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Girl, 5, Reportedly Left on Bus for Entire School Day in 'Hot Heat': 'No Child Should Have to Go Through That'

The child was apparently left on the vehicle without food for five hours as temperatures reached as high as 94 degrees

2024-07-01T00:20:11Z

Japan launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket

TOKYO (AP) — Japan deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket Monday. The H3 No. 3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center on a southwestern Japanese island and released its payload about 16 minutes later as planned, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said during a livestream. The Advanced Land Observation Satellite, or ALOS-4, is...

2024-07-01T04:12:34Z

Light airplane crash on motorway near Paris leaving three dead

Tragedy struck as three people were killed in a motorway plane crash east of Paris. A light aircraft was reported to have come down on the A4 motorway in Nosiel around 4pm after the plane hit an electric power cable.

2024-07-01T01:00:42Z

Nurse accused of stalking and female politician she met on dating app

A children's nurse has been arrested and charged with allegedly stalking a female politician after meeting her on a dating app.

2024-06-30T22:28:46Z

Instant karma as man kicks hotel door before walking up to reception

A man was caught on camera kicking in the door to a Marriott hotel. The video shows him shattering the glass with punches before kicking the door multiple times.

2024-06-30T23:14:18Z

Close calls from space: Asteroids that almost hit our planet

A large meteor, 10 times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, exploded in the Earth's atmosphere on December 18, 2018. But it was not until recently that this discovery was made. The explosion was detected by a US military satellite, and then referred to NASA. Incidents like this one are not uncommon, which makes us wonder: how close have we been to being hit? According to records, we've had a few close calls. Take a look!

2024-04-10T11:01:49Z

Colombian armed group Segunda Marquetalia agrees unilateral ceasefire

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian armed group the Segunda Marquetalia on Sunday agreed to a unilateral ceasefire, after several days of peace talks in Caracas, which are part of President Gustavo Petro's efforts to end 60 years of unrest in his country. The unilateral ceasefire marks a step towards finally achieving peace in the South American nation, and reducing the violence that has long plagued

2024-07-01T00:24:28Z

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 857

As the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.

2024-07-01T03:02:02Z

UK hospital patients are left to die alone due to nursing shortages

New research from the Royal College of Nursing suggests just one third of shifts have enough nurses on duty, while more than 11,000 nursing staff feel demoralised by the shortages.

2024-06-30T23:29:07Z

Learn About West Philippine Sea in Nat'l Library Lectures

The event marks Philippines’ 2016 victory vs China in UN court.

2024-07-01T00:09:56Z

Nat Barr grills Police Minister over response to alleged DV murder

Mother-of-three, Sarah Miles, was found unconscious with head injuries before dying at her Johnston Street home at Casino, in northern NSW , at 2.30am on Saturday.

2024-07-01T01:14:13Z

Russia attacks Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv

(Reuters) -Russian forces attacked Ukraine's two largest cities on Sunday, with missile fragments falling on a suburban Kyiv apartment building and a guided bomb killing one person in Kharkiv. More than 28 months into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces maintain regular attacks on Ukrainian cities as well as on energy infrastructure. Attacks on Kyiv are less frequent than other cities,

2024-06-30T21:23:56Z

Uruguay chooses presidential contenders as left gains ground

By Lucinda Elliott MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) -Uruguayans on Sunday chose the presidential contenders who will contest October elections, as opinion polls show the left-wing opposition edging ahead with voters concerned about public safety and rising inequality. Early primary election results showed Yamandu Orsi, mayor of Uruguay's second-largest region, had won the main left-wing opposition's

2024-07-01T02:04:42Z

Far right wins first round in France election

AMSTERDAM/LONDON (Reuters) -Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party won the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, exit polls showed, but the final result will depend on days of horsetrading before next week's run-off. The euro gained around 0.23% to trade around $1.0736 in early Asia-Pacific trading. European markets have been rattled since President Emmanuel

2024-06-30T20:48:44Z

Schoolboy, 14, missing after becoming separated from friends swimming

The teenager disappeared at around 7pm this evening after becoming separated from his friends off Crosby Beach.

