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Mauritania's President Ghazouani extends lead in election

NOUAKCHOTT (Reuters) - Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has extended his lead in the West African nation's presidential election, provisional results showed on Sunday. Ghazouani - a 67-year-old former army chief of staff and defence minister who is widely expected to win the race in the first round - had 55.05% of the vote, according to results from more than 71% of polling stations

2024-06-30T10:56:53Z

Ukraine, Russia say priests freed in prisoner exchange

KYIV — Ukraine and Russia said Saturday that priests were among the dozens of captured soldiers and civilians they had exchanged earlier this week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests taken captive in Moscow-occupied Berdiansk were handed back to Ukraine thanks to the mediation of the Vatican. Meanwhile, Russia said a high-ranking Ukrainian Orthodox cleric was handed over to Moscow along with two...

2024-06-30T06:05:16Z

PNP chief Marbil warns cops working as bodyguards for private individuals

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil has issued a directive reminding officers to focus on public safety and not provide services to private individuals. Marbil made the remark following the arrest and filing of administrative cases against two Special Action Force (SAF) cops who were found to be working as bodyguards for a Chinese citizen living inside an exclusive residential village in Alabang,...

2024-06-30T05:00:47Z

Las Piñas residents vote 'yes' in plebiscite on setting barangay boundaries

Over 41,000 residents (67%) of Las Piñas City on Saturday voted in favor of an ordinance that sets the territorial boundaries of the 20 barangays in the city. Based on the certificate of canvass of votes shared by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia to members of the media, 41,493 residents voted “yes” while 19,498 voted “no” when asked if they agree with delineating the territorial boundaries of the 20 barangays. With this,...

2024-06-30T05:00:47Z

Exhibition to show life in Rohingya refugee camps

An outdoor photography exhibition showcasing photos of Rohingya will be placed across Jersey.

2024-06-30T11:33:32Z

Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Kamel Hamdan CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Shejaia neighbourhood of northern Gaza and also pushed deeper into western and central Rafah in the south, killing at least six Palestinians and destroying several homes, residents said. Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaia four days ago, fired shells towards several houses,

2024-06-30T09:08:37Z

Boy, 10, suffers serious injuries in crash

The boy was riding his bike when he was involved in a crash with a white BMW on Saturday.

2024-06-30T07:32:31Z

The Badjao tribe's fight with poverty in Batangas City

Struggling against harsh realities in Batangas City, the Badjao tribe, originally from Sulu, continues to grapple with poverty. Their fervent hope is that, soon, they will trade outstretched hands for fishing rods and other dignified paths to sustain their livelihoods. They dream of a future where begging is a thing of the past. One such individual is Maracani Pusasi, 60, who lost his hands in a battle with pirates while fishing in Sulu decades...

2024-06-30T05:07:48Z

UK Reform leader Farage positive after 'tough' few days

LONDON (Reuters) - Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, said his party was doing better than expected after a "tough" few days, as he addressed supporters at a rally with days to go before the country votes on July 4. Farage, one of the country's most recognisable and divisive politicians, has been a thorn in the side for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative party as

2024-06-30T14:01:26Z

One dead and five in York hospital after horror Tesla crash with double-decker bus

A passenger in a Tesla car has died and five other people have been taken to hospital after a crash with a double decker bus near York with police appealing for witnesses

2024-06-30T12:20:09Z

Hunt for 'Al Capone' prison cell tax evader

Nigel Harker, from Hartlepool, who admitted to tax evasion, walks out of court before sentencing.

2024-06-30T13:48:43Z

PCG: 2 Pinoy fishers hurt after boat explodes near Bajo de Masinloc

Two Filipino fishermen were injured after the engine of their fishing boat exploded near Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal on Saturday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday. Based on the photos shared by PCG to members of the media, the damaged motor banca FFB Akio was being towed by a PCG patrol vessel at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Two vessels of the China Coast Guard were also spotted near the incident. According the the PCG, the China...

