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Tug-of-war team loses training ground

Worcester Themmadi are left "basically homeless" after equipment is removed from a community centre.

UK left-wing maverick Galloway loses his parliamentary seat

LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran left-wing political maverick George Galloway lost his parliamentary seat in Britain's election on Friday, defeated by the Labour candidate in the northern English town of Rochdale. Galloway had served for just four months after winning a by-election triggered by the death of the town's previous lawmaker. Back in March, Galloway's pro-Palestinian campaign helped him win

Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya row over village still raging

SAN NICOLAS, PANGASINAN — Firmly asserting its territorial jurisdiction over Malico against claims made by Nueva Vizcaya, the Pangasinan provincial government allocated P200 million worth of projects and services to this town which will benefit the mountain village. “We know there is a dispute over this territory. If Nueva Vizcaya claims it is theirs, we respect their point of view. My question is, do Malico residents believe it is part of...

House probe pushed on illegal POGOs

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez called for a congressional investigation into reports of criminal activities associated with illegitimate POGOs or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators as part of the government's commitment in curbing illegal activities while ensuring that existing regulations were enforced. In a statement on Friday, Romualdez stressed his "deep concern" over the persistence of these illegal operators who continue...

‘We are not criminals’: Philippines considers making divorce legal

The staunchly Catholic Southeast Asian nation is the only place other than the Vatican where divorce is banned.

Celebrities directly affected by 9/11

The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, in New York City had a devastating impact on many thousands of people, including celebrities. Surprisingly, there were a few famous faces who had plans to board American Airlines Flight 11, or were supposed to be at the Twin Towers when the attacks occurred. However, this collection goes beyond close calls. Some celebrities were able to save lives during the tragedy, while others experienced the heart-wrenching loss of their loved ones. Take a look at the following gallery to learn more about the stars who had a personal connection to the events of 9/11.

Spain PM's wife to testify in graft probe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife testifies before a judge Friday as part of a preliminary corruption probe into her business ties in a case that has infuriated the Socialist leader. Earlier this week, the investigating judge said Gomez was being investigated for "all actions, conduct and behaviours... since her husband became prime minister".

Iranians vote in run-off presidential race amid widespread apathy

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Polls opened in Iran on Friday for a run-off presidential election that will test the clerical rulers' popularity amid voter apathy at a time of regional tensions and a standoff with the West over Tehran's nuclear programme. State TV said polling stations opened their doors to voters at 8 a.m. local time (0430 GMT). Polling will end at 6 p.m. (1430 GMT), but are

Trilllanes files plunder, graft raps vs ex-president Duterte, Go

(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Antonio Trillanes 4th filed graft and plunder cases against former president Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Christopher Go on Friday before the Department of Justice (DoJ) The case stemmed from the contracts awarded to Davao-based CLTG Builders and Alfrego Builders and Supply owned allegedly by the father and sibling of Sen. Go. Based on the complaint filed by Trillanes, CLTG and Alfrego were "awarded...

National Rally to fall short of absolute majority in French parliamentary elections, poll shows

By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) -France's far-right National Rally (RN) party looked set to fall short of an absolute majority in parliamentary elections, recent polls showed on the last day of campaigning on Friday, though some politicians and pollsters urged caution. An OpinionWay poll for business daily Les Echos saw the RN winning 205-230 seats in Sunday's vote, ahead of the leftwing

Starmer to be UK's new prime minister as Labour win massive majority

By Andrew MacAskill, Elizabeth Piper and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Keir Starmer vowed to bring change to Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a landslide victory in a parliamentary election on Friday, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government. The centre-left Labour won a massive majority in the 650-seat parliament with Rishi Sunak's

Protective mesh removed from controversial statue

The Cecil Rhodes figure in Oxford was covered by black netting after protesters called for it to be removed.

Palace wants better e-visa system for Indian tourists

Citing the need to make the Philippines more accessible to travelers, President Marcos has directed government agencies to implement a streamlined e-Visa system for Indian nationals wanting to visit the country. He gave the directive in his meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council’s (PSAC) Tourism Sector Group in Malacañang on Wednesday. In posts on his Facebook and Instagram pages, the President also highlighted the government’s...