2024-06-30T22:28:47Z

Gilas loses narrowly to world No. 15 Poland, showing that—despite some glitches—it is now armed well enough for OQT battle

Gilas Pilipinas spent little time ruing another narrow loss in its preparations geared toward the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. “Now the real fight begins,” national coach Tim Cone wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday noon (Manila time), swiftly putting behind an 82-80 loss at the hands of World No. 15 Poland which is also preparing its own OQT that will be held in Valencia, Spain. The Nationals looked poised for a good...

2024-06-30T20:43:16Z

Myanmar central bank denies UN report on weapons transactions

(Reuters) -Myanmar's central bank denied a U.N. report that the country's military government can still access money and weapons for its war against anti-coup forces, saying financial institutions under the bank's supervision followed prescribed procedures. The Central Bank of Myanmar "expressed our strong objection to the U.N. Special Rapporteur’s report", it said in a statement published in a

2024-06-30T23:04:10Z

Wreath-laying ceremony during 126th Anniversary of the Siege of Baler and the Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day

Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri, Sonny Angara, and Sherwin Gatchalian, together with Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Miguel Utray Delgado and officials from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as well as the Armed Forces of the Philippines lead the wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, July 1, at the San Luis Obispo Church in Baler, Aurora as part of the 126th Anniversary of the Siege of Baler and the Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day.

2024-07-01T03:17:36Z

6 persons face complaints over Wattah Wattah mess —Mayor Zamora

Complaints were filed against six people after they allegedly caused inconvenience to passers-by during the celebration of Wattah Wattah Festival, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said on Monday. “Noong araw mismo ng kapistahan ay anim po ang kinasuhan at isa diyan involved nga supposedly naghagis ng muriatic acid. On the spot, anim po ang na-apprehend, nakasuhan,” Zamora told Dobol B TV in an interview. (On the day of the festival, six people...

2024-07-01T04:04:38Z

Who's who in the UK general election

The United Kingdom heads to the polls on Thursday in a general election that is expected to see the main opposition Labour party return to power after 14 years. He heads the hard-right Reform UK party, whose poll numbers indicate it could deprive the Conservatives of several key seats needed to win re-election.

2024-07-01T02:07:31Z

Palace honors health workers with concert

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday staged its fourth musical concert at the Palace grounds as a tribute to Filipino health-care workers in the country and all around the world. The concert, dubbed “Konsierto sa Palasyo” (Concert at the Palace), was part of a series of musical extravaganzas to celebrate important sectors in society. The first three concerts were held last year to honor the country’s soldiers, athletes and teachers. In a...

2024-06-30T20:58:29Z

Baguio’s oldest newspaper closes after 77 years

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — High publishing costs and a diminished city readership due to the overpowering influence of social media have led to the closure of the summer capital’s oldest newspaper, shocking many of the regular readers of the Sunday publication. The Baguio Midland Courier, established in 1947 by respected Ibaloys, the late brothers Sinai and Oseo Hamada, announced in its latest Sunday edition and on its social media page that it...

2024-06-30T20:43:24Z

Reform candidate defects after becoming 'disillusioned' with the party

Liam Booth-Isherwood, who was standing in the Derbyshire seat of Erewash, announced he was dropping out of the race and would instead be endorsing the Tories.

2024-06-30T22:43:48Z

Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia appointed Sam Mostyn on Monday as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch who is the nation’s head of state. It is the first such Australian appointment since the reign of King Charles III began in 2022 and the first by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's center-left Labor Party government that wants to replace the British monarch with an Australian...

