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Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day. Russia's UN ambassador says he can't

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Donald Trump has said repeatedly he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador says he can’t. When asked to respond to the claim from the presumptive Republican nominee, Vassily Nebenzia told reporters Monday that "the Ukrainian crisis cannot be solved in one day.” At a CNN town hall in May 2023, Trump said: “They’re dying, Russians and...

2024-07-01T23:05:42Z

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

Bato fires back at Castro: I answer to the people, 'not to a brat'

Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa answered back against accusations over his refusal to attend the House Committee on Human Rights' probe on the drug war killings during the previous administration. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/2/bato-fires-back-at-castro-i-answer-to-the-people-not-to-a-brat

2024-07-02T09:52:39Z

Car drives into crowd near Seoul city hall, nine dead

SEOUL (Reuters) -A car hit pedestrians near Seoul city hall, killing nine people and injuring at least four, South Korean media reports said, citing police and fire officials. A police official told Reuters officers were investigating at the scene, and declined to give further information. YTN TV reported that the vehicle rammed into pedestrians standing on the crosswalk after hitting two other

2024-07-02T08:14:43Z

Australia police arrest teenage boy after stabbing at Sydney university

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian police said it had arrested a 14-year-old boy after a stabbing at the University of Sydney on Tuesday morning, which triggered a lockdown of the university buildings. Emergency crews treated a 22-year-old man, who was taken to a hospital in a serious but stable condition, New South Wales state police said in a statement. New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner

2024-07-02T06:09:14Z

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

Sunak seizes on Starmer saying he won't work past 6pm on Fridays as PM

As the election battle enters its penultimate day, Rishi Sunak visited an Ocado plant in Bedfordshire before 5am.

2024-07-02T07:49:17Z

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

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

Singapore aims to make it easier to prosecute money laundering cases

By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore is seeking to make it easier for law enforcement to prosecute money laundering offences in the city-state, the home affairs ministry said, noting how currently some cases are not pursued unless it is possible to show the complete money trail of suspected funds from money laundering entering the Asian financial hub. The new Anti-Money Laundering and

2024-07-02T08:14:41Z

Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mohammad Salem CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) - Eight Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded when Israeli forces bombarded several areas of Khan Younis and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, health officials said on Tuesday, as thousands of people fled their homes under fire. The Israeli army had ordered residents of several towns and villages in eastern Khan Younis to

2024-07-02T08:39:46Z

Campaigners seek to harness Gaza anger among UK Muslim voters

By Muvija M and Hannah Ellison OLDHAM, England (Reuters) - Shanaz Saddique is one of a surge of pro-Palestinian candidates hoping to mobilise Muslim votes at Britain's July 4 election by tapping into discontent over the two main political parties' positions on the war in Gaza. Both the ruling Conservatives and the resurgent Labour party have said they want the fighting to stop, but have also

2024-07-02T09:38:46Z

'Thank you for DepEd post'

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara accepted with "humility and a profound sense of duty" his appointment as the next secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). On Tuesday, the senator said he was deeply honored and grateful to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for "the trust" he has placed in him by appointing him as new DepEd chief. "I am committed to working with all sectors of society, including my predecessor, Vice President...

2024-07-02T05:25:07Z

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

Sinkholes spread fear in Turkey's parched breadbasket

Every time Turkish farmer Fatih Sik drives his tractor across his cornfields he knows the earth could open up and swallow him at any moment. "It's the first time I have seen this, it's impressive."

2024-07-02T06:32:38Z

Ireland’s Labour Court to formally intervene in Aer Lingus dispute with pilots

Ireland’s Labour Court to formally intervene in Aer Lingus dispute with pilots - The move comes amid efforts to minimise disruption being caused by the ongoing industrial action.

2024-07-02T06:53:33Z

Ranked: countries with the lowest crime rates

To assess the safety and security of a nation, looking at the rate of crime is the first port of call. Countries that might be considered safe based on several criteria may actually have a higher rate of crime than you'd think. For this reason, low crime rates, taken by themselves, are important to examine, as they offer valuable information. By looking at the context that creates those low crime rates, we can better understand how some policies successfully keep the level of lawlessness in a country under control. Intrigued? Click on to discover the countries with the lowest rates of crime, ranked.

