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‘Peace mission’: Hungary’s Orban meets Putin in Russia, defying EU leaders

Right-wing nationalist makes trip with no official mandate from the European bloc, causing outrage.

Police intercept people planning terrorist attack on Olympics

Several people have been arrested in recent days for possibly planning to carry out attacks on the Olympics in France. This was reported by French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin in an interview with BFMTV. Darmanin stressed that the threat of terrorism is very high. "In recent days, we have not made it public because we are in the middle of an election campaign, but we have questioned people who may have had terrorist attacks in mind and were...

PCG rescues injured Chinese seafarer off Antique

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued a Chinese seafarer who lost his left thumb off Caluya, Antique. PCG rescued the Chinese national is an engineer of Hongkong-flagged bulk carrier MV BBG Qinzhou. The incident occurred while the ship was about 20.69 nautical miles west of Semirara Port at around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. “The 35-year-old second engineer said he was accidentally cut by a fan blade or metal, resulting in...

Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

Mother throws newborn daughter out of a window

Katarina Jovanovic, 28, was found guilty of manslaughter after her newborn daughter was dropped out of an apartment window.

Rishi Sunak arrives to Buckingham Palace as he meets with the King

Rishi Sunak arrives to Buckingham Palace to resign as Britain's prime minister after historic defeat for his Conservatives.

Bamban POGO 'incorporators' urged to file complaint over alleged stolen identities

The Department of Justice on Friday called on the individuals named as incorporators of the POGO hub being linked to suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, whose identities may have been stolen, to file complaints with the DOJ. “Nananawagan kami sa kanila na tumulong sa kaso (we're calling on them to help the case),” Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Chairperson Nicky Ty said in an ambush interview. “Kung pwede, maghain ng sariling...

Ethiopia hoping for $10.5 billion financial aid in coming years — PM

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday he was expecting about $10.5 billion in financial aid in the coming years once the country wraps up negotiations with international lending institutions. Africa’s second most populous nation, battered in recent years by several armed conflicts, the Covid pandemic, and climate shocks, has been engaged in drawn-out talks seeking to secure a support programme from the...

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

(Reuters) -Keir Starmer will be Britain's next prime minister after his centre-left Labour Party won a huge majority in a parliamentary election, defeating Rishi Sunak's Conservatives and ending their 14 years of often tumultuous rule. Here are some reactions to the news: GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ IN STATEMENT: "I am delighted about the election victory of the leader of our sister party in

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Lacson says Binay-Cayetano feud over new Senate home ‘painful to watch’

MANILA, Philippines— Former Senator Panfilo Lacson said he is saddened by the quarrel of two incumbent senators over the new Senate building in Taguig City. It was “painful to watch,” according to Lacson, referring to the bitter exchange between Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Nancy Binay. Cayetano and Binay traded barbs last Wednesday as the Senate committee on accounts began its review of the cost of the building. Both Lacson and Binay...

Rishi Sunak apologises for Tory electoral disaster and confirms plan to quit as leader

The outgoing Prime Minister said he would quit as Tory leader once arrangements are in place to choose his successor.

SNP's disastrous election night puts independence question to bed

Scottish Labour overturned almost a decade of SNP dominance in Scotland's Westminster seats, taking a majority of constituencies.

9 foreigners found dead in different parts of Pampanga

MANILA, Philippines — The bodies of nine foreigners were recently discovered in different parts of Pampanga, the provincial police said on Friday. “Yung siyam na natagpuan po dito, ang anim po dito ay Chinese, one Vietnamese, one Malaysian, and one Japanese,” Pampanga Police Office Director Col. Jay Dimaandal said over radio dwPM. (Six of the victims were Chinese, one Vietnamese, one Malaysian and one Japanese.) Three of the dead Chinese...

Who was Lord Mountbatten and why was he assassinated?

Lord Mountbatten was a close relative of the British royal family, an officer in the British Royal Navy, and later in life the British Viceroy of India and its first Governor-General. He was the father of Patricia Knatchbull and Lady Pamela Hicks, as well as a mentor to Prince Phillip and then-Prince Charles. On August 27, 1979, Lord Mountbatten was killed by an IRA (Irish Republican Army) bomb, which accelerated growing tensions between England and Northern Ireland. If you're curious about the life of this British noble and are keen to discover why he was targeted by the IRA, click through the gallery to find out.

Philippine flag patch now part of AFP battle dress uniform

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said the Philippine flag patch is now part of the battle dress uniform of the military as a symbol of national pride. This was announced by AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. during a press conference after a command conference on Thursday. "Dati po hindi parte ng ating battle dress uniform yung bandila natin. We wear this only during Balikatan exercises or when we go abroad kapag lumalabas...