2024-07-01T03:56:59Z

Lagman: Divorce does not infringe on the doctrine of the Catholic Church

MANILA, Philippines — The absolute divorce bill, which the House of Representatives passed on the third and final reading last May 22, “does not violate religious doctrines,” a lawmaker said on Sunday. In a statement, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman claimed that “by not prohibiting absolute divorce” the 1987 Constitution “recognizes that marriage is basically a social institution which is vulnerable to human frailties which destroy beyond repair...

2024-06-30T19:28:12Z

Hungary takes EU presidency echoing Trump but likely to lack bite

By Boldizsar Gyori and Philip Blenkinsop BUDAPEST/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Hungary's nationalist government launches its presidency of the European Union on Monday with a Trump-like call to "Make Europe Great Again" after EU lawmakers questioned whether it should be allowed to take on the role. Their concerns are based on Prime Minister Viktor Orban's many clashes with Brussels over democratic norms

2024-07-01T01:04:27Z

The world’s coolest police cars

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2024-06-30T21:14:46Z

Canadian woman sentence to jail in first ever 'Pretendian' case

Karima Manji (left inset) was given three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to falsely claiming her twin daughters (right) were Inuit to get scholarships and business grants.

2024-06-30T20:13:34Z

Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers

Southern Riot mix poetry and punk to create songs that rail against the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers.

2024-07-01T01:02:59Z

Tragedy as son of successful real estate mogul dies suddenly

Cameron Black, the managing director of property management company Certainty Property, died this week.

2024-07-01T04:44:47Z

Ex-Philippines president Duterte's senate election bid poses threat to former ally Marcos

By Karen Lema and Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' dominant Marcos and Duterte political dynasties, uneasy allies for two years, are gearing up for an election showdown that could upset policy stability in the Southeast Asian nation in the coming years. Vice President Sara Duterte's resignation as education minister in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's cabinet was followed on

2024-06-30T23:44:27Z

In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference

HARTLEPOOL, England (AP) — A lot of politicians have promised change to voters in Hartlepool, a wind-whipped port town in northeast England. For decades, Labour Party representatives said they would fight for working people, even as well-paid industrial jobs disappeared. Later, Conservatives under then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to bring new money and opportunities on the back of Brexit. But as British voters prepare to elect a new...

2024-07-01T04:17:46Z

Tories warn any vote for Farage's Reform party could let the SNP win

Pro-Independence Reform ­UK candidates are 'helping' Nationalist MPs win seats, the Conservatives have warned, as a poll shows one in five Scots will vote

2024-06-30T22:43:48Z

Greece fights dozens of wildfires in 'most difficult day of year'

Firefighters were battling a series of wildfires near the Greek capital Athens on Sunday afternoon, as the country braces for another scorching summer. Greece faces a tough wildfire season after its warmest winter and earliest heatwave on record, with temperatures hitting 44°C. Two large wildfires were raging in Attica Sunday afternoon, with reside...

2024-07-01T01:02:18Z

Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Monday it had more than doubled the visa fee for international students, the latest move by the government to rein in record migration that has intensified pressure on an already tight housing market. From July 1, the international student visa fee has risen to A$1,600 ($1,068) from A$710, while visitor visa holders and students with temporary

2024-07-01T02:04:36Z

How to unmask the smugglers

Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials must team up with legitimate importers for job security and career development. This was the conclusion reached among BOC and agriculture leaders during a June 19 meeting. The BOC was represented by Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio and Deputy Commissioners Vener Baquiran and Juvymax Uy. The agriculture leaders were from the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF), Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura, and Alyansa...

2024-06-30T18:03:10Z

Soon, Pinoys can just tap with their phones to pay for train, bus rides

By next year, commuters may be able to pay for their train and bus rides by just tapping their mobile phones on ticket terminals, similar to what countries like Japan and China are now doing. GCash chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad told reporters they were working with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in launching GCash Tap to Pay feature. “What we are doing is we are working on partnerships together with the DOTr in identifying...