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.

This secret weapon helped Union troops win the US Civil War

Romualdez lauds Gilas Pilipinas after win vs Latvia

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez heaped praises for Gilas Pilipinas after pulling an upset against world no. 6 Latvia in the 2024 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). Romualdez in a statement on Thursday said that Gilas’ victory in the OQT is proof of the Filipino’s unwavering spirit and dedication to their craft. “It is with great pride and heartfelt congratulations that I commend...

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.

Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests

By Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo and Mukelwa Hlatshwayo NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan activist Bill Eugene Omollo was walking home after dark in his Nairobi neighbourhood on June 20 when he spotted trouble - two men eyeing him next to a parked white pick-up without number plates. The 28-year-old had been involved in the youth-led protests that have upended Kenya since last month and had been released by

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

Woman, 98, loses 'last chance' after postal ballot did not arrive

Flora Kelsey, 98, from Corstorphine in Edinburgh West, says she may have been robbed of her last ever chance to take part in an election after her postal vote did not arrive on time.

Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament

CLACTON-ON-SEA, England (Reuters) -Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, won a seat in the British parliament for the first time on Friday in the seaside English town of Clacton-on-Sea, as voters deserted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party. Farage, whose career of anti-immigration, pro-Brexit campaigning has made him one of Britain's most recognisable and divisive

Body of autistic girl, 7, is found in Tennessee lake

The body of a missing autistic girl has been found in a Tennessee lake just minutes after a statewide search was launched.

'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath

By Michael Holden and Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) - A record number of senior ministers, including the defence secretary and one touted as a possible future leader, lost their parliamentary seats as the governing Conservative Party suffered a series of catastrophic defeats in Britain's election. Defence minister Grant Shapps and Penny Mordaunt, leader of the lower house of parliament, were

Hungary's Orban says in no position to negotiate between Ukraine and Russia

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he was not in a position to negotiate between Ukraine and Russia following media reports that he would travel to Moscow during the day to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Orban, a critic of Western military aid to Ukraine who has the warmest relations of any EU leader with Putin, said the fact that Hungary currently

PCSO Lotto Draw Results, July 4, 2024 | Super Lotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42, 6D, 3D, and 2D

Here are the winning lotto combinations of the lotto draw results for the 9 p.m. draw on Thursday, July 4.

Nicola Sturgeon condemns the SNP campaign as exit poll predicts losses

Nicola Sturgeon has condemned the SNP 's general election campaign as she admitted exit polls painted a 'grim' picture for her party.

Liz Truss unseated in South West Norfolk as Rishi Sunak concedes to Sir Keir Starmer

Former prime minister Liz Truss has lost her seat in South West Norfolk to Labour, adding to a humiliating picture for the Conservatives after Sir Keir Starmer scored a landslide victory.

Speaker Romualdez seeks probe on POGO-linked crime

Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday called for a congressional probe on crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Romualdez, in a statement, said a House probe shows the government's commitment to curbing illegal activities and ensuring that existing regulations are effectively enforced. “We cannot allow these rogue POGO operators to persist. It is imperative that we identify and unmask the masterminds and protectors behind...

Groups ask SC to stop Marcos rice tariff order

Leonard Abella, 53, has been farming rice for decades, but his toiling has yet to pay off as he remains buried in debt. He barely earns any profit from tilling the land; whatever he earns is spent immediately to pay off his loans and buy necessities for his small-scale farm in Rosales, Pangasinan, such as water, seeds, and pesticides. “The income is small, not even enough for food… We are farmers [and yet] we have almost nothing to eat,” he said...

World leaders react to Labour's sweeping victory in UK election

(Reuters) - Keir Starmer will be Britain's next prime minister with his centre-left Labour Party expected to win a huge majority in a parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government by trouncing Rishi Sunak's party. Here are some reactions to the news: AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE TO REPORTERS: "We have a strong relationship between our two

Why the SNP was left shocked by Labour's surge

There was surprise at the party's victories in seats beyond its traditional heartlands in the central belt.