2024-06-30T05:00:48Z

One dead in shooting at Turkish wedding in France

Gunmen opened fire on guests at a venue in Thionville, north east France killing a man in his 30s.

2024-06-30T14:11:35Z

Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change

The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say. The candidate also received support from Ghalibaf, who after Saturday's result urged his support base to back Jalili in next Friday's runoff.

2024-06-30T12:26:06Z

Woman seriously injured in hit and run

Police say the vehicle failed to stop at the collision site and that it has still not been located.

2024-06-30T09:47:54Z

Far right leads in polls as voting begins in France's parliamentary election

Voters across mainland France began casting their ballots on Sunday in the first round of an exceptional parliamentary election that could put the government in the hands of nationalist, far-right parties for the first time since the Nazi era.

2024-06-30T10:16:25Z

Baguio Midland Courier to cease publication after 77 years

The Baguio Midland Courier on Sunday announced that it will cease its operation in July after 77 years of covering weekly news in Northern Luzon. In a notice posted on Facebook, the Courier said the community newspaper was “not spared from the worldwide trend that newspapers are facing unprecedented challenges.” “The decision to cease publication was a difficult one, and the management deeply regrets any impact this may have on our esteemed...

2024-06-30T10:08:42Z

Patients express gratitude for increased PhilHealth dialysis benefit

MANILA, Philippines — Patients expressed gratitude to the national government for the increased Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) dialysis benefit, which aims to help lessen the costs of chronic kidney disease treatment. The benefit increased from P2,600 to P4,000 upon the approval of PhilHealth chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa following a request from House Speaker Martin...

2024-06-30T06:10:58Z

Random drug testing planned for city taxi drivers

Roadside spot checks and targeted testing are to be introduced for taxi drivers in Southampton.

2024-06-30T14:04:05Z

‘Begging Jesus’ statue installed at Baclaran Church

A sculpture depicting Jesus as a homeless beggar has been installed in the compound of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, also known as Baclaran Church. The shrine hopes for the life-size image will encourage charity and “nurture devotion through a genuine concern for the most abandoned and the poor.” “May this […]

2024-06-30T07:56:24Z

5 dead in Zamboanga City fireworks warehouse blast

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Zamboanga City's Barangay Tetuan on Saturday killed five people and injured at least 24 others. According to a Sunday GMA Integrated News Bulletin, the blast shattered windows and damaged several houses near the warehouse. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion. Meanwhile, GMA Regional TV's Efren Mamac reported on 24 Oras Weekend that among those killed in the explosion were the...

2024-06-30T08:08:18Z

I left life on land and bought a canal boat..

Joe Dixey, 33, a photographer from Nottinghamshire has waxed lyrical about life on the water but rued the deteriorating state of British canals.

2024-06-30T13:27:16Z

Man in critical condition after stabbing

Police say they are treating the attack as an isolated incident but are appealing for witnesses.

2024-06-30T07:47:58Z

Police investigate teenager's death in seaside town

Officers were made aware the 17-year-old had died in Margate just before 18:00 BST.

2024-06-30T13:18:28Z

VP Sara to attend Palarong Pambansa 2024 opening event

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has confirmed that she will be present during the upcoming opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City. She announced this to local media during an ambush interview in Cebu City on Saturday, June 29. Palarong Pambansa 2024 will take place from July 6 to 16, with the opening ceremony scheduled on July 9 at the Cebu City Sports Center. Aside from Palaro, she will also be...

2024-06-30T04:03:35Z

David Cameron warns Keir Starmer will 'weaken Britain's defences'

The Foreign Secretary said he was 'really shocked' that Sir Keir had yet to match the Conservatives ' promise to raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030.

2024-06-30T11:56:59Z

The UK is a better place to live than it was in 2010 - Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has said the UK is better now than when the Tories took office 14 years ago. The Prime Minister told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg: "It's a better place to live than it was in 2010."