2024-06-30T18:17:49Z

Pinoy fishers rescued in Bajo de Masinloc explosion arrive in Subic —PCG

The Filipino fishers who were rescued from an explosion near Bajo de Masinloc arrived at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Port in Zambales early morning on Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. In a statement, the PCG said they were onboard BRP Sindangan which safely arrived in Subic around 4:45 a.m. “The Coast Guard crew turned over the two injured fishermen of FFB Akio to the SBMA Public Health and Safety Department (PHSD) for...

2024-07-01T02:04:21Z

Jay Slater detective finds 'important information' about missing teen's final movements in Tenerife

Spanish police have called off the search for missing Lancashire 19-year-old Jay Slater but the former detective investigating his disappearance, Mark Williams-Thomas

2024-07-01T02:10:07Z

US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say

Boeing said to have until end of the coming week to accept or reject prosecutors’ offer.

2024-07-01T03:13:34Z

DSWD eyes rollout of increased 4Ps cash grants next year

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it is targeting to distribute the adjusted cash grants under the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in 2025. DSWD Assistant Secretary JC Marquez said the agency will prioritize this year the development of a proposal to increase the amount of cash grants for the 4Ps beneficiaries, in coordination with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA),...

2024-07-01T03:09:28Z

Mayor backs complainant vs San Juan festival

MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora on Friday accompanied a Lalamove rider in filing a complaint against a reveler who allegedly drenched the rider, his mobile phone and the documents he was carrying during the Wattah Wattah Festival on June 24. In his complaint, Eustaquio Rapal said he was performing his duties as a Lalamove rider when he encountered the rowdy reveler. READ: Netizens air frustrations over recent chaotic...

2024-06-30T20:58:28Z

Cambodia environmental group slams 'politically motivated' trial

By Kate Lamb (Reuters) - Members of a Cambodian conservation group are facing up to 10 years in prison on charges its founder says are politically motivated and part of a wider crackdown on government criticism – allegations authorities deny. Ten activists from the Mother Nature group have been accused of plotting against the government, charges that carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.

2024-07-01T03:24:46Z

Tarlac cops still have no leads on missing couple

MABALACAT CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Police in Tarlac province continued reviewing footage from several security cameras in an effort to locate Kapampangan beauty pageant contestant Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen who disappeared on June 21. Police Lt. Col. Librado Manarang, police chief of Capas town in Tarlac, told the Inquirer on Sunday that their backtracking efforts involved examining the footage from...

2024-06-30T20:43:24Z

Two dead, one missing after Swiss landslide–police

GENEVA — Two people have died and a third is missing after torrential rains triggered a landslide in southeastern Switzerland, police said on Sunday. Violent storms lashed the Alpine country with rain this weekend, with hundreds of people evacuated in the west after the Rhone river and its tributaries broke their banks. “The bodies of two people were found by rescuers in connection with the landslide in the Fontana region,” police in the...

2024-06-30T09:50:54Z

Warning issued to Aussie motorists - as change comes into force today

A major change is coming into force on Australian roads today. Here is what motorists need to know.

2024-06-30T20:43:24Z

Outrage over knife killer's benefits

Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane is one of nearly 80 violent criminals at a high-security hospital who can claim state benefits, it was revealed last night.

2024-06-30T22:13:41Z

ABC's embarrassing blunder over Australia's new Governor-General

The ABC has suffered an embarrassing blunder ahead of the swearing in of Australia's new Governor-General.

2024-07-01T01:14:14Z

Don’t forget Tiananmen, Taiwan singer tells prestigious music awards

TAIPEI — Taiwanese singer and activist Panai called on Saturday at one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world for people not to forget China’s bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters at Tiananmen Square. Chinese artists in recent years have largely stayed away from Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards given renewed tension between democratically-governed Taiwan and China, […]

2024-07-01T04:29:50Z

Neighbor, 74, shoots seven people, including four children

The gunfire came from 74-year-old Crete resident Billy Booth Friday, and culminated with him turning the gun on himself and taking his own life, cops said.

2024-07-01T02:29:38Z