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.

Three Black Sea countries launch new minesweeping force

Residents react as Coffey is ousted by Labour

People in Felixstowe tell the BBC what they hope their new Labour MP will do for the coastal town.

Papal enemy Archbishop Vigano found guilty of schism and excommunicated

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Italian Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a fierce ultra-conservative critic of Pope Francis, has been found guilty of schism and excommunicated, the Vatican's doctrinal office said in a statement on Friday. Vigano, the papal envoy in Washington from 2011-2016, went into hiding in 2018 after alleging that the pope knew for years about sexual misconduct by an American

Defeated Rishi Sunak quits with call for kindness, decency and tolerance

By William James LONDON (Reuters) -Rishi Sunak said on Friday he would resign as prime minister and Conservative Party leader after losing heavily to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, leaving with an apology, a tribute to Britain, and a call to protect "kindness, decency and tolerance". His defeat ends 14 years of Conservative government - a period marked by division, political instability and, more

UK PM Sunak to resign as prime minister and Conservative leader

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Rishi Sunak said he would meet King Charles to formally resign as prime minister on Friday and would also stand down as leader of the defeated Conservative Party after Keir Starmer's Labour Party won a landslide election victory. "I have given this job my all, but you have sent a clear signal that the government of the United Kingdom must change, and yours is the only

Horror on Italian cable car: mother (41) falls to death in front of children

41-year-old Margherita from Trentino was killed Thursday in northern Piedmont when she plunged from a cable elevator as much as 100 meters down. Her husband and two small children saw the accident happen. The woman was loading the family's luggage into a cable car going to Drocala when it suddenly shot into motion, dragging the woman with it. The woman remained attached to the elevator for about 50 meters until she suddenly fell down onto the...

Tragic update after little girl died in crocodile attack

The girl was last seen swimming with family members at Mango Creek near the remote Aboriginal community of Palumpa south-west of Darwin.

Cannibalism and massacres: The dark history of the Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail connected the Missouri River in the east to the Oregon valleys in the west. From 1841 to 1869, approximately 350,000 people set out on the trail, and an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 lost their lives while doing so. There would be no America as we know it today without the Oregon Trail, and in this gallery we bring you the highlights of its (quite dark) history. Click through to learn more.

Marsupial caught breaking in to garden centre to eat koi carp

Richard Scarr, owner of Paddock Farm garden centre in Dalton Gates, Darlington, said CCTV cameras captured the culprit on film, leaving with a fish in its mouth.

History's most famous examples of parricide

Parricide is a form of murder that refers to the killing of a parent, whether it be the mother, father, or both. A study conducted in 2019 revealed that parricide is the least common type of murder. The rarity of these incidents could explain why they receive such extensive media coverage and are incredibly chilling. Typically, this unusual crime is committed by white males with no prior criminal record. Female perpetrators of parricide are exceptionally rare, but there are a few instances documented on this disturbing list. To explore more about these terrifying crimes where parents were tragically murdered by their own offspring, simply click through the gallery.

Woman found inside stomach of giant monster

In a village in Sulawesi, Indonesia, the community is once again living in fear after a reticulated python, known for its colossal size, devoured a 38-year-old woman. Residents of a village on the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi found the body of a woman inside a python. And this is already the second such incident in just a month in this part of the Asian archipelago. The 38-year-old victim was found by residents of Luwu province, in...

Impact of junior doctor strike revealed as medics await call from Labour

Impact of junior doctor strike revealed as medics await call from Labour - Sir Keir Starmer said discussions would start on the first day of a Labour Government.

Crying children betray kidnapping at airport

An Iranian living in the Netherlands tried to kidnap his three children. He picked them up at their school on Tuesday and drove straight to the Cologne airport with his 13-year-old son and two little daughters. He had bought tickets in advance for a one-way flight to Tehran, with stopover in Istanbul. However, thanks to alert police officers and security guards, this parental abduction could be prevented. The children kept crying as they lined...

Scottish Labour changes electoral map of Scotland after destroying SNP

Scottish Labour swept the SNP aside yesterday taking a majority of Westminster seats.

Couple who suffered house fire watched CCTV back and can't believe how it started

Don't leave boxes on the hob if you have a pet large enough to turn it on.

Cebu City ‘not ready for pedestrianization,’ says council’s transport head

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The newly installed chairman of the Committee on Transportation has reservations about the proposed pedestrianization of downtown Cebu. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco, the chairman of the Transportation, Communication, and Other Utilities Committee, stated that while the city is not currently ready for pedestrianization, he pointed out that for now, it will be particularly challenging due to the climate in Cebu. “I...