2024-06-30T12:16:56Z

Uruguay holds primary elections as opposition left gains ground

By Lucinda Elliott MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguayans take to the polls on Sunday in primary elections ahead of October's presidential race, in which the left-wing opposition is seen edging ahead according to opinion polls with voters concerned about rising inequality and public safety. Polls show voters cooling on the center-right coalition of President Luis Lacalle Pou, despite its successful

2024-06-30T10:27:08Z

Richard Taylor, medic whose campaign to save his hospital spurred him to become an MP – obituary

Dr Richard Taylor, who has died aged 89, was a retired NHS consultant so angered by the downgrading of his hospital, Kidderminster General, that in 2001 he stood for Parliament in protest; not only did he win the Wyre Forest seat, but in 2005 he was re-elected. A specialist in rheumatology at the hospital for 23 years, Taylor became chairman of its...

2024-06-30T12:32:51Z

Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.

2024-06-30T10:48:29Z

‘Patriots for Europe’: Hungary’s Orban announces new EU Parliament alliance

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and populist Czech ANO led by Andrej Babis join as Hungary takes on EU presidency.

2024-06-30T11:29:16Z

Teves can be extradited by end of July, says DOJ

MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker turned murder suspect Arnolfo Teves Jr. could be brought back to the Philippines by July to finally face the multiple murder charges filed against him here, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Saturday. In a news forum in Quezon City, Mico Clavano, spokesperson for the DOJ, said they expected a favorable decision even if Teves’ camp appealed the Timor-Leste Court of Appeals’ decision granting the...

2024-06-30T06:03:52Z

Kris Aquino reveals new boyfriend a doctor in the Philippines

Kris Aquino opened up about her blooming relationship with a new boyfriend, a doctor in the Philippines, clarifying that there was no overlapping between the latter and her previous boyfriend, Batangas Vice Gov. Mark Leviste. The Queen of All Media spoke about this through an interview with showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz, who flew to the United States to visit her. Aquino has been seeking medical treatment for her autoimmune diseases in California....

2024-06-30T02:47:46Z

Cybercrimes up by 21% during the first quarter of 2024, says PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Cybercrimes rose by 21.8 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Citing data from the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), PNP said the most prevalent cases were online selling scams, credit card fraud and investment scams. READ: Over 16,000 cybercrimes logged from January to August 2023 — PNP “An ACG official claimed that increased online...

2024-06-30T03:55:36Z

Man told to tear down 8ft fence by 'ridiculous' council 'buffoons'

Residents of Derby's Limes Avenue had thanked their lucky stars when Matt Hubbard and his family moved into the grade II listed cottage two years ago.

2024-06-30T10:11:58Z

Senators urge Pagcor to name ex-official behind Pogos

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Sunday urged the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to name the former high-ranking government official allegedly involved in expediting the issuance of licenses to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos). READ: Pagcor chair: Ex-ranking exec wanted speedy issuance of Pogo licenses Senators made the call after Pagcor on Saturday revealed that a former government official was involved in the...

2024-06-30T07:11:11Z

NEDA to hold regional consultations for Trabaho Para sa Bayan -DOLE

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) will conduct regional consultations to fill in the gaps in the Trabaho Para sa Bayan plan, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Sunday. “[I]to na yung na submit sa Pangulo, yung tatagos sa term niya. May karagdagan pang apat na taon para matugunan ang mandato ng batas na 10-year national employment masterplan,” DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said on Super Radyo dzBB. (The...

2024-06-30T09:05:38Z

‘Rust’ armorer says state withheld evidence, requests release from prison

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 […]

2024-06-30T06:56:12Z

France heads to the polls! Macron votes in first round of election

Emmanuel Macron cast his vote in the first round of French parliamentary election. Macron staked his political future in early June by calling the snap election, after he was trounced in the European Union vote by Marine Le Pen's far-right party.