Russia claimed its forces built tunnels to attack Ukrainians from behind

Hezbollah, Hamas discuss latest developments in Gaza ceasefire talks, Hezbollah says

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and top Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire there during a meeting, Hezbollah said on Friday. Nasrallah received Hamas deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed "the latest security and political developments" in the Gaza

Three Black Sea countries launch new minesweeping force

Farming high schools in all regions pushed

To boost productivity and technology dissemination in the country’s neglected agricultural sector, a lawmaker wants to create a Philippine Agriculture High School (PAHS) system with secondary schools on farming in each of the country’s regions. “One way to increase the capacity of the country for agriculture is to promote agricultural education as early as in secondary school,” said Cavite Rep. Aniela Bianca Tolentino, a niece of Sen. Francis...

Angara vows improved pay, work conditions for teachers

Incoming Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said on Thursday that improving the benefits of teachers would be among his priorities as he vowed to look into proposals seeking to increase their salaries. Angara added that he would also focus on simplifying the curriculum and improving the quality of teaching and working conditions of teachers. “I’m confident that under the Marcos administration, there will be an increase in our...

Cebu Daily Newscast: China hypersonic missile attack: 25 areas in PH possible targets

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, July 4, 2024. China hypersonic missile attack: 25 areas in PH possible targets 25 areas in the country could be possible targets of hypersonic missile attack from China according to Senator Imee Marcos as she warned about this due to the increase in Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) sites and the brewing tensions in...

Labour wins Glasgow as party retakes heartlands

Labour's performance in Glasgow is emblematic of its success in winning back its traditional seats.

Find out who Vladimir Putin really is

As the world reacts in horror and disbelief to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the man who ordered the military attack, President Vladimir Putin, is being widely condemned for what's been described as a dangerous and unprovoked act of aggression. But who is this man from Leningrad who grew up to become one of the most powerful men in recent history? Click through and find out more about Vladimir Putin's life and career.

It's (finally) Nigel Farage MP: Eighth time lucky for Reform leader

Mr Farage, 60, was joined by former Tory chairman '30p Lee' Anderson, party chairman Richard Tice and former Southampton FC chairman Rupert Lowe in being elected.

SNP faces 'slaughter' says former leader Salmond

The SNP is on course to be 'slaughtered' in the General Election with its biggest loss of MPs in history. John Swinney's party looked set to lose 38 seats compared to the 2019 election.

China is no threat to PH, says foreign ministry

MANILA, Philippines — "We do not pose a threat to any country." This was how the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to a pronouncement by Sen. Imee Marcos in a video on TikTok and Facebook that China had allegedly identified 25 targets around the Philippine archipelago and that it would attack them with hypersonic missiles. "I'm not sure what the Philippine side's source was, but I can tell you that China is committed to peaceful...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 861

As the war enters its 861st day, these are the main developments.

Former UK PM Liz Truss loses her seat at election

LONDON (Reuters) - Former British prime minister Liz Truss, who became the country's shortest-serving leader ever when she sparked a bond market meltdown and a collapse in sterling, lost her parliamentary seat in the election on Friday. Truss secured 11,217 votes in her South West Norfolk constituency in eastern England, behind 11,847 votes for Labour candidate Terry Jermy. Taking over from the

Labour scoop up target seats in Northamptonshire

Labour takes five of the seven seats across Northamptonshire after hard-fought battles.

Shapps among losers as Labour dominates in Herts

Who is your new MP? A rundown of all the winners from the 12 constituencies across Hertfordshire.

Things renamed because of wars and other political reasons

Disagreements and differences lead to change, and this also applies to names. From wars to protests, many events have lead to the change of names of foods, territories, and even royal families. For example, did you know that during World War I hamburgers became known as "liberty sandwiches" in America? Or that London's National Portrait Gallery changed the name of a series of paintings in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine? These are just a couple of examples. Click through the following gallery to learn about more things renamed because of wars and other political reasons.

Gas leak at Malaysia’s main international airport sickens 39

Authorities say leak traced to abandoned skid tank at aircraft engineering facility.

Sir Keir Starmer retains seat and is likely to become prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer has retained his seat and appears likely to become prime minister as exit polls suggest Labour has achieved a landslide victory in the General Election.

PCG challenges China's 'monster ship' anchored off Escoda Shoal

The Philippine Coast Guard says it challenged China's "monster ship" at Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.