2024-04-03T05:04:01Z

Tim Cone ‘not satisfied’ until Gilas Pilipinas reaches optimal OQT form

Gilas Pilipinas’ schedule the past week has been nothing short of frantic, traveling across the Middle East, Europe, and then deep into the Baltics—taking narrow tuneup losses flush on the chin in between. And yet, the Nationals went straight to practice right after they arrived in Latvia on Sunday (early Monday morning in Manila), putting aside exhaustion and a 10-hour road trip as it continued to prime and plot for the Fiba Olympic Qualifying...

2024-07-01T20:32:08Z

Police issue warning over open windows in summer

Criminal opportunists could take advantage of open windows and doors in summer, Surrey Police says.

2024-07-02T05:10:12Z

UK's Sunak hunts for votes among the robots, at 4:50 a.m

By Phil Noble LUTON, England (Reuters) - Badly lagging in the race to win Britain's election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak went hunting for votes among whirling robots in a retail distribution centre on Tuesday, kicking off his first campaign stop of the day before 5 a.m. (0400 GMT). Sunak, who has often looked exhausted as he crisscrossed the country during a six-week campaign, started the

2024-07-02T08:08:29Z

Bridge reopens ending three-month boat blockade

The bridge is open after closing due to the public's bad behaviour when it malfunctioned.

2024-07-02T08:55:43Z

Michigan homeowner locked in battle to keep mail carrier off his lawn

Benny Hunt, a resident of Waterford, detailed the strange saga last week, claiming the truck have been driving on his lawn for years.

2024-07-02T00:48:24Z

Final person to plead guilty in Denver fire that killed 5 people from Senegal could get 60 years

DENVER (AP) — In between shifts at Amazon to earn money she could send home to her relatives in Senegal — working opposite times as her sister-in-law so they could care for each other's children — Hassan Diol would call to talk to her husband several times a day. Amadou Beye was still in Senegal, trying to get a visa so he could also come to the United States. His wife, joined by their infant daughter, would also video call every day. Amadou...

2024-07-02T04:11:25Z

A veteran journalist’s call for action

In a webinar hosted by the Vinzons Policy Center and the University of the Philippines Alumni Association last Saturday, veteran journalist Vergel O. Santos addressed the critical question of the Philippines’ future amid the escalating conflict in the West Philippine Sea and deep-seated political and economic issues. Santos, a journalist for over 60 years, has edited two national dailies. He began his talk by highlighting the despair reflected...

2024-07-01T20:32:10Z

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

Marcos OKs proposed P6.352-T national budget for 2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the proposed P6.352-trillion National Expenditure Program for 2025, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the President approved the budget that would support the key pillars of the administration's Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 during the Cabinet meeting in Malacañang. Marcos said next year's budget shall prioritize food security,...

2024-07-02T08:10:57Z

Russia sent Kilo attack submarine toward Irish Sea twice, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) - Russian attack submarines have conducted missions around the Irish Sea twice since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The first deployment of a Russian Kilo-class submarine close to the Irish Sea, happened around 18 months ago while the second occurrence took place more recently, the report added. The extent

2024-07-01T23:03:33Z

Sonny Angara Named New DepEd Secretary

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

2024-07-02T08:12:17Z

Tory Minister called out for fake claim about Keir Starmer 'four-day week' in Sky News clash

Tory Health Minister Maria Caulfield was immediately told it is 'not true' to claim Keir Starmer wanted to do a 'four-day week' as she made the false comments on Sky News

2024-07-02T07:12:02Z

Woolworths worker is allegedly threatened at knifepoint during robbery

A 33-year-old man allegedly threatened the worker at Buranda Village on Ipswich Road in Woolloongabba at 8pm on Monday.

2024-07-01T22:47:43Z

Prison shower changes ordered after woman's death

Yasmin Adams was confined to her cell and appeared "unsettled" prior to her death.

2024-07-02T05:25:24Z

Brawner: 50K challenges issued vs ships passing EEZ, territorial waters in 2024 so far

The Philippines has issued around 50,000 challenges against vessels passing the territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the country this year so far, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. Interviewed on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon’s pre-SONA special, Armed Forces chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said some Chinese warships were getting close to the coastal waters of the Philippines. “For this year alone, we already have...

2024-07-02T09:09:26Z

New Dutch PM sworn in with mission to curb asylum

Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in former spy chief Dick Schoof as new prime minister Tuesday, at the head of a right-wing coalition cabinet with a mission to implement the "strictest-ever" immigration policy in the country. Schoof presented his ministers to Willem-Alexander in the ornate "Oranjezaal" in the royal palace, who each stepped forward to swear allegiance to the king and the constitution.