2024-06-30T12:28:36Z

Gilas Pilipinas fightback falls short vs Poland ahead of OQT

Gilas Pilipinas’ comeback machine faded anew on Sunday morning (Manila time) in its third and final friendly geared toward the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Nationals fell to world No. 15 Poland, 82-80, at Sosnowiec Arena, unable to pocket a win in Europe right before plunging into the all-important OQT in Riga, Latvia, that will send one team into the Paris Summer Olympic Games late next month. Justin Brownlee was the tip of the Gilas...

2024-06-30T05:10:40Z

Homeless man accused of stabbing stranger to death is amateur artist

Forrest Stevenson, 36, has been charged with murder after Andres Malmis Pancha, 45, was allegedly killed at Frankston pier at 6am on Saturday.

2024-06-30T07:26:12Z

7 killed and dozens wounded after missiles slammed into a town in southern Ukraine, officials say

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles slammed into a town in southern Ukraine, killing seven civilians, including children, and wounding dozens, local authorities reported. Ukrainian officials published photos of bodies stretched out under picnic blankets in a park in Vilniansk, and deep craters in the blackened earth next to the charred, twisted remains of a building. At least 38 people were wounded in Saturday evening's attack, authorities...

2024-06-30T08:58:33Z

Vice President Sara Duterte's ratings drop

MANILA, Philippines — While the approval rating of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the second quarter of 2024 stabilized, Vice President Sara Duterte's ratings saw another significant drop, down by 20 percentage points compared to two years ago, the latest nationwide survey conducted by Publicus Asia showed. The non-commissioned Pahayag survey taken from June 15 to 19 showed Duterte's performance was negatively impacted by her father's legacy...

2024-06-30T06:17:19Z

Search for Jay Slater in Tenerife called off by Spanish police

Spanish police have called off the search for missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife, according to reports. The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared after setting off to walk back to his accommodation on the holiday island on June 17.

2024-06-30T13:16:54Z

Councilor proposes ordinance to curb disposable food container use, reduce waste in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To help protect the environment and reduce pollution in Cebu City, Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa has proposed an ordinance to regulate the use of disposable food containers. Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa proposed the “ordinance regulating the distribution/use of disposable tableware and food containers” which was discussed in the Cebu City Council’s regular session on Wednesday, June 26. Abellanosa emphasized...

2024-06-30T02:18:15Z

Man arrested after three people suffer knife wounds

A 24-year-old man is arrested after a woman and two men suffer stab wounds in Desborough.

2024-06-30T13:33:35Z

Panamanian court acquits 28 defendants in ‘Panama Papers’ trial

PANAMA CITY, Panama — A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money laundering in connection with the now-defunct law firm Mossack Fonseca, the epicenter of the “Panama Papers” international tax evasion scandal. Among those acquitted on Friday were the firm’s founders, Jurgen Mossack and Ramon Fonseca, the latter of whom died in May in a Panamanian hospital. During the trial, which was held in the Central American country’s...

2024-06-30T02:49:46Z

Marbil tells cops to stop moonlighting: Attend to public needs and concerns

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil ordered police officers and police personnel to refrain from moonlighting. Marbil said he issued the directive to guarantee that all members of the police force are available to respond swiftly to citizens’ complaints and emergencies. “Our duty is to ensure the safety of our citizens. Police must be available at all times to address the needs and concerns of the...

2024-06-30T03:10:28Z

Four dead, two missing after Swiss landslide, police say

Four people died and two were missing in Switzerland on Sunday after violent thunderstorms and melting snow caused flooding and landslides in two southern cantons, police said. Three of the victims were killed early on Sunday in a landslide in the remote Maggia valley, in the Italian-speaking Alpine canton of Ticino, police said in a statement. The...

2024-06-30T12:42:15Z

What Palaszczuk has said about enforcing the tough Covid restrictions

Annastacia Palaszczuk has opened up on what she really thought about her Covid policies after separating dying people from their families because of border closures.

2024-06-30T07:41:26Z