Can Israel's Iron Dome be overrun? System's capabilities in focus amid rising risk of war with Hezbollah

As Israel faces the prospect of a two-front war against Hamas and Hezbollah, military experts warn its advanced Iron Dome defense system could be overwhelmed.

Brave female wartime agents

The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was established in July 1940 during the early days of the Second World War. A secret British organization the purpose of which was to conduct espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance in occupied Europe, the SOE numbered among its recruits dozens of women, many of whom were dropped into Nazi-occupied France to conduct dangerous covert operations. To be captured by German forces meant certain death. Yet rather than being deterred by the threat of torture and interrogation, these agents demonstrated courage and bravery beyond what was expected in the field. Indeed, all are remembered for their gallantry and determination against a terrifying and merciless enemy. Click through and commemorate the fearless exploits of the women who served with the wartime SOE.

30 illegal things nearly every American has done

So you don't steal or murder or light things on fire, but you're not as innocent as you think! Approximately 70% of the US population has done something that could've landed them in jail, according to The Infographics Show. Are you part of that population? Click through this gallery to find out.

Solicitor General files petition to cancel Alice Guo's birth certificate | INQToday

The Office of the Solicitor General says it filed a petition to cancel the birth certificate ofsuspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo.

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

Alice Guo as state witness? No way, says Gatchalian

Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo cannot be made a state witness in the ongoing probes into illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) in Pampanga and Tarlac, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. But he added that she could “reduce her culpability” by cooperating with separate special teams tasked to investigate her involvement as well as those of her family and friends. “She cannot [be made state witness] because she is not...

Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions — AFP chief

MANILA —The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal, its military chief said. Tensions in the disputed waterway have boiled over into violence in the past year, with a Filipino sailor losing […]

Quezon busts yield P3.4M worth of shabu from 4 suspects

LUCENA CITY — Four drug traffickers, including a woman who tried to smuggle shabu (crystal meth) into a detention facility in Quezon province, were arrested on Thursday and Friday. The arrested suspects yielded more than P3.4 million worth of shabu, Colonel Ledon Monte, Quezon police chief, said in a report Friday. Monte reported that anti-illegal drug operatives in Calauag town arrested at 1:39 a.m. Friday, one alias “Itlog,” 42, after he sold...

PNP to deploy around 22K personnel for SONA 2024 security

Around 22,000 police personnel will be deployed to secure the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. scheduled on July 22, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. “Ang nakikita po natin last time po mga 22,000 na-deploy, ganun pa rin po. Unless we see may mga threats po, there will be more,” PNP chief Police General Rommel Marbil said in an ambush interview during a shootfest in Camp Karingal in...

Lucy Letby handed whole life sentence for trying to murder baby girl

The most prolific child killer in modern British history was 26 when she deliberately dislodged the breathing tube of Baby K in the first hours of her life.

Russia claimed its forces built tunnels to attack Ukrainians from behind

Ex-church volunteer arrested in Cebu City buy-bust; P7.1M worth of shabu seized

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A former church volunteer was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Lumboy, Barangay San Roque, Cebu City, on Friday, July 5, 2024, at around 3:50 a.m. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Amparo Moncada Gaviola, also known as Farah, is a resident of Stockton Village, Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City. Police confiscated 1,050 grams of suspected shabu worth P7.1 million from Gaviola. They also seized a bundle of...

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.

Man admits murdering mum-of-three

Micheal McDaid pleads guilty to killing Rachel McDaid who was found dead in a house in Eastwood.

Man dies and woman in hospital after house fire

The blaze broke out on Thursday evening at a house in Hereford.

Rama: Remember me for my achievements, not my suspension

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventively suspended Mayor Michael Rama wishes to be remembered for his accomplishments, not for his suspension, during his “Backstage” State of the City Address (BaSOCA) on Thursday, July 4. He said that since 1992, he has been able to initiate 600 projects even before he was elected as the city’s mayor and pleaded not to erase them. “I was looking at the audio-visual presentation daghan kaayo sa pagkatinuoray, 600...

Kenya's Ruto pledges government changes after nationwide protests

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan President William Ruto said on Friday that he would make changes to the government soon, after weeks of nationwide protests that started as online anger over tax hikes and culminated in the violent storming of parliament. The protests prompted Ruto to withdraw the finance bill that contained the proposed tax hikes, leaving a 346 billion shilling ($2.7 billion) hole in