2024-07-02T08:57:33Z

Rival French parties seek to build anti-far right front

By Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) -Opponents of France's far right sought to build a united front to block the path to government of Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) on Monday, after the party made historic gains to win the first round of a parliamentary election. The RN and its allies won Sunday's round with 33% of the vote, followed by a left-wing bloc with 28% and well ahead of President

2024-07-02T07:24:40Z

North Korea says it tested ballistic missile capable of carrying super-large warhead

By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea said it successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile on Monday capable of carrying a 4.5-ton super-large warhead, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. A day earlier, South Korea reported the launch of two ballistic missiles by North Korea and said the second likely failed soon after launch, blowing up in flight over land. KCNA made no

2024-07-01T23:45:00Z

Fears of French civil war after Marine Le Pen's victory

France was gripped by political turmoil yesterday after Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party won the first round of a snap election.

2024-07-02T00:02:57Z

CBCP to conduct plenary assembly for first time in Mindanao

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will hold its highest-level meeting for the first time in Mindanao from July 6 to 8. Composed of 83 active bishops, five priest administrators, and 39 honorary members, the CBCP is set to meet at the Chali Conference Center in Cagayan de Oro for their 128th plenary assembly, according to CBCP News. CBCP president Bishop Pablo David will commence the closed-door meeting with a message....

2024-07-02T06:08:57Z

SNP 'massively concerned' about postal vote delays

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn warns some people going on holiday will not be able to vote.

2024-07-02T08:41:32Z

Mark Leviste reacts to ex Kris Aquino's new relationship reveal

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste said he’s “happy” for ex-girlfriend Kris Aquino following her revelation that she's now seeing someone new. In an interview with Ogie Diaz, the television host revealed that she is dating a Makati-based doctor while ruling out any chance of reconciliation with the politician after their months-long split. “Para lang malaman lang ng tao, nagkalabuan na magmula November,” said Kris, who’s...

2024-07-02T04:44:16Z

SAS war crimes inquiry obtains deleted computer files

The inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes in Afghanistan has obtained a cache of data that could hold crucial evidence.

2024-07-02T08:55:58Z

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

What's behind the dispute between Benin and Niger?

Benin and Niger are locked in a growing diplomatic row that has damaged their economies and seen Niger's military rulers switch off a key oil pipeline. Niger's military rulers, though, have refused to reopen their side.

2024-07-02T08:29:52Z

PH Navy on report of China carrier, monster ship in WPS: 'We are aware of them'

Amid the reported presence of a Chinese aircraft carrier and the "monster" ship of the China Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Navy on Tuesday said they were monitoring the country's maritime domain and were aware of the ships. “They are authorized under UNCLOS either through freedom of navigation or right of innocent passage. Rest assured the Philippine Navy and the Armed Forces will continue monitoring the vast expanse of...

2024-07-02T07:09:12Z

Group wants probe on Mandanas over profiteering claims

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) called for an investigation into Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas for "profiteering" on liquefied natural gas (LNG) development in the province. "We are calling for an in-depth investigation by the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) to confirm Gov. Mandanas's involvement in the LNG business," the group said in a statement on Tuesday. PMCJ's call for an investigation came...

2024-07-02T05:40:15Z

Hungary's leader is in Ukraine for talks with Zelenskyy. It's his first visit 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 country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Orbán’s press chief confirmed to Hungarian news agency MTI that the prime minister had arrived in the Ukrainian capital in the morning for the talks. Bertalan Havasi said the main topic of the meeting will be the...

2024-07-02T07:10:31Z

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

2024-07-02T09:29:33Z

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

Brawner: Only 7 guerrilla fronts remaining

The number of guerrilla fronts in the country has decreased to seven, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Tuesday. In an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon’s pres-SONA special, Brawner said there were 11 guerrilla fronts during the start of the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in 2022. “Out of the 11 guerrilla fronts na kinukompronta pa natin since the start of the presidency...

2024-07-02T09:09:25Z

Peter Fitzsimon's jumps to defence of Australia's new governor general

Ms Mostyn, a climate change and gender equity advocate, reportedly has a close personal friendship with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

2024-07-02T00:48:03Z

ULV gunman who shot four professors took 'turbo Viagra'

Anthony Polito, 67, tested positive for tadalafil - the scientific name for Cialis - after being killed by police officers on December 6.

2024-07-02T01:03:11Z