DepEd secretary

BACOLOD CITY — Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez of Negros Occidental’s third district has expressed his support for Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, who has been appointed Secretary of the Department of Education. Although Benitez was considered a candidate for the position, he said he would support whoever President Marcos Jr. chooses for this important role. READ: Angara gets DepEd post; choice widely welcomed “We welcome the appointment...

Sir Keir Starmer to become prime minister after Rishi Sunak concedes

Sir Keir Starmer is set to become prime minister on Friday after Rishi Sunak conceded following a bruising night for the Conservatives.

Officer sentenced for 'unacceptable' order breach

Jaswinder Singh, who works for West Yorkshire Police, receives a four-month suspended sentence.

Gilas Pilipinas upsets Latvia in Fiba Olympic Qualifiers

Justin Brownlee had 26 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help the Gilas Pilipinas hold off a late charge and upset Latvia, 89-80, in Group A of the Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Gilas Pilipinas, ranked no. 37 in the world, pounced on Latvia’s early shooting woes to take down the world No. 6 and host Latvia. READ MORE: Gold medal remains with Gilas despite Brownlee’s failed doping test, says POC The...

Vietnamese woman arrested in Naia for unruly behavior

MANILA, Philippines — A Vietnamese woman was arrested on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 for unruly behavior. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the woman, identified as 19-year-old Ban Thi Van, was arrested after an outburst during an immigration clearance to board a Cebu Pacific Air flight to Hanoi. BI said Ban aggressively snatched her passport from the immigration officer during the inspection...

Body found at NFL stadium sparks concern

This week, police were called after a dead body was found at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, the home stadium of the Tennessee Titans. According to a report from Emily R. West of News Channel 5, a dead body was found inside a tent in one of the parking lots that surrounds the stadium on Wednesday. Read more... The post World reacts as dead body is found at NFL stadium appeared first on Next Impulse Sports.

Palace adviser eyes Department of Peace

(UPDATE) PRESIDENTIAL Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez called for the creation of a Department of Peace that will eventually replace the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru). Formerly known as the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, the Opapru was established through Executive Order 158 signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte in December 2021. The Opapru manages, directs, integrates,...

Gilas’ stunner for ages

MANILA, Philippines — And shock the world Gilas Pilipinas did. Not given much of a chance against a high-powered, seemingly unstoppable Latvia backed by a horde of home supporters, the gritty Nationals defied doubters and delivered a hell of a performance that would go down as one of the greatest victories in Philippine basketball history. Coach Tim Cone and his gutsy Gilas 11 toppled the world No. 6 and heavily favored Latvians in the latter’s...

Frozen in time' brick ticket office goes on the market for £35,000

Pentre Berw station located on the small island of Anglesey in north Wales was once full of smoke from steam engines and sounds of whistles but has been left vacant for decades.

Iranians vote in run-off presidential election amid widespread apathy

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranians will vote in a run-off presidential election on Friday amid voter apathy and heightened regional tensions. The run-off follows a June 28 ballot with historic low turnout, when over 60% of Iranian voters abstained from the snap election for a successor to Ebrahim Raisi, following his death in a helicopter crash. The low participation is seen by critics